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
Reviewers rave about the Pastel de nata con cioccolato as the standout dish, describing the food as warmly satisfying with a cozy, market-fresh vibe.
“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.
