CARVOEIRO AREA
A VELA
Run by owner Antónia on the out road in Carvoeiro, A Vela serves both Portuguese and international food, with specialities including black pig, cataplanas, stone steak and Brazilian rump steak. With a range of vegetarian dishes, the restaurant is bright and spacious with a large mezzanine level that boasts a baby grand piano, as well as an outside terrace.
Open Monday to Saturday from 4pm
Tel: 282 084 177 / 969 607 116
BAUSHI SUSHI & BAR
Serving quality sushi and perfect thirst-quenching beverages, Baushi Sushi & Bar is a great showcase of Japanese cuisine. Make yourself at home on the relaxed outdoor seating area or escape the heat and stay cool in the stunning indoor space. With tasting menus as well as à la carte, including vegetarian options, the restaurant also serves fruity cocktails, fine wine, and tea, along with lovely desserts. Take away is available and they also accept private events.
Open for lunch and dinner | Tel: 968 706 151
BONECA BAR
Found in one of the best locations in Carvoeiro, Boneca Bar is the perfect place to sit back and while away the time. Set within the cliffs of Algar Seco, this restaurant and bar serves fresh fish and a selection of meat, complemented by a carefully put-together wine list. A family-run establishment, there is also a range of cocktails and sangria if you simply want a drink whilst you enjoy the surroundings.
Open Monday to Saturday from 2pm | Tel: 282 358 391
CHEF’S KITCHEN
Kruizinga, opened Chef's Kitchen in downtown Carvoeiro in 2018. The spacious restaurant is tastefully decorated, cosy in the winter and with pleasant outdoor terrace spaces for the warmer months. Enjoy the excellent calf's liver, great steaks and regular fish specials, as well as tasty homemade burgers made from prime meats. Open every day | Tel: 282 083 332
DECADENTE
Boasting a stunning outdoor patio and elegant décor, Decadente is the perfect drinks lounge to enjoy an Algarve afternoon or evening. The space also houses a concept store selling traditional Portuguese products, such as canned sardines. Serving quality wines, cocktails and the perfect G&T, alongside local specialties, cheeses, presunto and more to nibble on.
Open from 11am. Closed Sunday | Tel: 912 471 282
GURKHA KITCHEN
This lovely restaurant has become a favourite amongst locals. The menu offers a wide variety of Nepalese specialities, and lovers of spiced food will find the dishes are all very different with mild and balanced flavours. This cuisine is also great for people who are not too comfortable with the hotter Indian flavours. They have an Indian menu as well, so there's something for everyone's palate. When you reach O Cantinho and The Wolf, on Estrada do Farol, walk up the steep hill.
Open daily for lunch and dinner | Tel: 282 185 776 / 920 169 028
L’ORANGE
A cosy restaurant with a relaxing ambience, L'Orange specialises in international and French-inspired cuisine created by Belgian chef patron Jan Mortier, complemented by the delicious
homemade desserts made by wife Karin. The interior is pleasantly decorated, whilst outside, a pretty terrace is perfect for al fresco dining. L'Orange is located just outside Carvoeiro, near the Carvoeiro Hotel.
Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner | Tel: 282 357 297
PANI INDIAN RESTAURANT
€€ This lovely restaurant is perched on the right side of the cliff, overlooking Carvoeiro beach. The stunning view isn't the only thing that's worth writing about, with high-quality furnishings and some beautiful Indian décor that complement the extensive menu and excellent wine list. The dishes are a good size and subtly spiced. Open every day until 11pm | Tel: 282 185 525
PRIMAVERA
€€ An attractive trattoria-style restaurant at the top of Estrada do Farol, Primavera serves Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, including pizza, pasta dishes, fresh fish and great steaks. The restaurant has a lovely ambience and features a stylish interior décor, as well as a large, partially glazed outdoor area ideal for al fresco dining. Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm | Tel: 282 358 017
TABERNA PORTUGUESA
€ Midway up the hill from the beach, this traditional family restaurant revives some of the best recipes from the old Casa do Bife, with delicious and typical Portuguese dishes. Cook your own steak or fish mix on a searing stone to your liking or share a traditional seafood cataplana. The service if friendly and attentive, and the staff is always happy to recommend the best wines to pair with your dish.
Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner Carvoeiro: 282 358 063 / Silves: 282 441 087
TASTE
€€ Taste is located at the end of Rua do Barranco (the out road). A laid-back, bright and thoughtfully designed venue, serving a selection of tapas alongside a number of Mediterranean/ international dishes on the à la carte menu. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, with Fridays Tasty Tapas, when diners can enjoy all-you can-eat tapas; and steak night on Saturday. Their cocktail menu is fantastic, and you can enjoy their creations on the large terrace.
