50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Portimao

“We ordered a la carte; Tartaro de novilho, very good, it surprised me, then Carabinero as the main dish, a spectacle! My partner ordered Polvo (octopus) as a main and it was delicious. The wine we ordered was Fonte Mouro reserva 2019, very good. Congratulate the entire team.“

“Absolutely deserves it status at a top restaurant. Had a taster menu and it was delicious from start to finish.

I’ve chosen not to post all courses so save the surprises but my stand outs were the squid dish which is probably in my top five dishes of all time. And also the orange tree.

Service and the experience was impeccable. Deserves the star.

Would go again.

Dietary restrictions: They substituted out for allergies to scallops, welks and clams.“

“Recommended during our visit to the Sardine Museum in Portimao, very friendly welcome and in our language (French) varied menu and attractive prices with local white wine everything was delicious! The almond tart was a big hit with the children as was the tuna burger. The moderately spicy sardine/mackerel toasts were delicious!! Canned sardines and other fish on sale, we bring some home!! Address to discover and remember! Thanks to the Museum for this recommendation.“

“Limited menu = fresh product

The quality of the food and the service are top notch, don't hesitate.

Starter, main course and dessert were delicious. The prices are not too expensive.

I recommend“

“Great food, Portuguese cuisine... Franchesinhas casserole... with several local varieties... medium steak and cod with spices... and home-made fries!! Homemade chips!!! Service and food World League! The owner from Porto raised the restaurant to a Michelin star.“

“Friendly and caring staff, it only gets 3 stars due to poor reservation management. Of the 2 times I went there, one only accepted reservations until 12:30 pm... the other only after 9:30 pm and they still made me wait 45 minutes with people without appointments passing by.“

“On vacation in Portimão we were able to discover this restaurant where the cuisine is very good, not much choice on the menu but that is precisely what makes the difference because there is not everything and anything.

Everything was delicious, from starter to dessert!
The servers are incredibly kind.

The only downside is the lack of parking space but they can't do anything about it due to the rental.“

“A small place, but with great quality food.
Very good quality/price ratio. It's like the 100 montaditos: you mark on a sheet what you want and give it to the waiter. But of course, with 100 times more quality than the 100 montaditos.
A must-see place in Portimao.“

“We were very satisfied with the quality of the dishes, the presentation and the service. We didn't eat meat, but I have to say that we ordered three dishes of roast cod and they were very good and with well-chosen pieces. Pretty good quality-price ratio. I would recommend it to anyone. Congratulations!“

“A very warm welcome to a classy but casual restaurant. After being seated we were shown a platter of fish caught locally that day to help us choose! Very tasty starters followed by superb fish mains and fresh veg. I could actually taste the sea in my bream. Could see the kitchen from our table - it all looked relaxed. Reasonably priced Algarve wine to accompany. After coffees we were offered complimentary glasses of port. Superb food, great staff and fantastic value especially for the quality on offer.“

“Attention Attention: High recommendation!!!

We were on holiday in Portimao and wanted a pizza. We came across the restaurant through Google and ordered 3 pizzas to take away.

Owner very nice and caring - restaurant typically Portuguese - very sociable and the pizza was one of the best pizzas I have ever eaten in my life and the price for €11.50 was completely fine for what I would pay in Germany
Me more!
So dear people - absolute restaurant recommendation!! Everything was great and we'll be back on our next vacation!!!!“

“Great location with great food, the king Prawns and portuguese steak were delicious.
Portion sizes on point, left feeling just full.
Very busy restaurant, we booked 2 weeks in advance to get a Seaview table, there was a constant queue of people waiting for tables.“

“Super delicious authentic Portuguese food! Meat, fish, everything was great! Luckily we got there early, almost everything was reserved.

Parking: There are actually enough parking spaces across the street.

Kid-friendliness: Good selection of children's meals. There was also just pasta with parmesan. Attractively priced.

Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is at ground level, no step seen.“

“We loved our dining experience here yesterday. The service was attentive and friendly and the food was very good. I recommend the entrecôte à maître d’hotel and the octopus à Adris! The desserts looked great, but the kids wanted ice cream and we ended up not trying them. The atmosphere is very busy, but it's something we liked, as we stayed on the terrace and we could enjoy the hustle and bustle of the main avenue and enjoy the music from the surrounding bars. We will definitely be back!“

“This Restaurant is definitely worth a visit if you like the traditional taste of Italian cuisine. All pizzas and pastas use fresh ingredients, the staff are extremely welcoming and they make you feel at home. They have a large terrace but it’s very comfortable to seat inside too. The atmosphere is great. To summarise: amazing food with great service. You can’t go wrong with them!!!“

“First day of Vacation, and we came across this blessed house, I have dedicated myself to catering for many years, the best Rice with Monkfish that I have ever tried, the octopus I don't even talk about and most importantly of all a family that serves you unsurpassed, thanks a lot,
P.S. I have booked to eat there every day“

“Tudo excelente e a Cristina é maravilhosa ❤️😍🥰“

“Nice atmosphere, acceptable prices and delicious food. When the evening is full during peak season, the staff, who are actually plentiful, are a bit overwhelmed. Always different service. Intermediate orders simply didn't come to the table. Nevertheless, we were very satisfied ?“

“The fish stew was downright one of the best that I had ever tasted. I was apprehensive that the monkfish would be tough, but to my surprise the owner managed to make it immerse in the soup's flavour while remaining succulent tender. 100% would recommend.As is the case with all restaurants in Portugal, remember to let the restaurant know if you do not want the bread/butter/olives. Those are NOT free, but they will not charge you if you tell them that you don't want it before touching it.“

“Food is amazing, plenty of options and with the highest quality. Service was good and the vibe of the restaurant is very and The owner was very friendly. It was a little too hot inside for a summer day. I’d recommend to eat outside if possible. They accept reservations up until 20:30. For payments, be prepared as they don’t accept Portuguese multibanco but you can pay with revolut and cash.“

“I came here because of someone's suggestion , and I ordered the meal of the day as they have this offer daily, very good home wine, the food was tasty and well prepared, hospitable atmosphere, to much noisy inside that's why I preferred eating outside, it's a tasty restaurant but still missing service of being a good one))“

“What a find. We came across this restaurant while walking around the area one evening, and not being too far from where we were staying. The first evening we went In quite late, but asked if we could just have a drink, which they willingly obliged as many diners had already left. Due to the place being popular, especially with locals, we asked if we could reserve a table the following evening? As it was a Saturday, bookings for the weekend are definitely recommended. All round the food was simply delicious, from the vegetable soup, prawn piri piri, giant grilled prawns and cheese cake plus the excellent house wine, we really enjoyed our evening in Café Brasil. The staff are friendly and accommodating, along with a convivial atmosphere and very reasonable prices we can certainly recommend this restaurant and we will definitely go back again when in Portimão.“

“The food was really yummy, but spicy as well, so be ready. The staff is very kind and patient and the restaurant itself is in a quiet spot (at dinnertime at least).

Vegetarian options: Korean food is very vegetable base, so I would say there are nice options.“

“We read the reviews and on Sunday we tried dinner there and we loved it. We ordered sardines and sea bass and they were delicious. Both juicy and on point, accompanied by salad, sardines and steamed vegetables, the sea bass, very delicious too. Very well priced too. With drinks, some olives, and a sardine pate, we paid 29.50 in total for 2 people“

“I have no words, everything was a 10. The wonderful service and the food, what can I say if everything was delicious. The monkfish skewer, a spectacle but the rooster fillets are extremely tasty and accompanied by a delicious sauce. It deserves not 5 stars, but an entire constellation. “

“We ordered 1 meat board with fruit and a mixed grill for 4 adults and 1 child.
We were very well served, with generous portions of pork, beef, chicken and turkey. The fruit is varied: mango, pineapple, apple, papaya, grapes, kiwi, orange and passion fruit.“

