Lessa
Approved by Ed
Tucked away in Leça da Palmeira, well off the tourist track. A high-calibre chef runs this small seafood-focused room and the food is ultra delicious: umami everywhere, great textures on every plate.
- Everything — the menu turns with the seasons and it all lands
Lessa is one of Edmund’s hidden-gem picks in Matosinhos & Leça. Known for beach town, fresh seafood, intimate.
Common questions
What should I order at Lessa?
Edmund goes for everything — the menu turns with the seasons and it all lands.
Is Lessa worth going to?
Tucked away in Leça da Palmeira, well off the tourist track. A high-calibre chef runs this small seafood-focused room and the food is ultra delicious: umami everywhere, great textures on every plate.
Is Lessa approved by Ed?
Yes. Lessa is one of the 66 places on Edmund's Porto list, kept from 212 eaten across the city.
Where is Lessa?
Lessa is on Rua de Santos Lessa, Matosinhos & Leça, in Porto, Portugal.
Looking for more? See Edmund’s guide to the best restaurants in Porto.
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