50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Faro

“Great view, great service, great food, THE best sommelier. A rooftop restaurant with a curated menu and the very best wines to accompany every dish to your liking. Give the sommelier your preferences, he already knows the dish you ordered and he will give you just the perfect wine to complement every single note of your food. Most dishes are created with regional produce. The open kitchen is a very welcome add on ?. The service is very attentive and will help you choose the best dishes according to your linking.

Enter the hotel lobby, ask for available seating if you're not staying at the hotel, and let the staff accompany you to the top floor. Worth every single penny.“

“One of the best places to dine in the center of Faro. We ordered octopus, garlic prawns and a mix of croquettes (prawns, cockles and razor clams) and we were delighted. The quality of their products is noticeable. Very friendly and fast service. A restaurant of 10.“

“We drove from Tavira after seeing this restaurant on Trip Advisor and it didn’t disappoint. Food was simply amazing along with the service. The owner was extremely friendly and informative and I won’t spoil the surprise but we cried with laughter too. Will definitely be back. Overall a superb night.“

“Our party of 4 visited on a Friday night in the height of summer at 8pm with no reservation. The restaurant was extremely busy, including a large birthday party group, but the staff found us a table and were very welcoming. The menu had something for everyone and was a different offering from most other restaurants on the ilha. I had the black risotto with scallops, which was perfect in every way. Two others in our group had seabass, which was overcooked and dry, unfortunately, and the fourth member of our group (gluten free) had chicken, which came with chips and salad and looked very appealing. We also had bread, olives, carrots, a 2 litre jug of sparkling sangria (red berries), a large beer, and a delicious 'real' lemonade and the bill came to EUR 108. Considering the location, the attentiveness of the staff, the restaurant surroundings, the ease of parking on this very busy ilha and the quality of the food and drink, I felt this was value for money.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free

Parking: The restaurant is far enough down the ilha that parking is easier than nearer the bridge. We visited in the evening so beach goers were leaving and the ilha was emptying out a bit.

Wheelchair accessibility: Level from car park into restaurant.“

“Small family-run restaurant a stone's throw from the center of Faro, the owner welcomed us in an extremely kind and friendly way, the fish Cataplana was an experience to absolutely try, all at a more than excellent price! We will definitely be back!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Lovely hidden gem with delicious food! We ordered tapas, and the highlight for us was the anchovies in olive oil - so decadent! The tuna paste served with bread and olives was really tasty too, and service very friendly and helpful ? Would come back again!“

“The food seems natural, like homemade, with practically no artificial components, something difficult to find in restaurants these days. Seu Flávio is very friendly, attentive in his service, meticulous in his dishes and a person with a good heart. If you're in Faro on a trip, it's worth a visit: Your heart will be warmed and your tummy will be happy! :-)“

“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.“

“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!“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Restaurante Malveiro in Almancil, and it was an unforgettable experience! The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the prawns from Mozambique. These prawns were incredibly fresh and flavorful, cooked to absolute perfection.

The prawn curry, which came highly recommended, was nothing short of spectacular. The rich and aromatic sauce, combined with the succulent prawns, created a symphony of flavors that stood out.

The warm and inviting atmosphere of this family-owned restaurant, along with the exceptional hospitality provided by Leonel, made the experience even more special. From start to finish, every moment at Restaurante Malveiro showed their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. If you're in the Algarve, this gem is a must-visit!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Quite possibly the best pizza spot in Faro! Situated on a lively street in Downtown, it features a lovely outdoor seating area. The service is outstanding, and the pasta is superb. I would love to see vegan cheese for the pizza added to the menu. Definitely planning to return!“

“Surprise, surprise....our first time in Faro and full on 15 in the choice of restaurant for dinner.
Beautiful place, very friendly and professional staff.
More than correct cheese board to share and taste.
The gyozas are very delicious, the cheek bao is very good and the steak with egg and potatoes is an excellent meat in terms of treatment and quality.
Total success.
Contribution from the guide Danielin, try the economical and very surprising Alentejo wines Tinto don Gabriel reserva brutal.
It is a success to stop at this excellent restaurant.

