A non-profit, non-hierarchical, cultural and environmental association. Name translates as 'House of the Vegetable Garden.' Offers vegan dishes using locally-grown vegetables, house-made bread, fresh juices, smath-batch beer and fermented ginger juices, and coffee. Events include language exchange, movie nights, concerts, poetry sessions, workshops and debates. Most Sundays benefit dinner is offered with a fixed price or buffet style dinner. Open Tue-Thu 18:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-22:30. Hours may vary; call ahead. Kitchen opens 7.30pm.
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Cash only
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 22 Oct 2024 by Casa_da_Horta
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Added by pedro jorge on 23 Sep 2008
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135 Reviews
First Review by pedro jorge
AitorBegeta
Points +2037
Un sitio muy especial - Edit
Buenísimos los platos de Casa Da Horta, mucho más que un restaurante, ya que en realidad es una asociación con muchas actividades, y en la también dan comidas y cenas. En cuatro días volvimos dos veces de lo bien que nos trataron y de lo bueno que estaba todo. Ojalá hubiera un sitio así en mi ciudad...
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Magdalena.Berlin
Points +186
Welcoming place with good food - Edit
We had the lunch menu (Starter,soup and Main course for 6 Euro) and were very pleased. The entire place has a welcoming atmosphere. We would go there again.
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selmamarlies
Points +177
Love the food and the vibe! - Edit
I love this place! The vibe is relaxed and the francesinha was delicious. They make their own seitan and kombucha!
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MissRadish
Points +360
Alternative vibe but fun - Edit
This place isn’t strictly a restaurant, more an association focussing on being veggie and the preserving the earth (so definitely hippie vibes) but I liked it. There’s only two main meals offered each day. Food was nice and they have live singers most nights.
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MafaldaSantos
Points +20
Cheap and cozy - Edit
Had a cheap francesinha that was really tasty. Really cozy mood. It’s not a restaurant, so I recommend leaving a tip, since the prices are so low and the staff super nice!
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JaynaCavendish
Points +34
This place is a total gem - Edit
We went here straight from the airport and it felt so homely, local and honest. Super nice staff, simple but good vegan food, amazing teas, home made kombucha and all the things, I personally love! Creative, hippy, good vibe😄
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aioli90
Points +31
Tasty and inexpensive - Edit
Nice alternative place to eat
Read morePros: Good food , Nice staff , Nice location
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assel
Points +31
Lecker und günstig - Edit
Heute gab es ein veganes Menü für 5,50 € inkl. Suppe, Hauptgang und Getränk. Es war sehr lecker! Tolle Menschen, tolles Projekt
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kandimba
Points +471
Love it - Edit
This is a sort of community center, which hosts activities like debates and serves food and drinks. Don't expect fancy food or very professional service. I'm not saying this as a criticism of the place, which I love, just as a warning for tourists who might think that this is just another café/restaurant. To be clear, the space is supposed to be open only to members of the NGO, because of legal obligations, but no one will stop anyone who's not an associate from going in.
Read moreThe food is usually good, although with some occasional flaws that come from the fact that many of the people who work here are international volunteers who come to Portugal under voluntering programmes. That never stopped me from going there but, again, don't expect fancy food. Just nice and cheap food in a friendly and nice environment.
Pros: Beautiful place, Friendly staff
Cons: Food quality can vary
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guille
Points +92
A unique place! - Edit
Beautiful cozy place, nicely decorated and very interesting cultural point. The food was nice and inexpensive, we had soup, the special dish and some tea in the end, it was all really tasty. A great experience, nice atmosphere and it serves a good cause.
Read morePros: Inexpensive, the atmosphere and coziness of the place, nice home food
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pumokel
Points +2573
lovely place - Edit
Good food, great service, nice atmosphere. Very cheap (20eur for 2 lunch menus, 2 desserts and a bottle of wine).
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LucyBoop
Points +170
Great value, good food - Edit
Ate here twice on our holiday. We never usually go somewhere twice but as this place has a menu that changes each day, is supporting a good cause and is amazing value we decided to go again. We spent €20 including a bottle of wine and had tasty food. It’s cooked by volunteers so there’s no point going if you want quick service but they were very nice and were as good as any waiters we had elsewhere. Definitely would go here again if in Porto.
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AntonioNegro
Points +17
Very nice meal at a crazy cheap price - Edit
We had a great Francesinha all vegan and it was a tasty experience. I would definitely get back for another one.
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lucy659
Points +141
Perfect - Edit
Cosy basement hangout, only serves food in the evening (or at least we arrived about an hour too early). Amazing food for great prices.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, People, Food
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HappyHoo
Points +17
Good - Edit
Cozy, nice and good food. But Espaco Compasso is cheaper and the desserts are in the menu.
