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
bonecola
Points +48
Not a restaurant - Edit
The first time I came here I did have a little trouble finding it, but I'm very glad I did!
Read moreIt is not a restaurant, rather a cultural association. They do not serve food before 20h and the menu changes every night.
The place is humid, rather dark and dingy. The staff is somewhat slow and you will probably wait a while for orders.
But they have great different food every night, they source their vegetables locally, produce their own kombucha, and I like the ambience of the place.
If you go on a night where they have some "event" going on (you can check it on their facebook page), you get to meet other awesome beings and participate in the event (even if just watching).
Would highly recommend, especially for people that live in the city.
Pros: Great food, Nice ambience, Organic and locally produced food and drink
Cons: Location, Dark and humid, Slow staff
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itsmeagain
Points +490
This is NOT a cafe. Remember that. - Edit
We spent the best part of three days searching down endless labyrinthine alleys . It is by Sao Francisco church, tucked away a few doors down in an alley.
Read moreWe finally found it at 4pm on a Thursday.
We got ignored in a dark , dingy little basement with a few people mumbling and giggling in the room.
After 15 minutes our alien intrusion was noted and a trusty waiter dispatched to deal with the intrusion into the community centre and it`s hippy tranqillity.
We asked for a menu.
No food til 8pm.
We asked for tea.After 5 mins..no tea.
Coffee..we got two thimbles of coffee with soya milk for 1.60
If we wanted a thimble we would have asked for a thimble.
Dreadful and a total lack of any interest in people who searched long and hard to find it.
It is not a cfe it`s a community centre.
Avoid.
Updated from previous review on 2016-09-25
Cons: hard to locate, odd hrs, no food at 4pm. Why open it then?
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AnetaZach
Points +17
Great alternative restaurant - Edit
It is hard to be vegetarian in Porto, but thanks to Casa da Horta we enjoyed tasty and cheap lunch menu in te city center! It has its unique atmosphere and they have also some events such as Franceshina Friday when we tried vegetarian version of typical Portughese dish. Meals could be a bit more seasoned with spice or herbs. Also the staff could be more diligent, but it was very great experience!
Read morePros: good value, location, atmosphere
Cons: seasoning, staff
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Emma Vegan
Points +61
Tasty vegan food - Edit
We had the menu with soup and ratatouille plus a drink. The homemade kombucha was the best I ever tasted. The soup was delicious and the ratatouille felt homemade (in a good way!)
Read moreThe place was a bit dark, especially since we came in from the sunshine, and a candle or something would've made it easier to see the food :)
Excellent service especially considering the prices was crazy low, 5,5€ for a small starter, two courses and a drink.
They have free fast wifi. The roof is beautiful where you can see the wood that holds up the next floor.
There are two toilets, strange is that you are not supposed to flush the paper?!
Pros: Really cheap, tasty food, free wifi, friendly staff, nice atmosphere
Cons: dark inside, small toilet
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L_Almo_Clelarco
Points +873
Cultural association with good food and better company - Edit
I was at Casa da Horta for a foreign language exchange night.
Read moreThe place is very interesting, doing a lot of activities, and food is cheap and good.
I had kombucha drink (homemade), a soup, couscous, red lentils and vegetables. Food was good and the chance to meet locals invaluable.
Would go back even just for a drink or a chat.
Thumbs up.
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MikyMonky
Points +36
nice place - Edit
Locale molto carino e accogliente, bevande economiche. Ci son tre tipi di piatti principali: zuppa, piatto del giorno e piatto speciale, tutti molto buoni. Non raccomando le torte (erano un po crude). Spesa di circa 10 euro per persona.
Read morePros: All vegan, locale carino, economico
Cons: i dolci
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jubob
Points +17
love this place - Edit
We visited after a recommendation from the lady we rented an apartment from . I can't speak highly enough of this place. The food was sooo good . We ate here a few times and were never disappointed . My partner does eat meat but was equally impressed. It's a unique , cosy little space with a great relaxed atmosphere .
Read morePros: brilliant food and cheap too
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dlachica
Points +3056
Charming and local experience - Edit
Loved finding what felt like a hole in the wall. They offered two vegan entree specials. We found the food in Portugal to always be enough to share. We started with the vegetable soup. Puréed liked all vegetable soups in Portugal. Shared the Vegan special- vegetable pie and shared the vegan fig and cocao cake. Simple food made by kind, caring people. We couldn't resist trying the local biological wine. Similar to all the other Vinho Verdes we had tried. The restaurant is small with 8 tables(4 two tops and 4 four tops). They also had 3 tables outside which are located just at the entry. The entry is just below street level.
