tia tia is Porto’s latest independent Restaurant

tia tia opened late 2021 in the heart of Portugal’s second city.
New restaurant with natural wines, vinyl music and art 

A new restaurant has launched in the heart of Porto’s Baixa district, in the heart of the city. Much like a balanced diet, tia tia offers a variety of dining options. The space is open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday – Friday between 09:00 and 16:00 and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays between 19:30 and 23:00.

Since November 2021, Cátia Roldão and Tiago Feio have been serving up daily changing menus which include a breakfast menu featuring granolas, breads, eggs and juices. The lunch and dinner menus vary and are updated every few days with up to eight dishes. All menus include a combination of pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan dishes. No meat is used at tia tia. The style of cuisine is contemporary, seasonal Portuguese and all ingredients are sourced locally.  

All wines served at tia tia are natural wines. One of the reasons for this was a lack of venues with a heavier focus on natural wines in Porto. The wine list showcases 16 references with a strong focus on Portuguese producers but also a small selection of international producers. The drinks list also features two artisanal ciders and three artisanal beers. Throughout the day coffees, teas, juices and water are also available. 

tia tia, combines the owners names CáTIA and TIAgo. The spacious and minimalist restaurant can seat 26 guests inside and a further 8 in the garden located at the rear of the building. Tiago operates the kitchen preparing all dishes and menus daily and Cátia operates the front of house managing the guest experience and compiling the wine list which is updated often. The interiors feature wooden tables and chairs and a large rectangular table designed for gathering friends and family.

Cátia is an artist, from Porto who has worked for many years in the hospitality industry including in São Paulo, in the Algarve and in Porto where she co-founded three restaurants. Tiago is a chef, also from Porto, who ran his own successful restaurant in Lisbon for many years. They joined forces in Porto to combine their passion for food, natural wine and hospitality.

Music and art are both passion projects and evident inside the restaurant. A vast collection of vinyl records are on rotation throughout the day and the playlist is shared online ahead of dinners and selected pieces of local art are displayed.

This spring sees tia tia launch a gallery inside the restaurant further showcasing art by local artists. Pop-up events are also being planned with guest chefs and wine makers for tastings. Unique art tours of Porto also take place with local specialists and these are followed by lunch at tia tia. The restaurant has partnered with Urban Art Porto for guided walking tours to discover the city’s urban art. These start at 10am and are a great way to meet locals, see the city from a different perspective and end with a meal. More collaborations are planned.    

tia tia

Rua do Almada 501, Porto

Reservations for dinner recommended 967866236 or via www.instagram.com/tiatia.porto

Dishes on the lunch menu include: 

miso broth/ turnip/ carrot/ chard 3€
beetroot/ cottage/ radichio 7€
eggs/ mushrooms/ chilli oil 9€
hake/ almonds/ cabbage 10€
banana bread/ quince jelly 4€
almond bar/ pecan 4€ 

Dishes on the dinner menu include:

naan/ beetroot/ raspberry 8€
cashew/ turnip/ chilli oil 12€
eggs/ mushrooms/ buckwheat 12€
mackarel/ almond/ apple 12€
hake/ mussel/ pointed cabbage 14€
shortbread/ lemon/ olive oil 6€
banana from Madeira/ nuts/ port caramel 8€