“I called to reserve and we soon got a table in the middle of summer in July.
We sat down and were served with great attention and care, the gazpacho was freshly made!!! The main course was sea bass fillet with mashed potatoes. So tasty I almost ordered more! We'll be back for sure!
We are staying in Olhao and we didn't even know anything about this place. A jewel.
Congratulations“

“Returned after a number of years and it was so good to find that it was as great as before. Good food and wine. Still reasonably priced too. Best Portuguese steak ever. Visited 3 evenings. Looking forward to next year. Well done to the family.“

“The place offers a wonderful view of the ocean and the surrounding rocks. We waited a long time for the food. The agave pickle/Saxon was very tasty. The strawberry rice is special. However, instead of the tomatoes that were served with the salad, some fruit would have been better. I would have preferred to eat figs with it.“

“We were recommended to try this restaurant and it did not disappoint. I ordered the grilled fish and received a whole fish plus sides. Delicious. We arrived when it opened and it filled up quite fast. Service was lovely. Such a nice local feel.“

“Found almost by chance, it turned out to be a good choice. Very good food and generous portions like the seafood rice, the other dishes including grilled tuna and beef with egg and fried yam. Perfect service, thank you Samantha for your kindness sympathy and attention.
If you pass through Portimão I recommend it!“

“Spectacular food, very well prepared, tasty.Impeccable service, very attentive staff.Great atmosphere with no fuss, you can eat and chat without being shouted at.I just didn't put pictures because the food looked so good and so tasty that it was only after eating that I remembered.??????????????.“

“Good place to eat grilled fish or meat.
In fact, it is not touristy and full of local Portuguese.
I recommend this place as everything is fresh and very good.
Excellent value for money.
Fast service and courteous staff.“

“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you are in the area and want to eat delicious, homemade, local food at a good price, this is your place.
We were 4 people for dinner and we ordered all fish. Bacalao, sea bream and cataplana for two, 8 beers and a bottle of green wine.
We found the quality-price ratio to be the best in the area.
The cod was delicious, the sea bream was really good and the cataplana was at the level of a good restaurant.“

“We dined there for three times during our weeklong visit to Portimão. Both my wife and I considered Carvi is the very best place to eat in town.The grilled octopus is absolutely the most delicious dish we have. The seafood and monkfish rice are also very testy with larger portion.Most of all, all three waiters are warm, smiling, and welcoming that let’s feel enjoyable to eat there. Highly recommended, no doubt, Carvi is the very best restaurant in Portimão city center.“

“Real fish restaurant on the beach of Portimao. Good but simple menu with a daily special.Enjoyed our fish dishes (sardines and bacalhau), which were served in sufficient quantity and with superior taste.And what for us is a hallmark of a good restaurant: informing the owner halfway through whether everything is to your liking and taste.Highly recommended!A MUST see.......“

“An authentic Portuguese restaurant with a windmill bakery in the outskirts of Evora. Our Day Trip driver brought us to the highly acclaimed restaurant, difficult to get a reservation but he managed. A traditional rustic interior with welcoming staff, and a menu new to us. We challenged our taste buds with pigs feet , pigs head cheese, and shark soup( not to be confused with shark fin soup). There was also very yummy bean fritters and a tasty dessert Sericaia. A wonderful experience.“

“The place is nice, they have tables inside and on the terrace.

The presentation of the food is good, the mozarella sticks are delicious, the Alfredo pasta dish is good, for my taste it lacks salt and the veal dish was very good, but if you don't like strong flavors ask, since it has curry.

In terms of service, I give 4 stars since while eating the mozarella sticks they took the plate away from me before finishing and left me the sauce with a not very pleasant gesture, however the rest of the service was very attentive, fast and friendly.

Vegetarian options: Although I didn't try any dishes, they have vegan dishes marked.“

“Here you eat well,Fish and seafood are particularly recommended, but meat is also very well prepared. Senhor André has first-class house wine and serves the guests quickly and friendly.The fact that he speaks English very well makes the whole thing much more relaxed.You can also be served a dessert (orange tart!) and a cafe.We always enjoy coming here!

