The Best Food Markets in Porto

Porto’s food markets are a great way to taste the north: fresh fish, cheeses, smoked sausages, bread, fruit and flowers, plus stalls where you can eat on the spot. Here are the best food markets in and around Porto.

Quick answer: start at the renovated Mercado do Bolhão in the city centre, for traditional stalls and places to eat. Try Mercado Bom Sucesso in Boavista for a modern food hall, and the Matosinhos market for fresh fish. Go in the morning for the best produce.

The best markets

Mercado do Bolhão

Porto’s historic market hall reopened after a major renovation. It has fish, meat, fruit and vegetables, flowers, delis, and small restaurants and bars. It’s the essential stop. See the Baixa.

Mercado Bom Sucesso

A market building in Boavista, now a modern food hall with stalls and shared tables. See Boavista.

Matosinhos Market

A big fish market in the fishing town north of Porto, near the famous grill restaurants. See Matosinhos.

Farmers’ and craft markets

Weekend markets and pop-ups sell organic produce, crafts and vintage finds around the city.

What to buy and taste

• Cheese: Serra da Estrela and other regional cheeses. See Portuguese cheese.
• Charcuterie: smoked sausages and presunto (cured ham).
• Bread: broa (cornbread) and regional loaves.
• Tinned fish: see Portuguese tinned fish.
• Port and wine. See the port wine guide.

Tips

• Mornings are best for fresh produce.
• Sundays: many markets close, so check opening hours.
• Food tours often include market visits. See Porto food tours.

More: what to eat in Porto and Lisbon food markets.

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