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One of the Most Reviewed Restaurants in Porto


Address

Praça da Liberdade 126, 4000-322 Porto, Portugal

Website

www.mcdonalds.pt

Contact

+351 22 201 3248

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (18.7K reviews)

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  • 2/5 Rodrigo C. 9 months ago on Google
    The most beautiful McDonalds with the dirtiest customers! The art in this McDonald's is astounding considering it is McDonalds! I have been to fancy restaurants that pale in comparison. But non of this glitz covers up how badly the tourists treat this establishment. I witnessed customers throwing trash in the floor and leaving piles of trash at their table when trash cans were clearly visible. The management should do front these people. The quality of service and food is on par with all other McDonald's, fair; the decor is outstanding, but the cleanliness is horrible.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Riccardo Tosetto P. 2 years ago on Google
    There’s no need to talk about food here, everybody knows McDonald’s. But this venue is something unique. Out guide defined it the most beautiful Mc in the world and for the moment I have to admit that is true. It’s definitely nice eating surrounded by a beautiful liberty style environment and the time spent inside worth the visit.Something to try at least once
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Madhur B. 6 months ago on Google • 234 reviews
    Definitely one of the more beautiful McDonalds if not the most. The interior is all glass and gives it a bigger perspective. A tip - Visit early morning if you do not want to be swamped by the crowds. I will let the pictures do the rest of the talking.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 LC C. 10 months ago on Google • 622 reviews
    Nice looking McDonald's I've been to around the world. Very elegant and clean. Service is set up really nice and it has downstairs and outside seating for extra guests. I didn't like how the bathrooms were locked with a pass code. I was told by a nice customer it's on my receipt. I would have never thought to look there. They should at least let customers who are staying know about the bathrooms just in case. There was a pretty long females bathroom line because I knew they didn't know like me either.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sandra C. 9 months ago on Google • 328 reviews
    We dropped by to use the washroom upstairs and to get ice-cream. They don’t serve cones, only sundaes which are creamy, just like home. The entrance is very tight, with self-serve machines and a very small counter for pick up. However, upstairs has plenty of room to sit and dine as well as a view of the river Douro.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ray F. 9 months ago on Google
    Possibly the fanciest McD's I have ever been in. Beautiful tile walls. Chandeliers. Clean bathroom. Automatic trash cans. Food was typical mcds so nothing to write home about. But the place was really nice and fun to just go and take pictures. Don't have to order anything. Even the special portugal menu was just ok.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Samad G. 1 year ago on Google
    Some body. Please help this poor falcon. They belong to the sky not chains. Unbelievable. You might see someone in front of this branch having a chained falcon. As this branch has a falcon statue. "Falcon Experience". How inhumane! Portuguese animal activists should do something about it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hadi J. 1 year ago on Google
    To start with that the decoration of this McDonald’s is very stunning! The ambiance is cool and the staff is super friendly with a non- Portuguese speaker! I came to try the new Maestro Guacamole Single. The bun was fluffy but the meat needed some species. I was expecting better. Regarding the service its very fast and hot fries 🍟!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriella R. 2 years ago on Google
    super fancy mcdonald’s location, probably the best i’ve ever seen! there’s a striking difference in price between italian and portuguese mcdonald’s 🙃 in italy it’s waaaay more expensive!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ania G. 2 months ago on Google • 150 reviews New
    Not only the most beautiful but also the cleanest McDonald's we have ever been to! Maccie was delicious too! The server forgot our coffees but it was quickly sorted!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Baking B. 2 months ago on Google • 147 reviews New
    What a stunning McDonald’s. I don’t think you’ll see anything quite like this anywhere in the world. I certainly haven’t. The restaurant was clean and the staff were quick and attentive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr M. 4 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Don’t expect too much from the food but the atmosphere is unique. The building is located in the heart of the city and has its unique architectural design including inside mirrors. There is also downstairs for more space. Should definitely see place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paulius S. 1 year ago on Google
    It looks spectacular for a McDonald's. However the price reflects that. It seems way more expensive than Mcdonald's should be. Great to go once but there are definitely cheaper places around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 H. K. 2 years ago on Google
    Hm am I the only one who is not very comfortable with this stained glasses?🤔Especially when we think about the history of the country... hope there's a reason but still
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 스테빠노(Stephen) 1 year ago on Google
    This is the most beautiful McDonald's I have ever seen in the rest of the world. You must must visit and see the atmosphere of this pretty place and spend some time. I recommend. You might think of this, 'what? McDonald's when I am here to travel?' but yes, believe me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stanislav V. 1 year ago on Google
    Most luxurious McDonalds I’ve ever seen. Pricing European. Taste is sufficient. Not so crowded and service takes about 5-10 minuets from order.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Julito R. 7 months ago on Google • 241 reviews
    The entry of this Mc Donalds is very uncommon for the rest, but is an old building that I believe that they can change the facade but it came out nice. Inside is very pretty with the same vibe of the outside. The food is the common Mc Donald food but the prices are way cheaper than USA.

