This looked like a great place. Right by the beach with Incredible views. The only problem we had…read moreis they don't accept credit or debit cards.

Rude, closed 2 hours early and chased me down after I paid because the staff wasn't on the same…read morepage. Views are okay but plenty of better places.

This is a great choice for a meal in Carvoeiro; amazing view, good food, good service…read more Tia Ilda is just up the hill overlooking the beach, and if you are seated towards the front of the restaurant (either inside or upstairs on the balcony), you'll get a fantastic view. We were in pretty early (by Portuguese standards at least) for lunch during the off-season, so we had no issues getting a table for six upstairs with a view. During the busy season I would expect this place to fill up quickly though. Service was friendly, and as usual the servers spoke both Portuguese and English (and probably a smattering of French and German if I had to guess). The menu also comes printed in all four languages, which makes life easier. The food was generally very good; the artichoke tapas was basic (cool artichoke in olive oil and garlic), as was the octopus (grilled and chopped). The chicken piri-piri was excellent; cooked well so that the skin was crispy but the meat was still moist, and with just the right amount of heat in the butter sauce dabbed over it. Overall a good meal in a great location, we would certainly return.

Great views. Tasty food. Friendly staff. A bit pricy but appropriate for a nice out. Had the…read moregarlic prawn appy 20€ and the Dracula kebab 20€. Tasted 5 other dishes and found all very tasty. The restaurant provides sardines, olives and a few other antipasti to start that I could have done without for more reasonable prices. Desserts looked delicious but didn't have the room. Next time.

an absolute MUST if you go to the Algarve / Benagil. we came here two years ago and fell in love -…read morethe owner Manuel makes you feel like you're having dinner in their home. he helps his wife cook in the back, it's just them two. had the best salad with fresh tomatoes from their garden, it's so authentic and beautiful. he remembered us from last time too. the outdoor seating is cozy and welcoming. I had the fish of the sea - the best fish I've ever had & my dad agreed and he's hard to impress. the tiger shrimp was unreal - so much flavor. 10/10 food & experience

This place is great! It's tucked away, super quiet, but wonderful! The owner is so sweet! We had…read morethe fish of the day (which was sea bass) and it might have been the best fish that I've ever had. My son had a kid's burger and it was very good (no bun, just meat and fries). The house wine is cheap and good, the beer is cheap and good. I have zero complaints and would absolutely come here again!

Absolutely delicious! We just happened upon this restaurant & every single we ordered was mouth…read morewatering delicious. The people were also amazing! Best meal of our 10 day trip

Compared to the tourist trap that is above the Benagil beach, O Literal is an actual nice…read morerestaurant and it was outstanding! We got greeted & seated right away. We ordered a salad, fish soup, vegetable soup, prawns, fish, and the meat platter. Everything was delicious! The salad was ok, nothing special but the prawns and the fish were amazing! The meat platter portion was huge as well. There was 5 of us total splitting the food. The fish soup was beyond amazing. We enjoyed our lunch here very much.

To put it in short (I could elaborate but I'm too lazy and all in one sentence ); Great…read morepresentation, delicious, traditional, tasty, local, fresh fish and food, bread and olive oil to start is amazing, service is excellent, three or four kind men, one of the was kind enough to help an elderly in my family. Lighting is nice but I'm not an expert.

If you're looking for delicious arroz de marisco (seafood rice) or cataplana de peixe (fish…read morecataplana), Serol is the place to eat! I also highly recommend the shrimp appetizer, house white wine and torta de amêndoa (almond tart). Between the great food and friendly staff, every meal I've enjoyed at Serol has been wonderful!

This place is a gem! So glad we found this place in a small alley, away from all the touristy…read morerestaurants. Great tasting traditional Portuguese food, great service and atmosphere. The Algarvian mussels and Cataplana were amazing as were the Portuguese cake desserts.

This is a family owned business that does a great job! I had the Seabass which was absolutely…read moredelicious and my significant other had the pepper steak which was OK but not great. He found it to be a bit tough but he really enjoyed the potatoes & salad that came with the meal. The table next to us had pizza which looked amazing and their steak filets also looked quite good they gave all they good rave reviews. We really enjoyed our wine! The bread was good but we did not care for the "spread" that came with it, we found it to be very fishy and unappealing.... stick with the butter! Please check out the photos

We absolutely love this place! The Algarve region is amazing but full of tourist traps. Especially…read morewith restaurants. Luckily we were told to check out A Paragem. They serve authentic and incredibly delicious Portugese food. The grilled fish (sardines and mackerel) are life changing. My wife and I haven't had fish as good as here before. The prices are also incredibly reasonable. Lunch is 8-10 euros, and includes a main course, bread with olive oil, drinks (including beer) and a desert. It's also run by a very friendly manager named Paulo. He helped us pick the right dishes and even gave helpful hints about town. You'll be making a huge mistake if you don't save a meal to spend here!