Inside Restaurant Guide
Price guide for an average three-course meal for two including wine
€ up to €50
€€ €50 – €70
€€€ €70 – €90
€€€€ €90 – €110
€€€€€ over €110
Opening status and hours were verified at the time of print. We recommend calling the restaurants before visiting.
Lagos Area Restaurants
ABIGAIL’S CAFÉ €€
LAGOS
This trendy vegetarian hotspot is the place to go for something healthy
and indulgent. Using local and national products, the inventive flavour
combinations will tickle your taste buds with smoothies, juices, açaí
bowls, pastries, and coffee. They also host brunch with live music and
have several Portuguese wines, craft beers, and refreshing cocktails.
Open every day from 9am to 4pm | Tel: 966 932 269
EATTICO PESCE DI STRADA €
LAGOS
Serving fresh fish and seafood, this restaurant aims to showcase a different side of Italian cuisine that goes beyond pizza and pasta. Inspired by Italian street food, Eattico serves original dishes such as the Polponauta octopus sandwich or their signature Barchetta (an Italian version of Fish and Chips). They also serve a tapas menu, perfect for sharing and a wide selection of drinks ranging from Italian classics like Peroni beer to local Algarve craft brews and fresh fruit juices.
Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 5pm | Tel: 910 560 104
A PETISQUEIRA €/€€
LAGOS
Located in the centre of Lagos and boasting elegant and clean décor, A Petisqueira offers an impressive menu based on local and national high-quality products. From tapas to main courses, guests can enjoy traditional Portuguese food with a modern touch, along with some international dishes, all expertly cooked. Established over 10 years, A Petisqueira is already a reference in Lagos regarding the wide range of selected Portuguese wines available, offering the best pairing for your food, as well as delicious desserts. Booking is recommended in high season.
Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner | Tel: 282 037 406
DELHI DARBAR €
LAGOS
This family-owned Indian restaurant makes everything fresh and from scratch, and the chefs specialise in local and regional Indian flavours and techniques. The elegant and warm décor is complemented by several artworks adorning the walls, while the comprehensive menu features a wide variety of flavour-packed dishes, such as Chana Masala, Butter Chicken, the Delhi Darbar Tandoori, and a lovely Prawn Biryani, to name just a few. The restaurant also provides takeaway.
Open every day for lunch and dinner | Tel: 282 762 249
GAIVOTA BRANCA €€
LAGOS / MEIA PRAIA
This popular beach restaurant enjoys an idyllic location with great views over the sand dunes and Lagos Bay, with a reputation for its fresh fish and shellfish. The wide-ranging menu offers something for everyone. There is a pleasant family atmosphere, and the service is friendly and personal.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am until late | Tel: 282 761 466
GORILLA LAGOS €
LAGOS
Tucked away in Lagos centre, on Travessa dos Tanoeiros, Gorilla Lagos is an Asian Fusion restaurant offering exciting flavours, ranging from Dumplings to Ramen and Pad Thai to steamed Bao Buns. The menu features locally sourced meat and offers many vegan and vegetarian options. The food is complemented by signature cocktails and a range of flavoursome hand-selected natural wines. The well-arranged desserts are not to be missed.
Open Thursday to Tuesday from 6pm | Tel: 915 956 357
GOBAO €
LAGOS
Created by the team behind the popular Gorilla restaurant, GoBao is a takeaway spot in Lagos serving delicious Algarve flavours inside a typical Chinese bao bun. The dough for the baos is homemade, and fillings include crispy chicken Katsu, pork or prawn. Unique creations include the Softshell Crab baos, or baos with a Portuguese flair with Piri Piri Chicken and Bifana style. There are also breakfast options with scrambled eggs or crispy tofu, bacon, ham and cheese, avocado, spinach or kale, and mushrooms.
Reopens in Spring. GoBao does not use phone, you can message them on Instagram.
MAR RESTAURANTE & BAR €
LAGOS
With one of the most stunning views in Lagos, overlooking the city’s bay, this restaurant offers an array of Portuguese-inspired dishes, from simple snacks such as hamburgers and salads to freshly cooked fish and meat dishes. Perfect for a laidback lunch or dinner with a view, its inviting outdoor terrace is a great spot for a refreshing drink at any time of the day.
Open everyday from 10am | Tel: 282 788 006
MAR D’ESTÓRIAS €/€€
LAGOS
A special place dedicated to traditional Portuguese recipes, with a particular focus on those from the Algarve, the bistro at Mar d’Estórias offers regional dishes using local products to ensure quality and authentic flavours. On the first floor and the terrace, you can indulge in dishes full of stories whilst on the ground floor, you can select some products from the grocery store to prepare Portuguese dishes at home.
