My husband found this local gem online and it did not disappoint. Yelp says they open at 6, this is…read moreincorrect. They open at 5:30pm. We got there right at 6 and they gave us one of only 2 remaining tables, telling us we had to be done by 7:30pm. We started with prosciutto & melon which was AMAZING!!!!! And reminded us of Italy. My children got the house style spaghetti which was a cream sauce with tomatoes and ham. Neither kid could get enough! The pasta was soooo tasty. My husband and I shared the Mixed Catalana for 2 - prawns and clams. It was the best meal we had during our almost 2 week trip to Portugal. The broth was so delicious I could've drank it with my spoon. It was loaded with veggies too. Came with white rice on the side and some fried potatoes. Also my husband got a glass of house red wine which was a very generous pour! They only take cash, which we did not know ahead of time. But luckily there's an ATM across the street. They turned tons of people away while we were eating. I guess their system is reservation only from 5:30-7:30pm and then after 7:30pm they allow walks in on a first come, first serve basis.

What a good find while traveling around we wondered in this restaurant. Everything was delicious…read moreand the service was excellent!

All 3 could improve. Mushroom was salty. Bread shine nice and warm. Service overall was good.read more

OMG! The host is super friendly (Carib vibe). He will have you laughing up front and early. The…read morestaff were also incredible! The food is AFrickenmazing and very affordable. Drinks are TOP notch. They could improve with a good bourbon, but the local gin is awesome. The Tuna was all the rage and I loved my steak with green pepper sauce. Oh and the potato chips/fries were wonderful. Reservations needed -otherwise you will wait, but the staff makes waiting easy with a drink in your hand. Don't go there for any special occasion, otherwise they will shower you with cake and song!

Very nice, homestyle restaurant. Perfectly cooked, grilled fish. Pork and clams were very tasty, as…read morewell. Would definitely recommend for good food in a low key setting.

A lovely family restaurant with the kindest family. Coming here in late October, it's a little less…read morebusy so we were able to slip in for dinner around 8pm without issue. We started with the family lemonade which was so refreshing and had lots of fresh citrus in it. We felt like we were at a family dinner here with how welcoming it was. We got the Sevilla style squid which was ok, the piri piri helped add flavor. The prawns were plump and flavorful in a nice sauce that we used our garlic bread to sop up the flavors. The sea bream was such a nice and light flavor. Crisp on the outside but soft and meaty inside with fries nicely seasoned and cooked. It's off the beaten path a bit on a side street but still central to town.

I read somewhere that finding authentic Portuguese food in Lagos requires a prayer, a spirit guide,…read moreand the right phase of the moon. NOT SO. You just need to go to Restaurante O Alberto where it's like having dinner with your favorite Portuguese grandparents. We had the seafood rice. I cannot even describe how good this dish was - definitely the best meal we've eaten in all of Portugal and a Top 3 meals of all time for me. It's nothing fancy, but it tastes like love & pride. My only regret is I didn't find this place sooner, because I would have eaten here every night.

Amazing little local spot uphill from the main drag but well worth the short trek! We got there…read morelate but the host offered us some simple eats that satisfied our needs as a treat we met some fun locals who shared lots of cultural info as well as the regional Mindoro (??) a fermented fruit liquor. Great place to check out. Food smelled amazing. I loved our time at this quaint restaurant

I've been here several times and the food is delicious. I always get the fresh fish but my wife…read morehas ordered the beef tenderloin on the giant skewer and that's also been good. The place is cafeteriaish and holds about 200 people. Even though it's in a tourist location, the majority of the customers are Portuguese. Food prices are comparable to other local restaurants but the house wines are very reasonable.

i'm reviewing from their temporary location at d. henrique while they renovate their original…read morelocation until ~march or so. our vegetable soup appetizer didn't have much flavor. our grilled squid came out looking good but there was a lingering bitter burnt taste throughout the whole thing so i couldn't enjoy it. grilled sardines were good though. service took a while and the squid was not enjoyable. not sure if it's because theyre renovating but i had higher hopes.

The food here was very worth the price! We had a reservation for dinner and would highly recommend…read moremaking one, as pretty much every table was covered with a reservation. Try to ask for a table outdoors when you make the reservation. We got lucky and got a table indoors that was right next to the window and had a beautiful view of the beach. We ordered the grilled golden beam and the grilled mackerel with potatoes, vegetables, and bread.