Parking: It's best to park at the train station or at Jardim Gil Eanes and walk to the restaurant.“

“Very delicious kebabs!The chef of this place is very nice and he takes care of his meals very responsibly.We decided to take a quick lunch here and we never regret of this decision.Kebabs are really delicous, they come together with 3 additional sauces which are probably home made and the taste is really good.We came back here for the second time and will come back for more.Prices are really good and food is simply the best!Keep going guys!❤“

“We and my family were very satisfied with the restaurant. Very tasty food and very friendly service. Although the restaurant is not big, the atmosphere inside is very cozy.
Very good menu with main courses and tapas, everything we ordered was very tasty.
A 100% recommendation.“

“I have been told about this place by a friend of mine and when I entered it gave me the idea of a small hostaria I used to go when I was a kid. Had a nice Turkish steak and tried some sardines. The fish was super fresh and the meat was exquisite. Loved it“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent spot for a nice takeaway seafood???? ????????!! Live seafood, fresh or frozen, to make at home or take away ready-made. The 7* staff suggesting and making.Excellent variety in the wine cellar at very affordable prices and complemented with desserts, pâtés and preserves.I will be back and I highly recommend it.Keep up the good service. Congratulations ????????(Original)Excelente spot para uma bela mariscada takeaway???? ????????!! Marisco vivo,fresco ou congelado para fazermos em casa ou levar já feito. O staff 7* a sugerir e a confeccionar.Excelente variedade na garrafeira e com preços muito acessíveis e complementam com sobremesas,patês e conservas.Vou voltar e recomendo vivamente.Continuem o bom serviço. Parabéns ????????“

“(Translated by Google) This place is no longer the Acoreano tavern but Snack Bar Darcy. It has excellent service, good atmosphere, good terrace and serves very good meals, with several Brazilian dishes. I recommend.(Original)Este local ja nao e a tasquinha do Acoreano mas sim o Snack Bar Darcy. Tem um excelente atendimento, bom ambiente, boa esplanada e serve refeicoes muito boas, com varios pratos brasileiros. Recomendo.“

“(Translated by Google) Very good restaurant with excellent service. The fish was done just right. But an unpleasant surprise at the time of paying the bill. They bring you bread, cheese and some spread but they don't tell you that they are going to charge you. They add an easy 10 euros for two people.(Original)Muy buen restaurante con trato excellente. El pescado estaba hecho en su punto. Pero una desagradable sorpresa en el momento de pagar la cuenta. Te traen pan, queso y algo de untar pero no te dicen que te lo van a cobrar. Te añaden 10 euros fácil para dos personas.“

“Excellent experience! We called to reserve a table in the room but they no longer had space. The table was for the rooftop and, surprisingly, the best choice! An incredible view, delicious meal, options for the little ones, a very well prepared passion fruit sangria and excellent service!

All the best
Thank you Mesa 101“

“From service, space to food, everything 5 Stars!
I highly recommend it!
Simply divine sardines!

Kid-friendliness: Quiet atmosphere, large rooms and menu options for children (including pizzas)

Wheelchair accessibility: I saw customers with reduced mobility coming in and being served with due importance and priority!
Congratulations to the entire Staff“

“Thank you very much Mr. Paulo for the fantastic welcome!!!! 5 star food!!!! Young Miguel from desserts, thank you for your patience ? ? friendliness and super speed !!!! Thank you very much to the young man who served us (who at this point, I still don't know his name) I apologize for the various inconveniences!!!!! ? We’ll be back next year!!!! ?“

“Spectacular place, super friendly and attentive staff! The food was delicious and served with care. The servings were good. We were a group of four, we ordered starters, a meat board, dessert, coffees and wine, the average price was around €20-25 per person and we were quite satisfied. The quality and attention to service are worth the price.“

“Hemos estado mi pareja y yo de vacaciones en Portimao y hemos ido a comer a este restaurante 4 veces de lo que nos gustó. La comida espectacular a la brasa, el servicio de 10 y los precios de 20. Me parece un sitio perfecto para comer a pie de playa disfrutando de las vistas y de una comida a la brasita. Es el mejor chiringuito de playa que he visto en la vida.“