This house is located near the Moorish castle and was designed with heart, as a tribute to the city’s history; little wonder it has two terraces with spectacular views over Tavira and the Gilão River. The attentive couple who run it, with Cláudia Abrantes watching over everything in the dining room and her husband, chef Luís Brito, at the helm of the stoves, spare no effort to make the experience perfect. The concept, always seeking balance between vegetables and seafood, unfolds as a sensory and emotional journey through Portuguese flavours via two tasting menus: for lunch, A viagem do sabor

456m

À Mesa

Modern Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine

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It is located in a quiet residential area, not too far from the historic centre, and next to its well-kept dining room there is a charming terrace, which often serves as an entrance. Chef João Dias, at the helm, champions a modern cuisine rooted in Portuguese tradition and local ingredients, brought to life through an à la carte service and three tasting menus: Homeward Bound (Saudade), Land Ahoy (Terra à Vista), and Inspirations (Inspirações). Recommendations? We greatly enjoyed their dish of cod and coastal prawn, which stands out for the quality of its raw ingredients, as well as the sea ba

788m

Mesa Farta

Contemporary

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To the southwest of the city, in a residential area and in a house now fully restored, you will find one of those restaurants to be enjoyed without haste, with a completely open kitchen facing the airy dining room, allowing diners to observe, without filters, the fine work carried out behind the stoves by chef João Viegas and his team. The proposal, exclusively à la carte, is built upon the finest local produce, consistently celebrating Portuguese recipes that speak of the Algarve’s distinctive flavours. The bread, which arrives warm at the table, is made with natural fermentation!

790m

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Apartamento 1º de Maio

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