Portuguese Restaurants in Tavira, PT

“A Ver Tavira is an absolute gem in the heart of Tavira!

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and impeccable service. The ambiance is charming, offering a perfect blend of elegance and comfort, with stunning views that add to the overall experience.

The food was nothing short of spectacular. Every dish we tried was unique, bursting with local flavors and beautifully presented. The seafood was incredibly fresh, and the chef's creativity truly shone through in each course. My own favorite was the octopus dish - it was cooked to perfection, with a perfectly balanced combination of flavors and simply melted in my mouth.

The wine selection was equally impressive and the staff was knowledgeable and helped us choose the perfect wine for our dishes.

A special thank you to the staff, who went above and beyond to make our evening memorable. Their attention to detail and genuine hospitality made us feel like valued guests throughout our visit.

A Ver Tavira is a must-visit for anyone looking for an amazing dining experience. We will definitely be returning on our next trip to Tavira. Highly recommend!“

“My family and I chose this restaurant for its offering of the true flavors of Portuguese cuisine and we really weren't disappointed until dessert time.
The dessert chosen by my husband and I was a lemon meringue tart...existing lemon, meringue from poorly cooked egg whites that left us with a gastrointestinal problem for 3 days.
We notified the restaurant and were told it was impossible as they had not received any other complaints.
Very disappointed ...
It's a real shame because a lot of their menu is very good.“

“We liked the site a lot. Very close treatment, with a lot of attention.
We asked to eat on the outdoor roof and there was no problem with space. The only thing to keep in mind is that to go up, there are 2 flights of narrow stairs. In case you go with mobility restrictions.
We also found the food very good. The goat cheese with honey and almonds, which has such good reviews, is not something out of this world, as it is a large slice of goat cheese, with honey and almond sauce on top. But it is true that it is very rich.
However, we loved the fish (we ordered tuna and sea bass, and I couldn't say which was better). Quite generous portions. When they brought them they looked bland in the garnish, until they brought the garnish separately, very generous too! (Potato, broccoli and boiled carrot). The fish, grilled, was delicious and very fresh. I completely recommend it.
We will definitely return when we are in the place.
@gema.carr“

“I'm glad I listened to the reviews. What a great success!
Super recommended. Kindness of service, exquisite food. Super good quantity and unbeatable quality price!!
We chose fish soup (very good), rice with octopus, grilled cod and stewed meat, everything was incredible, very delicious, you can tell that it is traditional and homemade food!“

“This place was a surprise for us - we entered it after checking the reviews here on Google and it did not disappoint! The food that we ordered was very very good - we had a codfish toast and a charcuterie board with sweet potato, octopus salad and smoked tuna. You could feel in all of the ingredients, that the quality was nice. We also had a very good sangria made on sparkling wine. The service was also great - very very nice and helpful, yet not trying to overstep in any way. The prices might not be the cheapest, but it is quite a touristic area. Overally, we had a great experience!“

“Went twice during our stayMy wife had fish on both occasions which was first class.On the first visit I had the house steak which was recommend on a review site, it was awful in fact I am still chewing it.On the second visit I had the grilled pork which was excellent.Service and value for money ok.“

“My friend's parents had a good meal here in March and recommended the restaurant, which is in the second row not far from the promenade.
We had a great evening! The starter was mackerel. For the main course we had grilled tuna and spaghetti with prawns. I especially have to praise the tuna, which I've never had so good! The service was also very friendly and accommodating!
One of the best restaurants we visited in Tavira“

“Very good food!!
I highly recommend the black pork tenderloin, the meat is very well cooked and seasoned.
Very good dessert, the Isabel Cup. The carob pie had good flavor but was poorly served in terms of quantity.
It could have come with a larger serving of fries, but nothing serious.
In short: In terms of 5-star quality, in terms of quantity for the amount you pay, it is a 3.“

“We know that in Portugal they are masters at preparing cod but for those of us who don't like fish the offer is greatly reduced but at the Pitanga restaurant they have a good offer of both fish and meat and the meats are delicious. I recommend the Vazia which sounds bad but it is sirloin and it is ?“

“What a pleasant surprise this restaurant.
Delicious food, very good, very well prepared.
Super pleasant staff, friendly and very professional.
Very pleasant terrace
Delicious desserts
Good wine list
I loved everything.“

“The brunch I tried today was, without a doubt, the best I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. Every detail, from the impeccable presentation of the dishes to the harmony of flavors, reflected special care in preparation. The variety of options, which ranged from well-executed classics to innovative creations, surprised me with every bite. Congratulations to everyone involved for providing a gastronomic experience that exceeded all expectations!“

