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.

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.

We drove here on a whim. So worth it! Wonderful fresh food. Fabulous view. Friendly service…read more Definitely a place to eat in the Algarve.

Good food. Good service. Good prices. The view from the terrace was delightful as we enjoyed our…read moredinner. Nice they were open for an early dinner.

I liked it but my husband didn't like his meat as it was very rare. My kids refused to eat their…read moremeat too (they're carnivores) and we sent it back. It was cooked just a little more and hubby still didn't like it. That is their signature and I'm sure it's good (I thought it was okay but was even quite rare for me), but we weren't the biggest fans.

Cash only!!! Super…read morefriendly & quick service, a menu with multiple languages, generous portions, and delicious food. A must visit for a casual meal in the Albufeira area. There are just a few seats inside and a few tables outside. Located right by a parking lot and if you forget cash (like we did), there are a few ATMs within a 5-10 minute walk.

Great salmon steak and baked cod Mama was cooking while Papa…read morelooked after you. In Old Town

Oh my God. Oh my God…read more The view is the building on the other side of the street, but you need to understand, this humble restaurant is the best meal I've had. I've been all over Portugal and never had food this good at these prices. No English spoken here, but you won't need it with the English menus. The owners are kind and traditional. Witty in their own ways. I had a filet of swordfish that was the best swordfish I've ever had anywhere. Put piri piri on it. Just come here to eat and forget those overpriced spots on the beach that cater to your common interests of burgers and pizza.

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!!

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.

Loved this spot! Located in Guia, Restaurante Ramires is a must for for traditional Piri Piri…read moreChicken. The menu is simple with different chicken sizes and sides. Lots of seating downstairs and upstairs for couples and large groups. For about $20 euros, you can get a large chicken for two, fries and a salad. Super affordable and absolutely delicious. My husband and I came on a Thursday night in December and it wasn't that crowded. Service is quick and pleasant. Parking can be a bit difficult, especially if its busy. Highly recommend if you're in Algarve!

The king of piri piri chicken for sure. The food was fantastic. Restaurant is large. Service was…read moreawesome. We got two chickens for the 4 of us. Tomato and onion salad. Fries and beer and wine along with espresso and desserts. Reasonable pricing. Excellent service. We were told it gets busy in the summer. If you are in the area don't miss it.

We just finished our dinner here. Great and friendly staff. The charcoal grilled chicken, which…read morecame with either fries or rice, was delicious.

The service was excellent. Very friendly staff. The chicken was amazing. The king prawns excellent…read more The chicken was moist and tasty. Had spicy and non spicy, no complaints with either. Prawns were huge. Definitely worth another visit.