The absolute most gorgeous restaurant. Right above the Praia do Camilo, which provides truly…read morebreathtaking views (and a great opportunity to take photos). The food is equally stunning! Everything we ordered was a hit, even among those that are more new to seafood and more hesitant to try! Octopus with clams: 12/10, so perfectly cooked and delicious Beef steak with pepper sauce: 13/10, we weren't sure if we were actually given the beef steak with mushroom sauce but whichever it was, we thoroughly enjoyed! It was cooked exactly as we ordered it and the sauce was delicious. Grilled Gold Bream: 13/10, also so perfectly cooked, and our server expertly deboned it for us which was kind and helpful. Tiramisu: 10/10, a classic and delicious! Our server in general was funny and kind and we really appreciated him for making the night that much more wonderful.

We arrived without a reservation at 18:00. After a bit of discussion... We were seated at a two-top…read moreadjacent to the area where pizza was being prepped and cooked in a wood fired oven. It was super fun to watch the men making the breads and pizzas. It turned out to be a great table. We Enjoyed our two appetizers, two wines, two mains and two desserts (see receipt for details). The service was solid, the atmosphere fun, and the food yummy. Thank you Rick Steves for the recommendation

Saw this place written up in a number of tour books. We were warned you needed a reservation…read moreespecially on a Friday night. We attempted to make one online the day of but it never "took". We showed up at 6pm when they opened and got one of the few unreserved tables after being scolded for not having a reservation! Our waitress was helpful and friendly and most of the staff spoke English (it is a tourist town). We started with glasses of house wine 3 Euros each and olives and garlic bread. Both were good. I got the grilled sea bass which was very good with lots of veggies. My wife got the grilled squid which she liked a lot. We splurged on dessert only 5 euros - almond tart and a tiramisu - both were tasty. Nice place, good food - make a reservation a few days in advance!

Food: I know they're known for being a wine restaurant however came here specifically for the food…read moreand was very well impressed. Ended up ordering the tartar, ceviche and ossobuco which were all delicious! My favorite had to be the ossobuco- soft tender meat and the sauce was just delicious! Cost: Well priced for the quality of the dishes. Had no complaints here! Environment: Clean and cozy, loved the decor- one of the walls were covered with plates and I thought it was extremely beautiful! Service: There weren't a lot of people when we came and so I had no problem with service! We were checked up on well and often enough! Uniqueness: Cute wine bar (would need to come back and try out the wine they have to offer) but the food here was also delicious and would come back here, especially for the ossobuco!

Great little place in Lagos. Fully recommend this place! Try the squid and stuff mushrooms!…read more Loved the staff. Very helpful!

Very friendly service well loved by locals. It is casual. Food served are huge portions and…read moredelicious. The value is so good Recommend fresh pasta with shrimps and mushroom risotto. The sauce for garlic steak is really good, but the steak is a bit overcooked.

Well... we were expecting so much based on reviews and unfortunately OUR experience was mediocre…read more Maybe our server who took order didn't like us but didn't get a welcome or smile when we were seated... and first impressions are lasting. The server who brought our food had a better "vibe" but first impression let us flat. Food was good ordered the arroz de mariscos... and my partner ordered the sea bream but wasn't available so had to change to cataplana. Ambiance was good we ate inside. Had dining "experience" been better would have rated higher.

We recently bought a home in beautiful Lagos and have been seeking out new restaurants and…read moreadventures. Our concierge at Palmeras where we live, the wonderful Anabela, recommended Pateo Velho and she nailed it! Beautiful ambience (you feel like you're in Greece with a beautiful white walls and blue trimmed windows ) amazing service, courtesy of Rafael and Laura, and incredible food! Would strongly recommend the tomahawk steak to share! We will be back!‍‍ Mark and Brian

This is the hotel restaurant inside the Tivoli Lagos. Normally, I wouldn't even consider stepping…read morefoot inside a hotel resto while on vacation. Because really, it's usually boring industrial food at Michelin prices, ya know? But, I must say... Pateo Velho is the exception to the rule! It's beautiful, classy yet rustic, with an open-air dining area with white-washed walls and bougainvillea. It feels like a seaside restaurant in the Greek Isles. So soothing and romantic, plus the food was legit authentic: we had seafood stew for 2 in a big copper pot, Portguese wines, and traditional almond cake and port for dessert. Service was 5-stars, charming and attentive at all the right times. This place is prime for date night and feels a billion times more special than a hotel restaurant!