Open Monday to Saturday from 4pm and Sunday from 12pm. Closed Tuesday
Tel: 282 358 092
THE WOLF
€€€ Delicious, quality steaks, rack of lamb and daily fish and seafood specials are served in this upscale bar and grill with smart interiors and outdoor dining on the ground floor, and an elegant upstairs lounge on the terrace. Located on Estrada do Farol, the restaurant's star attraction is the US Black Angus beef, including an excellent T-bone cooked on the charcoal grill/oven. Lunch and dinner served indoors or on the bottom terrace. Reservations recommended. Open for lunch & dinner | Tel: 282 354 022
THE ONE
€€€€ Celebrating national products, Tivoli Carvoeiro's flagship restaurant takes a simple recipe and infuses it with international influences. With a spectacular view out over the glistening Atlantic, The One has a sophisticated style and presentation. The team is very knowledgeable and keen to showcase the best offerings from local winemakers, taking the dining experience to another level. The menu is varied with fish, meat and vegetarian options.
Open for dinner | Tel: 282 351 100
TOURIGA WINE & DINE
€ A wine lovers' paradise at the top of restaurant hill, this is a very grown-up wine restaurant with one of the most impressive collections around. Owner Jorge has been collecting wine for years and you'll find some rare bottles here beside a more accessible, wonderful Portuguese range that has been specially selected. The food is a casual dining affair with some Portuguese dishes along with small plates for those who are looking for something to go with their wine.
Open from 5pm to 12am. Closed Sunday | Tel: 282 075 834
OUTSIDE CARVOEIRO A ESQUINA QUINTA DOS SANTOS, SESMARIAS
€/€€ A vineyard, a craft-beer brewery, a stunning dining space with terraces and a fabulous courtyard just on the edge the Pestana Gramacho golf course. The menu has a variety of tapas and sharing dishes so guests can enjoy a leisurely snacking, beer or wine tasting experience or a more traditional three-course meal. All dishes are made with fresh, local ingredients and packed with great flavours. They sell their own wines and craft beers on site, so you get the full Dos Santos experience, and there is live music on Wednesdays. Open Tuesday to Saturday, for lunch and dinner; and from 1pm-4pm on Sunday
Tel: 282 343 264
ARTE NÁUTICA ARMAÇÃO DE PÊRA
€€/€€€ Located on Armação de Pêra beach, well away from the built-up part of town, this is a high-quality fish and seafood restaurant owned and operated by the Vila Vita Parc resort. Fresh produce is always in abundance and the restaurant has a large terrace with uninterrupted sea views and an air-conditioned interior. Open every day from 10am | Tel: 282 314 875
BON BON SESMARIAS
€€€€€ With chef José Lopes at the reins, Carvoeiro's only Michelin-starred restaurant has long been known as one of the best in the area for fine dining. The menu is backed up by a solid wine list of Portuguese and foreign labels, carefully selected by owner and sommelier Nuno Diogo. Dine inside by the central log fire in the cooler months or out on the terrace with view of the Monchique hills.
Open for dinner from Thursday to Monday and lunch on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays |
Tel: 282 341 496
GASPACHO & MIGAS LAGOA
€/€€ This bright and airy bistro-style restaurant has a modern and tasteful décor, and there's an excellent range of dishes that are created with care and hit the right notes. You'll find some great traditional ingredients here that chef Joaquim Raimundo puts his modern twist on, making them tasty and pretty as a picture. Open Monday to Saturday for dinner | Tel: 282 039 183
HEXAGONE SESMARIAS
€€€€ Serving top-quality meats, a wide range of cuts, all cooked to tender, juicy perfection. The menu also offers a variety of fish, seafood and vegetarian option and is backed up by an extensive wine cellar featuring some of Portugal's finest labels. With an elegant dining room, lounge bar and outdoor terrace, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday | Tel: 282 342 485
MARISQUEIRA RUI SILVES
€€ One of the Algarve's most famous seafood restaurant. The food is as fresh as it gets, and the ambience relaxed and noisy from the sound of crab cracking. You'll find a vast selection of seafood cooked to order, and speciality dishes such as seafood rice and cataplanas are also available. This is a very popular place with locals on the weekends, so arrive early for a table.
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesdays
Tel: 282 442 682
NANA ON THE BEACH ARMAÇÃO DE PÊRA
€/€€ One of the Algarve's most famous seafood restaurant. The food Located on Praia de Armação de Pêra, the colourful bar has a modern, Mediterranean-inspired menu, full of traditional flavours and fresh ingredients showcasing the simplicity of home cooking, for relaxed lunches and evenings, overlooking the sea and the nature reserve. Serving sharing plates to taste, explore, and enjoy every aspect of life on the beach including various Mediterranean dips of slightly spicy feta cheese or chickpea with tahini and smoked paprika or yoghurt with cucumber, garlic and fresh herbs, always accompanied by homemade pita bread from the Vila Vita bakery, and much more.. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 10 pm during summer | 282 314 6977
O ALGAR BENAGIL
€€ A family-run restaurant tucked up on the cliff, overlooking Benagil beach, priding itself on its locally caught wild fish, seasonal selection of side dishes and homemade desserts. A firm fish lovers' favourite, the restaurant is cosy yet spacious, with a long terrace that looks out to sea plus a comprehensive wine list. Open for dinner only. Closed on Mondays Tel: 282 358 951 / 965 808 473
O LEÃO DE PORCHES PORCHES
€€/€€€ Located in the centre of Porches, this is one of the oldest and most appealing restaurants in the Algarve. Established in the 1960s and now run by Belgian owner Bianca Salden, the restaurant serves Belgian and Mediterranean cuisine complemented by a well-balanced list of more than 80 Portuguese wines. The building still retains much of its 18th-century charm, and the creative menu perfectly complements the cosy and inviting ambience of the restaurant.