  • 5/5 V H. 3 months ago on Google • 228 reviews New
    Formerly the Imperial Café, now a Maccas food chain, stands this stunning, art deco structure, located on Aliados Avenue, definitely worth a visit, if burgers aren't your thing, maybe a coffee, enjoying, the salubrious interior.

  • 5/5 Alistair W. 7 months ago on Google • 131 reviews
    What can I say, it's a McDonald's. I've tasted from 2 other countries, France and England, but without a doubt this one is the best. The meat in the burger is very tasty and we really enjoyed it. Inside was absolutely beautiful, architectural wise. Service was fast and nothing to say about that. Again, it's a McDonald's, but this place has higher standards the latter.

  • 5/5 Hsun-Yen W. 2 months ago on Google • 125 reviews New
    Their food is more delicious than the UK's McDonald's. Benedict egg hamburger was delicious, recommend it. Beautiful decoration inside.

  • 2/5 Jonathan W. 2 months ago on Google • 66 reviews New
    Lovely decor, but service is abysmal. Staff just standing around chatting. Customer service is NOT a thing here. Eat here if your happy for a 30min or more wait.

  • 5/5 Rachael N. 3 months ago on Google • 63 reviews New
    Probably the prettiest Mcdonalds you will ever find. We only had drinks but the coffee was good. Would return again. (Visited from UK)

  • 4/5 Pengyu R. 3 months ago on Google • 56 reviews New
    The look is super impressive. Service was fast too. We order the famous soup but the taste is very blend. It's very crowded inside.

  • 4/5 Travelling G. 5 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    A must-see while in Porto, especially since it's called the world's most beautiful McDonald's. The facade is grand, and there are security guards at the front door. The inside is in an art deco style with beautiful stained glass and great lighting fixtures . The food is however the same as anywhere else, which was a bit disappointing. I was hoping for something on the menu that was specific to Portugal. Still a great place to grab a snack or meal while touring Porto. With 2 spacious floors, there are plenty of charging stations.

  • 5/5 Ken H. 6 months ago on Google
    Once the Imperial Cafe, the "Imperial McDonald's" is the fanciest McDonald's you will ever see. Tiled walls and chandeliers give this McDonald's a step up above all the rest. Apparently, they even sell soup here. The free washroom in the basement is handy for the thousands of tourists who enter each day to view the most luxurious McDonald's ever. I didn't eat here. When on vacation in a foreign country I feel compelled to eat only local food.

  • 5/5 Rachel 2 years ago on Google
    For as busy as it was, the workers were well organized, and we didn’t wait very long to order and eat.

  • 3/5 Matlab G. 2 years ago on Google
    This McDonald's has the best architecture of its kind. Great chandeliers, wall ceramics, automated trash bins and smart bathroom mirrors. Everything is nice Apart from food 🤨. That is not a real food they're serving at this place. I was starving after finding my 3 restaurant choices closed, i had to choose McDonald's as a last resort. Truly "Ah sh*t, here we go again moment" P.S: for reference i ordered new Rustic chicken menu

  • 5/5 Александр �. 2 years ago on Google
    This McDonald's has extremely fancy architecture. Don't forget to take a look inside to enjoy the interior as well!

  • 4/5 Beáta K. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a really special McDonald's building but I liked the glasses over the bar, but my fav is still the Hungarian one near Budapest Nyugati railway Station and the second is the Brugges Temple McDonald's. :)

  • 5/5 MrAirHD 2 years ago on Google
    Great Location WC Code: 5274A For anyone who needs it and does not want to pay to get to the toilet

  • 1/5 Aleksandar N. 2 years ago on Google
    Sooo, food is always cold, always, not ones in past 3 years I didnt get proper temperature big mac sandwich, chees was never melted. Shameful it is that for you to be able to make more orders per hour you guys cut cooking time for all of your items.

  • 1/5 Wander With J. 5 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Arguably the most visually appealing McDonalds and the most beautiful McDonalds in the world (allegedly). I went here while walking along the streets of Porto. The interior is very impressive and surreal but it was chaotic. There were no chairs available and the customers were queueing on the tills. It was absolutely packed and too noisy so I hd to go out. Maybe because it was a rush hour so I said I’m gonna come back tomorrow for breakfast. I came back the next day. Thankfully it was not as busy as the night before. I checked the breakfast menu and to my surprise, they only had one mcmuffin to choose from. The rest were burgers and nuggets so I went out disappointed.

  • 4/5 Dave O. 2 years ago on Google
    Most stylish McD I've been in so far.

  • 4/5 Tanemara G. 5 months ago on Google
    The highlight was the restaurant, it’s gorgeous, definitely the fanciest McDonald’s I’ve been to. But I was expecting something on there menu to be specialized to Portugal like in other countries and that did not deliver unfortunately.

  • 4/5 Adam B. 2 years ago on Google
    The fine dinning of McDonalds.

