Great food, great service, good price and classy atmosphere. We had the garlic shrimps, bacalhau,…read moreand octopus carpaccio. The best meal we have had since arriving in Portugal a week ago. We took our waiter's recommendation to add the bread to soak up the sauce from garlic shrimp... outstanding. We like the sauce in the octopus carpaccio but I think it can be improved by using larger octopus cubes instead of thin slices (of course it would no longer be "carpaccio"). Per my personal opinion, the octopus didn't add texture nor flavor to the dish. Our waiter Rubio is super friendly. He gave us recommendation for the location to see "the best sunset in the world". Even though it was a cloudy evening, it was still quite spectacular sunset view.

We couldn't not have asked for better service or food than this! The staff, Fabio and Andre were…read moreexcellent. The chef of this establishment has an excellent vision and it is obvious he knows flavor profiles well, because the combinations made were excellent. They had a menu for Easter that included a soup that was with leeks and green apples that was something I would never think of linking together yet worked so well!! It was really surprising and impressive. They also ran out of one of their staples on the menu, which was a mushroom dish and the chef improvised and made instead a grilled celery root "steak" of a piece of celery o didn't even know was edible!! The texture and flavor was soooo good! So I learned something new too! As far as our starter, we had their house suggestion which consisted of a butter infused with orange and honey that was to die for. It also included a chicken salad that was something light but super tasty and a tuna (they call it pate-we call it salad) that my son couldn't stop eating and was begging for more! Our Main dishes were the pork belly, (which I have never had a better one anywhere in my life), my son had the black linguini with seafood (that was packed with amazing seafood) and my husband had the cod fish with mashed potatoes. My mother in law had the grilled celery root steak. Unfortunately I couldn't try, my sons because I'm allergic to shellfish, but everyone else at the table tried it and said it was amazing. I tried just my husband mashed potatoes and they were better than my own mashed potatoes and everyone that's tried my taters say they're the best-so props to the chef again!! We paired our meal with an excellent wine and the staff suggested another wine to us too for our next visit or to purchase elsewhere. We orders Fabios suggestion of the pork belly, cod and black linguini and couldn't have been happier with what was offered. The restaurant was very cosy in design and we don't feel rushed. Unfortunately, we made a reservation last minute and there was only one table available left for that night which was by the front door, which wasn't the best seating because our party of 4-two sat looking out to the restaurant and street and two at their fridge with aged meat and bar, so 2 people didn't have the best view. So I felt bad for my husband and MIL, but my husband was made aware of this when we made the reservation. What was weird was that our reservation was at 7:30-we arrived at 7:15 and left at 9:30 and the two tables that sat 4 people had a reservation sign on them by the big windows looking outside, but no one sat there the entire time we were there. I wish we could have sat there instead. Maybe next time.

We got here once it opened and had a nice meal outside. Service was great. Had sardine app and got…read moreprawns. Prices very reasonable especially for the area. Very good food. Def a good spot

I was a bit worried about the yelp review and the ratings, but this restaurant was recommended by…read morethe hotel at Belmar. After eating here, I was pleasantly surprised and give it a very strong 4 rating. Reservations are highly recommended especially since most restaurants close the kitchen around 10 pm. Compared to my lunch of €81, dinner for €87 was a great value! We had 3 adult beverages and 2 ports after dinner, large still water,traditional cataplana fish with seafood for 2, avocado and shrimp appetizer, tomato and mozzarella salad, cheese spinach pastry with honey (one of my favorites), and traditional chicken piri piri. Both entrees came with rice. Food was absolutely delicious and the cataplana portion was generous and a great value (lobster, shrimp, mussels, and clams). Service was very good especially since I am use to uber attentive wait staff, and staff was very friendly. I am adding this as a must go restaurant!

Arrived for dinner with my family of five at approximately 6:30pm on 8/24/25. Host/waiter (bearded…read moreguy) sat us inside as the outside could not accommodate for us five and the inside was empty. He sat us next to a small stairway leading to the restaurant bathrooms. I requested a new table because of the high traffic area of people heading in and out of the restrooms. He argued with a tone that it was not next to the bathroom. As there are many other restaurants with similar menus and more accommodating and reasonable "hosts"/waiters, I do NOT recommend this place. Very disappointed with my experience this evening.

The food was great, the service was reasonable considering the restaurant was packed and we were in…read morePortugal. I don't remember what my wife had for lunch. However, I had the best swordfish and it was as big as the plate. I recommend it.

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!

We loved our meal so much we came back the next day! Really great quality meat. The lamb chops,…read moreseafood soup and bife a pateo were really the standouts. My bacalhau was a little dry and salty the first night which is why I'm giving only 4 stars. An intimate little dining establishment worth the stop.

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!

Currently the best gourmet restaurant in Lagos!!! Right in the center of Lagos, Casa Amarela will…read moreprovide you an amazing gastronomic experience. You'll have several options you can choose from as prix fixe or choose specific plates. Do yourself a flavor and for for the menus - amazing!!!!!! Their drinks are equally beautiful and equally tasty. Perfect place for a date or a special evening Bom apetite!

Lovely experience! My husband and I went here for a date night while on vacation in Lagos and we…read morewere not disappointed. The service is very attentive and friendly, but not in such a way that you feel rushed or smothered. And the food was delicious! We chose the Supreme Menu and each course was delicious. Highly recommend for a special occasion.

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.

Outstanding food, much better than most of the restaurants in the tourist area of the old city. The…read morefish was amazing and the salads were massive. Staff is very nice. One of the best places you can dine.

This was a frequent restaurant for me however things change and here things changed for the worse…read more The service became unfriendly and slow with a general disinterest in the customer experience. The food also became dull and without the character I was accustomed to. On a positive note the appetizers are still wonderful and the wine selection good. However, insist the bottle is opened in your presence. Enjoy at your own risk as I can no longer fully recommend this restaurant with a clear conscience.

Jardim Das Oliveiras is situated just above the beautiful town of Monchique in the hills above…read morePortimao. It is a lovely drive up through the hills with great scenery en route. When you reach Monchique take the road towards Foia and you will find a signpost for the restaurant off to the right. This is a traditional Portuguese restaurant well worth a visit in either summer or winter. In summer food is served outside in the garden and in winter inside where there is a roaring fire. This restaurant is used by local people which is always a good sign. Great menu (now in various languages) where you really do not know which dish to choose. Lots of slow cooked dishes in clay oven - ie wild boar.