Read morePros: Confident you are eating vegan food. , Local take on vegan dishes. , Laid back environment.
Cons: Limited vegan options, but worked for us. , Cash only, but it's understandable being a small o
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DonPedro
Points +319
etwas versteckt - Edit
Da es kaum angeschrieben ist, empfehle ich nach der Hausnummer ausschau zu halten.
Read moreEs befindet sich in einem Keller.
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Lukas Rusk
Points +94
A great place for vegans - Edit
I ate a Franschesinha (or something) with tofu, tomato sauce and bread, and it was really good. Some cake for dessert too. The menu isn't that big, but what they have is really affordable and good. Try the local beers also, they were great!
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jungsiah
Points +146
Good food! - Edit
I was very excited to try this restaurant based on all the good reviews and the truth is it didn't disappoint! The food was very delicious and had this mom's food look to it, which I liked.
Read moreWe had the dish of the day, which includes soup and a beverage. It probably won't be the biggest portion you can have in a restaurant, but it certainly won't leave you hungry. I was quite full myself and couldn't finish what apparently didn't look like much food.
Anyway, I totally recommend this place. Oh, and try the "francezinha" ;)
Pros: delicious food, inexpensive
Cons: space's presentation could be better
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beaneeves
Points +95
Best veg restaurant in Porto - Edit
Casa da Horta's tematic dinners are amazing and brings us foreigner experiences without leaving the country. The place is nice and cozy although a little bit small. It has a great price-quality relationship and the owners are very friendly.
Read moreAt lunch they have cheap menus.
I love it!
Pros: Great food, Friendly, Inexpensive
Cons: Small
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TofuCelt
Points +229
Nice, but difficult to locate - Edit
I had searched this place out in a map before and despite all the research, this place is still a bit difficult to find. And the sign on the outside is not well lit up, so it makes it even more difficult to find. It is just in one of those many skinny alleyways around the main centre of Porto. Just keep looking around the area marked on the map and you will eventually find it.
Read moreThe staff are a bit quirky, but friendly. They seem to speak Spanish, english and of course, Portuguese, and maybe other languages.
Service is quite good and food tastes quite nice. However, there is not a great selection here,with only about 3-4 things on the menu. The servings are quite small too. Luckily we ordered everything on the menu as we were starving. Just about done the trick. The recommended local wine was delicious. However, the price was quite good, €25 for two people, including the bottle of wine, but no desert.
Pros: Fair price, Central district, Nice staff
Cons: Very difficult to find, Not great variety
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AndyT
Points +2360
Awesome alternative vegan restaurant - Edit
A wonderful place!
Read moreNot only does casa de horta offer wonderful vegan food (daily changing dish) at very good prices, it is also a great place to enjoy an alternative lifestyle and meet wonderful, friendly people (both veg and non-veg).
Every Thursday they have raw day and offer raw vegan dishes, both soup and main course. I enjoyed the soy chorizo dish with rice and the hot tomato soup instead, both were wonderful.
The friendly waiter suggested to try out the local "Sovina" beer, and it was equally wonderful. Definitely a place you should not miss when you come to Porto!
Pros: Tasty vegan food, Moderate prices, Friendly atmosphere
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Idena
Points +36
cozy - Edit
The place was relatively easy to find and I immediately felt comfortable. The food was good (although the lasagna was warmed up in the microwave).
Read moreWould go there again!!
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heliorodrigues
Points +179
probably the best in porto - Edit
well i have been few times to this place and all i can say is that im extremely happy to have such a place in the city where i was born. the alternative vibe which i extremely support, the location (couldnt be better!), the friendly staff, the food.. everything is fantastic for sure! not fancy, not expensive, not trendy, not commercial, etc... english speaking, etc.. probably the only problem is that it is a bit small but im not sure if i should consider it a problem or an advantage as it being small it definitely feels more comfortable, comfy, cosy and homey! well just go there do not hesitate!
Read morePros: food, location, friendliness + alternativeness
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yessija
Points +111
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Hidden treasure in Porto.
Read moreVegan every night except for fridays (vegetarian).
Limited options but very tasty.
Friendly, international staff.
Alternative vibe.
Cheap.
Pros: Delicious, Cheap, Mostly vegan
Cons: Hidden, Alternative vibe , Limited options
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StrilliVanilli
Points +120
Best vegan place in Porto - Edit
Pros:
Read more- Awesome food!
- really nice people
- inexpensive
- bio organic drinks (juices and beer)
- HC/punk/DIY atmo
Cons:
- no outdoor seating
Including starters (try the sandwich!), drinks (try the organic apple juice!) and dessert (try the cherry cake!) for two we paid 23€! Main courses differ daily and there seem to be two different ones always.