  • 5/5 Matias S. 2 years ago on Google
    I hate maccies, but this one is a special treat. The world’s most beautiful Mc’Donalds : )

  • 3/5 Lisa M. 6 months ago on Google
    The building is beautiful and in a nice central location. Unfortunately my food was over cooked and chewy and the wait was a good 15 minutes. However got a seat outside and watched the bustling street which was pleasant and the tables were clean

  • 5/5 D L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful inside, 2 levels! Restrooms located in lower level. You can order at the counter or kiosk. I just came in to use the restroom, husband ordered a drink. Security guard posted at entrance - not exactly sure what the story is on that. Very busy this Friday night, but outdoor seating was available to enjoy the pleasant Porto breezes :D Wish every McD’s looked this nice!!

  • 4/5 Albert Van den B. 6 months ago on Google
    They call it one of the most beautiful McDonald’s location in the world. To be honest I liked it but I was expecting something more sumptuous. Pretty crowded during my visit, many young people there, gave it a nice vibe. Very nice location though.

  • 3/5 DG Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Supposedly the most gorgeous McD's. May've been cuz of the metro construction, but I think the one over at Infante has a prettier facade.

  • 5/5 Tyler A. 8 months ago on Google
    Easily one of the nicest McDonald’s in the world. Located in a 1930s historic building in Porto, this is no standard McDonald’s. With stained glass windows and multiple chandeliers, it’s definitely worth a visit, even if you’re not eating here.

  • 4/5 Artur J. 9 months ago on Google
    The McDonald's Imperial in Porto, Portugal, inaugurated in 1995, occupies a unique place in Porto's architectural landscape, balancing modern fast-food culture with historical symbolism. Formerly the iconic 1930s Imperial Café, the building, revitalized by the architectural firms Archange and A. Burmester, showcases a seamless blend of art deco aesthetics and contemporary design. The façade's most notable feature is the emblem of an Eagle, a link to the establishment's moniker, "Imperial". This eagle, imposing and significant, encapsulates the essence of the original building and imbues the modern façade with a unique identity. Symbolizing power and grandeur, it stands as a nod to the past, preserving the historical integrity of the Imperial Café. Inside, patrons are met with a striking array of art deco elements. Notably, the stained glass windows and ornate chandeliers mirror the exterior's fusion of tradition and modernity. Despite these architectural marvels, the restaurant remains a McDonald's at its core, offering an array of standardized and localized meals at around 5 Euros. The McDonald's Imperial thus represents an intriguing intersection of history, art, and global fast food culture.

  • 5/5 Ivan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning building! Yes, the food is fine. It's McDonald's; they have their game down to a science. But what you're really coming here for is the pre-World War 2 Art Deco architecture, and for that you will not be disappointed.

  • 4/5 FOO C A. 10 months ago on Google
    This is the most beautiful McDonald I have visited. It is in Porto, a coastal city in northwest Portugal. The fast food chain is situated in an old historical building, in a tourist bustling area.

  • 5/5 עומר �. 10 months ago on Google
    The best McDonald's I've ever seen in my life. How come a McDonald's looks like a church or a castle? Truly amazing. The place was really clean with two workers keep cleaning all the time. Though it was crowded, the service was very efficient and fast. There is also a bodyguard at the entrance for the feeling of safety

  • 3/5 Q L. 1 year ago on Google
    I work around and visit frequently for a quick lunch (actually not quick at all). I found staffs here just couldn’t do things correctly. According to my previous experience, maybe 50% of chance there is something wrong. I think it would be interesting if I record it each time here. 21/7/2022 Salad served without cutlery

  • 5/5 Seraphina L. 9 months ago on Google
    Great location! This McDonald’s is huge & busy but we got our order quickly and it was 100% correct. Food was fresh and hot, drinks were cold and ice cream was delicious :)

  • 5/5 A 1 year ago on Google
    It really is a gorgeous McDonald's! Definitely the prettiest I've ever been to. Wish we had the Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich and the large variety of candy McFlurries in the US. My sandwich was so good!

  • 5/5 yalda a. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one hell of a beautiful fast food place! The only downside to this location is how crowded it gets, which is to be expected since it's located in the center of the city. Once I waited for nearly 40 minutes to receive my order.

  • 5/5 Juan Carlos Díaz H. 1 year ago on Google
    I will not talk about the food because we all know what a Mc Donald's is, however the place is a point of interest to visit and see in Porto. The structure is very interesting and the details inside the restaurant are unique.

  • 5/5 R P. 1 year ago on Google
    Well worth visit - great break - even if just for a moment to sit and take in the atmosphere as having a warm caramel sundae. Unique, v very cool environment. I recommend watching couple YouTube clips to learn more about the building/decor before visiting. It will help to appreciate all the more.

  • 5/5 keegan g. 1 year ago on Google
    A great experience in one of the most beautiful McDonald’s in the world


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  • Parking
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  • Payments
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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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