European Restaurants near Estoi, PT

“A nice surprise near the small village of Estoi. You will be welcomed by the friendliness and sweetness of Mrs. Ilena and by the tasty dishes prepared by her husband. In a place where simplicity reigns you will find fresh and genuine food at a super honest price.“

“Strongly recommend you check out this wonderful family-run cantina. Popular amongst the locals and with good reason. Had mixed fish and was amazed by it. Beautifully charcoal grilled, a selection of every fish I could have hoped for, the sardines were excellent, owner friendly, and the prices are impossible to beat!“

“We celebrated my mother's 30th birthday with Lili's advice and her cod à lili a delight as well as her pork cachaco, everything was perfect. The party was a success.Thanks to Lili and her team for helping to organize this wonderful day.“

“Food always well prepared and with a wide variety of options for all tastes. Typical desserts are delicious.
Of particular note is the friendliness, attention and speed of the service.
Affordable price for the excellent quality offered.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access to the main entrance floor and also with an elevator to access another room on the lower floor.“

“(Translated by Google) For a refreshment break after a walk in the gardens of the Palace. Very nice owner. Very nice setting in front of the church. We did not taste the food.(Original)Pour une pause rafraîchissement après une balade dans les jardins du Palais. Tenancier très gentil. Très joli cadre devant l'église. Nous n'avons pas goûté la nourriture.“

“Best restaurant!!!

Healthy food and sauces.
Although there are not many dishes, each and every dish is delicious.
It was the most delicious restaurant during my two weeks in Portugal.
The staff are very friendly and the prices are cheap.
I'll probably visit it every day I'm in Paro.“

“We had seen the Google reviews and they are totally true. A pleasure to eat in this restaurant very close to the center and in front of the port. Note that there is air conditioning inside, which is appreciated on these hot days. The food is very good. The burger is spectacular since the meat is 10 and if you order it just right it is great for those of us who like tartare. The rest of the dishes are spectacular. The carbonara for two girls were perfect, the detail of the egg in the middle was incredible. And the super attentive and pleasant service. We were amazed at the price. We couldn't do more and we paid less than €25 per person. Without a doubt we will repeat.

Parking: There are many blue zone parking spaces and a very cheap underground parking next door.

Kid-friendliness: Two adults and two girls ate without problem. My daughters loved it.“

“Very nice home,
no difficulty communicating in French,
the menu is clear and offers simple, local choices, with fresh and well-prepared products.
The boss gives us his opinion accompanied by wine depending on the dish chosen.
And finally, special mention to the team who took great care from start to finish (time management between dishes, services, and even a few songs played and sung on the guitar by the manager and his colleagues.)
THANKS.“

“I decided to celebrate my birthday here and indulge in some scrumptious dishes, and let me tell you, it was absolutely fantastic! The team here is incredibly kind and welcoming. The seafood was so fresh that it felt like the fish were still swimming. I highly suggest bringing your loved ones or family here for a delightful meal. If you're a seafood lover, this is the place to be. To top it off, the team surprised me with a delicious crème brûlée. What a wonderful birthday dinner!“

“An essential address.
Subtle and generous dishes.
I had the pork cheek confit with figs, and it's been a long time since I enjoyed it this much.
The atmosphere on the terrace is very relaxing.
The service is impeccable.
Go for it!“

“Wanted a small lunch, but ended up with a big meal because the food tasted so good.
We were greeted by a were friendly and proffesional waitress who showed us to our table.
A lot of the dishes seemed good so we decided to order some tapas instead of just one main course each. This was a good choice since every dish, apart from the sweet potatoes, were full of flavour.
The pièce de résistance was the lemon cake for dessert. Simple yet sooo delicious. It didnt hurt that we got an extra large piece.
Very pleased with this restaurant.“

“We have stayed in Conrad for my birthday. Dined in Gusto on first night and it was the best experience I have ever had.
We have opted for 9 course tasting menu, spent three hours constantly eating! Extra bread and amuse Bouche, with some petit four to finish.
Amazing sommelier recommended us local Alvarino.
I would recommend from start to finish!“

“This place is a proper hidden gem! It doesn’t look like much from the outside and is a bit funny to get to but oh my god the food was amazing. The service is fantastic, very traditional quality of service that you rarely see anymore. I loved how they didn’t have menus but rather the menu is written on a board that they move around the restaurant. We were so impressed we came twice during our one week holiday in the Algarve. Also incredibly reasonably priced, given the quality of food and size of servings. Highly recommend, we will be back“

