excellent service and amazing food. always order the special of the day and if you have room,…read morehighly recommend the grilled octopus entree and the grilled prawns appetizer

There are two establishments by this name. less than 10K apart. GPS took us to wrong one first…read more Then used GPS to go to the desired one, only to find out it was closed for vacation. With no media indication of the closure.

Another hidden gem if you are visiting Albufeira. So many of the restaurants in the old town are…read moretourist traps. This place is a little inland - away from the busyness. The terrace is an absolutely perfect setting to enjoy wine and dinner while the sun is setting. The food was beyond excellent. We started with a large plate of tapas/starters with glasses of house red wine. We then had delicious entrees. My wife had sea bass and I had black pork - both excellent. Finished with a traditional Algarvean rolled dessert with dried fruits and my wife had bread pudding. My two daughters also had wonderful kids' dinners and strawberry ice cream. The wait staff was very kind and helpful. We highly recommend this wonderful place.

Exceeded our expectations. Enjoyed a delicious pizza, fresh salads and yummy sangria. Out of the…read moreway location on the way to Gale Beach. Definitely give it a try.

We were SO glad we started our Portugal experience with this local spot for the most wonderful…read morebreakfast ever. We are a family of 5 - 3 adults and 2 kids under 10, and the staff was super attentive and friendly. They did a great job communicating with us considering we all spoke English. It was a treat that the menu came in Portuguese, French and English It is a beautiful shop, and in addition to the food looking like a work of art - it tasted delicious! Everything was super fresh and uncomplicated/unprocessed. For breakfast we tried some spiked coffee and fresh juices. The adults ordered Eggs Benedict with parma ham or smoked salmon. The kids got a "make your own breakfast" of yogurt with granola and fresh fruit, and a croissant with a chocolate spread. We also got pastries to go for dessert later; a beetroot cream filled roll, fruit and custard pastry, lemon bar, cookie, and the lightest whipped cheesecake I've ever tasted. The only downside to the whole experience is that they are closed on Tuesdays (which really isn't a downside, people do deserve a day off)

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!

So really bad! About 40 years that I came tomorrow evaristo…read morebeach and I sow always a very good restaurant, with fresh foot from the sea. Yesterday, same name, same place, but everything different. No fish, no grill, burger not good and cold. 1h waiting to be served. Employes nice, but excluding 2 un little more older, young people doesn't understand noting about restauration. Music higher and not appropriated to the restaurant. This is not a restaurant, but a beach snack, but expensive for the service and quality. You feel "arnaque"

This place is out of the way, but it's worth it for the view. You order your meal at the counter,…read moreso you can choose your fish or seafood and watch as it is weighed. You can then choose your seat, and every view is amazing. You order wine at the table and the servers are experts at helping you choose something to go with your meal. The service was some of the most attentive we received in Portugal. Our wine glasses were refilled quickly and we did not wait or feel rushed in any way. The floor to ceiling windows have an unobstructed view to a beautiful beach, which alone is worth 5 stars. The fresh fish and perfectly prepared meats hold up the expectation.

A Michelin bib gourmand that lives up to its name! I was able to make reservations two weeks in…read moreadvance online. It's very affordable in terms of Bib gourmands. Service was like any other European restaurant. As far as the food comes, it delivered! For bread and butter-my favorite was the orange butter because I wasn't expecting the flavor to come through so well. We started off with the scallops which were cooked to perfection. The prawns in a piri piri sauce had a kick, but nothing overwhelming. I ordered the monkfish and prawn curry-you could taste the coconut. My friend ordered the lamb and that might have been my favorite amongst them. It was so moist and had such good flavor. Almost like a bbq but not so sweet. As far as dessert goes, the creme brûlée was a miss for me. The top lay offered the perfect crack, but underneath it felt too sweet and eggier than most creme brûlées I have had. Now what really sold me was the house dessert. It was so light, fluffy and not overly sweet. The sweet potato fries were so crispy that my friend gave it the highest compliment of saying it didn't need a sauce.

The best food experience we've had in Portugal. Whether you try the ribeye steak, rack of land or…read morefilet of John Dory you will not be disappointed. An excellent menu with something for everyone's tastes. The service is impeccable and the restaurant itself is inviting and comfortable complete with on site parking. We are going back on Sunday!!

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.

To cut it short-great place right on the beach-beautiful view included!…read moreWe have been here twice, both times for cakes and coffee/wine. The service was very welcoming and friendly and even asked all my questions about types/choices/ingredients (if you need this info-they do not have soy milk, only regular milk), explaining the variety of all the yummy pastries to me. As for the taste, I loved the pastel de nata (have had the original one in Lisbon, too and it's very close), though it could have been warm to make it perfecto! The almond&pumpkin cake was delicious, too, although too sweet for my taste. I really liked the chocolaty flavor of the carob&lime cake, the lime was nice but unfortunately a bit too sweet as well. Our absolute favorite one though was THE apple crumble served with vanilla ice cream-it was hot, not too sweet and had a very deliciously cinnamon taste and did I say "ooohhhh sooo good!!!!" My boyfriend liked the white wine and the Latte Macchiato was good, too. A bit pricey as mentioned before but absolutely worth it! A friend of ours had been here for lunch/food/fish and also highly recommended it! And yes, it's very clean and tidy, too ;-) #vacationfeelings#romanticspot#simplylovely :-)

Great place on the beach and since it's our last night here I had to try the sardines. They were…read moresooo delicious! And the potatoes & tomato salad were great too. Very friendly server and great view of the ocean. A perfect dinner!

My cousin and I were at this restaurant last evening. The staff was friendly and we decided to sit…read moreinside as the wind was blowing and it was a little too cool to be out, it was decorated very nicely. There were very few tables occupied inside and hardly anybody sitting by the window. I asked to have a window spot and was told no. I assumed that they were reserved. The food was delicious as was the wine. My cousin ordered black pig cheeks and I had the octopus. Both were great. At the end of the meal as we were finishing our wine, the waiter asked if we wanted coffee and we both said yes please. He said he would bring it in a little bit but it never came. Oh, and no one ever came and sat by the tables by the windows which was disappointing.

This was so flavorful. The view was spectacular. All beach front. The mussels were so fresh with…read morea sauce that was great for dipping. The chicken wraps were bursting with flavor. The avocado shrimp was delicious even though it didn't look like much. The service was fast and very efficient! Love this place.

It was my best dining experience through my stay in Portugal. The superb customer service, the…read moreattention to detail, the luscious appetizers, entrées and dessert, the willingness of the staff to go over and beyond, the exceptional experience and without breaking the bank! All of these have contributed to my 5* plus rating. I reserved at the very last minute to celebrate a birthday. They moved things around quickly to accommodate my party of 8. It was so beautiful. The setting and scenery equally captivating. A small restaurant with a very big Heart. Michelin star status!!!

Best restaurant we went to while in Portugal!! The food was exquisite as was the service. The…read morerestaurant is located on the beach too!! Perfect restaurant to celebrate my husbands birthday.