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 have eaten pizza all over the world and this is very good pizza. The crust is nice and crispy,…read morebut chewy at the same time. The toppings were quality. The cerveja (Super Bock) is cold. Service is fast. The Urban Pizza is very good. The pepperoni they use is very tasty. One pizza serves about two people. They are about 12 inches diameter or 30 cm if you prefer. The pizza does not have a lot of sauce, which is a good thing in our case. The only complaint is that the drinks are expensive. Food prices were fine. 43.40€ for two pizzas, one foccacia, three draft beer, a Coke and an orange juice. Yeah, I know we're in a tourist area, but it was pretty expensive compared to other places we've eaten/drunk. The ambience is hipster, with reclaimed wood tables and cloth utensil holders that double as your napkins. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The tables are packed tight, so you will be cozy, but no uncomfortable. That's about all I have for this review. Overall recommended and we will likely return.

My expectations were not very high after reading the few reviews available on Yelp and seeing…read more"carbonara" on the menu being made with cream, but I was pleasantly surprised after giving them the benefit of the doubt and wandering in on a Tuesday night. Tiring of Portuguese only options after almost three weeks in country, we wanted something a bit different. There are not a lot of options in Albufeira in the off-season, especially in the "ethnic" (non-Portuguese) cuisine category, but Urban Pizza happened to be open. Oddly enough, the greeter out front tried to sway us away and toward one of their sister restaurants on the sea front a block or so away, but we were hungry and not in the mood to wander. We ordered a Focaccia, in this case pizza dough formed into a small, thin loaf and basted with olive oil then topped with garlic, thyme and rosemary before being popped in the oven. It was tasty enough and a decent value at €3.50. We also shared a Dandelion Salad (€4.70) with chunks of a mozarella-like cheese, sliced and cherry tomatoes, lettuce and white onion with a pesto dressing that was also quite good. I decided to try a rather untraditional Margherita Pizza (€5.90), coming with tomato sauce, a local mozzarella cheese (instead of fior di latte or mozzarella di buffala), and oregano (instead of basil), adding some sliced pepperoni (€1 - salami piccanti). The pizza was not even close to Pizza Napolitana, being the "gold standard" for pizza in my experience, but it was also quite tasty and a decent value at less than €7. My wife's "Carbonara Spaghetti" (€7.50) was made with bacon, parmesan, cheese, and cream instead of the traditional pancetta, onion, and egg yolk, but it was also pretty good despite not tasting a lot like the more traditional recipe. A bit of grated parmesan (parmigiano) would have helped a lot, but our male server was preoccupied with a table of pretty young ladies that had just walked through the door. Urban Pizza exceeded my expectations, which were not very high to begin with, and we ate quite well for just €28 ($32), including a bottle of sparkling water (€2.50) and a glass of red wine (€2.90). I have had much better and far worse Italian than we had here, but it was a good meal at an equally good price, making this a definite TravelValue ... HOOAH! CombatCritic Gives Urban Pizza 7 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

A delightful beachfront restaurant that was reasonably priced with fantastic service and delicious…read morefood! We went back three times because they had great food at excellent prices. The sangria - nomnomnom... go for the full litre, you won't regret it. The food was fresh and flavourful. What truly sets Flavour apart is the service - the people were quick and delightful. We tried other places nearby, and not one had the combination of flavor, price, and service that Flavour has!

A nice, modern, trendy eatery along the Albufeira boardwalk, we were sucked in on our first night…read moreby a greeter touting Happy Hour specials. With a large terrace overlooking the sea, we had a wonderful view of our first Algarve sunset. At €1.75 a pint for the local draft beer, Super Bock, we were off to a good start. They also had pitchers of Sangria for €10, but they were mostly ice and not a great value. We decided to keep it simple, ordering a couple "Big Boy" beef burgers (€5.90) with cheese (€1), an orders of fries (chips - €1.50) and potato wedges (€2.50) as well as a side salad (€2.50). The burgers were good with large, flavorful beef patties (250g) on a tasty roll, similar to a ciabatta, that was crusty outside and soft and warm inside. The only thing I did not particularly like was the seasoning in the burger, tasting similar to spices I ate while in India, but I could not quite put my finger on which one it was. All I know is that it probably does not belong in a hamburger patty. The potatoes were also pretty darn good as was the salad, coming with lettuce, tomato, red and green bell pepper, onion and cucumber. At less than $40 (€35) for two beers, a pitcher of sangria, a liter of sparkling water, two cheese burgers, two fries, and a salad, this place was a very good value. They also have live music many evenings starting at 18:30. The service was friendly and efficient and the setting perfect for our first evening in this beautiful locale. CombatCritic Gives Flavours 7 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

Enjoyed my fish burrito bowl. The fish very good and mild, rice, guacamole also delicious. The…read morewhite wine sangria a bit on the sweet side but very good.