Open Monday to Saturday from 10am | Tel: 282 792 165
MOSTO WINE SHOP & BAR €€
LAGOS
A modern and alluring space in Lagos offering a unique experience. Dedicated to the craft of wine, at Mosto, guests can taste some rare wines by the glass, learn about indigenous grapes, share pairings and even meet with wine producers. Their extensive wine list is complemented with local dishes perfectly paired, and you can look around the walls lined with bottles to take home or as a souvenir. The shop also has a VIP membership with benefits such as a calendar of special events and early access to new wines and tastings.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 3pm | Tel: 282 769 527
NAH NAH BAH €
LAGOS/LUZ
With a tropical inspiration, Nah Nah Bah showcases fresh and healthy produce in a bold culinary fusion. Featured in The Guardian as a top burger spot in Portugal, this lively restaurant serves up a series of flavour-packed burgers with unique names, including vegan and gluten-free options. Now in two locations, the menu also has pasta dishes, tacos, salads and much more.
Lagos: Open every day from 12pm | Tel: 966 237 171
Luz: Temporarily closed | Tel: 910 189 366
PUERTO ESCONDIDO €
LAGOS
Hidden away in Praia da Luz, this new restaurant promises authentic Mexican flavours with a Portuguese twist. With the freshest ingredients and homemade corn tortillas, the menu features tacos, nachos, ceviches and more traditional Mexican dishes, along with smoothies and açai bowls and natural juices. There are also vegetarian options and tasty desserts.
Open everyday from 4pm. | Tel: 282 098 541
QUAY LAGOS €
LAGOS
Located in Lagos Marina, this waterfront bistro features an extensive menu with something for everyone. From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, the serve daily specials, fresh fish and even cater to vegetarian and vegan diets, as well as gluten-free. Highlights include beer-battered Fish & Chips, homemade pies and curries, slow-roasted lamb shank and a creative vegetarian wellington. The cocktail menu is also great, with classics such as Caipirinha, Piña Colada and Espresso Martini. Their traditional Sunday Roast is not to be missed, and they also host Trivia Nights.
Open everyday from 9am | Tel: 282 761 128
RESTAURANTE ATALAIA €
LAGOS
Atalaia is a favourite amongst locals thanks to its wide range of traditional Portuguese dishes at accessible prices. The restaurant is known for its grilled fresh fish, especially the grilled sea bass and many steak options, washed down with reasonably priced wine. It is usually very busy, especially during lunchtime, so booking is recommended.
Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner; dinner only on Sundays | Tel: 282 789 503 / 927 130 757
SOUTHWEST BISTRO €
LAGOS
A unique culinary experience on the second floor of Lagos Marina, this restaurant brings together delicious food and fun moments. Winner of the Best Spirit Award at Rota do Petisco 2023, the menu offers everything from burgers and fresh seafood to gyozas as well as refreshing drinks, to be enjoyed as you soak in their stunning views.
Open every day from 12pm | Tel: 927 373 613
TABERNA DA MÓ €€
LAGOS
Located in the heart of Lagos, Taberna da Mó is the latest venture presented by the husband-and-wife team responsible for A Petisqueira. With a clean and fresh decór, Taberna da Mó offers a real experience of home-cooked Portuguese food in a cool and casual atmosphere. As expected, the restaurant also has a very good wine list, complemented with spirits and cocktails.
Open Monday to Saturday from 12.20pm | Tel: 282 799 445
West of Lagos Restaurants
AS DUNAS €€/€€€
SAGRES
Located at the Martinhal Resort in Sagres, As Dunas is a laidback restaurant that offers a wide choice of traditional Algarvean food at its best. There’s plenty of seafood and fresh fish to choose from — at accessible prices — and in a stunning location, amidst the sand dunes of Martinhal Beach. With its cool deck and contemporary look, this is the perfect restaurant for a relaxed summer lunch.
Open for lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner. | Tel: 282 790 886
KELLY’S €
PRAIA DA LUZ
Bustling with life, Kelly’s is a staple in Praia da Luz for sports lovers. Serving delicious bar food such as smash burgers, wings, ribs, and much more, this is the perfect place to have a pint and a snack whilst watching your team play on the massive screens. Available for private parties.
Open every day from 12pm. | Tel: 282 096 929
LAZULI BAR €
PRAIA DA LUZ
Offering a wide range of tasty snacks and light meals, from hamburgers and baguettes to the classic English breakfast, Lazuli Bar enjoys a privileged location right in front of the beautiful Praia da Luz beach. Opened for over 25 years, Lazuli’s outdoor deck is the perfect place for a late breakfast or evening drink, whilst inside the large screen TV will please all sports fans.