“great prices in the center of Faro, also because today it is really hard to find salads for less than €16! Both salads and sandwiches are really good. Only advice: speed up the service a little and specify the constraints of the islands☺️“

“Support !!! Can feel the strong bonding between the owner and the neighborhood, ppl coming in giving hugs and handshakes to him and another staff, even though we can't understand Portuguese, we can tell from their body language and facial expression, it's the passion and positive energy that brought people together, it's relationships that goes beyond and afar. This is the first restaurant we found after arriving in Faro, and it certainly deserves to be an honorable mention. Throughout our stay in Portugual for the past week and a bit, this has been by far the best Portuguese restaurant we've ever had, large portion, yet down to earth price for value, We've missed this restaurant so so so much more especially when we went to Porto and now at Lisbon. No competition whatsoever. Ranked no. 1 by our family of 4. Even though we couldn't speak Portuguese, but the staff and the chef were very helpful and friendly to explain what they have and explained very patiently to us what to expect and recommended us to try certain plates. Garlic shrimps, soup with coriander and bread ( egg on top), fried cuttlefish with chips, clams in garlic sauce, Bacalhau.“

“I love this place!!My favorite place for chicken in FaroIt has a nice atmosphere and you can eat chicken, salad, fries, rice, and a beer (caneca) for less than 15 euros for person.You can eat inside or outside.The owner is very nice and she will always ask if you need something else.Highly recommended!!“

“Went here for 3 days out of 4 on my trip to Faro. The only reason I didn’t on my last day is because my flight took off before they opened. Amazing sandwich for great value, and the hot sauce that comes with is divine! A real hidden gem on the corner of a street. Highly recommended.“

“Best steakhouse in the Algarve. Hands down my favorite spot. Incredible cuts of beef, cooked by a great chef and perfect pricing. Family owned spot that never ever doesn’t deliver! Do your self a favor and stop by for a feast fit for kings“

“Love the Sunday buffet. All you can eat from such a vast menu. Garlic prawns, sushi, salads, grilled prawns, oysters, 5 types of steak, fish, kids plates, deserts, cheese boards. The list goes on.
Only downside was the waitress getting upset that we served our own water.“

“First of all, clarify that the owner closed the old restaurant (because it was a lot of work) and

He opened a takeaway on the upper floor of the shopping arcade that hides next to the old establishment. Despite being take away, there are half a dozen tables to serve those who want to eat on the terrace. The cuisine is superior, we tried the excellent squid with mustard (lulas a la mostarda), a feixoada with seafood, and a spectacular rice with sweetbreads and shrimp. And baked sheep's cheese.

And the dish of the day was already gone at 11 in the morning. Real Portuguese food, with flavors from the Spice Empire. Very brave.“

“Moto clube faro. Algarve Portugal is one of most amazing places you could visit. The members are so friendly and helpful. They welcome everyone to visit the clube view there vast trophy room have a beer or two and enjoy their selection of food. When you leave you can buy some gifts from the shop in the clube. No matter if ride a motorbike or not you will enjoy your visit to the clube.“

“Highly recommend this beautiful Italian restaurant. We had the tasting menu and it was delicious, we loved every course and as our friendly waiter explained, it left us feeling full but not uncomfortably. Definitely a hidden gem in Faro, a beautifully decorated restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.“

“What to say .....
A very nice experience on a street corner which, at first glance, does not suggest such a surprise.
The manager did everything to put us at ease and make ourselves understood (which is not always easy when you don't speak Portuguese)
Hearty dishes and a 100% Portuguese atmosphere.
A restaurant that is essential to discover if you are looking for authenticity!!!!!
As for the price, it beats all competition
Go there with your eyes closed, you will not be disappointed.“

“Bit outside the city centre. Lovely place family run place with great value. Grilled meat dishes for only 8 euro’s. Portuguese family’s and old portuguese men reading the newspaper, then you know its good! And the homemade fries are so good!“

“We was only one customer at the time. Special for us they fire up fire place. Amazing staff amazing place. I been in michelin star restaurant in italy, they was not the best compare with this. Quality of food is amazing i never eat like this. Price to this what you get is jjst amazing. If this will be next to see you will pay x4 for that kind of food.

