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What do you have coming in mind when speaking about
Portuguese cuisine? Some seafood, is that correct? And a fine
glass of wine of course. You are surely right about the wine, but
you should also know that Portugal is quite renowned for meat
as well. You can easily prove it by visiting the Rib Beef & Wine
Restaurant in Porto, in the north of the country.
Located in the historical heart of the city, in Pestana Vintage
Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site, the Rib is definitely offering
the best selection of Portuguese and international meat in town
as well as a friendly atmosphere with a note of Portuguese
charm. The hotel is harmonically integrated in a set of ancient
traditional Portuguese houses whose colourful facades have
been a symbol of Porto for a good dozen of years; they are also
considered and preserved as World Heritage by UNESCO.
Ever since the opening, the restaurant is gaining many credits for
both the design and the food. The cosy and elegant design was
developed by Cristina Matos, a Lisbon-based designer for whom
the restaurant was not the first Pestana collaboration.
A smooth, fun and elegant mid-century ambience with palm
trees wallpaper covering the inner walls, lots of wood and comfy
blue chairs is perfect to enjoy the author food menu signed by
the chief Rui Martins. We are recommending you to try the
famous Tomahawk Irish Black Angus – the award winning
unique cut steak, or sophisticated, sort and juicy Rib Eye steak,
both accompanied by a nice glass of Portuguese red wine. There
are also several food solutions for those who do not fancy meat
as well as some vegetarian dishes in the menu.
However, the design of the restaurant is not the only remarkable
design work in the place. The hotel, hosting 103 rooms, occupies
six ancient traditional buildings dating back to sixteen, seventeen
and eighteen century, offering a breathtaking view over Douro
river and Ribeira – the historical riverbank and the very heart
of the city. The design is inspired in the atmosphere of the city
itself – the rooms and common areas embrace its vintage charm
and contemporary comfort.
The original stonewalls were restored in the rooms. Combined
with vivid wall coverings, they are promoting the thirst of
travelling and getting involved into great adventures. The
modern design of luminous spacy rooms will make you feel like
home , helping you to enjoy your journey to the Invicta City- full
of ancient mysteries and great discoveries.
Meatlovers’ Heaven In
The Heart Of Porto
WORLD’S FINEST RESTAURANTS //
The Rib Restaurant, Porto