Algarve (PT)
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 […]
Quite an exquisite selection of dishes with professional service: Restaurant Parrilla Natural (6. January 2023)
I had driven by the Parrilla Natural the previous day and was intrigued by the property, so I decided to pay this place a visit. Once you’re entering, you are pulled into a professionally organized service exercise. All waiters and waitresses have headphones through which they coordinate the drinks orders as well as calling for […]
A rather average experience but with super friendly service: Restaurant Alambique (5. January 2023)
The Alambique is listed in the Guide Michelin app, but without a star, so I had high hopes for it. And let me put it that way, they were not entirely disappointed, but neither were they fulfilled. Once you’re sated, you’re attended by one of many waiters. I think for each course, I had a […]
Perfect to take in the first sunrays of the year: Restaurant Corda Café @ Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (5. January 2023)
While I absolutely loved my stay at the Pine Cliffs Hotel, I must say I was a bit disappointed that the majority of the restaurants in the resort closed after January 1st. Frankly, I get it, it’s winter time and business is slow, but it feels like they really keep open only the bare minimum, […]
Great drinks in a modern atmosphere: W Lounge @ W Algarve (4. January 2023)
As I had originally considered staying at the W Algarve instead of the Pine Cliffs, I decided to give the W Algarve a try as well when I drove by the last time. So, it was time to find the W Lounge and get a drink. The place was quite empty, so you could just […]
Returning to the same place after 30 years: Restaurant O Litoral (4. January 2023)
It is a good 30 years ago since I’ve last been here, while I was on vacation with my parents. So, not so much because I figured this must be exceptional in terms of food, but much more for nostalgia reasons, I decided to give the O Litoral a try. And started the lunch with […]
A delicious experience with a few surprises: Restaurant Ver A Tavira (3. January 2023)
I had walked by the Ver A Tavira a few days back in the afternoon, and since it, unfortunately, only opened at 6.30pm, I was not able to pay the place a visit, but, since finally was able to do so today. I went for “The Journey of Flavour” (EUR 155.00) which started with “mackerel […]