Dietary restrictions: They will do what ever you ask

Parking: On street free of charge, close and ez acess

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: No steps big front door“

“Even if no English is spoken, you will be understood. The service is great, friendly and helpful.
The little one got a piri-piri chicken without piri.
And we adults could taste the delicious spiciness.
Yes, there is only fried chicken, fries and delicious rice. Plus a good house wine and a large beer.
We arrived late, sat in the seat and were happily served.
Everything is very authentic and delicious.
A meal that makes you happy.“

“Great food great value“

“Go here regularly for lunch. At first it is very easy to miss the restaurant. The outside area is completely overgrown and you have to look closely from the street to even notice it. Sitting outside is also very idyllic. The interior is more of a long hose.But now to the food: simply phenomenal. I usually always eat the very inexpensive (emphasis on value) menu, which changes weekly, consists of two courses and where you can always choose from two alternatives for a starter and a main course. The desserts have to be ordered and paid for separately, but each one is a poem.The restaurant is run by a married couple. He, an Italian, cooks and she, a Belgian, runs the service. Both perfect! The wine list is manageable, but also lists excellent and more expensive wines. You can't really go wrong here - probably not even in the evening if you eat a la carte, but I haven't tried that yet.“

“Super welcoming and different place. Very good prices (between 5 and 9 euros). Excellent service.
I saw that they also have complete dishes at good prices and daily menus for 9 euros!
We ordered about 5 appetizers, they were all delicious!“

“Arrêtez vous dans ce restaurant à Faro pour déguster des spécialités de la mer (mais pas que) cuisiné avec amour et avec des saveurs incontournables. Des produits frais et un accueil très chaleureux où l'on prend le temps de discuter et d'être conseillé par les serveurs. Une belle expérience culinaire loin du tumulte de la foule et des atttapes touristes de Faro“

“I was really looking forward to eating here! Sadly they had a few things missing from the menu and they never told us beforehand! The cheese plate and the veggie stew were both missing, which is what my parents were going for! They chose the risotto in the end, but somehow they only made one so they asked them to share until they made the other one (20-30 mins more, we were all finished by then). Didn't offer anything to compensate for the mistake. On top of that, you also couldn't really taste the butternut squash in the risotto.The wait time was also really long, over an hour. Hence, I will rate the service as disappointing, however the food was really cook especially their fake fish (tofu)! It's wrapped in multiple layers of seaweed and tastes lovely and healthy! Would've been nice to have a brown rice option though! We also ordered croquettes with vegan cashew cheese, which were amazing, my dad (big meat eater) absolutely loved them! Atmosphere was nice with candles in the toilet and small lights around the room, however, we found there was not plenty of space between the tables. Also outdoor seating would've been nice, but the location doesn't allow for that. Overall good place, but disappointed about the service.“

“Brits on our first holiday to Portugal, we’re so happy we found this place. We came back every day as the food and drink was out of this world. And the hospitality was magic, we were invited to the karaoke and brought the family which got addicting! And lovely cocktails to enjoy. The owners speak fluent English and recommended things to do making lots of memories. Thoroughly enjoyed and can’t wait to come back!“

“I had lunch at O ​​Champarro in Faro and it was incredible! The staff made me feel at home from the first moment. The chef and owner, David, is extremely kind and attentive, ensuring a perfect experience.

The food is delicious and, at just €10, includes the dish, dessert and coffee. I tried the cod a brace which was really good, but I will definitely be back to try all the other specialties. I highly recommend it and will come back whenever I'm in Faro. An unmissable place!

Vegetarian options: There is also a plate for people

Dietary restrictions: There is also a dish for people with gluten intolerance, such as cod

Wheelchair accessibility: Access to the restaurant is directly from the street“

“We came here for lunch and ate some really delecious starters at the roof top. Since it was soooo good, we made a reservation for diner that same day. The chef knows what he's doing. The chef's wife, who served us, is super friendly. Will definitely come back if we're in Loulé again. Keep up the good work guys ❤️“

“The very typical front of this restaurant made us want it.
We were happy to stop there because it was a real delight.
The restaurant is clean! Homemade cooking!! The dishes are typically Portuguese and are really delicious and hearty.
The waiter is very pleasant and he speaks French and English without problem.

I sincerely recommend it if you want to live the Portuguese experience to the end.“

“Everything great.
From the space, to the staff and of course the food.
Clams, tiger prawns and cod.
Everything top!!
Congratulations and thanks for the experience.
Space to revisit to try other menu options.“

“A restaurant that bears its name well...a little hidden!

