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All reviews oxtail lobster bisque bread prawns red or white wine on tap unlimited wine large barrels superb food goats cheese owner fernando algarve euros portimao
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Consistent high quality. Fernando and his family and staff are superb. We loved the wine barrels which means you pay 7.50 euros each and take as many carafes back to your table as you wish. The. choices are excellent and cooking equal to that. Nothing...I could ask to improve except the taxi charges to and from Penina hotel which add 40 euros to the cost of an evening at one of the best restaurants in this area. It’s a must visit restaurantMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Fernando Dias, Proprietário at Restaurante Solar Do Farelo, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you very much for your support!!

Reviewed 19 October 2023 via mobile

We went with good friends who go here often and know the team well. The value and service cannot be faulted. I chose the lamb which was excellent but my wife was less happy with her choice of liver. The place was full and I...could see not only the “free wine” but also some special bottles for purchase. Easy parking. Not far to drive from Alvor. Must need booking well in advance.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 12 October 2023 via mobile

A wonderful place. Fernando the owner greeted us on arrival in word perfect English. He ran us through the menu and his staff took over to ensure we had a great experience. The food was delicious. A truly great place to eat and be entertained....Not the place for wine snobs. There are two big barrels, one with white and one with red. All you can drink for 5 euros. Heaven.🍷🍷More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Fernando Dias, Proprietário at Restaurante Solar Do Farelo, responded to this reviewResponded 13 October 2023

The kitchen staff and the restaurant staff and myself are very grateful for your kind words.

Reviewed 8 October 2023 via mobile

This was our first visit, having been recommended by friends. Warm and friendly welcome, polite and friendly staff, delicious food and an excellent atmosphere. Fixed price lunch was great value, along with wine offer, €5 for a glass plus free refills. Definitely worth a visit.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Fernando Dias, Diretor-Geral at Restaurante Solar Do Farelo, responded to this reviewResponded 9 October 2023

On behalf of myself and all my staff, we are very grateful for your kind words.

Reviewed 27 September 2023 via mobile

Excellent restaurant. Very welcoming - fantastic service and wonderful food. Attentive friendly staff. Large board of choices for dish of the day and vegetarian friendly. Very busy and popular - you really do need to book but they did accommodate us when we arrived whilst...out cycling despite having a number of large parties today.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Fernando Dias, Diretor-Geral at Restaurante Solar Do Farelo, responded to this reviewResponded 29 September 2023

Thank you very much for your support. Welcoming you was a great pleasure for us. Keep enjoying your cycling!!

Reviewed 10 September 2023

Another amazing meal, as always. This is my go to restaurant when in the area. See you again soon!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Fernando Dias, Diretor-Geral at Restaurante Solar Do Farelo, responded to this reviewResponded 11 September 2023

Many thanks for your support!! Loved to seeing you again!!

Reviewed 20 June 2023 via mobile

My husband booked for my birthday 10 June From start to finish staff were amazing. A varied array of food waiter and owner Fernando were very knowledgable about the food and ingredients. Fernando showed us how to navigate the barrels of wine self serve, which...both red and white were easy drinking. The view 🥰 it was a 20 min Uber from Portimao 12 euro at 7.40pm I can’t wait for my next visit We had Lobster bisque wild. Boat and duck With a lemon merengue with a candle in itMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Fernando Dias, Diretor-Geral at Restaurante Solar Do Farelo, responded to this reviewResponded 22 June 2023

Hi Lorraine! My STAFF and I are very grateful for your words of support and send you our best regards!!

Reviewed 6 May 2023

Fantastic place. Great host has been a Kane/Beveridge favourite for many years,see you all in July for another great night or 2!!!!!!!

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 27 April 2023

Dined at Solar Do Farelo tonight and collectively decided (6 of us) it was the best meal thus far in our 9 day Spain/Portugal vacation. We met Fernando, the owner, and were treated like family. The food, wine, and atmosphere we absolutely spectacular. Highly recommend...the rack of lamp and grilled prawns appetizer.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Fernando Dias, Diretor-Geral at Restaurante Solar Do Farelo, responded to this reviewResponded 30 April 2023

Thank you very much for your visit! It was a great pleasure meeting you! Wishing you lots of happiness. Fernando and STAFF.

Reviewed 13 April 2023

Absolutely first class as always. Fernando the owner always makes you feel so welcome. This is our 5th visit in 8 years. My husband had the oxtail as always because it is so good, slow cooked in red wine, its juicy and succulent. I usually...go for the lamb but chose the steak stroganoff, for €5 extra you can help yourself to as much red or white wine as you like during your meal. The red wine is very nice. You can choose additional starters but we had enough with the bread, garlic carrots and Olives. We had the mixed dessert plate which was delicious, especially the chocolate mousse. I had a white coffee and a large bottle of water. The food was quality and offered good portion sizes. Our whole meal came to €56 . What sets this place àpart is its authenticity, ambience and its owner and staff. It is situated between Alvor and Lagos just off the N125. I promise you if you are in the area you do not want to miss this place.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Fernando Dias, Diretor-Geral at Restaurante Solar Do Farelo, responded to this reviewResponded 24 April 2023

Thank you very much for your words of appreciation, on behalf of myself and my staff.

Reviewed 6 March 2023 via mobile

Fabulous food with fun! Wonderful wine with wow! Super service with style! Third visit in a month - we’ll be back! Fantastic Fernando - thank you!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Fernando D, Proprietário at Restaurante Solar Do Farelo, responded to this reviewResponded 7 March 2023

On behalf of myself and my collaborators, I would like to thank you for your very supporting and kind words.

Reviewed 15 February 2023 via mobile

We have been here many many times. Every time is the same. Great Fernando always makes everybody welcome. The setting is beautiful, staff efficient food hot and delicious. What more does anybody want.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Fernando D, Proprietário at Restaurante Solar Do Farelo, responded to this reviewResponded 16 February 2023

On behalf of myself and all my staff, our enormous gratitude.

Reviewed 9 December 2022

We took a chance on this restaurant as its over an hours drive away from where we live, hoping the reviews were as good as they said, have to say it passed our expectations.The owner greeted us on arrival and even remembered our name from...the booking, nice little personal touch. I like that they do not have an extensive menu as everything they prepare is fresh and cooked to perfection. to top it off we didnt have wine by the bottle it was by the barrel for £4.50 per person and the wine was lovely. staff are very friendly, food superb, another little gem that we will be returning to.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 4 December 2022 via mobile

It's just lovely, great food, great food, great service, great ambience. Staff are lovely. I actually hesitate to recommend as we want to keep it for ourselves. Super duper, 5 stars

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 20 November 2022 via mobile

My wife and I have been coming here for 11 years and I can say with hand on heart that this is our favourite restaurant we have ever ate in....and we have travelled a lot. Fernando and his staff (especially Uri with his shared love...of fishing) are always so warm and welcoming, which is an added bonus to the amazing food served. A must is the beef Stroganoff which is incredible, but you won't be disappointed with anything on the menu. Lunch is great value for money with wine from the barrel on tap for only a small amount extra. A must for all food lovers.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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