“Portuguese restaurant with high standards and an eye for detail! Tastefully decorated and even the toilet here is great! Service is very good and the food is absolutely great! It's just a shame that there are cars in front of the terrace, which makes it a bit less pleasant. Must visit!“

“In one word: fabulous!
After staying 10 days in Tavira, this is undoubtedly my favorite restaurant! We went back twice during our stay ?
Very warm welcome, tasty and traditional dishes, green surroundings in the pretty garden located at the back of the restaurant.
I recommend the mixed salad with figs as well as the hamburger (without bread).
You can go there with your eyes closed ?
However, be careful to withdraw beforehand because credit card is not accepted!“

““I recently dined at this restaurant and can only highly recommend it!
Every dish we tried was simply delicious.
The flavors were perfectly balanced and the presentation of the dishes was to die for.
The service was also impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff.
It is a true culinary gem that deserves to be discovered.
A perfect welcome and service ????
I will come back without hesitation!”“

“Vegetarian options: Bit limited but ok . Tomato and Pesto and Mozzarella salad really good. Fries are excellent, not soggy plus spaghetti with pesto, pine nuts and parmesan very tasty. Huge choice of teas and coffee from their own roaster. Tried a Bombom which was coffee with condensed milk.... delicious but only room for one. Staff speak very good English and are very attentive. We have visited 3 times.“

“Excellent food and service. would thoroughly recommend!“

“It is a simple restaurant, frequented by local people, not tourists, with several dishes of the day that are delicious and excellent service from the staff. We also loved the desserts and they also prepare takeaway food.

Vegetarian options: The day we went there were vegetarian options among the dishes to choose from.

Kid-friendliness: The children were very well treated.“

“Restaurant on a street near the promenade frequented by locals. Very friendly staff. Very good value for money. Very good house white wine. We had octopus salad and shrimp salad for dinner, delicious. You can order half portions. The tomato salad is also very delicious. They do not accept card payment.“

“Having travelled through Portugal recently, this cafe has the best natas I've ever tasted, definetly the best in Portugal. The coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice and other baked goods were also top-notch. The friendly hard working staff and modern atmosphere made for a great experience. A must-visit cafe if you're in Algarve.“

“A MUST WHEN VISITING TAVIRA.
Came here after my parents recommendation and was not disappointed. Situated only a couple of minutes walk from the centre of town, we came back again as the food was to die for.
First night we had the gambas, fried fish with tomato rice, stewed pork rib (special) and the tuna salad. Absolutely stunning. Make sure to dash the tuna salad with Olive Oil and vinegar. Really brings out the flavours.
Second time we had the special sword fish cooked in parsley and garlic butter (special) and the duck rice. Both stunning meals.

They have managed to capture the locals hearts and it’s never not busy. Can’t thank the team enough for such a lovely part to our holiday!

Dietary restrictions: Was really easy to suggest meal for my partners allergies.“

“We were a table of 8 great location in Bishops square, we had tapas prawns, pork cheek, octopus salad and flakes of cod. All were presented very well staff were very friendly and attentive, menu had lots of choice wine excellent, the food could have been warmer!“

“Very good genre and good service, the desire for the seafood platter was good but it gave the sensation of being frozen. The rest of the things are fine.
The clams, made like the rest of the Algarve.
We ate 4 well with a seafood platter for two and some clams.
With few views of the sea since it has a parking lot and the port, but there is little traffic so it is comfortable.“

“By chance we came across this place. How wonderful! Views of the Tavira river and different and delicious food. Very very friendly waiter, delicious beer and wine. Cool terrace at 3 pm. Attentive chef. Charming. The train passes over the bridge, the children are delighted, there are 8 of us and we are all delighted“

“Very good place on a tourist street. Although it is on the typical bar street, it is a small place with several tables on the street.
The staff was very friendly and attentive and the food was very delicious. We ordered clams, garlic shrimp (not in the photo), grilled octopus and frango grelado (grilled chicken) for the little one.
A bottle of white wine, a juice and an ice cream and we paid €89
It would just remove the singer from the bar next door, but it was part of the show.
It is worth having dinner here, other tables ordered the cod and seafood cataplana which looked very good.“

“Stayed very close by so it was our 'local' for a while. Friendly staff and customers. Great place to sit, relax and watch life go by even though it's not in the more touristy areas. We did those places too..but felt more at home here. Good background music. Didn't eat here but the menu looked good and cheap too. Will return next time we visit.“

