Aljezur
With gleaming timber floors, raked beamed ceilings and an umbrella-shaded outdoor terrace, this down-to-earth place by the bridge serves daily seafood…
Must-see restaurants in The Algarve
Santo António Atelier de Comida
Faro
Away from the tourist crowds, this neighbourhood restaurant excels in hearty Portuguese staples such as juicy cuts of pork, piri-piri chicken, Portuguese…
Monchique
Locals adore this place in Caldas de Monchique for what's considered the best piri-piri chicken in the region (ask for extra sauce if you like it hot)…
Monchique
Lunch at Restaurante 1692 is à la carte (eg lamb cutlets with minted aubergine purée and yoghurt; rosemary chicken with tomato salad), but dinner is…
Tavira
This authentic Portuguese place with paper tablecloths has an air of the 1960s, efficiency with a capital 'E' and a loyal clientele. Consistently good…
Aljezur
Unpretentious and family run, this restaurant in the residential New Church area, with guestrooms above, is a reliable spot for Portuguese meat and…
Tavira
Filled with locals, this old-style, family-run restaurant concentrates on honest, down-to-earth dishes such as javali estufado (wild-boar stew) and…
Faro
Croissants, both savoury (chorizo, egg or sweet potato) and sweet (apple, strawberry or honey) are the speciality of this long-established patisserie,…
Sagres
Set on the white-sand, resort-backed Martinhal beach, this cute cobalt-blue wooden shack is a relaxing spot in the summer months, with indoor and outdoor…
Sagres
A Sagres' interior of beamed ceilings, azulejos (hand-painted tiles) and heavy timber furniture opens to a sunny dining terrace. Char-grilled fish and…
The Algarve
Views over Alte extend from the balcony of this village-centre cafe, which turns out simple toasties and sandwiches and sweet pastries and cakes including…
The Algarve
Algarvian and Alentejan dishes at this central spot include porco preto (Iberian pig), açorda (bread soup) and cozido de grão (chickpea stew). Opening…
Tavira
One of the better choices on this restaurant-heavy riverside strip, this cluttered, narrow place is hospitable and cosy. Simple salads and grilled local…
Monchique
In the village centre, this locals' haunt serves down-to-earth char-grilled fish and dishes at green-clad, unsteady tables. It's popular with workers in…
Portimão
Famous hereabouts for its seafood, Carvi has a tiled dining room with rows of communal tables dressed in white linen, a brimming live tank and a long list…
Sagres
More appealing on the inside than out, with bright paper tablecloths and terrazzo floors, this simple spot is a decent bet for budget-priced grilled…
Carvoeiro
Outdoor tables overlook the pool (romantically illuminated by night) at this upmarket resort restaurant with seasonally changing menus.
Faro
With seafood on display out front, street-side seating and a slightly tacky interior lined with TV screens, this neighbourhood restaurant serves…
