We came on a busy night, they let us get drinks upstairs and wait for a table. They came to get us…read morewithin 20 minutes, brought our drinks down and continued great service. Food and drinks were delicious. Pâté was great, burrata salad was yummy. Passion Fruit mojito was amazing. For main the filet Portuguesa was also amazing. Sea bass was fresh. Desserts were great too. Plus amazing view of the beach. Definitely recommend this place.

This place is a little on the pricer side but worth going to! The seafood is fresh and delicious…read more The space is a good size and they have seating that looks over into the ocean. The service is quick and their many has a lot of options. The octopus was very tender and flavorful!

A restaurant with a view! Nice seating outside on the beach. The cataplana was great. Sangria also…read moreon point. Nice servers.

Fortunately for all the solid reviews from many on the platform. The food does not disappoint with…read moreincredible offerings that are beyond fresh. I had the octopus and my son had the Sea Bass! Even the calamari was truly amazing. Service was spot on!!

Casa Nova is a fantastic restaurant in Albufeira, Portugal, on the Algarve. It is located in the…read morevery lively old town area, among a great many shops and restaurants and bars. We ordered the "Algarvian Cataplana," which had a lot of seafood and some very good pork. It was fantastic! To start, my wife had a sangria. The waiter recommended the rosé one, which was a surprise. He brought the sangria in a small pitcher and put the final touches (mixing in some mint) at the table, then poured her glass. We've had sangria all over Spain and Portugal, and this may be the best I've ever tasted (yes, she let me taste). The service was friendly, the pace relaxed, and the energy great. This is well worth finding.

we wanted someplace away from the noisy, busy streets with sports bars. Funny how we found this…read moreplace so close to our apartment and exactly what we wanted. The cataplana was delicious and so filling. We had never had this dish before but looking forward to making it when we get home. The service was fun and attentive. Very good place for you to try.

the vibe and service were 11/10, so perfect and good. however, the food - especially for its price…read more- was a bit disappointing. our fish soup had lots of meat and our sea rice had a lot of clams but everything overall just tasted like bell peppers and i feel you can get much better, underwhelming for €80. if we had roasted potatoes in our sea rice maybe it would have been better but we didn't know that was an option until our server told us after we had gotten our food (tourist mistake i guess)

Family of five, first night in town. Great dinner! I had prawns one kid had steak an other mussels…read moreand another burrata. Son said it was the best steak he has ever had. We ate outside at the edge of the promenade. The kids loved the entertaining (Brazilian, Portuegese) acrobatic group, followed by the troubadour guitarist/ singer on the promenade. Host had immigrated to Portugal (fr outside EU) many years ago. We had a nice chat. Very friendly! Out of all my reviews I don't leave 5 stars often but we had a 5 star experience along with our excellent meal.

A hidden gem down a rutted road. Yummy seafood and fantastic view. The service is pretty great…read moretoo!

Outstanding food with amazing views...perfect spot after the beach for super fresh seafood! Sangria…read morewas the only thing we didn't like at all, but the food was top notch and the service was friendly/fast!

We were looking for good arroz + marisco/cataplana in the area and fell upon this restaurant due to…read morethe positive ratings. Everything we ordered was delicious from the clams bulhao to the arroz marisco to the Algarve tart (best algarve tart we had on our trip). Even the homemade garlic bread was good. Seafood all tasted fresh, staff was pleasant, and the restaurant had a catchy playlist going too. Only downside was how long it took to deliver our main course after starter. We were seated at a table near the front door; perhaps sit at a table closer to the front for better attention.

Jardim Rústico - Albufeira, Portugal…read more If you're anywhere near Albufeira and don't eat at Jardim Rústico, you're truly missing out. We spent a month in the Algarve and ended up dining here at least 10 out of 30 nights. We kept trying to find another restaurant that could compare--and never did. The food is authentic Portuguese cuisine at its finest. The clams, made from the owner's grandmother's recipe, are hands-down the best I've ever had in my life. Honestly, it doesn't matter what you order--everything on the menu is exceptional. Be adventurous. You won't regret it. The restaurant is family-owned and family-run, which adds so much to the experience. Vitor runs the kitchen and delivers incredible food every single night. His wife Ines runs the front with grace and warmth. Luan and Joah were there every evening we visited, offering some of the best service we've ever experienced anywhere--professional, kind, and genuinely caring. The ambiance is casual, quiet, and cozy--it truly feels like home. Every guest is welcomed like family, and this incredible team goes above and beyond to make each night memorable. If you go (and you absolutely should), tell them the Fanellas from Florida sent you. Jardim Rústico is a gem, and dining there was one of the highlights of our trip.

As we wandered around downtown at the Albufeira we decided on the beach basket as my wife had seen…read moreit from the beach below during the day. If you think ahead try to get reservations for a seat overlooking the beach from above, we didn't but we were lucky enough to be seated outside so those facing it have a nice view of the ocean, I was the odd man out, what a nice dad I think you're thinking. The service was good although the waiter felt that he had to tell some sort of joke every time he came to the table which wasn't bad but by the end you realized that he was trying to make a joke every time he came to the table. I had the grilled fish, I believe it was golden bream, it was amazing but who doesn't like grilled fish. My daughters shared the Cataplana which was a hit. My wife's polvo was really good and cooked very well. On the "would I go back metre"? Yes but not before I picked through some of the other restaurants around town

Super fresh and delicious grilled seafood! We got the grilled squid which was crunchy, sweet, and…read moredelicious. We also got the grilled sea bass which was tender and flakey. Everything was great.

If you're looking for authentic Portuguese food, O Catraio is a must-visit. The seafood is…read moreincredibly fresh, and everything we tried was delicious. We especially enjoyed the clams and the tuna served over a rich red sauce, which paired perfectly with a bottle of Vinho Verde. As we looked around the dining room, we saw several tables ordering the cataplana, and our mouths were watering. Unfortunately, we were already too full to try it ourselves, definitely something for our next visit! The service was friendly, attentive, and courteous, making the experience even more enjoyable. We would happily return.

Recommend by our hostess for authentic and simple Portuguese dishes, and we came to check it out…read more The service was great, warm and attentive. The prices were reasonable and the food was delicious! 5*Cataplana de Marisco: it's seafood Cataplana for two people. It was a pot of clams, crab, mussels, and prawns with potatoes or rice. We chose potatoes over rice. Prawns were actually shrimp, they were small but very fresh and good. So fresh that I could eat the shrimp heads, too. The sauce was delicious and we ordered some bread to soak and slurp. We finished every drop! It was a very satisfying meal.

Beautiful atmosphere overlooking the beach. Garoupa fish was wonderful along with other food items…read more Staff were very attentive and nice. I got there right when it opened so was not crowded. By the time I left tables were full.

Best restaurant in town , excellent service , food delicious …read more Staff very helpful and nice . We was a party of 10 and gave us best table in the rooftop ;). Thank you Carlos for everything .

Came here in the middle of the day with my family. The fish was incredibly fresh and delicious. It…read morewasn't busy and we were the only customers there but it was a great experience and I would definitely go back.

A must stop Portuguese delicacy to try in the old town of Albufiera! It was my first introduction…read moreto Portuguese food and a job well done by making me fall in love with the delicious food and awesome customer service!