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Ciad
Points +1520
Cultural and Environmental Association -- With Food! - Edit
This is a unique place, an interesting take on sharing space and resources.
Read moreWe were here just to eat lunch but I would like to return to take part in other events. The pumpkin soup, hummus, lentil dish and grape juice were all delicious and appreciated.
It's in a very accessible area of Porto so check it out.
Pros: Great staff, Not just a restaurant!
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DonnaC
Points +1708
Felt at home here - Edit
The restaurant’s ethos seems to be on socialist values, it harbors a welcoming environment and we felt completely at home here. The food is not a la carte but it’s very tasty and healthy. We had a wonderful vegan dinner with organic vegan labeled wine and it was excellent value for money.
Read morePros: relaxing, informal , good food
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hack_man
Points +25904
And you hunger for the time - Edit
Pure cooperative socialist left leaning ultra unpretentious place. It was a pleasure to belong here for one night. We had the soup, a couple of mains, beer and a bottle of organic vegan wine all for €25. It doesn’t matter about the cost here, it’s all about contributing to the cause. The food is simple but full of flavour and purpose. Tonight it was tofu with a spicy tomato sauce and a black bean goulash. This isn’t mainstream. It’s not a place for posers or those who like to have their wine poured. Welcome to the vegetable garden. I felt at home here
Read morePros: Dingy interior, Cool staff , Retro atmosphere
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AmaliaGarcia
Points +40
A fantastic discovery! - Edit
Casa da Horta offers a delicious and healthy meal, but not only that, the Asociation has multiple activities and it is a place committed to the environment and animals.
Read moreI felt lucky to find it!
Updated from previous review on 2018-03-01
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CathyDavid
Points +252
Small, friendly vegan community - Edit
A quaint and interesting interior, felt like a grotto.
Read moreSO happy to have found this wonderful establishment. The waitress, who was actually a volunteer for European work corp of some sort, was kind and helpful and spoke English.
Just a few lunch choices but the food was really tasty and fresh and lunch included a glass of wine.
Very inexpensive.
Desert was a treat since it is nearly impossible to find a vegan baked good in Porto or Portugal generally speaking!
Pros: Lovely and delicious meal, Very inexpensive, Pleasant environment
Cons: Hard to find, Not truly a restaurant setting
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OrelRel
Points +18
Mon préféré - Edit
Lieux d échange et de partage.Les plats proposés sont excellents, vegane et fraichement préparé.
Read moreUn lieux a ne surtout pas louper si vous passé à Porto.
Mon coup de coeur.
Cons: aucun
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BrightNomad
Points +534
Recommended! - Edit
A friendly place with delicious food and generous portions. Prices are inexpensive.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-10-12
Pros: all vegan, inexpensive, generous portions
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Leonor Feio
Points +23
ok - Edit
Place is very typical of Porto. Bathroom really small. Close to some main attractions. Staff was normal. Food was ok, not that flavourful in my opinion. Wouldn't say I'd go back but it is decent for a meal just to get you over.
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madeale
Points +59
great food and place - Edit
We had a fantastic lentil burger with rice and salad for 4€. Adding a chocolate cake with chili for 1.5€, it made our lunch fantastic. They sell also organic and vegan products.
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CLRtraveller
Points +9230
Inexpensive meal - Edit
All vegan food. Over two days I tried all three available bottles of artisanal beer. For lunch I had the soup (spinach- broccoli- potato, I think), served with some broad beans and bread drizzled with olive oil mixed with yeast, for only €1,20. I took away a generous piece of dense, chocolate-glazed cake. Very modest prices. Cosy venue that evidently holds language classes and other activities during the week. Outdoor seating available.
Read morePros: inexpensive, pleasant staff
Cons: not open all day
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sparklingmushroom
Points +67
Cheap, tasty and friendly - Edit
As you enter there's a little shelf where you can buy small items (menstrual cups, eco green earrings (I think they also let people who run small businessess sell there their thing there). The restaurant itself is downstairs in an old cellar and you can smell the old! People who work there can be volunteers and they are very nice! That night there was a gathering to learn italian (they have there several events during the week). People would eat and speak italian (there were portuguese and italian people). You can really sense a spirit of community. As for the food, it is very cheap and tasty! I had an amazing juice (forgot of what it was) and there was a little game you played (like a question you needed to answer correctly and if you were the first one to get it right you would have a free drink). The dessert was also very good! Such an amazing place! :D
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NatachaNóbrega
Points +1810
riquísimo - Edit
La comida muy buena, sirven cada día un menú por el precio de 5.50€ incluindo bebida. El ambiente es muy acogedor, y se encuentra muy central en la cuidad. La sopa estaba riquísima, y el pan maravilloso! No sé que ponían en el pan, pero parecía una mezcla de aceitunas. Recomendo.
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