Algarve, Portugal Food Guide: 10 Portuguese food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Manta Rota

March 19, 2020 Hector Krause

Best Portuguese restaurants nearby. Discover the best Portuguese food in Manta Rota. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Portuguese restaurants near you. including Restaurante Mares, Cha Com Agua Salgada, Restaurante Essencia na Praia, Restaurante Casa de Pasto Fernanda E Campinas, Bate Que eu Abro, Casa da Igreja, A Proa, Restaurante D. Rodrigo, Restaurante das Mares, A Camponesa
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10. A Camponesa

Avenida Manuel Rosa Mendes, Vila Nova de Cacela Portugal Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +351 281 951 152
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4 based on 237 reviews

A Camponesa

Reviewed By NeilBCornwall

In the 10 years we have had a house in the area, A Camponesa has become our favourite local restaurant. While the speciality is fresh fish, they also do excellent Frango (Chicken) and meat. Everything we have had there has been wonderfully cooked on the BBQ and the Salmon is particularly good. Most fish dishes come with boiled potatoes (either with skin or without) while the chicken & meat come with delicious home made chips. Salads are also very good and they do excellent skinned roasted red peppers as a side salad. The house wine is very good and leave room for desert!

9. Restaurante das Mares

Rua da Alagoa da Praia, Altura 8950-411 Portugal Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available +351 281 956 563 http://12h30.blogspot.ug/2015/07/restaurante-das-mares-altura.html
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4 based on 234 reviews

Restaurante das Mares

Reviewed By marcosrN1712ER

This is a place where we go frequently to have fish, which is always perfect. The fish is always fresh, cooked beautifully, their seafood rice is simply amazing. Great restaurant.

8. Restaurante D. Rodrigo

Castro Marim 8950 Portugal Portuguese Lunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Reservations +351 281 956 505
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4 based on 241 reviews

Restaurante D. Rodrigo

Reviewed By japbee

Travelled some distance fo lunch here , but worth the trip, traditional Portuguese food, with excellent service, lots of choice meat or fish or some wonderful stews, beware of the large portions, well worth a visit

7. A Proa

8900-038 Manta Rota, Manta Rota Portugal Portuguese Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service +351 281 952 027
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4 based on 237 reviews

A Proa

Its on the main street through the village to the sea. Not sure what that road is called

Reviewed By MarianaFSilva

I cannot understand how come such a busy and popular restaurant is so out dated. Decoration is scary. Menu is confusing and unclear. Prices are high. Food is average. Lazy and rude waitress looking for tips specially from tourists. Do not recommend

6. Casa da Igreja

Largo da Igreja, Vila Nova de Cacela 8900-019 Portugal Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +351 965 891 240
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4 based on 233 reviews

Casa da Igreja

Reviewed By Gillian M

We visited this place specifically after having read the reviews on TA. We arrived at about 9:30pm on a Tuesday night and there was a queue of maybe 20 people waiting ahead of us. We decided to wait a while and ended up waiting for maybe 45 mins, but it was such a beautiful night we didn't really mind. We're a party of 8 (two families) on holiday, but my husband and I had managed to get away on our own and I'm glad we did as I'm not sure this would have suited our kids so well. If yours like shellfish, cheese and meats and aren't looking for a 'full meal', they may well be happy with this, but ours wouldn't. The atmosphere here was great. Lots of families, most local or so it seemed. The whole town was buzzing and we got the impression it really only comes alive after dark, but it was a chilled Portuguese buzz rather than a typical holiday resort buzz - much to our pleasure. We ordered a few oysters to start as my husband had never had them before and it's many years since I've had them myself. Our waiter suggested we get couple of cooked and a couple of raw each to try both. They were incredibly fresh and tasted of the sea - the raw with a squeeze of lemon were particularly nice. My husband doesn't eat cured meats or cheese, so we stuck to the shellfish and bread. I may go back with a friend and try the meats and cheese before we go home. We had the fried prawns and clams - both delicious. This place is definitely worth a try if you're looking for some fresh shellfish cooked perfectly. The lady across from the restaurant with a table selling her homemade cakes also deserves a mention. It was late by the time we visited so she'd sold out of a few types, but had carob, chocolate, fig and cheesecake left. We tried a slice each of the carob and the fig. Just €3 for both and they were absolutely delicious. If she spoke English I'd definitely be going back to ask for the recipe.

