Carvoeiro - something a little more up market :-)

Aisling_and_Steve · Post by **Aisling_and_Steve** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:06 pm

Hi folks,
we have been to the Algarve on several occasions (Praia da Rocha and Alvor)
and also Madeira last year.

From the sounds of it Carvoeiro has no end of restaurants to choose from. So I am looking a few suggestions on places that may stand out a little from the rest - something perhaps little more expensive that the others? Places to go on a few nights when we are feeling like we should really spoil ourselves

All help gratefully accepted.

Thanks,
Steve.

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:20 pm

Bella Vita at Clube Atlantico
The Brasserie at Quinta Rosal
Rei das Praias at Caneiros beach

in Carvoeiro village, Ele Ela and Maximes

all a bit different, and a bit more pricey - but worth it!

Aisling_and_Steve · Post by **Aisling_and_Steve** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:47 pm

thanks for the quick reply!

I take it the first three mentioned are outside the village proper but nearby....walk or taxi journey away?

Thanks once again!

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:48 pm

The first three would all be a taxi ride away - not far, between 10 and 20 minutes.

SJ & RE · Post by **SJ & RE** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:49 pm

Hiya,
Try L' Orange,& Julios

Aisling_and_Steve · Post by **Aisling_and_Steve** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:00 pm

Oh aye - forgot to ask practicalities

this is why Aisling should be doing this - she'd ask the sensible questions!

1) Would you be advised to book a table at any these restuarants mentioned?
2) Price wise - what are we talking here? E100? E150? more?

Steve

Aisling_and_Steve · Post by **Aisling_and_Steve** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:01 pm

1) Would you be advised to book a table at any these restuarants mentioned?

!! I'll try again....

1) Would you be advised to book a table at any of the restaurants mentioned?

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:03 pm

I would definitely book at Bella Vita, Ele Ela, Maximes and Rei das Praias - I think phone numbers are on FAQS. Quinta Rosal - probably not necessary, but it might be worth it, especially if you're getting a taxi.

Prices probably 60-100 euros per couple depending on what you order, how expensive the wine etc - but could be a lot less.

Lesley Jean · Post by **Lesley Jean** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:10 pm

I would also recommend Brasserie Marina at Benagil. again a taxi ride away but the quality of food and the service is wonderful, we will be there again in August for my birthday, never disappointed.

I would also agree about Maximes in Carvoeiro.

Depending on your tastes and wine probably about 80 - 150 euros per couple would be a very good 3 course meal with wine.

Aisling_and_Steve · Post by **Aisling_and_Steve** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:22 pm

Much obliged for all the information.

Will certainly be put to good use....

Mike,Chislehurst · Post by **Mike,Chislehurst** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 6:45 pm

No one seems to have mentioned Primavera. Very good indeed and needs booking. Also in town (just

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:10 pm

We tried Primavera for the first time a few months ago, I'm afraid the food was indifferent, the service was pretty bad and it was expensive for what we had.

Our starters were given to a couple who came in about twenty minutes after us, but ordered the same things - they were sitting outside and we were inside - and no-one came to explain or apologise, they just left us sitting there for about an hour before our food came.

The waiters kept avoiding us when we tried to get their attention, and only admitted the problem when the food finally arrived. Mistakes happen and if they had explained, apologised, maybe offered us a drink we would have laughed it off, but no.

When the starters came the Caesar salad had a vinaigrette dressing, not a caesar dressing and the rest was fairly unremarkable apart from the bill when it came.

I know you should give restaurants a second chance, but with so many to choose from, I'm afraid I rarely do. Villa Medici is another one that we tried once and have never been back to.

e-richard · Post by **e-richard** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:26 pm

kteee wrote:..I know you should give restaurants a second chance, but with so many to choose from, I'm afraid I rarely do..

Generally, I agree with that statement.

Only time that I may give a restaurant a second chance is when I see a positive review here on CVO.COM written by someone who has given other restaurants a review that I agree with (good or bad).

Its not a perfect system, but it has been known to pay off.

Mag · Post by **Mag** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:27 pm

Can't agree with Primavera - expensive and only just acceptable quality.

In the village - has to be Ele & Ela or Maximes.

Bellavita at Club Atlantico is wonderful for food but I found the service too good, if that makes sense, too effusive.

Marinha is okay. We stayed within 200m of it last year - went there once and didn't return. There is much better in the village & surrounds.

All very subjective, of course, but isn't that the point. 'One man's meat' and all that.

fmm · Post by **fmm** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:12 am

We live opposite to the Primavera and have never been back after our first visit. Maximes is the restaurant of choice for us if you are happy to pay a little extra. Superb service, food is great.

Carvoeiro - something a little more up market :-)

Carvoeiro - something a little more up market :-)

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