VENN canteen is a unique dining space located in Porto, dedicated to celebrating the full potential of vegetables and whole food sources. We prioritise regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, the use of ancient, forgotten, and wild species of nutrition.The sourcing is conscious and the cuisine is exploratory. We are part of the VENN Foods project working on making our food systems more resilient to the future in Portugal and beyond.
At VENN, food is an exploration of flavour and craft. Every dish is designed to showcase the character and richness of plant-based ingredients, using thoughtful techniques to uncover their full potential.
In the kitchen, creativity meets intention—fermenting, curing, charring, and slow roasting are just some of the ways we elevate simple ingredients into something unexpected. From wild herbs paired with preserved fruits to reimagined roots and seeds, our dishes bring together balance, depth, and surprise.
homemade gnocchi
creamy dandelion sauce • pennywort • nettle oil • black pepper • nasturtium
crispy rice cake
turmeric broth • swede pickles • turmeric & ginger fermented paste • coconut cream • laminated macadamia
creamy corn porridge
onion peel treacle • polenta cracker • herbs • wild flowers
poached turnip
fig infusion • fig jam • atlantic nori • black radish • sesame
walnut ‘yoghurt’ w/ roasted red cabbage
hibiscus and red wine sauce • caramelised walnuts • herbs
mustard green salad
giant red mustard leaves • apple jelly • apple • carob & quinoa crackers • fermented mustard seeds • borage flowers • herbs
Our non alcoholic drinks menu features home-made infusions and aperitifs crafted by our dear friend Lia Igreja, alongside house-fermented creations that celebrate seasonal produce and by-products of our cooking process. From tangy kombucha sourced from Leça de Palmeira to inventive non-alcoholic wines from Germany, each beverage reflects our ethos of thoughtful production and exciting flavours.
Visit Us
Rua Fernandes Tomás 345
Porto, Portugal 4000-216
Hours
Monday–Saturday
19h–23h
(the kitchen closes at 22h15)
Contact
+351 220 140 899
hello(at)vennfoods.com