“Nice cocktail bar with a small but varied menu. We were there several times and were very satisfied with both the food and the service. Absolute recommendation for the Dom burger, which we found to be the best by far! The service staff change, but with one exception we were very satisfied and always felt very comfortable. The roundabout doesn't bother you and is suppressed quite well by the lounge music and the sound walls. Highly recommended!“

“Authentiek Portugees familierestaurant waar ook koppels jong en iets ouder graag komen eten...zeer eenvoudige inrichting, geen echt uitgebreide kaart, maar wel volwaardige borden...geen tapas porties om te delen. Zijn er op iets meer dan 1 week 2x gaan eten, zegt genoeg....“

“I arrived at this place by taking a look at Google map, avoiding the tourist area of ​​Tavira. The place is quite nice, away from the beach area. The short menu, as is the norm in Portugal. They have a charcoal grill where meats predominate over fish. The dishes are very well prepared. We ordered a starter and two mains and the waitress told us it was too much. And we listened to him. The Algarve tuna, magnificent. The dishes are very abundant.To put it a but, a little slow in putting out the food. Medium-Low wrecks.“

“A stones throw away from the middle of Tavira, this seems to be a favourite of locals for both meals and drinks. I was very impressed by the food choices ( check specials on wall as well as standard menu) and the price of the carafes of wine. Very popular, get there early or be prepared to wait.“

“Great restaurant experience! The staff was fantastic and nice to us. We started with bean clams and dry tuna, and they were great! Then, we asked for lime & mushroom risotto, and gambas risotto. The risottos were great, but I prefer parmesan cheese on top. To finish, we ordered a typical dessert from Algarve: carob, figs, and almond tart (in the menu, they called it Algarvian mix). The wine from Algarve was good (Reserva White - Monte da Ria) ?“

“I wasn't very sure, in the area it seems that it is to get money from tourists, but the reviews were good.
And it was true, we ate very well and at a good price. The portions are huge and although they are Pakistani, they nail the Portuguese recipes very well. All very good.
We ordered some oysters, octopus in tempura which was very tender, cod also very good and a very generous portion and what we liked the most is an octopus that they make like golden cod, delicious.
All at a very correct price.“

“(Translated by Google) I don't understand the bad reviews for this place. I've been eating here since it opened many years ago and it's always been great. I always ask for the espetada de peru (turkey skewer) that comes with two accompaniments that you choose and they put it abundantly. The quantity of food is very good and the quality also for the price it has. It doesn't usually take long unless there are a lot of people and they are friendly. When I always ask for the same dish, I don't know how I would rate the place, but when I always ask for the same dish (10/10 for me), I give it 5 stars.(Original)No entiendo las reseñas malas de este lugar. Llevo comiendo aquí desde que abrió, hace muchos años y siempre ha ido genial. Siempre pido la espetada de peru (pinchito de pavo) que viene con dos acompañamientos que Tu eliges y te lo ponen de manera abundante. La cantidad de comida es muy buena y la calidad también para el precio que tiene. No suele tardar mucho a menos que haya mucha gente y son amables. Al pedir siempre el mismo plato no se como valoraría el lugar pero al pedirme siempre el mismo (para mi 10/10) pues le pongo 5 estrellas.“

“My husband was looking for a place to draw the old bridge while having a coffee and a light bite . This place was perfect . We had had a large breakfast at the place we were staying so only wanted something small and we ended up having a couple of coffees and the couvert . The bread came with oil and vinegar , olives , a lovely homemade tuna pate and a pickled carrot dish . It was just what we wanted . The staff were very helpful and we really enjoyed sitting here enjoying a lite bite and the views. We hope to come back to Tavira and when we do I look forward to having a proper meal next time“

“Wanted a typical Portuguese meal in place more frequented by the locals rather than tourists. This was the place. Terrific food topped off by a nice glass of an Algarve red house wine. Staff were great to meet and offered some nice local places to visit. Loved these guys and their restaurant.“

“This pastry shop and bakery was conveniently on our way from our rental accommodation to downtown Tavira. Food is excellent and there is the option of eating indoors or outdoors. Preferred to eat on the patio except for when there were smokers (really wish the Portuguese authorities would ban smoking on restaurant patios!). The staff are super friendly except for one young lady who was determined to be as unpleasant as possible.“

“Super good, authentic Portuguese cuisine and three good qualities!
The personnel is adorable and hyper gentle, I recommend your fermés!

