My family and I walked in and they had no tables available. Unlike most places, they gave me their card and suggested other good spots. We called a few days after and they were fully booked again, only this time they called me back and...squeezed my family and i in for dinner. Perhaps the best customer service ive experienced dining. My daughter spilled water all over the table.. one of the staff said “dont worry, this is your home” a wonderful family run the place, a gentleman with his sister and son. They served us one of the very best meals ive had the pleasure of having and the bill in the end blew me away at how well prices the place is. A gem of a place, great menu, great food and the welcome we received was incredible. 10/10More

Staff were very professional and friendly. The food was exceptional. We ordered the chicken, pork, duck and a steak all were delicious. You have to book around a week before to get a table, you can’t just walk in and get a table. I highly...recommend it.More

Just returned from a 2 week holiday in Portugal and visited this restaurant twice, after enjoying it in 2019. It did not disappoint! Everything about it from the quality of the food, to the friendly, informative staff is first class. My 2 boys age 8...and 10 and husband also loved it. We ate out at many lovely restaurants during our holiday but all agreed Ruccula was our favourite and would even go as far as saying it's my favourite restaurant ever. Make sure you make a reservation before your holiday as it books up quite far in advance.More

Excellent food. Very friendly staff who also explained specials and extras really well. Lovely to sit by window. Book in advance

We were very lucky to have got a last minute table in this fabulous spot! The staff are so friendly and welcoming, an absolute pleasure to be around. The food is top quality, the best food of the whole trip to Alvor.

Booked from the UK as have missed out previously. Had a fantastic table on the balcony with great views. Friendly service, super food, great atmosphere. This place just knocks it put the park time after time. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Excellent menu,...yes it's probably a little more expensive than other places in Alvor but you get value for your money, you'll never leave Ruccula hungry or disappointed Can't wait to returnMore

We read reviews and booked this restaurant in advance of our trip and thankfully so as popularity is clear with how busy it was. The staff are both friendly and welcoming (evening we visited was very warm and we had walked a bit to get...there but provided with ice cooler to put hands in and bring temp down). Time was spent explaining to us the specials and also helpful discussion around how to cater for our 9 year olds which was appreciated. The food that was served was delicious with both of us having the chicken livers for starter and for a main the rib eye steak and lamb shank (which just fell off the bone!). Subtle touches such as the palate cleanser between courses in addition to the sides of potato gratin, chips and salad just made our dining experience wholesome. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special night out as all your needs will be catered for.More

We booked a table as soon as we completed our accommodation booking. We had a great greeting and was seated by the window with views overlooking Alvor. The food was so lovely and enjoyable, and the service was the best.

It was our first visit, we booked a few weeks ahead as reviews said it’s always busy and I can see why. We were greeted with smiling faces and instantly felt welcome. Our table had a lovely view down to the sea which made it...extra special. The food was an absolute taste sensation! We had chicken liver and a spring roll to start both wow! Mains I had lamb and my family had steak. This was some of the best food I have ever tasted. We all rated it 10/10 I will look forward to returningMore

We looked forward to our visit to Riculla which had been booked weeks before we arrived, knowing how good the previous visit had been. Again the food was amazing HOWEVER they let themselves down on service- we were never offered a dessert menu or coffee..., the staff were :to busy talking among them selves, to customers ( they knew) and resetting tables for the following day.More

We have been to Ruccula so many times now over the years as absolutely love it. This holiday our daughter and grandchildren came with us and really loved it too. Our granddaughter has a severe nut allergy and the staff at Ruccula could not do...enough for her-nothing was a problem. We will definitely be back The steaks and lamb shank were amazing as were the dophinoise potatoes. Food amazing and customer service fantastic.More

Myself & my 4 friends visited here on Saturday 28 th May & it was of the nicest meals I have had in along time.Everything was beautiful & the service was excellent.If you are in Alvor you have to visit this restaurant. Thanks to all...at the Ruccula Restaurant.More