Restaurante Casa Dias

At Restaurante Casa Dias, nestled in the heart of Vila Nova de Gaia, tradition meets authenticity. As a proud women-owned establishment, it offers a cozy dining experience that seamlessly combines delicious Portuguese cuisine with a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the perfectly grilled dourada and mouthwatering grilled sardines, emphasizing the generous portions and reasonable prices. This family-run gem thrives on its commitment to quality, serving everything from small plates to delightful desserts like Bolo Bolacha. With a rooftop and outdoor seating, it’s the perfect spot for lunch or dinner, making each visit a delightful journey into Portugal’s rich culinary heritage.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has rooftop seating
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
Parking
- Paid parking lot

Doriane Ribeiro

Apr 25,2025

Small enough to go unnoticed from the outside but once you go inside you feel the real authenticity. Excellent quality , generous portions , well priced , friendly service and simply delicious.

Christina Huynh

Apr 19,2025

This place is a gem! Small family owned local restaurant, great service. Definitely recommend the sea bream and cabbage soup. I liked the sardine pate, but my mom liked the grilled sardines themselves. One of my favorite meals in Porto!!

S Bhushan

Apr 19,2025

I went to this place based on reviews. Reviews are spot on - authentic Portuguese cuisine. I had sardines, and my spouse had fried chicken with mushrooms, Calamari, and Vinho Verde. Everything was great. My 1st time eating whole grilled fish. It was a great experience. I saw multiple YouTube videos on how to eat whole sardines. Sardines might become my favorite sea food. Calamari was also great. In Canada, the breading is too thick, and Calamari is chewy.We didn't have room for dessert, but I saw baked apple. Looked delicious, wish I had saved space for dessert.

Rez elute

Apr 10,2025

I'm picky about my fish and this place definitely ticks all the boxes of perfection. It's grilled perfectly, not too salty, bones easy to remove, plenty of flavour.Service was also great, the owner is lovely and friendly.Vibe-wise it's decent, its on a quiet road which isn't too busy.5/5 and would easily recommend for foodies.

Honey Do List

Mar 8,2025

If you don't have this desert your nuts!!!!Everything else is fantastic as well. Try the cald verde. The cake is called Bolo Bolacha. "Amazing"!!

Sam T

Feb 25,2025

Absolutely delicious Portuguese local food!Opened late and did not chase us out after closing.We had the cod croquettes, goat cheese and olive and fish which were all very tasty.They had some desserts in the window of which we tried the biscuit cake and would highly recommend!

Beth Ramer

Feb 5,2025

We saw the good reviews and while the place is unassuming we decided to go in. So glad we did! All the food is authentic Portuguese. Cooked to perfection, well flavored. Tried grilled sardines for first time and they were delicious. Family owned and run and they were a delight to talk to. Highly recommend.

Danielle

Jan 2,2025

Restaurante Casa Dia is a true gem hidden in plain site. Located on the fringe of the tourist area it is a cozy family run authentic Portuguese restaurant.After a long day of travel to Gaia, we were fortunate to find this local gem right around the corner from our hotel. We immediately felt welcomed. Thankfully, they were open late. We did not feel rushed at all and took our time enjoying our meal.There is outdoor and indoor seating available. During peak meal times the restaurant filled up quickly. The food was flavorful, the ambiance was perfect, the service was attentive and exceptional, and the portions were very generous. Prices were very reasonable for the location.We loved seeing the crayon drawings of the owner's grandchildren hanging on the walls.We had such a great experience on our first visit that we returned again for dinner another night.Items we ordered and highly recommend:Pão (bread)Sopa de Legumes (vegetable soup)Douada Grelhada (grilled Seabream)Bolo de Bolacha E Carameli (carmel biscuit cake)Cafe (coffee)Bacalhau á Braga (fried cod with onion sauce)Wishing you many more years of continued success!And hope to dine with you again soon!Obrigada