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Mediterranean, European, Portuguese
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Discovered a unique place, mountainside with unique atmosphere and beautiful countryside views. The food was great, a huge spread of olives, meats, & cheeses to start with. I ordered the seafood stew, and it was superb! I also had to try the quail eggs which...nestled in some tasty *mexican meat*, this was a lighter meal but was filling. Of course the dessert options lured us in, and I missed a picture of our *black powder* ice cream before it was gone. Chocolately taste, and good portion to share with another person.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Recommendation from a friend who is in the restauranteur in the Algarve. We can attest to why he recommended. We made reservations and we’re glad we did. We sat early for lunch about noon. By the time we finished, people were lined up outside. Outstanding...food. Kind, very attentive service. We ordered lamb and veal. I’ve never tasted lamb that good. Oven cooked and melting off the bone. And the views from the deck, back toward the ocean off the mountain are stunning. Great lunch or dinner destination on a visit to the top of Foia. We’ll be going back.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I am so glad we reserved a table en route, as the terrace with the amazing views was already full when we arrived. There is an extensive menu and after considerable deliberation, we settled on the rack of lamb, and wild boar and plum stew....Both were delicious as were the desserts - carob and fig tart and tarte da nata. We look forward to eating here again.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 24 October 2023

What a wonderful experience from the delicious food, attentive service (our waiter was Juao) and beautiful views. We heard about this restaurant from friends and it did not disappoint.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023 via mobile

We have been coming to this restaurant for a few years now. We absolutely love it. On our most recent visit we took our 2 month old toddler and our new born. They are always so hospitable and fantastic at entertaining the children. Although no...dedicated children’s menu, they always sort something very good out for the children. We will continue to come here and enjoy the food and wine.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 17 October 2023 via mobile

The restaurant sits looking over the hills to the sea which makes it very popular. It attracts and caters for I presume mainly for tourists and has a very slick operation. You are offered cheese and ham on plates straight away rather than the traditional...cover which is rather pushy. The spare ribs were good but the Piri Piri chicken was poor with some scrawny pieces and the blandest sauce ever tasted. Wines by the glass were good as was the fig and carob dessert. Much prefer the nearby Jardim d’Oliveras which is more genuine but was closed on this Wednesday.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 14 October 2023 via mobile

Amazing all .we love it here . Food taste , stuff fast smile . View stunning advice everybody to go and try this fantastic place

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

Wonderful view, helpful staff. The wild boar with chestnuts was rich and flavorful. Generous portions. A real treat.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023 via mobile

We found this restaurant through tripadvisor and we were not disappointed. We booked a table on the terrace to admire the superb view.The food and the service was outstanding and I can honestly say one of the best restaurants we have tried in the Algarve...at a reasonable price even though we live in Vilamoura we will 💯 return well worth the travelling to enjoy this restaurant again A+++++More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 September 2023

We loved this place so much we went twice! The views from the terrace are breath-taking. Staff are lovely and extremely helpful, from the "grill-master" up front to all the waiters. Blankets are available for those chilly evenings. We had the Black Pork Secrets (twice!),...the veal kebabs and the picanha of lamb. All were good but the pork's outstanding! The oreo-and-lime cheesecake is delicious, too. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023

Amazing place to eat. Friendly staff and food is amazingly good plus the portions are very generous. If you can get a table outside I would recommend for the view!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023 via mobile

We visited with our two children (11 and 7), one of whom has coeliac and the staff were fab. The setting is breathtaking and the food was by far the best we had this holiday. I can definitely recommend it, you have to visit if...you are around the Monchique area.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 21 August 2023 via mobile

Excellent food and service. The restaurant run two sittings and so to speed things up encourage diners to start with freshly carved ham, local cheese, bread and olives. There is an extensive range of mains which are interesting, well seasoned and generous portions. Our table...had the black pork with bread mash, lamb chops and chicken kebabs which were all cooked on the grill. The pork came with a watercress and orange salad which was very refreshing. Puddings were good and again generous. There were some wines being decanted but the house carafe was good value. With the view, would very much recommend.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023 via mobile

We have eaten here 3 times during August and every meal has been excellent. First time as a couple and then in a group of 5 on the other visits. My favourite starter is the sardines on toast and the chicken skewer for main is...really tender. Staff are professional, efficient and friendly. We managed to get a table outside on each occasion, but had booked a few weeks in advance. Booking process very straightforward by email, and restaurant quick to reply. They make a really good expresso martini too. Would highly recommend.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023 via mobile

A totally outstanding experience. We enjoyed a stunning tomato salad …. What could be special about that? Tomatoes that actually tasted like fruit as opposed to the red round things that you find in supermarkets that could be cardboard, and beautifully dressed. To follow, the...wild boar casserole which was out of this world. Finishing with a chocolate mousse that was pleasant if not epic. Unfortunately, in August, they do two sittings…. 7-9 or 9-11. The result is that we felt quite significantly rushed (admittedly we were 15 minutes late). I cannot criticize this policy since one has to realize that most of their revenue comes during this period and needs to support their business through the off-season. Hence we will make the effort to return later in the year….it’s a significant trip for us, but we’ll worth the effort.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Response from Steve W | Reviewed this property |
This is my favourite restaurant in the Algarve, it closes on a Monday and make sure you have the black pork cheeks
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We are staying at this same place now and you could walk there (could said lightly) from the B&B it will be all up hill (but downhill back home).. The road is narrow and windy and if walking back and it is dark then you... More
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Hi I booked online, went to their website and followed the link to the email address.
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Restaurante O Luar da Foia is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5