The story
Mercado da Lada is a lively market street in Porto’s Ribeira district, sheltered from the weather by a glass canopy. With a 3.9-star rating, it’s a casual stop for travelers seeking a quick taste of local street food. Creator Giovanni Fois visited and found the experience “all worth it,” sampling a trio of classic Portuguese dishes from the many food stalls.
Fois tried cod croquettes, cod with cream, and a chocolate pastel de nata. The chocolate twist on the classic egg tart stood out as a satisfying modern variation, while the baccalà dishes delivered familiar, comforting flavors. For a no-fuss, authentic food-market crawl in Porto, Mercado da Lada delivers exactly what it promises.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2022.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
The Pastel de Nata con Cioccolato is the undisputed star, earning rapturous praise for its rich, molten center and flaky crust. Overall, reviewers describe the food as a warm, indulgent embrace of Portuguese comfort.
“This is a pastel de nata but with chocolate — it's really chocolatey, like that melted chocolate that's not the model, it's under the cream. It's good, but I don't want more calories. Worth it though.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Mercado da Lada. Most active: Giovanni Fois
A lively market street in Porto with many food stalls where I tried cod croquettes, cod with cream, and a chocolate pastel de nata — all worth it.
Dishes mentioned
Pastel de Nata con Cioccolato
This is a pastel de nata but with chocolate — it's really chocolatey, like that melted chocolate that's not the model, it's under the cream. It's good, but I don't want more calories. Worth it though.
- Baccalà Crocchetta
- Baccalà con Panna
Baccalà Fritto con Cipolle e Patate
This is fried cod with onions, potatoes, and a little sauce underneath. There are too many onions, and too many peppers. The cod is dried, but it's okay.
