WEST OF LAGOS
ALLORO RESTAURANT €€
PRAIA DA LUZ
Located in the Baía da Luz resort, this Italian restaurant leaves a lasting impression on those who have had the pleasure of savouring its dishes. From the tables, you can observe the magic happening in the open kitchen and choose a wine from the extensive wine cellar. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, where you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and a great atmosphere.
Open Wednesday to Monday for dinner | Tel: 282 790 886
AS DUNAS €€/€€€
SAGRES
Located at the Martinhal Resort in Sagres, As Dunas is a laidback restaurant that offers a wide choice of traditional Algarvean food at its best. There’s plenty of seafood and fresh fish to choose from — at accessible prices — and in a stunning location, amidst the sand dunes of Martinhal Beach. With its cool deck and contemporary look, this is the perfect restaurant for a relaxed summer lunch. Open for lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner | Tel: 282 790 886
ENDLESS SUMMER BEACH BAR & PIZZA €
PRAIA DA LUZ
Serving light snacks, hearty salads and tasty burgers such as the Crispy Cheeseburger with fried onion or the Veggie burger made with Portobello mushroom, soy sauce and homemade guacamole, this beachside bar is great to enjoy the coming warmer months. They also serve delicious pizzas (and you can even create your own) and homemade, sugar-free ice cream made entirely from fruit. Open every day from 9am | Tel: 282 098 201
KELLY’S €
PRAIA DA LUZ
Bustling with life, Kelly’s is a staple in Praia da Luz for sports lovers. Serving delicious bar food such as smash burgers, wings, ribs, and much more, this is the perfect place to have a pint and a snack whilst watching your team play on the massive screens. Available for private parties.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm | Tel: 282 096 929
LATITUDE WINE & TAPAS €/€€
PRAIA DA LUZ
Boasting a stunning wine cellar and serving mouth-watering and regionally inspired tapas, Latitude has signature cocktails, artisan craft beers and fine national wines. The extensive tapas menu, prepared with locally sourced produce, is ideal for sharing with family and friends, such as fresh tuna tartar and octopus salad or roasted chorizo with pepperoni piquillo peppers. Just 100m from the Luz seafront, the restaurant exudes a trendy, nautical theme furnished with stunning, upcycled pieces, and they host a popular Sunday Bottomless Brunch.
Open every day from 12pm | Tel: 282 782 115
LAZULI BAR €
PRAIA DA LUZ
Offering a wide range of tasty snacks and light meals, from hamburgers and baguettes to the classic English breakfast, Lazuli Bar enjoys a privileged location right in front of the beautiful Praia da Luz beach. Opened for over 25 years, Lazuli’s outdoor deck is the
perfect place for a late breakfast or evening drink, whilst inside the large screen TV will please all sports fans.
Open every day from 8.30am | Tel: 282 789 816
OLLIE’S €
PRAIA DA LUZ
Perfect for an after-work drink with friends, Ollie’s quickly became a popular meeting point in Luz. With a friendly atmosphere, courtesy of owner Ollie, the bar serves a huge range of cocktails — the expresso martini is not to be missed —, wine by the glass, beers, and gins, as well as a few tapas to line the stomach in-between drinks. Open Friday to Tuesday from 5pm til late | Tel: 918 326 326
PAULO’S €
PRAIA DA LUZ
A traditional Portuguese restaurant owned by Paulo and his family, who boast more than 20 years of experience in the business. With air conditioning on the inside and a lovely outside terrace, specialties include the traditional cataplana, fresh monkfish and octopus dishes, as well as great meat dishes, from black pork and Portuguese-style steak to grilled Black Angus sirloin. The homemade desserts are a must and a children’s menu is also available. Reservations are essential.
Open daily for dinner | Tel: 282 792 355
SAFFRON INDIAN RESTAURANT €
PRAIA DA LUZ / LAGOS
Offering traditional homemade Indian food, Saffron and its sister restaurant have been established in Praia da Luz and Lagos, respectively, for over 25 years. Having received a certificate of excellence from travel review website Tripadvisor consecutively since 2015, both restaurants serve generous portions and their menu includes special tandoori, balti and karahi dishes. The
Lagos restaurant is located in the city centre, boasting friendly staff and a great family atmosphere, as well as commodities such as free Wi-fi. Take-away service is available. Credit cards accepted.
Open every day for lunch and dinner
Praia da Luz: 282 768 825 / Lagos: 282 768 083
PIZZA REAL €
PRAIA DA LUZ
Boasting freshly baked pizza, this restaurant has something for everyone. From the BBQ chicken and the ever-popular Meat Lover or an American Hot with pepperoni, green chillies, red onions, and green peppers, Pizza Real also serves delicious curries with different levels of spiciness, just tell the chef how you like it. There are also fresh-made pastas (gluten-free available on request), vegan and vegetarian options and even fish dishes. Take away available.
Open every day from 11.30am to 11.30pm
Tel: 282 788 369
RESTAURANTE ATLÂNTICO €€
PRAIA DA LUZ
One of the longest-established restaurants in Luz, Restaurante Atlântico highlights the best of Portuguese traditional gastronomy, serving a wide variety of the freshest seafood, meat and pasta dishes. Located in the village’s Avenida dos Pescadores, the restaurant is a must for fish lovers and you cannot miss out on their famous cataplana and seafood rice. They also serve a selection of vegetarian options. With a cosy shaded terrace, the restaurant’s décor showcases a nautical theme. The staff is friendly and efficient.
Open Friday to Tuesday for lunch and dinner; dinner only on Thursday | Tel: 926 008 502
TELHEIRO DO INFANTE €
SAGRES
A long-established restaurant at Mareta beach, Telheiro do Infante is known for serving some of the best fresh fish and shellfish in Sagres along with great ocean views. With a traditional atmosphere, specialities include popular Portuguese dishes, such as monkfish and shellfish cataplanas and lobster rice. Ensuring the high quality of the produce, the restaurant boasts its very own shellfish nurseries. The wine list features a wide range of white wines and refreshing vinho verde, along with a few quality reds. Closed at the time of print. Call ahead for opening hours. Tel: 914 232 906
ZEST PIZZARIA €
PRAIA DA LUZ
This new restaurant serves traditional Italian dishes with a Portuguese twist. Using locally sourced ingredients and the finest Italian meats and cheeses, everything is made fresh, from their Napolitana-style pizza to the risottos and pastas, alongside Portuguese dishes and their delicious desserts. The drinks menu features a wide selection of wines, cocktails and craft beers. Open Monday to Saturday from 4pm | Tel: 920 221 721