3 Best Restaurants in Portimão, The Algarve

Locals flock to La Dolce Vita for its fabulous homemade pizzas, hearty pastas, refreshing sangria, and charmingly old-fashioned decor. Meals are served on bench tables with blue-and-white tiled surfaces, which give a delightfully traditional feel.

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. The decor is pared back; modern and yet traditional. Sit back and enjoy the journey knowing you're in safe hands.

In an elegant dining room overlooking Praia da Rocha, this Mediterranean-influenced restaurant specializes in meticulously presented dishes that use local ingredients. Chef João Oliveira worked at some of Portugal's most award-winning restaurants, and here he puts his own stamp on refined Algarvian cuisine.