Must see restaurants in Faro

With tables on the square in Faro's old town and a dining room decorated with floor-to-ceiling azulejos, this Moorish 15th-century building is a romantic…

For an exotic take on Portuguese cuisine, this small Madeiran restaurant bangs down plates loaded with specialities you'll only get on the Island of…

Built to look like a crab when viewed from above, this remote restaurant rises up on boardwalks from the Ilha da Barreta as its sole building. It's an…

Sophisticated twists on Portuguese classics at this stylish restaurant in the old town might include xarém (maize porridge) with Ria Formosa clams,…

Located within Faro's municipal market, this very unassuming treat of a place is frequented by everyone and anyone, especially local office workers doing…

With a menu of simply grilled fish and meat, this popular place has plenty of country charm, with a beamed ceiling, rustic cooking implements on display…

This simple place has been here for decades, so it must be doing something right. It grills quality meat and fish, and prepares excellent seafood dishes…

Homestyle Portuguese food at bargain prices – Monchique blood sausage stew; fava bean fritters with smoked paprika sauce – and a retro interior with an…

Students and bohemians head to the tree-shaded terrace of this laid-back hang-out for char-grilled seafood and meats, and traditional stews, plentiful…

This deceptive spot looks like a pastelaria (pastry and cake shop) from the outside, yet inside it morphs into a restaurant, serving hearty Portuguese…

Arrive early before this cosy spot fills to capacity (it doesn't take reservations) and its all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet starts running low. Each day…

Away from the tourist crowds, this neighbourhood restaurant excels in hearty Portuguese staples such as juicy cuts of pork, piri-piri chicken, Portuguese…

Croissants, both savoury (chorizo, egg or sweet potato) and sweet (apple, strawberry or honey) are the speciality of this long-established patisserie,…

With seafood on display out front, street-side seating and a slightly tacky interior lined with TV screens, this neighbourhood restaurant serves…