The 10 best restaurants in the Algarve
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Chef Jonnie Pratt's seasonal European cooking in Almancil: legendary Sunday roast, EUR 18.50 weekday lunch and the Green Zebra cocktail bar.
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Izzy's Beach Restaurant
Almancil
A legendary beachside destination famous for its relaxed vibe, panoramic ocean views, and lively weekend sessions.
algarve-seafoodinternationalInternational - 3
ZAZOO Family Restaurant
Almancil
The Algarve's family gastro pub where kids play, parents stay, and everyone enjoys great food, drinks and unforgettable moments.
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Akvavit
Vilamoura
Family-run Portuguese restaurant on Vilamoura Marina since 1990, serving fresh fish, seafood and traditional dishes from a marina-front deck and bar.
PortugueseSeafood - 5
Vai e Volta
Olhão
All-you-can-eat grilled fish rodizio in Olhao, family run since 2001, EUR 20 per adult, lunch only.
Grill & barbecueSeafood - 6
Central Planet Grill & Cocktail Bar
Albufeira
Grill and cocktail bar at the entrance of Albufeira old town, with live music, big-screen sports and a sunny terrace.
Grill & barbecuePortuguese - 7
Loki Restaurante
Portimão
A very small chef-led fine dining restaurant in Portimão. Chef João Marreiros serves one surprise tasting menu, highly seasonal, built around extremely local…
Portuguese - 8
Eattico
Lagos
Italian street-fish in central Lagos: fish sandwiches, seafood tapas and paranza-style fried fish, all in the Italian coastal tradition.
ItalianSeafood - 9
Austa
Almancil
A culinary community connected to the land. Austa celebrates the seasons with a daily-shifting menu of locally sourced plates, specialty coffee, and a curated…
modern-europeaninternational - 10
Gigi's
Quinta do Lago
Beachside wooden restaurant on the dunes at Quinta do Lago, open daily 10am to 5pm overlooking the Ria Formosa lagoon.
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