European Restaurants near Quelfes, PT

“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!“

“Restaurant with a quality of 10. We ate exquisite grilled anchovy with garlic and parsley for seasoning. Also spectacular fried anchovies with rice and peas. For dessert, sweet liquor from the Algarve area with a squeezed lemon, impressive.

Parking: Parking in a row on the street on both sides of the road

Kid-friendliness: Family atmosphere“

“Place with pleasant atmosphere, very well located and easily accessible. The food is very good, I ordered 1 portion of chicken and there are options to include rice, potatoes and others. The warm 7.5 which is 1 dose comes very full, it's totally worth it, I was able to share it with my wife and still have leftovers. I highly recommend the place.?

Parking: Parking in front and on the side with several parking options.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Amazing tapas, all thoughtfully created, each with a fitting twist, like the eggplants with yogurt dip, courgette with goat cheese cream, pork filet with fig sauce or the tataki-style tuna. Didn't have a chance to try the full dishes as we had to order nearly everything from the tapas side of the menu. Definitely need to come back for some dishes, too.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“Great food great value“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 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“

“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!“

“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! ???“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“We were eating there, the place is perfect to then take the boat to Culatra and you have views of the port since it is right there. The food is very delicious and well priced. They have a variety of homemade desserts.

Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs for children and a changing table in the bathrooms.“

“A Pleasant Surprise!We opted for the veal chunks and the Terra e Mar dish. Both were well prepared, the meat was on point, with quality products and in generous portions.The staff is very friendly and helpful, making the environment even more pleasant.I'm just sorry I didn't discover 2 Dukes sooner.“

“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!“

“What a cute place to stop and spend some time. We enjoyed the omelette as we were looking for something lighter and they were fabulous ?. The owner/ waiter was very friendly and helpful. We did pass by earlier and heard a singer performing and it seems this happens regularly. We need to return as we want to try the burgers as they looked delicious.“

“Good typical Portuguese food, good service and very friendly waitresses, we asked them for ketchup and mayonnaise and we thought they were going to bring a little, to our surprise they brought us the jars of sauces so we could add whatever we wanted, great detail sjajsjaj“

“Very good, very cheap. As a solo English speaker I came in and sat down, the lady said ‘chicken?’, I said yes and 5 minutes later I had half a chicken with rice and chips in front of me. With a beer and chocolate mousse it worked out to €12.50… what more could you want!“

“Very close to the campsite, the welcome is warm, the food is fresh and abundant
A big thank you to Assaloa and Khadija! Homemade desserts, everything was perfect for us! The kind of place we love outside of tourist restaurants! Go there with your eyes closed, you will not be disappointed! We loved it and so I recommend +++ 12€ with starter, main course drink and 15€ with the perfect dessert!
A big thank you ladies for your welcome and your dedication! We encourage you“

“On the 31st of July, coming from Ilha da Celatra, we randomly chose this restaurant on Google Maps. At the place, we saw that there was a terrace area behind with a private playground, next to the tables and we asked to go there because of the kids (while we waited for the food and when they finished eating they were playing wildly and "under the eyes"). . From the menu, we ordered a dose of fried squid with olive oil and garlic, a piece of chicken for the kids and a dose (of 1 person) of red snapper pasta (wow... my friends!!!). The squid were very good, the kids didn't eat all of it, but it was well prepared. The dose of snapper pasta came in a small pan, I had to repeat it, I even took a dose for my 9 year old daughter, the 2 year old ate part of my "2nd dose" and the little one even asked for another basket of bread with which the four of us ended up mopping up the sauce on this delicacy! It was simply wonderful! The best I've ever eaten! I'm sure that the dose of 2pax of snapper pasta was enough for the 4 of us (Sorry "Novo Oceano"! ?)! Thank you to "Novo Oceano" for this meal (we left there bowing to the cook, whom we asked, at the moment, to convey our satisfaction), to the staff for their friendliness and availability and to the management for the excellent idea of ​​preparing that space Also thinking about children! Mandatory stopping point for a meal in Olhão!

Kid-friendliness: On the interior terrace there is a children's playground next to the dining area.“

“This was another restaurant on my radar due to the frequencing of local people . We ate here twice and booked both times because it gets busy and people queue down the stairs. Both nights the service was spot on and quick considering it’s so busy. The garlic bread as usual is lovely and the portion sizes are huge. You get what you order and then chips, potatoes, rice and veg to share depending on what they have fresh that day. No room for puds. A glass of wine and a beer and the bill was 32 euros. Fantastic place, I am glad we found it.“

“Because of the weather this was the first time that we had ever sat inside for a meal. Restaurant is well laid out with excellent decor and tables well set, fabulous tasty food as always with excellent service from the staff, we just need the sun to shine so that we can sit outside.“