April 29, 2025
Restaurante Emotivo
Our last night in Porto was like unwrapping a gift we didn’t know we wanted - dinner at Restaurante Emotivo by Chef Sara Verde. Here, the surprise is the star: a seven-course gastronomic journey (three appetisers, two mains, two desserts) crafted around a secret Portuguese region, only revealed at the end of the meal.
We were cheeky and asked to sit right by the open kitchen, eager to soak up the energy and watch Chef Sara in her element - plating, dashing, laughing - all with the calm focus of a maestro. The dishes arrived like small, edible love letters, blending tradition with Chef’s personal touch.
From the tender octopus salad and the very local francesinha to the hearty codfish claypot rice and that glorious slow-roasted lamb, each plate sparked curiosity and conversation at our table. And just when we thought we could not fit in another bite, the egg-yolk dessert arrived like a final hug from Portugal - sweet, bright, and unforgettable.
It was not just a dinner; it was a delicious guessing game, a celebration of Portugal’s rich culinary soul and the perfect finale to our Porto adventure.
We were cheeky and asked to sit right by the open kitchen, eager to soak up the energy and watch Chef Sara in her element - plating, dashing, laughing - all with the calm focus of a maestro. The dishes arrived like small, edible love letters, blending tradition with Chef’s personal touch.
From the tender octopus salad and the very local francesinha to the hearty codfish claypot rice and that glorious slow-roasted lamb, each plate sparked curiosity and conversation at our table. And just when we thought we could not fit in another bite, the egg-yolk dessert arrived like a final hug from Portugal - sweet, bright, and unforgettable.
It was not just a dinner; it was a delicious guessing game, a celebration of Portugal’s rich culinary soul and the perfect finale to our Porto adventure.
Restaurante Emotivo
R. do Rosário 124, 4050-520 Porto, Portugal
