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Essência das Tapas at a glance
In Porto, Essência das Tapas is a restaurant at Estr. da Circunvalação 10262, 4465-114 Porto, Portugal. Reaching it from the centre means travelling 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west; public transport or a car is easier. With 266 reviews, the average is 4.1 out of 5, and opinions are mixed. The cost per person is around €10–25.
Essência das Tapas.- Type
- Restaurant
- Listed as
- Restaurant
- Cuisine
- Restaurant
- Address
- Estr. da Circunvalação 10262, 4465-114 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 3.7 km (2.3 miles) as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 57 minutes
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5 from 266 reviews
- Price per person
- €10–25
- Opening hours
- varies by day, see below
- Reservations
- accepted
- Website
- http://www.essenciadastapas.pt/
- Phone
- +351 919 204 024
Why go, and how to fit it in
Tapas and francesinha are what visitors talk about most, with a cozy space and the quality of the dishes close behind. Smaller plates such as cuttlefish, broken eggs and alheira puff pastries make a shared order easy, and the varied tapas let a table try several things without committing to one large meal. At €10–25 per person, it works for groups, couples and anyone who wants an informal meal built around several dishes rather than a single main.
Tuesday is closed, so plan around that. Lunch runs 12–3 PM and dinner 7:30–11 PM on the other open days, while Saturday brings dinner only. An early lunch or an early dinner leaves room for the rest of the day, and the two-service rhythm makes it simple to come before or after other plans. The tapas format rewards ordering widely, so let the table choose a few plates, then add francesinha if the group wants a change from small plates.
Restaurante Asiático is 11 m away, Cidade do Pão is 36 m away, and Churrasco & CPa is 56 m away, giving you easy alternatives if you are already in the area.
Opening times
It stays closed on Tuesday. Check on the day, as holidays and special events can change the hours.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM |
| Thursday | 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM |
| Friday | 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30–11 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM |
Monday
- Hours
- 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM
Tuesday
- Hours
- Closed
Wednesday
- Hours
- 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM
Thursday
- Hours
- 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM
Friday
- Hours
- 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM
Saturday
- Hours
- 7:30–11 PM
Sunday
- Hours
- 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM
What Essência das Tapas offers
Accessibility, services, payments and more, grouped. If something you need is missing, ask ahead: not everything gets listed.
What it offers
| Service options | Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in |
| Offerings | Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Hard liquor, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Wine |
| Dining options | Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Table service |
| Amenities | Bar onsite, Restroom |
| Atmosphere | Casual, Cozy, Quiet |
| Crowd | Groups |
| Planning | Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations |
| Payments | Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments |
| Children | Good for kids |
| Parking | Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking |
| Highlights | Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list |
| Popular for | Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining |
Service options
- Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in
Offerings
- Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Hard liquor, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Wine
Dining options
- Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite, Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual, Cozy, Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking
Highlights
- Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining
What shapes the score
From 266 reviews, the score sits at 4.1 out of 5: 52 percent of guests give five stars, 13 percent one or two. The review count is still small, so every new score shifts the average.
How the reviews split
Number of reviews at each star rating.
As of September 2026.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | 5 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars | 2 stars | 1 star |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reviews | 137 | 66 | 28 | 13 | 22 |
Nearby places
The nearest is Restaurante Asiático, 10 metres from Essência das Tapas; the table lists the others.
