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Cuisine of Portimao for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Fiat Gina - Portimao Globally popular Portimao resort is noted for assortment of restaurants of different standards. The most popular restaurants are located in Alvor district; however other resort’s districts have a lot of interesting gastronomical establishments. One of the most prestigious resrt’s restaurant id Ruccula, clients have to book the table earlier.
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Its menu is based on national dishes, cooks can make fantastic delicacies with meat of young lamb and chicken. The main feature of dishes is picante sauces whose addition makes even standard garnish with fried potatoes seem to be unrepeatable. Not far from seaside there is popular restaurant Buzio, it is noted for unrepeatable festive atmosphere and refined décor.
Clients will appreciate a big number of national dishes and wealthy wine list; the pleasant addition to resting is high qualitative service. If the weather is good, clients can use big opened terrace, where they can see fantastic view of Alvor beach. The restaurant Salsa Bistro is specialized in cooking of dishes of international cookery. The restaurant’s menu is manifold, its clients can order unique duck with vegetable garnish, and sword-fish cooked with special recipe, and exciting royal shrimps with spicy sauce. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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A glass of excellent Portuguese wine can become a great addition to these culinary fancies. People who prefer resting in noisy and cheerful atmosphere will appreciate the restaurant Cactos II. Every evening lovers of Bavarian beer gather there; as for decorations of Cactos II reminds of classic Britain pub more than one of the local restaurants. In the evenings this restaurant organizes interesting amusing program for guests, often restaurant’s owner sings favorite songs for them.
Hotel Tivoli Arade The restaurant The Olive Tree will be good for family resting, it suggest the wide assortment of international dishes at attractive prices. At morning hours clients can get the excellent served breakfast, and in the evening guests can appreciate wealthy assortment of unique dishes and refined desserts. The restaurant of national cookery Por do sol is really unique establishment. Its main feature is opened kitchen: clients can look at masterly cooks’ actions waiting for the order. Cooking of a lot of national dishes reminds of exciting performance; among number of unique national dishes permanent clients note lamb steak.
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Portimao
♥   Restaurant 'Vista' Portimão. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Caniço' Alvor. Type - Seafood. 4.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Bon Bon' Carvoeiro. Type - Modern cuisine. 5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'L’Orange' Carvoeiro. Type - International|Portuguese. 6.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'O Alambique' Silves. Type - International. 12.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Cantinho Algarvio' Lagos. Type - Portuguese. 12.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Dom Sebastião' Lagos. Type - Traditional cuisine. 12.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Dos Artistas' Lagos. Type - International. 12.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'B y G' Porches. Type - Traditional cuisine. 14.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Ocean' Porches. Type - Creative. 14.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique sights around Portimao

Carrapateira Beach

From the series “Top Beaches for Surfing on Huge Waves”
Check on the map:   Distance from Portimao center - 34.6 km.
Strong tides, currents, and rocks are characteristic of the beach. Therefore, it is considered quite dangerous. Pretty low water temperatures are typical for Carrapateira beach. Therefore, you should choose sports equipment with this feature in mind. The coast has a fairly large length. You can find a fairly sparsely populated and comfortable place for sports training here, even on weekends. … Read further
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Portimao

Lagos
In addition to excellent quality of dishes, diners of the Arribale restaurant serving national cuisine also point out a welcoming and attentive staff. Here you can have a great evening and taste fantastic author dishes at a reasonable price. Popular dishes of French and Italian cuisine can be found in the Casa do Pintor - Gourmet & Bistro; those who can’t imagine a meal ... Open »
Albufeira
The restaurant named Atrium occupies a hall of one of the oldest theaters of the city. The restaurant will please fans of seafood and meat dishes. Many dishes are cooked on a grill and young Portuguese wine will become a great addition to culinary masterpieces. Casa da Fonte is a perfect place to try the dishes from the national cuisine. The restaurant is located in a ... Open »
Vilamoura
The opening of Rosa's Cantina restaurant took place in 1990. The restaurant specializes in cooking Mexican food. The basis of its menu is represented by meat dishes, including numerous signature masterpieces. Fans of fish dishes will also not be worried what dish to choose as skilled chefs of the restaurant will make perfect stuffed fish, octopus and shellfish. Old course ... Open »
Faro
There is another popular local restaurant at the central beach; it is Camané. During the day, its main visitors are employees of nearby offices and tourists; in Camané there is always a very relaxed and casual atmosphere. Those who want to visit the restaurant on weekends are advised to book a table in advance. In the historical part of the city, in one of the beautiful ... Open »
Algarve
Fish dishes are generously flavored with spices; many of former may seem rather unusual to foreign visitors. Fish is often seasoned with ground almonds; meals can be served with sweet fruits, such as figs. In addition to exquisite treats, restaurants of Algarve would offer local wine. The largest winemaking center is Lagoa. Those fond of stronger drinks would like fruit vodka ... Open »
Isla Canela
Everyone, who cannot imagine their life without pizza and seek a pizzeria in every town they visit, should definitely visit Pizzeria Puccini. Satisfaction guaranteed. As the pizzeria is located right at the beach, visitors can enjoy their food and spectacular views at the same time. Kids are usually in love with Heladeria y Pizzeria Remo where they can combine two of the most ... Open »
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