Rota Do Cha - Porto

We came here after getting off a red eye flight, and the beautiful garden was a wonderful place to relax and take a breath before heading on our first excursion... read more We came here after getting off a red eye flight, and the beautiful garden was a wonderful place to relax and take a breath before heading on our first excursions. The tea menu is extensive, and all can be made iced (for English speakers, note that saying “iced” will get you confused looks, and it’s better to opt for “cold” . The tea was wonderful, and the garden lined with flowers and a big orange tree was gorgeous.

Really lovely little place tucked away off the streets of Porto. Lovely tea, friendly service, good food. Definitely choose your time off day wisely though as w... read more Really lovely little place tucked away off the streets of Porto. Lovely tea, friendly service, good food. Definitely choose your time off day wisely though as we went when there were quite a few children around so it wasn’t the relaxing experience we were looking for. Nothing the staff can do about that though! Loved the atmosphere otherwise.

We went for lunch on our last day in Porto. We had one of their set lunch menus. We had the meat, fish and veggie dish between the 3 of us. Very well priced and... read more We went for lunch on our last day in Porto. We had one of their set lunch menus. We had the meat, fish and veggie dish between the 3 of us. Very well priced and the food was lovely and tasted very homemade. We sat in the garden, which was definitely a sun trap. Personally I have now been twice and both times the food has been very good and perfect for someone who doesn’t really like making decisions.

There was much bigger tea menu few years ago. : read more There was much bigger tea menu few years ago. :

Toast with red peppers, the ambiance and the staff is friendly read more Toast with red peppers, the ambiance and the staff is friendly