Open every day from 8.30am | Tel: 282 789 816
LICKS GELATO €
Praia da Luz
Serving homemade gelato made with local, fresh and seasonal ingredients, this new ice cream shop in Luz promises to delight the senses with unique flavours. Original flavours include fig and almond, pastel de nata (the traditional Portuguese egg tarts), dark chocolate and sesame, passion fruit and white chocolate cheesecake, mouth-watering sundaes, and much more. There are also vegan and gluten-free ice cream options, as well as baked goods and coffee made with locally roasted beans.
Open every day from 8.30am to 5pm | Tel: 912 459 450
OLLIE’S €
PRAIA DA LUZ
Perfect for an after-work drink with friends, Ollie’s quickly became a popular meeting point in Luz. With a friendly atmosphere, courtesy of owner Ollie, the bar serves a huge range of cocktails — the expresso martini is not to be missed —, wine by the glass, beers, and gins, as well as a few tapas to line the stomach in-between drinks.
Open everyday from 5pm til late. | Tel: 918 326 326
PAULO’S €
PRAIA DA LUZ
A traditional Portuguese restaurant owned by Paulo and his family, who boast more than 20 years of experience in the business. With air conditioning on the inside and a lovely outside terrace, specialties include the traditional cataplana, fresh monkfish and octopus dishes, as well as great meat dishes, from black pork and Portuguese-style steak to grilled Black Angus sirloin. The homemade desserts are a must and a children’s menu is also available. Reservations are essential.
Open Monday to Saturday for dinner | Tel: 282 792 355
SAFFRON INDIAN RESTAURANT €
PRAIA DA LUZ / LAGOS
Offering traditional homemade Indian food, Saffron and its sister restaurant have been established in Praia da Luz and Lagos, respectively, for over 25 years. Having received a certificate of excellence from travel review website Tripadvisor consecutively since 2015, both restaurants serve generous portions and their menu includes special tandoori, balti and karahi dishes. The Lagos restaurant is located in the city centre, boasting friendly staff and a great family atmosphere, as well as commodities such as free Wi-Fi. Take-away service is available. Credit cards accepted.
Open every day for lunch and dinner | Praia da Luz: 282 768 825 / Lagos: 282 768 083
PIZZA REAL €
PRAIA DA LUZ
Boasting freshly baked pizza, this restaurant has something for everyone. From the BBQ chicken and the ever-popular Meat Lover or an American Hot with pepperoni, green chillies, red onions, and green peppers, Pizza Real also serves delicious curries with different levels of spiciness, just tell the chef how you like it. There are also fresh-made pastas (gluten-free available on request), vegan and vegetarian options and even fish dishes. Take away available.
Open every day from 11.30am to 11.30pm | Tel: 282 788 369
RESTAURANTE ATLÂNTICO €€
PRAIA DA LUZ
One of the longest-established restaurants in Luz, Restaurante Atlântico highlights the best of Portuguese traditional gastronomy, serving a wide variety of the freshest seafood, meat and pasta dishes. Located in the village’s Avenida dos Pescadores, the restaurant is a must for fish lovers and you cannot miss out on their famous cataplana and seafood rice. They also serve a selection of vegetarian options. With a cosy shaded terrace, the restaurant’s décor show- cases a nautical theme. The staff is friendly and efficient.
Open Thursday to Tuesday for dinner | Tel: 926 008 502
TELHEIRO DO INFANTE €
SAGRES
A long-established restaurant at Mareta beach, Telheiro do Infante is known for serving some of the best fresh fish and shellfish in Sagres along with great ocean views. With a traditional atmosphere, specialities include popular Portuguese dishes, such as monkfish and shellfish cataplanas and lobster rice. Ensuring the high quality of the produce, the restaurant boasts its very own shellfish nurseries. The wine list features a wide range of white wines and refreshing vinho verde, along with a few quality reds.
Open Wednesday to Monday for lunch and dinner. | Tel: 914 232 906
ZEST PIZZARIA €
PRAIA DA LUZ
This pizzeria serves traditional Italian dishes with a Portuguese twist. Using locally sourced ingredients and the finest Italian meats and cheeses, everything is made fresh, from their Napolitana-style pizza to the risottos and pastas, alongside Portuguese dishes and their delicious desserts. The drinks menu features a wide selection of wines, cocktails and craft beers.
Open from 4pm | Tel: 920 221 721