Parking: At night it's easier than during the day“

“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“

“Very good food, just 1 hour wait before being served. You have to be patient. 1 error in our order, we took the chicken breast. On the other hand, fortunately we also ordered fries because after an hour of waiting, at 10 p.m. we were very hungry.“

“Restaurant recommended by Turismo de Faro.
There couldn't be a better choice. Very reasonable price for the quality and quantity of food.
1 year later I returned for another beautiful lunch.
Again excellent food and superb service.
5 stars for the friendliness of all employees.
I highlight Anita whose friendliness and grace enchants us.
Friendly, affable and very well disposed.
I will be back...thank you“

“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“

“Very good cataplana, we ordered the monkfish and seafood one, there were 2 of us, we had plenty left over and it was spectacular, we couldn't resist trying the fig pudding either. Highly recommended for quality, price and the treatment of the waiter and the cook who came to ask. It is not the typical tourist place, a local restaurant with traditional Portuguese food where what mattered was the food, not the decoration.“

“We got carried away by the reviews and we were right.
Located in the center, next to the central market.
Very friendly, they helped us with everything, between Spanish and Portuguese we understood each other perfectly hahaha
Spectacular food, everything we ordered.
You have to order the special XIC francesinha even if it's just out of curiosity, but it is a filling dish for just one person.
We also ordered sea bass cataplanas, delicious and at a price that I have not seen in other restaurants in Portugal.
The lamb was also very good.
The half-liter jugs of white wine at €4, unbeatable. And well.
That said, the treatment was fantastic. The boss was there the entire time in case we needed anything.
A place we are looking forward to returning to.“

“Probably the best restaurant we've been to in Algarve for Italian food, the food was spot on and cooked to perfection, reasonable portions size and the price was good.

I'd recommend this to anyone regardless of where you are based in Algarve, it's worth the trip!“

“This is a restaurant that I like, without pretensions, without fuss but which leaves you with an immense feeling of pleasure when you leave.
On the N125, this restaurant offers high quality grilled meats at very reasonable prices.
Certainly the atmosphere is very family, the reason why it is the restaurant of the natives, plan for a little wait if you have not reserved.
For more peace and quiet, sit in the bar to the left of the entrance and the wonderful Lina will take care of you like a mother takes care of her children.
The food is exceptional and generous.
The fresh fries are excellent.
A decor based on old wine and oil presses will transport you back 100 years.
I highly recommend this establishment.
Please note, only open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.!“

“We went to eat at this 3X restaurant and we were not disappointed! Being vegan, we had several choices and they were all good and reasonably priced. We tested the vegan salad, the vegan breakfast and the hamburger. The dishes are balanced with enough protein (which can sometimes be lacking in some establishments) and the staff is friendly and smiling. The vegetables are fresh and varied. We are glad we found this place!“

“Small bar near the historic center of the city but away from the hustle and bustle. The treatment of us by the staff was incredible. I highly recommend the francesinha, it is important to order homemade potatoes to accompany and dip in its sauce because it is truly incredible, the best I have ever tasted, and the seafood rice, for one person the portion is quite large. With these two dishes without any starter we ended up quite full, without a doubt a place to repeat and recommend.“

“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.“

“This restaurant is really worth the detour, the ocean opposite the owners, a brother, a sister, both great servers also the kitchen very good attention. Be aware that in this restaurant you have some of the fish that come from the fishponds but they have a display of quality fresh fish caught at sea which is necessarily a little more expensive, but of very good quality, and there this restaurant will not let you make no mistake in the quality of the products I highly recommend this restaurant“

“Excellent service from the waiters, especially Mr. Gonçalo who met us at the entrance of the restaurant explaining how some dishes were prepared. Well prepared food, I loved the guilloche shrimp, as each house has its own way of doing it. Congratulations, I'll be back one day.“

“Almost at closing time we decided to go for ice cream. We were really, really well attended to by Vitória who had a lot of patience to explain all the ice creams to us and give us advice.
Accompanied by the best view of Faro.
Great experience!
The rest of the staff was equally friendly!“

“The food is out of this world. A symphony for the tongue. The home smoked salmon (sat near the smoker!) would grace the table of any restaurant in London. Sat outside in the sun with a beautiful bottle of local white wine…..doesn’t really get any better. Highly recommended.“

“They gave us a table at 3:30 p.m., without warning that most of the dishes might not be available. In fact, there was hardly any fish, the good thing is that what we ordered was very delicious. The tuna with onions, squid and grilled octopus. The chocolate mousse is delicious.“

“Great experience-Freshly made grills-Fresh seafood-Seasonal fish-Cataplana to order-Fish pasta-Plovo stewed to order-Clam rice to order-Fish stew to orderPhotos taken in summer 2022 and some are taken by customersBecause it's only in summer and the sardines are good and fat?Family atmosphere, typical restaurant“

“Perfect hidden spot with generous portions and family friendly vibe. The food was delicious. Any dish from the menu was €7.

