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Café Majestic
One of Porto's more interesting spots is Café Majestic, which opened in 1921 under the name
Café Elite. Located on Rua de Santa Catarina, this luxurious café features wooden furnishings
and an ornate ceiling that echo times past; when the location was a 19
th
century fixture of the
city, Café Lusitano. It was a place where the upper crust of Porto could mingle over coffee and
board games in the mornings; and Port wine during dinner. With its chandeliers and private
concerts, Café Lusitano was one of the city's “it” spots during the 1850s.
More than 160 years later, under the name of Café Majestic, this historical restaurant is
restored to its original splendor. Guests can experience a piece of history when they enter
through the grand glass doors. Even the exterior of the building has been restored to showcase
the original craftsmanship of the time. Menu items include traditional plates of codfish and
duck, but most people stop by for their mid-morning caffeine fixes. Guests can dine inside, out
on the sidewalk terrace or the winter garden courtyard. Inside, there is also a special
exhibition room for visitors to explore.
The café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as tea and coffee all day long. Prices
are on the expensive side because of its historical and architectural significance.
Café Majestic is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to midnight.
Info:
Rua Santa Catarina
nº 112 4000-442 Porto, Portugal
+351 222 003 887
