When a restaurant is run by the owner the difference is always noticeable and that is what makes them better, you are looked after so that you will come back . The fresh food, top quality and the unmatched service, the price is good and I will defiantly be back. I highly recommend it! absolutely great! more

Nice place, although not on the marina, the square it is on is atmospheric at night, and food good and good value. more

Having just come back from my first trip to the Algarve I feel obliged to leave a review of this restaurant. We only discovered the venue whilst walking around the marina when someone handed ua a flier. Not finding the marina front dining optionsdthat inviting (too English and no charm) we chose the O Colonial. From the moment of sitting... more

We have been holidaying in Vilamoura for 11 years, and have been to this restaurant on every single trip, usually more than once. Isabel, Fernando and John give all customers the warmest of welcomes, and the restaurant is usually full of repeat/regular customers. Excellent choice of reasonably priced and tasty fresh food. My partner is coeliac, and as the food... more

A great family run restaurant right in the heart of vilamoura.A wide and varied menu,quality food,excellent service both from the waiters and barstaff and good value.Had previously thought twas part of the indian next door and was reluctant to try it.However, as a scot was lured by the prospect of a welcome drink and was delighted by the result when... more

What a delightful restaurant, wish we'd found it sooner! My sister and i have been to vilamoura several times, but this was the first time we tried o'colonial and we were so impressed by the food, service and welcoming atmosphere. The menu has a variety of portuguese and international dishes, but i'd recommend their fish dishes. My sister's vegetarian and... more

I returned from a 10 night girlie holiday in Vilamoura on 3rd July. We all had such excellent meals and great service at O Colonial that I had to submit my first ever review. All the dishes we tried on our 3 visits met or exceeded our expectations, the fish cataplana and lamb chops where my personal favourites. With reference... more

How can this restaurant be in nº4 if is always empty? Avoid it. more

I've just spent a couple of days at Vilamoura with my wife and children and had the most exquisite taste of the Algarve at the wonderful restaurant "o Colonial". Starting with the very fresh and delightful prawn cocktail and going on tho the Fish Cataplana (a very traditional meal, so i was told) I just couldn't get enough!! But I... more