Kid-friendliness: We sat outside in the sun 2 adults and 3 kids. The kids could run around on the tiny plaza. The portions where adult size but we could get a doggy bag and ate leftovers for lunch the following day.“

“Chose this restaurant for our first night in the area (always a good test!) and we were not disappointed. Lovely friendly welcome, great setting out on the terrace, perched on a Cliffside and some lovely fresh pink to get the evening off to a start. The fish was delicious and we were all delighted with the dishes and flavours. Definitely worth booking to get a nice table.“

“Absolutely delicious food in a beautiful setting. We arrived late in Faro and wanted a relaxed dine on our first evening. We ordered an assortment of tasty Portuguese tapas with local house wine and every dish did not disappoint. Highlights were the warming lentils, pork croquettes and the fresh mackerel. Highly recommend this place! Don’t be put off by the back street location.“

“An unexpected culinary delight, just a few steps from the University campus, and next to a fifty space carpark.Pre-order meal from the specials menu promoted on their Facebook page , and the food is served within five minutes.Beautifully presented, and tastes so fresh and delicious. Every plate was returned completely empty (is it against the rules to kick the plate?)We had the red house wine served from a jug… smooth and easy to quaff.Highly recommend!

Wheelchair accessibility: No steps into restaurant, and a large space to accommodate wheelchairs“

“Visited tonight and can only describe it as a fabulous experience. The food and wine were amazing: We had fried prawns in garlic and peri-peri sauce followed by Tagliolini seafood pasta, and my wife had Salted Cod Stew both of which were really tasty, we than shared creme brulee which had a bit of a twist. Some of the reviews say it's a little expensive but worth it for the quality. Staff were very friendly, attentive and only too happy to help with recommendations. Overall would highly recommend.“

“Hermoso lugar, una joya escondida! La sopa del día revive un muerto, es como la de la abuela… Los platos son enormes, bien aderezados, la atención es fantástica, el ambiente es bien hogareño ! Volvería sin lugar a duda!! Los precios son increíbles! Si quieren disfrutar de una buena comida y una experiencia única este es el lugar! 10/10“

“What a wonderful meal we had! We hadn’t been to O Tanque for some time but we’ll certainly be back very soon. The couvert is amazing. They come round with a big tray and you can choose what to have. The baby squid starter is divine. Best in the Algarve in my opinion. We shared a large robalo for main. Cooked beautifully with amazing fresh veg and tiny new potatoes that were delicious. We hadn’t got room for pudding but at the end of our meal. Little sweet treats were presented along with white and ruby port that was left on the table (John had a second glass it was so nice) Reasonable price. Lovely staff. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you“

“I went with my partner a couple of days ago and we were surprised that there were few people. We ordered a pizza and a Portuguese Focaccia to share and we loved it. The food was very good and the service from the waiters was great. If we return to Faro we would repeat without a doubt“

“Amazing food and excellent. Traditional bread was excellent better than the ones we had in actual Madeira. Lots of traditional options- fish, meat and veggie. As a fussy vegetarian it was great to find a lovely veggie kebab option. We visited twice during our stay it was so nice. The waiter was really friendly and informative. We'd definitely visit again.

Vegetarian options: Veggie kebab with roasted vegetables“

“My son and daughter in law chose this venue for their wedding reception. 84 guests. Spectacular food, staff and the management went above and beyond. Unfortunately we were 1/12 hours late arriving. Everything was perfect, not one complaint from anyone. The food was perfect and delivered to each guest with efficiency and in a timely manner. Congratulations and well done to the management who made a special day Spectacular in an amazing venue“

“A small but intimate restaurant with a few tables inside and out side.We got a very warm welcome from both the guys working.the food was amazing and came out quickly With a good portion we left very full and happy. Look forward to eating there again“

“Outstanding restaurant, best of everything here in the Algarve; atmosphere, service, staff, ambiance, food & wines. You could not choose a better place to dine out at. Owners Karin & chef/husband extraordinaire Peter make you feel extremely welcome. Cannot praise Florian highly enough. Go book & see for yourselves.

Dietary restrictions: They cater for GF

Parking: Parking is directly outside & never an issue to find a space. But do as we do; book a driver & just indulge yourselves….“

“Ik vind 5 sterren eigenlijk te weinig. Je kan deze plek vinden in het oude deel van faro. De muziek maakt de sfeer en het eten is heerlijk. Het personeel is vriendelijk en gastvrij ‘easy-going’. Wij hebben een extreem leuke middag gehad waar wij hebben genoten van de octopus, mosselen en een “aantal” drankjes. Zeker een aanrader!“

“Great veggie options and lovely food and sangria. The service was excellent and staff very friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend La Forchetta for pasta and pizza in Faro!

Vegetarian options: Very good vegetarian options.“

“Today we discovered this restaurant during our visit to Faro. You could look at the fish selection in the refrigerated counter. We chose grilled sardines served with boiled potatoes and mixed salad and boiled skate with boiled potatoes and garlic in olive oil. The skate was cooked to perfection and tasted great, as did the sardines.
The service was attentive and friendly.
Overall worth recommending!“