€€€€Modern Cuisine
A genuine oasis of sophistication! This impressive restaurant, overseen by Chef Luis Mourão, enjoys a privileged setting in the EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel, beside Falésia Beach – a paradise surrounded by greenery and natural beauty. In a spacious glass-fronted kitchen visible from the elegant dining room in warm tones, the chef creates dishes that balance traditional Portuguese cookery—especially from the Algarve—with recipes of his own identity. The offering, crafted from the finest seasonal ingredients nature provides, comprises three tasting menus: Água (“Water”, celebrating fresh fish and sea
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.8/5 · 80 reviews
Al Quimia, located at the Epic Sana Hotel in Albufeira, offers modern cuisine with an average rating of 4.8/5 from 80 reviews. Positive feedback highlights food quality (62 mentions), service (58), and atmosphere (49), with guests praising fresh, locally sourced ingredients and professional teamwork. Negative comments focus on meal pacing (6) and value (5). While some noted inconsistent dish execution or wait times, most describe the experience as memorable and well-executed. The restaurant provides a refined dining environment with attentive staff, making it a strong choice for those seeking high-standard modern gastronomy despite minor operational critiques.
Suitable for diners prioritizing ingredient freshness and service detail who can adapt to fine dining pacing.
€€€Modern Cuisine, Mediterranean Cuisine
Nestled within the idyllic Vila Vita Parc resort, this restaurant stands out for its prime location overlooking the pools, offering excellent views of the ocean and the immaculately kept gardens surrounding it. The ambience combines elegance and modernity, with blue and white taking centre stage, complemented by a spectacular terrace that’s perfect for enjoying the sunset. The offering draws inspiration from Mediterranean cuisine, prepared with local ingredients and international influences, which are reflected in a 5-course tasting menu and à la carte options. Among the standout dishes are th
€€€€Contemporary
This restaurant, open to non-resident guests, enriches the culinary offering of the Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve with a purely gastronomic proposal focused on both Atlantic and regional flavours, always from a contemporary perspective yet with deep roots that seek to exalt local produce, featuring fresh shellfish, daily-caught fish and vegetables imbued with the taste of the countryside. You may of course enjoy its tasting menus (Sabores da Estação and A Nossa Escolha) individually, but… best of all with the views from the terrace. Mark it in your diary for a more romantic occasion!
€€€International, Grills
Situated in the luxurious Vila Vita Parc, specifically in the Clubhouse. The décor here is a spectacle in its own right, transporting us into the world of One Thousand and One Nights, with high ceilings, windows adorned with Arabic-inspired mosaics, and an ambience in shades of blue and gold. However, the real surprise lies in its cuisine, where you can see the exceptional quality of the products displayed in a glass case, including fresh fish and dry-aged meats. Striking-flavoured dishes emerge from the fully open kitchen at the centre of the room, such as the scallop served with a mild hazel
€€€International
Located near the Pinhal Golf Course, a quiet, residential area of the upscale town of Vilamoura. It occupies a classic house, tastefully decorated and surrounded by a pleasant outdoor terrace — ideal for summer days. Here, German chef Willie Wurger offers classic international cuisine with modern twists. The freshness of the lobster tail, served with a delicate avocado cream, mango cubes, bisque, and a crunchy sesame tuile, stands out among the selection based on excellent quality products. The veal rib-eye with pistachio tagliatelle, and the crisp millefeuille with white chocolate mousse perf