VENN 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.
tofu and ‘stems’
pickled and raw stems • red lentils ‘tofu’ • homemade dashi • globe amaranth infused oil • herbs • flowers
crispy rice cake
turmeric broth • swede pickles • turmeric & ginger fermented paste • coconut cream • laminated macadamia
mushrooms
fried oyster mushrooms • acorn flour • brewer's yeast and garlic sauce • parlsey infused oil • wild garden salad
sourcing in collaboration with
mochi
sweet potato • coconut ice cream • homemade syrup (seasonal fruit flavours)
alt 'choc' cake
carob • endless ‘chocolate’ • 'baba de camelo' • caramel meringue
dumplings
beetroot • sunflower seeds • fermented beet broth • hibiscus • pink pepper • wild flowers
fennel
fennel and coconut savoury ice cream • nettle sauce • oat cookie • laminated fennel • wild aromatic herbs
polenta
acorn flour • eggplant and sesame cream • pickled stone fruit • nigella seeds • powdered aromatic vegetable ash
cavalo nero rolls
walnuts • buckwheat • preserved lemon 'mayonnaise' • dill and algae 'caviar' • flowers
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.
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 (Lunch)
Monday–Friday
12h–15h
Hours (Dinner)
Monday–Saturday
19h–23h
(the kitchen closes at 22h15)
Contact
+351 220 140 899
hello(at)venncanteen.com