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.

0/5 - if I could. TLDR: I booked this place 2 months in advance for a bachelorette party dinner on…read moreAugust 15, 2026. The staff was mean and dismissive. The treatment was awful. The food is mid. One server really did his best to recover our experience and we are thankful. Cannot recommend. Especially if you are a group of women be wary. I booked this place on June 7, 2026 for an August 15th dinner. I am the maid of honor for a bachelorette party. I landed in albuefiera on August 14th. I got a call from the restaurant. They said that for my reservation we could only sit at the terrace for 1.5 hours. We accommodated as we wanted the beautiful view for this special day. We confirmed via text as well. Upon entering the restaurant was empty. They sat us indoors, far from the ocean terrace view we reserved. I let the host now. He looked at me and ignored me. I spoke again. He walked away. I let our server know, he said that the reservation was last minute and this was the only table available - empty restaurant. I let him know I booked 2 months in advance. He said "no you didn't." I walk to his iPad and ask him if he would like to see my email receipt or texts. He says "no you didn't." Eventually he looks at the iPad and confirms I was truthful. He does not apologize or acknowledge me. He walks to our terrace table and begins arranging it. We eventually sit and the tone is set. He stands with other staff staring, laughing, pointing. He was especially looking at one woman in our party. It made us all very uncomfortable on this special night. Two members of our party kindly ask him if there is an issue or if he can stop. We get a new server, he is amazing. He was kind, tried to break the ice, and turn our experience around. We are very appreciative of this one man in this establishment. Eventually the restaurant filled up. We did our best to enjoy the food and splurged, it was mediocre at best. I'm a New Yorker (we can be tough) who has 14 years of hospitality expeiriencde and 6 years client facing corporate work. I've never felt so unwelcomed in a restaurant. So pointed out. So clearly treated differently then other guests. One member of our party was really hurt by the mean treatment by staff. She couldn't eat or enjoy, she cried, and left the bachelorette celebration. The night ruined. I cannot recommend this place, especially considering all of the positive reviews. A once in a lifetime celebration was really stained by this experience. I paid and tipped my server directly, happy to leave rather than move upstairs for cocktails and dessert. 3 of my group spoke to management. They called today, August 16,2026) to apologize. The manager asked, "What can I do to fix this I feel really bad." I suggested a comp as we do not want to go back there. He said no. The attempted apology feels really ingenious. Sorry means action, change. Leaving this here, especially if you are women be wary. This is the last I'll think of it and we move on. Take care.

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 local establishment for seafood. A simple setup with bright lights, big screen TV to watch the…read moreWorld Cup and very courteous wait staff. Their English is broken but well enough to communicate the need for food. Spanish was much easier to communicate. We ordered the house red wine, made by a local Algarve winery that supplies to several restaurants. It was akin to ordering a Chianti in an Italian joint. It was good wine so don't hesitate to get it. Was recommended to do the "Rodizio". A multi course offering of fresh grilled fish, served like a churrasco - except with fish!. They provide a side of diced tomatoes and onions in a seasoned olive oil dressing that gets replenished if you eat it all. Definitely a must, especially as a palate rest between fish. The food was fantastic! However word of warning to the wise - skip lunch before coming here for dinner. We had 7 courses, all of which were either a whole or half fish. Almost 7 meals in one. All for €25! And super fresh, bone-in delicacy. White fish (forgot what he said) Mackerel Cod Salmon Sea Bass Dorado (golden sea bream) Squid Remember to make reservations if you're here during tourist season it gets busy!

Amazing seafood. The sardine pate and bread with olives is not complimentary for the table but it…read morewas well worth the extra. They have generous portions, and their whole grilled fish are excellent and the algarve salad acts as a fresh foil to the char. All was perfectly cooked, tasty and moist! The octopus special was a show stealer. Textures and taste for each dish we had were spot on.

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!!

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!

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.

Great seafood! The prices were a bit too high for the fish! The staff were great! A bit…read moreoverpriced but worth visiting if you like fresh seafood

Overlooking all the action of the marina. Staff were friendly and suggested a great bottle of wine…read more Fish was fresh.

Loved the open air dining. The service was very good as well as the food. There was an excellent…read morewine selection. We had white wine sangria one night and red sangria another night. Both were excellent.

Really nice place.. Nice people.. Helpful with the menu... Good setting... Lots of regulars it…read moreappeared. Food was very good. Flavorful, prepared nicely, more than enough food, and they brought a bit of dessert wine at the end at no charge. Recommend.

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.

If you're looking for a traditional Portuguese restaurant in the heart of the Old Town in Fargo,…read moreCasa Da Fonte is a must. They have two seating areas, the bottom floor with the nice arch that you see in many photos, and the top floor, which has a view and some steep stairs! Overall, it was a great experience, and the servers are more attentive here than other places in Albufeira. The Piri Piri chicken was nicely seasoned, and same will go for my girlfriend fried cod. We also had their mussels and they will give you a pretty large portion which we enjoyed! Great experience, and their wine selection is also amazing :)

The people in the kitchen did their job, the sea bream and the squid were above average. Wait…read morestaff non existent even by European standards that I happen to like. There is a difference between if you need us and we are there and we never sho up to ask if you want more wine, coffee or desert. Yes we did, no one ever came nor could we make eye contact. 45 minutes from the end of food/wine until we left and 40 feet from the restaurant they brought the bill. Too bad for the kitchen that the front of the house is asleep. Maybe end of the season burnout? Not in the other five restaurants we are at. Good service, when you were done with dinner, would you like coffee or desert? Not here at our table.