Essência das Tapas and what is around it
- Essência das Tapas41.1798° N, 8.6291° W · Open in Google Maps
- Churrasco & CPa - Churrasqueira Monte dos Burgos 60 metres41.1797° N, 8.6298° W · Open in Google Maps
The nearest places
| Place | Kind | Distance | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurante Asiático | restaurant | 10 metres | 4.0 (463) |
| Cidade do Pão | restaurant | 40 metres | 4.2 (1,172) |
| Churrasco & CPa - Churrasqueira Monte dos Burgos | restaurant | 60 metres | 3.7 (881) |
| Loureiro | restaurant | 60 metres | 4.5 (486) |
| GARAGEM CERVEJARIA E PIZZARIA | restaurant | 130 metres | 4.6 (7) |
| Trattoria Romana | restaurant | 150 metres | 4.2 (883) |
Restaurante Asiático
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 10 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.0 (463)
Cidade do Pão
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 40 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.2 (1,172)
Churrasco & CPa - Churrasqueira Monte dos Burgos
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 60 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 3.7 (881)
Loureiro
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 60 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.5 (486)
GARAGEM CERVEJARIA E PIZZARIA
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 130 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.6 (7)
Trattoria Romana
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 150 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.2 (883)
The full data sheet
Each figure comes with its source, current as of September 2026.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Essência das Tapas68 | ||
| Name | Essência das Tapas | Google Maps listing |
| Database | Restaurants | Own directory |
| Categories | Restaurant | Google Maps listing |
| Cuisine | Restaurant | Google Maps listing |
| Address | Estr. da Circunvalação 10262, 4465-114 Porto, Portugal | Google Maps listing |
| Street | Estr. da Circunvalação 10262 | Google Maps listing |
| Postcode | 4465-114 | Google Maps listing |
| Town | Porto | Google Maps listing |
| Plus code | 59HC+W9 Porto, Portugal | Google Maps listing |
| Phone | +351 919 204 024 | Google Maps listing |
| Price per person | €10–25 | Google Maps listing |
| Website | http://www.essenciadastapas.pt/ | Google Maps listing |
| Latitude | 41.17977 | Google Maps listing |
| Longitude | -8.62912 | Google Maps listing |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Direction from the centre | north-west | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Walking time, estimated | about 57 minutes | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Rating | 4.1 out of 5 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews | 266 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 5 stars | 137 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 4 stars | 66 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 3 stars | 28 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 2 stars | 13 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 1 star | 22 | Google Maps listing |
| Visitor photos published | 213 | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Monday | 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Tuesday | Closed | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Wednesday | 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Thursday | 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Friday | 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Saturday | 7:30–11 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Sunday | 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Service options: Delivery | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Service options: Takeout | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Service options: Dine-in | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Offerings: Alcohol | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Offerings: Beer | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Offerings: Coffee | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Offerings: Hard liquor | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Offerings: Late-night food | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Offerings: Quick bite | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Offerings: Small plates | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Offerings: Wine | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Dining options: Lunch | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Dining options: Dinner | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Dining options: Dessert | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Dining options: Table service | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Amenities: Bar onsite | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Amenities: Restroom | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Atmosphere: Casual | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Atmosphere: Cozy | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Atmosphere: Quiet | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Crowd: Groups | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Planning: Dinner reservations recommended | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Planning: Accepts reservations | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Payments: Credit cards | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Payments: Debit cards | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Payments: NFC mobile payments | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Children: Good for kids | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Parking: Free parking lot | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Parking: Usually plenty of parking | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Highlights: Great coffee | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Highlights: Great dessert | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Highlights: Great wine list | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Popular for: Lunch | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Popular for: Dinner | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Popular for: Solo dining | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Table booking through | TheFork | Google Maps listing |
| Porto: the city around it96 | ||
| Coordinates of Porto | 41.15, -8.61083 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Porto | 231800 · As of 2021. | Wikidata |
| Area of Porto | 41.42 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Porto | 104.0 m | Wikidata |
| Region | North Portugal | Wikipedia |
