You already know the best places in town to have a picnic, but there is still one very important thing missing – if not the most important one: the menu. To help you fill your picnic basket in Porto with the best traditional food, we’ve selected some must-visit spots where you can grab delicious, high-quality to-go items.

Great Locations for Packing a Picnic Basket in Porto

O Pretinho do Japão

Address: Rua do Bonjardim, 496A Mon – Sat, from 9.30 am to 7.30 pm

O Pretinho do Japão is a traditional Portuguese mercearia (corner shop) where you’ll find the first must-have item for your picnic basket: canned fish (conservas). Portugal is famous for its canned fish, and this shop offers an excellent selection of local brands sourced from nearby Matosinhos.

For a classic taste, grab a can of sardines in olive oil—best enjoyed on fresh bread. If you’re worried about the mess, opt for sardine pâté instead. Not a fan of sardines? No problem! You’ll also find canned tuna, codfish, and octopus.

If you love dried fruits or feel adventurous enough to prepare a light codfish dish, this is also the perfect place to shop.

Pro tip: Don’t leave without trying the freshly ground coffee in their hidden secret garden at the back! But don’t linger too long—there’s still more to grab for your picnic basket.

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Confeitaria Moura

Address: Rua de Rodrigues Sampaio, 115 Mon-Sun, from 8 am to 7.45 pm

Just down the street from O Pretinho do Japão, you’ll find Confeitaria Moura, a family-run pastry shop with over 120 years of tradition. Their signature pastry, the jesuíta, is a must-try!

This delicate, flaky treat has been a well-kept family secret for generations. If you love pastries with a citrusy touch, try the limonete, a similar treat with a refreshing hint of lemon. All pastries are baked fresh every morning, so you’ll be getting the best quality for your picnic basket.

We love Confeitaria Moura so much that we even added it to our Vintage & Port Wine Food Tour.

Bolhão Market on our Downtown & Bolhão Market Food Tour

Address: Rua Formosa, 322 Mon-Fri, from 8 am to 8 pm; Sat, from 8 am to 6 pm

After indulging in sweets, balance your picnic with fresh fruit and vegetables from Mercado do Bolhão. This historic market is a great place to find produce from local farms around Porto.

Don’t forget the tomatoes for an amazing light Portuguese-style salad: tomatoes, olive oil, a pinch of salt, and some onions.

Charcutaria Princesa inside the market is the place to pick up ready-to-eat Portuguese cured meats, like presunto (smoked ham) and paio (smoked pork loin)—perfect for a picnic platter.

Near the butcher, you will find the olive oil you need (in mini bottles) to complete your salad – or any dish you want. It comes directly from the Douro Valley and you can find it at “Bolhão Wine House”, a family business owned by Hugo.

Crossing the street from Mercado do Bolhão, you will find the perfect place to grab some Portuguese cheeses in order to complete your basket: Casa Chineza. This place is also an amazing typical mercearia, as the name self-explains, and it is known by the wonderful Portuguese cheeses that they sell every day.

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And what about wine to fill a traditional picnic basket?

The food is taken care of – even though we, as locals, would probably still visit “Padaria Ribeiro”(Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes, 21) to buy some more Portuguese pastries –  but there is still one very important item missing: the wine.

In this matter, there is no mistake: Prova is the place. Located at Rua de Ferreira Borges (Thursday-Sunday, from 5 pm to 1 am), it is a wine bar with a great selection of wines and the awesome Diogo Amado as owner. We promise you he will help you find the perfect wine for every occasion at a very good price.

Final Touch: Pick the Perfect Picnic Spot in Porto

Now that your picnic basket is filled with Porto’s finest local treats, it’s time to choose the perfect spot to enjoy your meal. Whether you prefer a riverside view or a peaceful garden, check out our list of Top 6 Picnic Spots in Porto and make the most of Porto’s fantastic weather.

Want an even deeper dive into Porto’s food scene? Join one of our Food & Wine Tasting Tours for a unique, insider experience!

Cheers!
Taste Porto Foodie Team