EXCELLENT cuisine, a bit in the "old school" style, but it always works.
I didn't really like the passion fruit mousse but maybe that's a personal taste.
Quality service.“

“We went for a meal here, early evening. I had rump steak and my husband had chicken. It came with chips, rice. Salad and beans..it was delicious..the staff were very friendly. Great value for money. We'll definitely go again and we recommend to everyone. Well worth a visit“

“Amazing food. Really innovative flavour combinations that all worked really well. We had an amazing time trying a selection of the smaller dishes and are excited to come back to try the large plates!
Make sure to bring cash, would highly recommend as a must try!“

“It is a very nice place with good service and healthy, appetizing food. Juices and desserts you can't miss. The attention of Yna, our waitress who spoke to us in Spanish and advised us very well. Don't miss this place if you like healthy and/or vegetarian food ???✨

Vegetarian options: Everything is delicious and healthy, the natural juices are very delicious. Great service and attention. You can't miss the desserts. Highly recommended!!“

“Wow what an incredibly wonderful restaurant. Very good prices and good menu, very good food and incredibly beautiful interior. Very good location. Wow experience for the incredible good service we got from Gavyy, this waiter gave us such good service that we got the feeling that we ate at a Michelin restaurant, this waiter deserves all the praise. The staff knew very good English.“

“My wife and I have gastronomic experiences in excellent restaurants and today we ate the best grilled meat ever accompanied by divine smoked rice served on warm plates. It was on the advice of Mr Pedro and the Chef to try the Ribeye as an alternative to the Costeleta and Posta Arouquesa. An excellent and efficient service from Mr Pedro and, as always, a good wine suggestion. Thank you very much and many congratulations!“

“Refined cuisine, well-prepared dishes with local and fresh products, fair prices given the quality, you should ignore some comments... Everyone is nourished, but few know how to distinguish the flavors... I highly recommend it and I will definitely be back“

“I stayed nearby and we discovered it by chance, and thank goodness, because the quality of the cakes is excellent, the ice creams have many different flavors, and most importantly, quality, and all of this at good prices.
Whenever you return to the Algarve, whether staying nearby or passing through, we will make a mandatory stop! ???“

“What a fantastic place.We were greeted at the door with a handshake and taken to our table.The wait staff were great, very friendly as Nd spoke very good English.The food was outstanding and a good variety of vegetarian options too.Made to feel very welcome and not rushed to finish up and leave even though we were the last ones thereWould definitely return“

“Super restaurant! On y a mangé pour notre dernière soirée à Olhão. Tout était parfait, l’attente juste un peu trop longue, mais un groupe de 5 personnes avait commandé avant nous. La nourriture est très bonne et j’ai trouvé cela plus travaillé que dans les autres restaurants de poisson de la ville. Le service est agréable. Je recommande ce restaurant!“

“Traditional food restaurant, located in the center of town, next to the market, and that responds to the canons of a "real" Portuguese restaurant, not a place prepared to extract money from tourists. The place is large and the waiters do their best to serve you in a place that is packed with people. The bathroom is very clean and has paper and soap. I think it's a good option in Loulé. I remove a star, because there is a discrepancy between the prices that appear on the menu and those that appear on the bill, so it's time to review it.

Vegetarian options: There are vegan options such as vegetable soup and tortillas.

Kid-friendliness: There were children in the premises“

“The best 'Francesinha' in all Sotovento.We stopped by change in Loulé and we got quickly pleased to find Colheita Fresca, delighted with the owners hospitality.We would have loved to try more dishes but the francesinha was full filling.Great flavour, homemade stock and homemade spicy sauce.We would love to come back but I believe the owner is retiring soon, a pity, but well deserved rest.A shame you didn't have 'Licor de Merda' from Cantanhede in your bar ?“

“Restaurant with easy parking (private parking), excellent terrace and two large indoor rooms. Very good staff service, friendliness and availability. Varied dishes with a balanced menu to suit all tastes, good wine list.
Price vs quality very good, restaurant where we feel comfortable.“

“January 23, 2024: For seven years we have been visiting Casa da Barreira on our trips to Sao Bras to enjoy a hot drink and a piece of cake. The standard hot drinks are a Bica cheia and a Meia de leite - you probably won't get better in the Algarve. The cakes today were a bolo de amêndoa with a fabulously airy dough under a dense layer of wonderfully sweet and sticky almond slivers and a bolo de abóbora (pumpkin cake) - recommended!“