5. Bate Que eu Abro

Urbanizacao Rota Sol Lote E-1, Altura 8950 Portugal Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +351 281 956 656
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4 based on 242 reviews

Bate Que eu Abro

Reviewed By paulompsimao

After spending holidays several years in Altura time to know this place. Amazing food ( fresh fish!!!) wine and delicious dessert. But fish... high level!! Thank you to the staff and boss of this outstanding place!

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4. Restaurante Casa de Pasto Fernanda E Campinas

Em 509, Manta Rota 8900 Portugal Portuguese, European Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Free Wifi, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible +351 281 951 770
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4 based on 69 reviews

Restaurante Casa de Pasto Fernanda E Campinas

Reviewed By Garden3

Having just moved into the area we were looking for a good restaurant that was close by. So lucky to have found this place only 3km from our villa. Always very busy but they still seem able to find space for passing trade. Great menu, loads of choice and reasonable prices. Can’t wait to return many times and try all the different dishes. Staff really friendly.

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3. Restaurante Essencia na Praia

Praia da Manta Rota UB4 Zona Nascente, Manta Rota 8900-065 Portugal Mediterranean, European, Grill, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service [email protected] +351 281 956 118 http://www.facebook.com/essencia.algarve
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4 based on 137 reviews

Restaurante Essencia na Praia

Reviewed By Gearoid O O

Our first opportunity to eat out in Manta Rota was on Thursday 30th May - by coincidence Restaurant Essencia na Praia just opened its doors for the first time that day! It was formerly in Cacela but transfered to the premises previousl operated b'Sem Espinas'.What a beautiful romantic setting overlooking the dunes. Comfortable chairs and options of eating inside or outside. Essencia is a real winner!We were bowled over by the warm welcome (we were served by Denise who is a great asset to the restaurant), we were also more than amazed by the food. We both had the gazpacho which was outstanding. I had the vegetable curry and my wife had sea-bass. We had a bottle of rose and a couple of sambuccas. This may be the new kid on the block but it seems poised to become the most popular restaurant in Mant Rota...it certainly deserves to be.We returned twice and I can vouch for the quality of the musroom risotto. My wife had tuna one night and spagetti bolognese another night. The side orders of rosti, sweet potatoes and potato au gratin all lived up to expectations.Each evening we finished our meal with the fresh fruit option because nothing compares to sun-ripened fruit.We couldn't fault the food. They have a pretty comprehensive menu and some very interesting starters. This restaurant alone would encourage us to return to Manta Rota!

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2. Cha Com Agua Salgada

Praia de Manta Rota, Manta Rota 8900-038 Portugal Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table [email protected] +351 281 952 856 http://www.chacomaguasalgada.com
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4 based on 531 reviews

Cha Com Agua Salgada

The Gastronomy of Chá Com Água Salgada prides itself on an experimental approach to fine dinning by bringing together tradicional Portuguese cuisine with a more modern take, using local produce from the East Algarve ... Tuna, Octopus, Clams, Flor de Sal,

Reviewed By ticianaMadrid

Nice place, nice enviroment and perfect food.Samosas or salad as start perfect. The main dishes: mero with garbanzos and brocoli perfect. The gambas rissotto really good. The desserts...tiramisú They are pet friendly. Thanks a lot for a great welcome and take care of our dog.

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1. Restaurante Mares

Rua Jose Pires Padinha 134, Tavira 8800-354 Portugal Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer [email protected] +351 281 326 749 http://www.restaurantemares.com/
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4 based on 66 reviews

Restaurante Mares

Recently renovated, Restaurant Marés offers to its guests not only a new space in the center of Tavira with a privileged view of the river Gilão as well as a wide variety of dishes ranging from the traditional cataplana to the most modern octopus with hon

Reviewed By Jan E

Good variety of dishes on the menu. Service is great with attention to detail. Good view of river. Price range is mid- to high.

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