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Restaurante do Ismai

Name: Restaurante do Ismai
Address: Avenida Carlos de Oliveira Campos, Maia 4475-690 Portugal, AW
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 2 reviews

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Restaurante do Ismai is a $$ portuguese local restaurant in Porto rated 5.0/5 by 2 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Restaurante do Ismai is a neighborhood spot in Maia, just north of Porto, with a perfect 5/5 score — though only two reviews are in, so take that for what it is. The address puts it on a main avenue in a mostly residential part of town, away from the tourist circuits that clog downtown Porto. With so little data to work with, the main thing to know is that it exists and someone liked it enough to rate it perfectly twice. That could mean genuinely good home-style cooking or a regular clientele that doesn't bother reviewing online. Either way, it's not a destination restaurant with buzz or rankings to lean on. If you're staying in Maia or passing through and need a meal, it's an option. Just don't expect much English or a polished setup — this is local Portugal, not the guidebook version.

At a glance

Area: Porto
Vibe: local
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: portuguese
Dietary options: —

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