Great Mexican food and service! People bring cards and play games. It's a fun experience!read more

I had the most amazing cappuccino ever and a piece of wonderful sourdough break with fried eggs…read more My husband had a double coffee which was great and a ham and cheese sandwich in sourdough which was delicious. The vibe is calm, cool and has great Music.

This is a wonderful cafe To sit and have a coffee along with a pastry or sandwich. Their pork…read moretacos were delicious I'm told def I thought the guacamole was creamy and I did taste it and I loved it. The eggs scrambled here were Luscious fluffy with cheesy. The croissant was flaky buttery . I ordered the crème fraiche to accompany my eggs and they were creamy. The Ruben sandwich was grilled and buttery it needed more meat. The burger Was a nice large patty Toasted bun bacon. The Irish coffee was nice. Strong hot nice cream on top .

Earth Shop & Café is a wonderful brunch spot with a relaxed, welcoming vibe that makes it easy to…read moresettle in and stay a while. The service was excellent throughout, attentive without being intrusive, which matched the overall laid back atmosphere perfectly. The space itself has a lot of personality, with beautiful art on the walls and an array of products on display that would make for great souvenirs or gifts. We ordered an espresso, cappuccino, a pink panther strawberry smoothie and a freshly squeezed orange juice, all of which hit the spot. On the food side, the breakfast burrito and the earth delight, a lovely combination of yogurt, granola, fruit, honey, croissant and jams, were both fantastic. The staff even brought out an award winning hot sauce to go alongside the burrito, a small but memorable touch. The crowd added to the charm too. A guy quietly working on his laptop with his dog nearby pretty much sums up the energy of this place. Calm, unpretentious and enjoyable. A great spot to ease into the day.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Excellent breakfast place. We ordered a bunch of things here and it was very good. Everything was…read moremade to taste with fresh ingredients and well prepared.

Mum's has an unique menu, not a place I'd normally try, but when on vacation one should explore…read more Their menu is vegetarian, it does though include fish. They have food combinations that are daring, out of the usual, but most importantly scrumptious. They serve fish caught fish, so the menu options change as to the fish; the night we were there they had fresh corvina, paired with lemon risotto, just lovely. We started with a carrot garnish/ purée, onto carrot bisque soup, mix green salad topped with sesame seeds and chickpeas, finishing with the corvina. Dessert was a muffin of sorts spilt in 2, the middle had strawberries & cream, while the top had been drizzled with brandy. Wine selection was good, local wines were well presented. If you're traveling thru Sagres it is a most stop. FYI - take cash, no credit cards accepted.

This was an excellent restaurant, more suited to couples or groups of friends. It is a perfect…read morebalance between laid back Portuguese vibe and contemporary gastronomic execution. Ran by a long time Sommelier, definitely worth visiting when in the area. I ordered their deep fried octopus dish with a barley risotto, I was told the octopus was caught wild off the coast 10 minutes down the road. It melted in my mouth like butter, easily the best executed octopus I've ever enjoyed. Will definitely be going back as the rest of the menu grasped my attention they are always coming up with new ideas.

Excellent service, excellent atmosphere, excellent food, excellent company, excellent hotel,…read moreexcellent menu, excellent drinks, and accommodating to babies / children. Especially excellent was our waiter, Filipe.

Absolutely the best restaurant in Algrave we have experienced. The waiter was so attentive and…read moreadded appys and desert no charge. The meal was excellent as was the view. A little on the pricey side but well worth it. Back for sure on next visit to Algarve.

On our last night in town, we literally stumbled across this restaurant as we were walking home and…read moresaw the amazing desserts through the window. As we entered the building, it was tastefully decorated for Christmas and we were greeted with warm smiles from staff and a woman behind the counter telling us she makes all of her desserts homemade! Each and every dessert looked absolutely fantastic! They were very close to closing for the night but she allowed us to stay to experience that homemade taste. The 6 of us each ordered something different and we all agreed, they were absolutely delicious!! We were never pressured to leave or eat quickly and enjoyed our dessert and drinks with no rush or pressure from the staff. The woman came to our table and asked for feedback and we chatted with her for close to 15 minutes! Chicca is an absolute gem and her desserts are absolutely amazing! Her dinning menu is something we will come back and enjoy. We would all highly recommend this place.

The restaurant was great. Lots of choices, comfortable seating, great food, very accommodating for…read morea large party and super friendly.