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.

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.

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.

A blend of Portuguese and Asian flavors, the food was elevated and surprising. We started off with…read morea little bite of salmon with a sweet beetroot sauce and got some bread with spread accomplishments. Every spread was full of flavor: a creme fraiche with seaweed powder, a rich curry mouse, and butter with salt flakes. Two people at our table ordered the daily menu which came with sweet potato samosas, seabass, and a vanilla butter cake. The samosas were deconstructed; light sweet potato puree on the inside paired with chutney, spiced chickpeas, and whipped cream. Great colorful and bright flavors. The sea bass was so fresh and perfectly cooked, flaky and the skin on top was nice and crunchy. I ended up ordering the croaker ceviche and the codfish with octopus. The croaker had a neutral taste, but paired so well with a smoky tamarind passion fruit sauce. I also really enjoyed the codfish and octopus. It came with a sweet corn puree and crispy salted kernels. Overall a great fine dining experience in Lagos!

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 place had a bit of a wait. There was no place to add your name to make sure they remember your…read moreplace in "line." After being seated, we ordered a basket of bread, chorizo, mussels, and fish. The chorizo came out in flames, and we weren't sure when to blow it out lol. The food was pretty good, but not as amazing as I was expecting since it was in the Michelin Guide. We decided to get a slice chocolate cake at the end of our meal, which came with a small scoop of gelato. The dessert was delicious and not too sweet!

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.

Eating here was one of the highlights of Lagos. The food was excellent. The service was…read moreimpeccable. And the view unbeatable. If you're in the area - do not miss

Seafood risotto was amazing. Excellent wine selection. Dessert options were OK…read more If the weather is good, the view from outside is amazing. Definitely call ahead to get a reservation. If it's cold/windy it can be less enjoyable outside, although they do provide blankets if it's cold. We went twice over the course of a few days and service was a bit slower one of the times we were there, probably due to how busy they were. Despite that, experience was great both times.

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!

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

This restaurant is an excellent value. The sommelier helped us select the right wine for our meal…read moreand the server offered great suggestions. The almond pie is delicious. Truly enjoyed Vimar!!

Located just a short walk from our hotel, this was the first restaurant we came across on the way…read moreto the town's cozy strip of eateries and shops. Recommended by our hotel, it turned out to be such a great choice that we came back for a second dinner during our three-night stay. Delicious food and warm atmosphere -- definitely worth a visit!