Vegetarian Francesinhas in Porto
Three great places to try this local delicacy
Francesinhas are a traditional Porto dish, typically made with meat, cheese, and a thick tomato sauce. However, there are now a number of places in the city that offer vegetarian versions of this popular dish.
Lupin
Lupin is a 100% vegetarian restaurant that offers a wide range of francesinhas, including a vegan option. The francesinhas here are made with seitan, a meat substitute made from wheat gluten, and are served with a variety of toppings, including grilled vegetables, cheese, and a tomato sauce.
Santa Francesinha
Santa Francesinha is another popular spot for vegetarian francesinhas. The restaurant offers a vegan francesinha made with seitan, soy chorizo, and grilled vegetables. The francesinha is served with a tomato sauce and is topped with melted cheese.
Francesinhas Al Forno da Baixa
Francesinhas Al Forno da Baixa is a traditional Portuguese restaurant that offers a vegetarian francesinha made with portobello mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, grilled onions, seitan steaks, and soy chorizo. The francesinha is served with a tomato sauce and is topped with melted cheese.
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