Faro Casa da Baixa

This sophisticated spot, contemporary in feel and with a charming climate-controlled, glass-fronted terrace, pays true homage to the Algarve, with dishes that reinterpret its flavours and show a special fondness for using local fish and seafood. Chef Rui Sequeira, now back in his homeland after stints at prestigious restaurants, champions a signature kitchen that, grounded in good sense, combines modern techniques with traditional roots. It offers à la carte service with a small number of dishes, an intriguing tasting menu (O amor além do tempo: uma viagem pelas lendas algarvias) that tells di