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Algarve, Portugal Food Guide: 10 European food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Santa Luzia
Reviews on European food in Santa Luzia, Algarve, Portugal. Santa Luzia is a freguesia in the municipality of Tavira. The population in 2011 was 1,455, in an area of 8.50 km². It is considered the "capital do Polvo" or "capital of octopus" which is a local speciality.
10. The Food Factory
Overall Ratings
4 based on 385 reviews
Reviewed By PedroMig
This is definitely one of the best restaurants in Tavira. Slightly out of the main tourist area, just a short walk from Bishop's square.The dishes are really flavoursome and come in largish portions. I had chicken with ginger, coconut milk, raspberries and peaches - a really amazing combination of ingredients which work perfectly together. The house rose wine is excellent. There are tables inside and outside.
9. Marisqueira Capelo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By Nick W
Small portions of perfectly cooked tuna and sword fish served at a delightful spot on the quayside. We thought the tiny portion of accompanying salad was perhaps more for decoration than anything else and hence a littler meagre for consumption. No serious complaints, but I think we will try another restaurant for our next visit. It just didn't really sparkle like the sea.
8. Ti Maria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 749 reviews
Reviewed By Casbella
This little restaurant is tucked away in the streets of Tavira but well worth seeking out. We hadn't booked but they squeezed us in despite being busy. We eat a mix of vegetarian and seafood tapas and enjoyed them all.The portions are large so two each is probably enough, at least to start with. The restaurant is authentic and atmospheric. The service is good.Enjoyed it very much.
7. Nikita Restaurante Bar Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 388 reviews
Nikita is a restaurante, Bar and café. We serve first class Thai food cooked by our Thai chef. We also have many vegetarian dishes.
Reviewed By mwfr2016
We had a warm welcome from Leina and great food from Nelson.Everything was fresh and local and portions generous. The Moroccan lamb and the garlic prawns were our favourites. Prices are good for the quality of food offered. They were happy to adapt a few menu choices for me as I am coeliac and cannot eat gluten. We ate here twice and the quality was consistent both times. We would happily recommend this restaurant to anyone.
6. Tasquinha da Paula
Overall Ratings
4 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By gtkelly
My wife and I had a late lunch/early dinner here on our 5th day in Tavira. In a quiet residential area of Tavira, this little restaurant is easily missed being small.A husband and wife duo present wonderful authentic cuisine from the Dao region of northern Portugal. Each dish has a story as has the gorgeous wine on offer. Only about 16 covers so best to book as only serving until 5pm each day.We booked to return again but had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. We will make up for that loss when we return to Tavira.
5. A Casa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 482 reviews
Reviewed By 29jennap
My husband and I dined here twice based on recommendations and some convoluted story about owner's grudges with a restaurant down the road. Both times the grilled Octopus, and Octopus Bean Stew and Fresh Tuna salad paled in size and taste to what Casa Do Polvo offers. The food was average. Not horrible. Not super tasty. Great view of the water. Decent red wine sangria. Staff was less than friendly on our first visit and much nicer on the second. My guess is the smaller portion size and resulting slightly cheaper price is the draw since the menu and view are somewhat similar to other octopus joints on the main road! For our next octopus fix, we'll head down to the eastern end of town and grab Casa Do Polvo's Polvo Assado!
4. Come na Gaveta - GastroBar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 430 reviews
Reviewed By JamesFentress
We wandered into this restaurant to ask directions, and ti seemed so interesting that we came back in the evening. We were very glad that we did. The menu is distinctly odd, basically tapas and snacks, but they turned out to be unusually good. They do all sorts of good things with tuna and bacalao, and an excellent little beef sandwich. We kept wanting to order more. They also had some good deserts. We were served by a couple of Angolan (I think) who couldnpt hve been friendlier or more eager. We will go back here next time.
3. Casa do Polvo Tasquinha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1222 reviews
Reviewed By Ens R
The best octopus that I have ever eaten. Octopus carpaccio starter and grilled octopus main course were both fantastic - simple but sooo good. Definitely worth a visit. You may have to wait a while to be seated but it is well worth it.
2. Artefact
Overall Ratings
5 based on 336 reviews
New restaurant in Tavira, working with our own farm's products,which is based in Tavira as well. we want our guests to rediscover the true flavor of natural products. we also work only with small producers and privilege short food circuits, to ensure a be
Reviewed By Tina W
Went for lunch 2 days in a row as we couldn't get in for dinner.The food was really good, prices reasonable, had steaks the 2nd day, we all enjoyed everything, the staff were very nice, desserts delicious.
1. Restaurante Mares
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
Recently renovated, Restaurant Marés offers to its guests not only a new space in the center of Tavira with a privileged view of the river Gilão as well as a wide variety of dishes ranging from the traditional cataplana to the most modern octopus with hon
Reviewed By Jan E
Good variety of dishes on the menu. Service is great with attention to detail. Good view of river. Price range is mid- to high.
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