| District | Porto | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in January | 13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 124.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15.0 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 129.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 192.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 217.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 258.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 274.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 308.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 295.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 224.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 184.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 172.0 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 139.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 181.0 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 124.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Annual rainfall | 1237.0 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Highest temperature recorded | 40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | inscribed 1996 · The listing covers the historic centre, the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Serra do Pilar monastery across the river in Gaia. | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Municipal tourist tax per night | 3 EUR · Raised from 2 to 3 euros per night (porto.pt news; the municipality's Leme portal reports 32.3 million euros collected in 2025). | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Tourist tax cap per stay | 21 EUR · Charged for at most seven consecutive nights per stay, per the consumer magazine; the municipal regulation is the authority. | Which? |
| Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket; tariff in force from 1 January 2024. Ten loaded at once give one free. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante 24 ticket, 24 hours in zones Z2 | 5.35 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro single ticket, zones Z3 | 1.85 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro line E from the airport to Trindade (city centre) | 27 minutes · Two independent guides give 26-30 minutes (livingtours.com); trains every 20 minutes. The airport sits in fare zone Z4. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Metro single, zone Z4 (airport to the centre) | 2.3 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; paper Andante card 0.60 EUR extra. A 24-hour Z4 ticket is 8.55 EUR. | Metro do Porto (official) |
| Metro single, airport to central Porto (zone Z4), used as the airport transfer fare | 2.3 EUR · Line E, Andante Z4 occasional ticket, tariff in force from 1 January 2026; the paper card costs 0.60 EUR extra. | Metro do Porto |
| Metro and bus single ticket in central Porto (zones Z2), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network | 7.75 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only, no museum entry or discounts. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 3, 72 hours on the whole Andante network | 16.55 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only. | Metro do Porto |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter (December to February) | 14.25 EUR · National average from the rental broker DiscoverCars, bookings of the previous year, published about 2024; not a Porto quote and not the 2026 rate. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer (June to August) | 35.78 EUR · National average, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Petrol 95, efficient price per litre, week 7-13 September 2026 | 2.115 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower. | ERSE |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more. | Renault Portugal |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| A cheap meal per person, upper end of the EUR 5-10 price band | 10 EUR · 31 of the restaurants that publish a band sit in EUR 5-10, the second most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| A mid-range meal per person, upper end of the EUR 10-15 price band | 15 EUR · 68 restaurants, the most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| An upscale meal per person, the start of the EUR 50+ band | 50 EUR · 9 restaurants publish EUR 50+. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| Porto tourist tax per person per night | 3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt. | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket | 25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026. | Taylor's |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter | 14.25 EUR · National average of a car-rental broker's bookings, December to February, published about 2024; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer | 35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Booking.com Cars' average for a medium car in Porto, read 17 September 2026; no season given, so the same figure is used all year. | Booking.com Cars |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published. | Booking.com Cars |
| Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined | 5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used) | 5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in. | Renault Portugal |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto | 3.0 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 2.00-4.50 EUR, read 17 September 2026. | Numbeo |
| Private airport transfer to central Porto, per vehicle, median of the site's six picks | 27.35 EUR · Median of six private airport transfers rated in partners/transfers.json (EUR 17.00 to 74.90), 16 September 2026. | GetYourGuide and Viator listings |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; no public source separates premium from medium car rates. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Historic tram, single ride bought on board | 6 EUR · About 6 euros a single and 8 euros for two rides the same day; the historic trams are a separate fare from the Andante network. | STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides |
| Palacio da Bolsa guided tour, adult | 14 EUR · Guided visits only, in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English; 9.50 euros student, school or senior. | Palacio da Bolsa |
| Soares dos Reis National Museum, adult | 10 EUR · Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays and on 24 June, the city holiday. | Museus e Monumentos de Portugal |
Common questions
What hours is Essência das Tapas open?
The hours run Monday 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM; Thursday 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM; Friday 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM; Saturday 7:30–11 PM; Sunday 12–3 PM, 7:30–11 PM; holidays can change them.
How far from central Porto is Essência das Tapas?
3.7 km (2.3 miles) as the crow flies, about 57 minutes on foot.
Is it possible to reserve a table at Essência das Tapas?
Yes, it takes reservations.
What rating does Essência das Tapas have?
4.1 out of 5 from 266 reviews.
How much is a meal at Essência das Tapas?
The cost is €10–25 per person.
Sources
Every figure above comes from one of these sources, and the data sheet names the source of each row.
- 1Google Maps listing: Essência das Tapas accessed 2026-09-15Name, categories, address, coordinates, phone, website, opening hours, rating and review counts, what it offers and popular times.
- 2Own calculation from the coordinatesStraight-line distance from 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W; walking time estimated as that distance plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h.
- 3Essência das Tapas: official website accessed 2026-09-15The place's own site, for current hours, prices and events.
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