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Where to eat francesinha in downtown Porto?

Capa na Baixa serves francesinha at Praça de Dom João I 175, beside Teatro Rivoli, with traditional, extra-spicy or vegan sauce. The restaurant also offers a vegetarian francesinha, a dining room, terrace and interior garden.

Rissóis de carne a fritar no Capa na Baixa

Updated 9 October 2026

Choose the francesinha that suits you

Start with the sauce: do you prefer the traditional recipe or extra heat? Then choose your francesinha from the menu. Vegan sauce is a sauce option; check the ingredients of the whole dish with our team if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.

A table near Aliados and Bolhão

The restaurant is in central Porto, on Praça de Dom João I. Combine your meal with a visit to the city centre and choose an available dining area. If you would like to sit in the interior garden, mention it when booking and ask our team to confirm.

What to order alongside it

Beef rissóis make a starter to share. For anyone in your party who wants a different main course, the menu includes Portuguese dishes, charcoal-grilled meats and vegetarian options. Read the menu before booking so everyone can find something they enjoy.

Plan your visit

Check the current menu for prices and extras, choose your time and book through TheFork on our reservations page. You can also call or email. We recommend booking for evenings, weekends and groups; a preferred dining area needs confirmation.

A guide by the Capa na Baixa team. Check the current menu for prices, dish ingredients and available drinks. View menu and prices.

Why Porto chooses Capa na Baixa

4.4★ on Google

More than 3,500 public customer reviews.

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Award-winning rissóis

Winners of Time Out Porto's blind tasting; over 1,500 served on a single Saturday.

The rissóis story
Since 1972

Capa Negra family tradition from Campo Alegre, carried on downtown since 2016.

Our story
Indoor garden

Dining room, terrace and indoor garden with over 120 seats, next to Teatro Rivoli.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Capa na Baixa?

At Praça de Dom João I 175, 4000-425 Porto, beside Teatro Rivoli.

Is there a vegetarian francesinha?

Yes. Check the ingredients on the menu and tell our team about allergies or dietary requirements.

How can I book?

Through the TheFork widget on our reservations page, by phone on +351 223 321 020 or by email at capanabaixa@gmail.com.

Plan your visit

Address
Praça de Dom João I 175
4000-425 Porto · Portugal
Contact
+351 223 321 020
capanabaixa@gmail.com
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 12:00–15:00 and 19:00–23:00 · Fri–Sat 12:00–15:00 and 19:00–00:00 · Closed Sunday

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Capa na Baixa opened in 2016. The Capa Negra family tradition began in 1972 in Campo Alegre.

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