The story
Housed within the historic Café Imperial on Porto’s Praça da Liberdade, McDonald’s Porto Imperial is widely considered the most architecturally distinguished fast-food outpost in the world. The venue masterfully blends a globally recognized brand with centuries of Portuguese heritage, creating a space that feels both nostalgic and entirely unique. It is a rare example of a fast-casual destination that honors its storied past while maintaining a contemporary appeal.
Creator Giovanni Fois, who visited the location to experience its charm firsthand, famously declared it the "most beautiful McDonald's in the world." Beyond the stunning architecture, Fois was particularly impressed by the menu, specifically praising the CBO (Chicken Bacon Onion). He noted that the food quality holds its own against the impressive setting, even expressing a wish that the legendary sandwich would return to Italian locations.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2022.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
“This is the McChicken, but it's different from the usual one — the breading is much crunchier, like the chicken from the CBO. It's really good, the chicken is tender, and the breading is perfectly salted. I like it a lot.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered McDonald's Porto Imperial. Most active: Giovanni Fois
The most beautiful McDonald's in the world, located in Porto, with a historic interior and a unique atmosphere, serving the legendary CBO sandwich that I wish would return to Italy.
Dishes mentioned
Chicken Bacon Onion
This is the CBO, my all-time favorite McDonald's sandwich. The bread is a bit like focaccia, the chicken is super crunchy, the bacon is there, and the fried onions are incredible — they're in the center and they're mind-blowing. I remember it being even better in the past, but it's still really special. The crunch of the breading is amazing, and the onions add so much flavor. I'd bring this back to Italy immediately.
McChicken
This is the McChicken, but it's different from the usual one — the breading is much crunchier, like the chicken from the CBO. It's really good, the chicken is tender, and the breading is perfectly salted. I like it a lot.
Chicken Bacon Onion con Pollo del McChicken
We made a custom sandwich: the CBO but with the McChicken chicken patty instead of the original one. It's perfect — the crunch of the McChicken breading combined with the bacon and onions is incredible. I'm afraid of how perfect it is. This is the ultimate chicken sandwich.
