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An outstanding 2 Michelin star dining experience through the Asian cuisine: Restaurant Ocean (3. January 2025)
I’ve tried a few starred restaurants in the Algarve, but I must admit the Ocean is the best so far (to be fair, it’s the only 2 Michelin star restaurant I’ve tried in the Algarve). I started with a non-alcoholic drink, a “Shurb (rice vinegar, Ish Carribean spices <0.5, lemon, mint)” (EUR 10.00), which was […]
Good seafood with a lovely view onto the sea: Restaurant Maré (30. December 2024)
It was great to return to the Maré after more than 2 years, and it’s just the same as I had it in my memory. They close at 5 pm, so you need to make sure to arrive there at least by 4.30 pm as else they will not allow you to order anything from […]
Another touristic location with quite tasty food: Restaurant O Azenhas do Mar (29. December 2024)
The O Azenhas do Mar turned out to be another case of ‘a touristic place, which turns out to be tasty’ – and you also definitely have to book in advance to make sure to score a table! I went for the “panko fried shrimp with mango mayonnaise and soy sauce” (EUR 22.00), which was […]
An outstanding end of year dining experience, which looks for its match: Restaurant LAB by Sergi Arola (28. December 2024)
Doing a last Michelin star in 2024 felt like a good thing, especially since it was located in the Penha Longa resort. But, I must be honest, I was also a bit sceptical given it was located in a hotel resort because it’s not something very common in Europe. In any case, it was perfectly […]
Undersold, but definitely a place you need to try when you’re in Sintra: Restaurant Taberna Criativa (27. December 2024)
Another recommendation by the hotel turned out to be quite amazing. I had the Taberna Criativa booked because it looked quite exquisite and promising. Especially with a rating of 4.7 on Google, I was quite sure this might be a good thing. When I finally checked the menu that day a bit earlier during the […]
Perfect spot to get a quick break from the tourist masses: Ferraria Taproom (27. December 2024)
When you’re in Sintra, you will need a break or two from all the tourists (even if you’re one of them yourself). The town is pintoresque and absolutely worth seeing, but it will add to the problem they have, which is too much traffic. Hence, the Ferraria Taproom seemed like a good place for a […]
Outstanding service and superbly delicious seafood experience: Restaurant Mar do Inferno (26. December 2024)
The place was recommended by the hotel, and I was definitely not that sure if it was a good thing at first as it is located right next to the ‘Boca do Inferno’, which is a major tourist attraction, so, I was a bit cautious. However, given I hadn’t really anything the whole day, I […]
A lovely breakfast experience with a large selection of different things: Restaurant Mercatto @ Penha Longa Resort Ritz-Carlton (26. December 2024)
The breakfast selection in the Mercatto in the Penha Long Resort Ritz-Carlton belongs to the better ones I’ve seen in a while. It starts with a selection of different cereals, which is quite generous … … by a whole bunch of different pastries and breads … … yogurts, fruit juices, and milk … … fresh […]
