Pretty, upscale Portuguese restaurant. Not specializing in seafood like we hoped but the items…read morethey had looked good. Unfortunately we left after 15 minutes without trying any of them because no one took our order, not be even for drinks. Three stars for ambience and an ok menu.

We went on the way from lisbon to Seville as a pit stop and it was literally the best food we have…read morehad in 3 weeks! The place was empty which worried me a little but was also great for our toddler bc we didn't have to worry about other people and interrupting their meal. All of which wouldn't have mattered bc the waitress and the people were phenomenal. Okay food now.... the octopus and shrimp which my husband and I almost always order were literally the best we've ever had. So good after we had our mains we ordered one of each again. THE BEST, I had the catch of the day and wasn't a fan. My husband had the pork shank and was like butter. It was out of this world good. Order that. . Go here and you won't regret it.

Food amazing, anchovies, tuna pate and olives and bread to start. Salad potatoes and sweet potatoes…read moreand l think potatoes mashed with herbs with assorted fish, l had tuna, mackerel, sea bass,Pandora and one other all excellent service great and l enjoyed wine and the bread you must visit on open till 1530 so great lunch won't need anything else that day and perfect way to stay out of sun and watch your lunch being cooked!

My food was excellent and the service was too. I made a mistake in my previous post. I actually did…read morereceive a credit to my account as promised. (Refer to my post from Oct. 24) MARIA JOÃO PIRIQUITO DAS DORES got back to me promptly and I would recommend this place to anyone who loves fresh seafood and BBQ!

Cute outdoor seating, next to beautiful shops. The super grain salad w/ chicken was great and so…read morefresh!

Amazing atmosphere friendly and efficient staff and tasty and reasonable priced food. Live music…read morenights that make any holiday night out amazing. I was travelling with my family all adults but there were family's with young children and older couples all made very welcome and enjoying their evening

One of my favorite low priced Portuguese restaurants in Loule. Across from the Mercado, this…read morerestaurant serves authentic Portuguese seafood dishes and various meat choices as well. Beef and veal cuts are different in Portugal than you may encounter in other European countries and in North America, so ask questions about the cut before ordering. For steak you cannot go wrong with entrecôte (thinly sliced boneless rib eye) or picanha (rump cap) salted and grilled, with boiled potatoes or fries and a simple salad. I usually stick to the seafood offerings and my fave is prawn and monkfish skewers when offered here along with the soup of the day to start. You can enjoy an excellent meal for under 20 Euros, with a glass of wine and dessert. Even less if you order the plate of the day (prato do dia). Wait staff is very attentive and this is an authentic Portuguese restaurant that caters to locals. Not everyone speaks English so practice some basic Portuguese phrases. Use DeepL on your cell phone for help. Top tip: A must get here are the fresh grilled sardines when in season (May - July). A delicacy and they know how to grill these babies. And always end your meal with a "sharino" which is a short espresso with a shot of medronho, the Portuguese version of grappa, distilled from the medronho fruit. Potent and unique to Portugal.

Simple, lovely portugese food. Owners are an awesome family, the specials are a great deal…read more Focus on: fresh fish, in season. This restaurant is directly across from the Mercado and offers access to fantastic fish. My kids love: the bifa portugese- potatoes and gravy on a big slab of steak. Crowd pleaser. Salads are simple, desserts are fine but not the reason you go. Service is friendly snd lovely, and it's a beloved place by locals.

Amazing frango piri piri - highly recommend visiting if you are visiting the Algarve and want an…read moreauthentic chicken piri piri. You can see it being grilled yourself by the same person who has done it for years. Also as a dessert I recommend the molotof- an egg white dessert with caramel. Very delicious.

This was one of the tastier roast birds I've had in my life. Once I slathered it in piri piri sauce…read moreI managed to eat half the chicken. I thought the portions were big... so for 9 euros a bird you get a lot of food. We got takeaway, as our house was nearby. The restaurant had good service and seemed nice enough for a chicken place, however at during lunch on a Saturday it was really loud and full of kids. Service was good, and they spoke some english too. If you get takeout be sure to check or ask for hot sauce(s), otherwise they may forget.

Amazing restaurant, professional from the second you set foot in the door. Food was out of this…read moreworld. A must go

The best food and the best service I have found in Portugal. I had the stuffed Guinea fowl with an…read moreassortment of sides. Our party ordered the sole, rack of lamb and tornadoes of beef. All were exceptional. The real joy is the staff. Well trained, personable and helpful. It's everything you would want in a Michelin starred restaurant.

The República is a hidden gem in Faro. Not very easy to…read morefind, it's on a small side street to Avenida da Republica in Faro, behind the old Costums Building in front of Hotel Eva. Neibour to the top sushi restaurant Sushi Pearl, the Republica is a traditional kind of restaurant only open for dinner. On his menu are some regional especialities, like Xarem, but you can find also some international cuisine in a friendly atmosphere. No doubt it is probably one of the best places to eat in Faro.

Stopped by for wine & dessert after dinner. Cute outdoor seating in picnic benches under hanging…read morelights. They also have a large indoor dining space. They carry red & white options for around 4 EUR per glass. We tried the chocolate dessert, which was excellent! The chef came out to explain the dessert & how to eat it. Great vibe! Would come again.

This hidden gem in Faro is worth seeking out. I visited a pub across the alley a few times in the…read morepast and I always saw that this restaurant was always crowded...a good sign right. I decided to try it and drug a friend along and man was it tasty! The service was spot on and the photos show how cozy and warm the interior of the restaurant looks. It feels just as welcoming. We didn't have reservations so they had us wait. Attached is a hidden room called "The Library" super cool (see photos). We ordered wine and an appetizer and I would have been happy to eat dinner in this area. The food was so delicious, the garlic kale dish was so tasty and perfectly seasoned that I had to go look in a grocery store for a similar product. YUM. The steak was delicious and we decided two deserts...glad we did...delicious...go for it. I usually don't order dessert but it is worth the calories here!!! Yum, go, if you don't you're missing out. It is a bit hidden but worth trying to find. Also, the craft brewery across the alley is super cool to pop in for a drink before or after dinner.

Food was spectacular! Traditional Portuguese food as well as other. Had Fama performance & it was…read moreincredible. Great staff.

Great location. Food was authentic and tasty. Staff were friendly and helpful with…read morerecommendations. The lamp chops were perfectly cooked. The cod had a few bones and was a bit too crispy. Wifi was fine. Bathrooms were clean. However, the light didn't work in the ladies restroom.