We had been craving Italian food on our trip and this restaurant was rated very highly. My family and I ate here on our last night in Matosinhos and we truly enjoyed our meal. I had a lovely pizza, the best pizza I've had in...More

In my opinion is the best Italian restaurant at Grande Porto. I lived in São Paulo, where there is a great italian comunity and excellent Italian restaurants. And I can assure Pulcini has the same quality of them. The owner is an Italian guy who...More

High quality homemade Italian food served by friendly and professional staff. We have really enjoyed our dinner here. The food was outstanding and prices are very reasonable. 4 pax á 3 courses incl. 2 bottles of wine and water EUR 125, excellent service included.

If you have a hankering for true Italian food, look no further; this restaurant will not disappoint. Here you can taste food as if you were in Italy, with flavours you will unlikely find in any other restaurant. The owner and cook, Claudio Pulcini, is...More

Great Italian homemade food, nice people & good prices!! Very good pastas and desserts with traditional ingredients!

If you want to eat an Italian pasta you must go to Pulcini. The best Italian restaurant in Porto. For entrance pick the caprese with lovely pesto ice cream! A pizza to share! Afterward the carbonara is great. The ravioli are excellent. Gnocchi al pesto...More

My expectations were really high. Before we decided to go to this restaurant we read the comments and evaluations here on tripadvisor. So the things started very well. The entrance was very good. But the dishes.... Omg, I don't want to remember that again. I...More

Lovely, small italian restaurant with a family feel. We ate here several times during our stay - Food delicious & service great. My companion requested a difference to the dish on the menu and was very well looked after. I would recommend making a reservation...More

Nice place, poor starter (anti pasti misto ) 2 mains pasta (very good but crap quantity) bottle of wine, 1 pudding (very good to share - tiramisu) and coffees 65€ ????? Jesus, it's leça da Palmeira NOT london or paris.More

Every time we feel the need to have traditional Italian food we pay Pulcini's a visit. This Italian family will make you feel welcome and at home. The food is amazing and portions are not snob at all. Limoncello tiramisu is a must have!