We opted for this restaurant as it was super close to the amazing guest house we stayed at, and I…read morewas too I'll to walk far. We were actually looking for an alternative, since the hours listed online said the restaurant was closed, but we passed this one on the way, and it was actually open on a Tuesday evening. The dining area was understated and elegant, and menus were available in English, despite none of the staff on duty speaking it. Portugese is not one of the languages we speak, even brokenly, so this did make for some difficulty for all involved. We got over the difficulty and ordered a light appetizer to go with the olives, bread, and cheese that Portugese restaurants invariably place on the table, and charge for if one eats them. We get the munchies and didn't mind the small charges, as the olives were quite good, and our ham appetizer went much better with bread and cheese. Raz ordered the cuttlefish, which neither of us had tried before. It was obviously well prepared, and definitely much more to Raz's taste than mine. The accompanying potatoes, however, were quite tasty. I had the Octopus Rice, which seemed a small enough dish, until I realized the croc holding it must have been at least 1.5 liters, and it was full up to the brim! I made a valiant effort, and even got Raz to help me, but over a third was left when I couldn't eat another bite. Word of advice to future patrons, get the octopus rice and share it as a main dish between 2-3 people. It's wonderful, heart, filling fare and there's a ton of it! We had no room for dessert, and I still felt hugely full after the walk back to our lodgings. All-in-all, it was only somewhat better than a-ok, but the rating system won't let us give a 3.5. We gave that extra half-star for being more available than the posted hours would suggests.

This family-run restaurant serves probably the tastiest Portuguese traditional dishes I've had over…read moremy 10-day trip. My boyfriend and I reached Faro at 10pm and this was one of the reataurants that was still open and was also recommended by our Airbnb host. We had the Arroz de Lingueirão - which is the most delicious Portuguese food I've had!!! It's a rice dish, the rice is of the consistency between porridge and paella, cooked in a seafood stew comprising razor clams among other kinds of shellfish, giving it a very strong seafood taste which I absolutely loved!! My boyfriend had the Açorda de Marisco, a similar stew of bread with seafood comprising shrimp, shellfish etc. The bread was like porridge, which was a pleasant surprise as we were expecting bread on the side. This tastes less strong than the Arroz, which my boyfriend preferred. Portions are huge and prices are reasonable. A real gem!!!

Chefe Branco was highly recommended by our skipper who drive us around the various lagoons of the…read moreRio Formosa area. We were so glad we opted to dine at Chefe Branco, just a short 10 minute walk from the main marina. We both had the Tiger Prawns and Iberian black pork and a side of vegetables. Dessert was the local almond and spaghetti squash slice and the fig and cocoa slice. The almond and spaghetti pie was light and unexpected yummy. Not too sweet but had genuine flavor. So glad we came to this great restaurant that was primarily catering to locals.

Food was tasty- octopus was…read more Soup was flavorless Charged per person bread Service was really bad never checked on us after food was delivered we wanted another drink and more food Finally after 30 mins post meal we flagged someone down for check Dined outside - fair prices 19 euro for octopus Salad 4 salad plain no dressing

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.

This place is excellent!!! Great tapas, great service, amazing wifi signal. And they speak English…read more The cod tapa, gazpacho and fried chicken is amazing!!!

This place is the best! Don't really see why you'd eat anywhere else in the neighborhood--nothing…read morequite compares to this spot. The food is excellent (and fairly priced) and the service is wonderful. One of our favorite finds in all of Portugal.

Cute little restaurant in Faro. Italian food with quick service. Casual ambiance. Large menu with…read moremultiple choices to choose from. Lot of main entres too. Must try when in area!

It was so hot- we wanted something cold to cool us off. This dessert shop has a variety of pastries…read moreas well, but I just wanted a strawberry milkshake. My friend got a pastel de nata and an affogato. The decor is very girly and there were a few instagrammable spots in the back of the shop. The milkshake I got hit the spot! On our way out, I saw some neat latte art.

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.

The location was wonderful. The meal for two was extremely flavorful. The carrots were tasty…read more Loved the mushroom and salty brown bread. Call off the fork pork ribs. vice was great with the American sing along going on next door. One of our best meals ever

Four years ago we took a cata plana cooking class with a professional chef. We made sea food. It…read morewas excellent. This time we made chicken cata plana. Again excellent, informative and fun. English was not a problem.The class included eating what you made afterwards, plus it was turned into a large full complete meal, including wine, bread, olives, pate, water, coffee and desert. All was great and the staff were extremely attentive. We were not treated as students but rather honored guests. We would highly recommend turning your meal into a learning experience. They just remodeled their classroom area so they are just ramping up their classes again.

What should I say, everything was just perfect. Wonderful host who takes time for your questions…read moreand helps you with your selections. Excellent and exceptional food, so tasty and perfectly cooked to the point. We had a really great time there. So great to come back the next day. And not forget the Restaurant, how it is decorated, with Love and Passion

This restaurant is my new favorite across the globe. I came here and shared many items with ten…read moreothers and everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and left me wishing for more stomachs to fill. My taste buds were in heaven and the atmosphere, it was fantastic. The owner, server, and cook ran the whole show just the three of them and did an amazing job. I'll come back as many times as I can in my lifetime - given I live in Seattle, I hope it's at least a few!

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.