It's a nice little street next to the Rio Duoro where the place is located. They sell self-made stuff like 2nd hand shirts with self printed designs on it, bags, buttons etc., there are animal rights flyers, self made lamps from recycled bottle caps and so forth. They speak English and have an all vegan menu except for Fridays when they offer bio-organic cheese from the region. The only downside is that they don't have outdoor seating. But it's refreshingly cool in the cellar where the venue is located.
Highly recommend it to any veggie in Porto.
Pros: great food, great prices, great people
Cons: no outdoor seating
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mistochele
Points +54
Home feeling and party athmosphere - Edit
All the food seems freshly homemade.
Read moreLot of attention to quality and origin of ingredients.
Very friendly atmosphere where you can have a party feel without the need of lots of money.
You can add to your dishes a glass of porto, good wine or artisan beers.
Don't expect sophistication, but that's how we like it.
Pros: very good value, healthy cousine
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ZairaRickenbach
Points +76
Cool place - Edit
I will come back!
Read morePros: Very good prices, tasty, friendly
Cons: Toilet door sometimes blocked!
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PrincesaMichelle
Points +40
Excellent and cheapest food we found in Portugal - Edit
Love the culture and support for veganism in this "alternative" spot. It is run like a co-op so members get cheaper prices on food. I had feijoada which is a Portuguese bean dish and it was really delicious served with rice and salad. My husband had "spicy" lentils which coming out of a Mexican's mouth were bland and not spicy at all. My favorite part of the meal was that we ordered one of each of the desserts because they were so reasonable and they were all good, some of the cakes weren't moist, but my favorite was a portuguese cream and cookie dessert made with bolachas Marias (not on the menu). SO AMAZING. You have to visit and support the local youngsters!
Read morePros: Great Food, Great Service, Great Price
Cons: we had to wait for it open for dinner
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Bauldric
Points +72
Very friendly - Edit
Very good food with a very friendly atmosphere. Its a very comfortable place with a couch, which makes it a little bit homely. Most of the dishes are vegan except one (a portuguese speciality). The food is tasty.
Read morePros: excellent food, very friendly staff, homely atmosphere
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davidnottingham
Points +13
An intimate place that's great value for money - Edit
From the outside we initially thought the place wasn't open, but a small sign assuaged our fears. The door opened to reveal a real pearl of a restaurant. The menu really was "whatever they felt like on the day" which I thought was something that only ever happened in Rick Stein's imagination. The food was good, honest and seasonal. The ambience was relaxed, friendly and informal. Something closer to my heart, a restaurant that plays good music (in this case The Postal Service and has a computer that runs Ubuntu, really helped make this place something special.
Read morePros: Staff, Good value , Tasty food
Cons: Limited choice
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lauraya
Points +24
What a good place for vegans ! - Edit
Hi,
Read moreWe were in Porto in July 2010. We were happy to found this restaurant close to the famous Eiffel's bridge. The food wasn't that brilliant but still, we were happy to eat something different from batatas fritas and saladas mixtas. I had a very nice homemade bear. The people working inside were very friendly and food was very cheap ! If you visit Porto, you must eat at the Casa da Horta ! And if you're really skint, have a beer, it's less than 1€ !!
Pros: vegan, friendly staff, cheap
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Marike
Points +308
Casa da Horta - Edit
Very nice place, with very friendly staff. It was no problem to have dinner before 7.30 pm, the time when most Portuguese restaurants open. The food was good, although not really special, and very good cheap. They have a large selection of herbal teas. I would definitely recommend this place.
Read morePros: nice atmosphere, good value, friendly staff
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barbarella
Points +28
Porto's best kept secret! - Edit
Casa da Horta is a great place for more reasons than one. The food is very nicely cooked, the staff is extremely friendly and overall you feel like you're eating at someone's home and not at a restaurant.
Read moreThey have a great concern for using mainly fair trade products and the food is vegan, which is rare in Portugal.
With such care being put in the products you'd expect it to be expensive but it is actually very cheap. Love it!
Pros: vegan food, fair trade products, price
Cons: closed on sundays
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pedro jorge
Points +30
a very especial place - Edit
Casa da Horta is really a place that you "have to" visit while in porto. It's a very recent project, a very young non-profit organisation with excellent homemade cuisine. It's really in the heart of Porto historical centre so you really can't miss it! There's also a lot of good information about ecological issues, social issues and about porto and portugal in general.
Read morePros: excellent homemade cuisine, excellent mood and friendly staff, very economic and mostly organic
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