Great value meal - lovely people serving us. We were recommended to this place by our hotel staff and it was a great experience

We were recommended to visit Cafe Santiago for the first-class Francesinha. There were only six seats remaining when we arrived. By the time we left the place was packed out with a modest queue outside. The staff were very helpful and courteous. The cooking area...was on open view and the food was absolutely fantastic.More

My wife and I visited this venue when when we were in Porto last week. We wanted to try the Francesinha Santiago which we had seen advertised and looked interesting. The cafe was almost full when we got there but managed to find a table...by the window, great for people and queue watching. The Francesinha was interesting, glad I tried it but once was enough. Service was quick although our server was a bit grumpy to start with he soon perked up with the appearance of a tip!More

Really great for and drink, and good atmosphere! The Francesinha was as good as advertised, and the Porto tónico was get refreshing.

Francesca sandwich was amazing !! Porto classic! Highly recommend. Very crowded, we sat at the bar and got service right away .

The receptionist at our apartment recommended Cafe Santiago as the place to try Porto's signature dish, Francesinha. We visited for lunch, with an appetite, after our Segway tour. We were seated outside, after a 20 minute wait for a table. The Francesinha is a monster...of a sandwich, with sausage, beef steak, ham egg and cheese, all put together in a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. Not sure how healthy the dish is, but it was certainly one worth trying.More

Very popular place among locals so we gave it a try. It is the best place to try out the famous franchesina and you will not regret it. It is very busy it is worth the wait.

Cafe Santiago came recommended by several “locals” and did not disappoint. This is the place to experience the famous “la francesinha” sandwich. Come hungry and dine in a welcoming atmosphere.

Cosy cafe, friendly staff, fast and efficient services and, of course, the Francesinha Santiago was simply delicious. No wonder the majority of customers had ordered this item.

On the recommendation of our tour guide, we went to sample the Porto-famous Francesinha sandwich; everything but (although, possibly including) the kitchen sink. Unless you’re a 12yr old (or a footballer), eat half; it’s plenty. I had mine with Santiago’s homemade Piri-Piri - luscious!

We were tired from our long international flight and wanted a no frills place . This small restaurant has good food at reasonable prices. Check their daily specials. My husband had a beer and I had a glass of wine. He had the fried cod...fish with fries. I had the lightly breaded fish with salad and white rice. Everything tasty. Friendly service.More

Very local feel! Had to get the Franchesina obviously and it was good! Felt like a must do, and my husband loved it but I thought it was good :) great experience! Go in the off hours of Portugal’s late night dinner times (like 7).