“ Absolutely delicious food with a unique menu. I'm from Melbourne Australia and we are spoilt with our high quality food. But this place was impressive and unique. There are three different menus to satisfy the most daring patron. Atmosphere was cosy with indoor and outdoor options. Servers were attentive and informative with their recommendations and explanations of the dishes. I also had the sparkling sangria which was so good I had two! I highly recommend Cruel. ”

“ Visited today for the fifth time and it's been amazing thus far. The menu has changed from last time and I tried a new dish. The pork stew was very good and a welcome addition to my evening. We also tried the lemon cake for dessert and it was terrific! Totally recommend and it's a place we make sure to visit whenever we visit Porto. ”

“ This is by far one of the most interesting delightful and flavourful experiences to have in Porto. With their 3 tier menu for all tastes, from non spicy to you can't go wrong. The ambience was great, the starter delicious and perfectly sized. As main we had risotto and shrimp curry. The risotto is a dish like you never had, and the sweetness of the curry with coconut rice will bring your food to the next level. To finish the rubber cheesecake will mark a beautiful sweetie memory to finish the night. I can't recommend this anymore, just book a table and enjoy. PS, the service for us was outstanding, we do early dinners so the restaurant was empty, giving us a 11/10 personalised experience. ”

“ (This restaurant made our last night in Porto a great experience!) CRUEL is situated in "old town" Porto, and we were cautious about experimenting with this restaurant as we did not know what to expect (we wanted to avoid tourist traps by all means). We were hesitant at first, but after ten minutes of staring at the "exotic-looking" menu in the window, the couple sat inside turned around and gave us the thumbs up for the food, so we gathered the courage and went in. The atmosphere was cool, ambient and friendly. The staff was extremely personable, charming and accommodating, and gave us a little intro into the concept of the restaurant in the beginning, which was by no means an everyday one. There are three different types of menus to choose from, and depending on which "label" you select, you will be presented with choices ranging from "Fearful" through "Cautious" to "Cruel". Naturally you can mix and match the dishes so there is no pressure to go for something you don't fancy. The flavours were really nice, interesting, unusual, and totally satisfying. The portions were pretty decent too, as we ended up sharing two small dishes and one large one, with one dessert and we were stuffed. Selection of drinks & food were both decent, suitable for both meat eaters, fish lovers, vegetarians and vegans and the prices were completely fair too. Overall, I loved the restaurant and I am hoping to return soon to try something new. 100% recommended. (Ps. The magic mushroom risotto was insanely cool! ) ”

“ Simple but memorable. The dishes all had their own sense of purpose without feeling overwhelming. This was a place to bring a few friends and stay awhile or a simple date night. ”

“ The concept of the food is interesting! They offer options that can surprise you with unique combinations. I had codfish and wine, and everything was great! I definitely recommend it. ”

“ Worth every dish! Located in the downtown area, this little and cozy restaurant offers a sophisticated and yet delicious variety of dishes. The customer service is excellent and they help you choose the best option according to your preferences. Good quality-price relation. If you go to Porto this is definitely a must. PS. This is a 4 people bill. ”