Really good, authentic Portuguese food and really good quality.

The staff is adorable and very friendly, you can go there with your eyes closed!

Until next time Maria!“

“If you're looking to eat local you've come to the right place!
Delicious and generous cuisine.
Very good value for money (a dish of cod, a dish of dried fish and a sea bream + a glass of wine + a coffee = €56.50 for 3!)“

“First time to Santa Lucia!!! We're attracted right to the restaurant. It helps you parked almost in front.Great service!!! Food was fantastic!!! Had a octopus in puff pastry!!! I didn't expect more seafood that just octopus ?!!! Shrimp and clams and I think scallops maybe. My wife had octopus pasta. We also had breaded octopus as a starter. Every ounce was delicious!!“

“Amazing lunch: the anchovy bruschetta was incredible - a little oregano, lemon and olive oil. So fresh. And the shrimp with garlic - so double incredible - garlic, butter, paprika and lemon - so tasty. And the service was so attentive. A little Super Bock to go with it and it is a perfect afternoon in Tavira. So good.“

“One of the best dining experiences we have ever had. Caminho de Casa is 10/10 experience for food, drinks, atmosphere and staff. The restaurant is so cosy it feels like home and the food was delicious. The owners son looked after us that night and we finished off the night with him showing us the rest of the restaurant and explaining that is Dad has run this restaurant for 8 years! We would go back in a heart beat.“

“This is a perfect spot for people watching with a lovely drink ! We only went in the evening time for a beer and a cocktail but wish we had been for brunch or a cake ! The location is great and the staff are super friendly and chatty ! Definitely worth a visit for a more casual vibe. Would highly recommend.“

“(Translated by Google) "Best breading in Tavira", highly approved!! I promise to repeat again ?(Original)"Melhores panados de Tavira", aprovadíssimos!! Prometo voltar a repetir ?

Kid-friendliness: Refeições simples para crianças ☺️“

“Where do all these negative reviews come from? This is the place to be, the most lovely people and an oasis after visiting busy Tavira with all its tourist traps. And with really good and fresh food.
If I lived here permanently, I would come here every day.
Sure, I understand, it's confusing that the prices aren't listed. They could do better, to avoid bad comments and increase trust. But it is quite common in Portugal not to mention prices; it seems to me that this is not mandatory. But Portuguese people generally don't cheat (perhaps in the very busy tourist centers). Here, however, you can really be sure that you will not pay more if you are a tourist. I strongly recommend it.

Vegetarian options: Je hebt meerdere opties zonder vlees bv pannenkoek met kaas.“

“Amazing food!! My husband and I just returned from a lovely day in Tavira, truly highlighted by this restaurant! Sat outside overlooking river and tourist boats coming in/out. We ordered:octopus salad - so fresh and seasoned to perfection, pork cheeks on wine sauce- absolutely a must have, the meat was so tender it melted in your mouth and seasoned was so unique and pleasant to your palate ????Beer -Estrella de Galicia was cold and perfect for a hot summer day- thank you guys!!!“

“Amazing food and service. The servers were extremely friendly, and the chef brought a fish appetizer at no charge.

We tried getting a table at a different place and they were rude. Walked over to this place and they set us right away.“

“Great food! Mario was an excellent hostess and really made our experience even more memorable. The appetizers on the menu are great especially the shrimp and octopus. Really nice vibe. It does get crowded and loud if seated outside and can have some mosquitoes around. Overall a really nice experience. Can’t go wrong with fish in Tavira!“

“Some reviews have commented on the staff , whilst they could be more outgoing please do not be put off, the food is outstanding. Portion sizes on the large size we could have shared the sirloin stake . It is a extremely good value place to eat we still go back each year.“

“Amazing dinner! ?????
Dourada was so fresh and Linguine nero with Sea bass filet and cheese, bacon and mushrooms sauce was divine!
Staff was very thoughtful, specially Sofia and tables at the balcony gave us a great view to the Ria Formosa!“

“Very nice BBQ food just a bit disappointed all the side dishes are ordered and paid separately. Chips €2.50 salad €2.50 etc Makes lunch more pricey than the usual dish of day with covers dessert and coffee for inclusive price typical in the “

“Despite the mixed reviews on Google and despite its 3.5 rating, 6 of us paid visit. The service was excellent and the food was tasty, we had squid, chicken wings and ox tail croquettes to start, 4 chicken piri piri with some sides which was tasty and 2 spare ribs which were ok, shorton meat and a little sallty. Shared chocolate mousse and a cake. Yes would definitely go back.“