David Rosengarten

"Without doubt, for me, it is the greatest francesinha on the planet, with a cult following."

ShortList

"At the risk of sounding like Joey Tribbiani, indulge us for a short while: Ham? Good. Cured pork sausage? Good. Steak? Good. Thick, gooey melted cheese? Good. A rich tomato and beer sauce? Mmmm... And if you really want to get a slice of this authentic action, there’s only one place to head – Bufete Fase in Porto."

Boa Cama Boa Mesa

"Sauce on the spot, fresh and tasty meat, melted cheese in balance that the gods consider ideal."

Claire Baker

"Its humble exterior and basic décor might not catch your eye, but the francesinha is incredible."

Mehdy Ghannad

"It’s as if every piece of meat was carefully selected to complement the other, creating a cascade of flavor from the sauce to the cheese, and finally to the meats."

Inês Borges

"The meat is fresh and tasty, all ingredients are carefully selected, and the balanced cheese sauce is the final touch which leaves your palate 100% satisfied."

Fiona Hilliard

"One of the best places to try this hefty ‘snack’ is the cheap and cheerful Bufete Fase, where it’s the only dish on the menu."

Roy Hersh

"The freshness and attention to degree of doneness on all meats was a pleasure with lots of variation in the textures too. Go with “sauce normal” unless you really like it spicy. It paired well with the fire extinguishing and delicious Sagres beer they had on tap."

Wendy Hung

"The restaurant is a casual spot, as you feast on the best sandwich you’ll have in your life!"

Blakely Trettenero

"Bufete Fase: the best lunch spot in Porto for a Francesinha sandwich."