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.

São Bento Station

Free20 min

200 m · 3 min walkAdd: São Bento Station

Livraria Lello

~£740 min

300 m · 5 min walkAdd: Livraria Lello

Clérigos Tower

~£745 min

300 m · 5 min walkAdd: Clérigos Tower

Rua Galeria de Paris Bars

Free3 hrs

400 m · 6 min walkAdd: Rua Galeria de Paris Bars

Mercado do Bolhão

Free1h 15m

400 m · 6 min walkAdd: Mercado do Bolhão

Eat and drink nearby

Ribeira Riverfront

Free2 hrs

700 m · 11 min walk

Port Wine Cellars in Gaia

£13–301h 30m

1.2 km · 18 min walk

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.