A Proper Francesinha
About
Locals swear by this indulgent sandwich, often topped with a fried egg and served with fries. Try one at a traditional tasca and follow it with a walk to work it off.
Why visit
- A Porto original
- Big enough to share
- Available at many traditional restaurants
Good to know
- Very filling: consider sharing
- Vegetarian versions exist but are rare
- Ask locals for their favourite spot
Nearby while you’re here
Combine A Proper Francesinha with São Bento Station, Livraria Lello and Clérigos Tower for a roughly 3-hour plan around Baixa.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Casa Clérigos (Clérigos), about 400 m away. Sample listing.
- Bolhão Rooms & Suites (Bolhão), about 400 m away. Sample listing.
- Ribeira Douro Boutique (Ribeira), about 700 m away. Sample listing.