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We've compiled the best of the best in The Algarve - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
In an elegant dining room overlooking Praia da Rocha, this restaurant is known for its beautifully presented dishes crafted by a chef who meticulously seeks out only the best local ingredients. Chef João Oliveira worked at some of Portugal's top award-winning restaurants, and here he puts his own stamp on refined Algarvian cuisine. The interior is elegant and sophisticated, with enormous glass windows that allow sunlight to stream in.
In a brave move, there's no menu at this restaurant. Promising diners 11 carefully curated dishes, chef João Marreiros weaves his passion for his country in every bite, using only the freshest available ingredients. The decor is pared back; modern and yet traditional. Sit back and enjoy the journey knowing you're in safe hands.
Done up in vivid shades of blue and gold, this upscale restaurant at the Vila Vita Parc impresses with its innovative dishes, fabulous wine selection, and sweeping ocean views. The once-in-a-lifetime tasting menu is the only way to go—it features sublime ingredients combined in surprising ways, like Iberian pork served with fermented pak choi. There's plenty of fish and seafood, along with perfect wine pairings to boot. It's the ideal spot for a special occasion dinner.