Open for dinner only. Closed Wednesdays | Tel: 282 381 384
OCEAN VILA VITA PARC / ALPORCHINHOS
€€€€€ At Vila Vita Parc, Ocean, with two Michelin stars, enjoys a prime location set just back from the cliff-top with stunning views both from the terrace and from the inside. The ambience is refined, with discreet service and exquisite tableware setting the scene for a special occasion. Diners are offered a choice of tasting menus alongside the à la carte menu prepared by Austrian chef Hans Neuner and his team, with optional wine or Champagne selections to accompany each dish.
Open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday
Tel: 282 310 100
OREGANO SESMARIAS
€/€€ Located opposite the water tower in Sesmarias to the west of Carvoeiro (next to Bon Bon restaurant), Oregano offers a mix of
Italian and Portuguese cuisine. Complementing a selection of fish and meat dishes such as fresh cod lagareiro-style are pasta dishes and a good selection of light meals, including tasty wraps and salads. An excellent option for lunch, with a great threecourse special, except Sunday when the special is roast lamb. For the summer months, Oregano has moved to the patio of O Leão de Porches. Call ahead for opening hours.
Tel: 282 353 465
SEMI XO POÇO PARTIDO
€/€€ This beautifully kitted-out lounge/bar/restaurant can be found in between Carvoeiro and Lagoa, near Intermarché. Stylish and welcoming, serving French and Asian-inspired cuisine, this is a grown-up place with a menu for food lovers. The wine list features carefully selected bottles that have been chosen to compliment the menu and light bites are available. You can stop off for a drink and enjoy a G&T or maybe even the family's own Edd's wine.
Tuesday to Saturday | Tel: 915 555 977
VILA VITA BIERGARTEN PORCHES
€/€€ Located on the EN 125 in Porches is a traditional, Bavarian-style beer garden. Owned and operated by the five-star Vila Vita Parc resort, this authentic Biergarten serves German beer, homemade sausages from the resort's butcher and other German specialities. The Herdade dos Grous wine label is available here and is made in their Alentejo vineyard. With lovely gardens and filled with authentic touches, it also features a great kids play area.
Open every day from 12.30pm | Tel: 282 381 177
FERRAGUDO AREA BORDA DO CAIS FERRAGUDO
€ Head down the fishermen's pier in Ferragudo and you'll find this lovely Portuguese restaurant with a great roof terrace. The menu features fresh fish and lots of traditional favourites. The wine list has been carefully thought out and you'll find some unusual but lovely wines in the cellar.
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesdays
Tel: 282 471 398
CLUB NAU FERRAGUDO
€/€€ Serving a wonderful selection of fabulous sushi from their extended Sushi Corner along with classic European dishes and, of course, fresh fish. A comprehensive snack menu paired with a spectacular cocktail and wine selection complete the experience. Live music every Sunday and a busy entertainment schedule along with a great Sunday Roast.
Open daily from 10am | Tel: 282 484 414
FERRAGUDU’S TERRACE FERRAGUDO
€/€€ Boasting panoramic views of the quaint fishing village that inspired it and the river Arade, this gastrobar run by brothers João and Pedro serves freshly caught local seafood. From a delicious spider crab soup to unique raspberry, tuna and basil tartare, the menu is well complemented by a carefully selected wine list that features mostly Portuguese labels. Cocktail lovers will also be ecstatic, as the drink's menu is far from ordinary.
Open Tuesday to Friday from 3pm and on weekends from 12pm Tel: 966 299 215
PETISCOS CAPELA FERRAGUDO
€ This modern Portuguese eatery is based around small plates that allow you to try many different dishes. A great spot to enjoy some local food and wines with friends, it's informal and comfortable. You'll find popular plates like Surf & Turf and garlic prawns too, so there's something for everyone.
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays | Tel: 965 743 583
REI DAS PRAIAS CANEIROS
€/€€ Located on Caneiros beach between Carvoeiro and Ferragudo, this high-quality restaurant offers a very good selection of prime fresh fish that can be plain grilled or oven-roasted and then deboned at your table. For a special treat, ask for the fresh giant carabineiros (scarlet prawns). There is an excellent selection of fine wines and Champagnes, including Billecart-Salmon, served at the lounge-bed area on the beach. Reservations are essential. Open all day. Closed on select dates during winter
Tel: 282 461 006
SEN TONKIN FERRAGUDO
€/€€ Very popular with local residents, you'll find this lovely and authentic Vietnamese restaurant located just up the hill on the left, after Babalu in Ferragudo. Brimming with traditional décor and serving fresh, authentic Asian flavours, including the famous Nem spring rolls, Pho noodle soup, clay pot specialities, and even mixed dishes to share for those unfamiliar with this fragrant cuisine. Hostess Tracy is ever willing to help with recommendations and a big smile. Take away and Uber Eats available.
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday | Tel: 914 482 844