Location: Vila Nova de Cacela
Top Restaurants in Vila Nova de Cacela
Top Things to do in Vila Nova de Cacela
Most Popular Seafood food in Vila Nova de Cacela, Algarve, Portugal
Discover Restaurants offering the best Seafood food in Vila Nova de Cacela, Algarve, Portugal. Vila Nova de Cacela, or simply Cacela, is a town and Civil parish in the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, the southeasternmost of the Algarve, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 3,902, in an area of 46.03 km². Cacela is an exclave of the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, one of only three in Portugal to have exclaves.
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10. Infante Panoramico
Overall Ratings
4 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By francislp
It was our first visit to the south of Portugal. The views to the sea are amazing and the food and service excellent. Cod âInfanteâ style, octopus with garlic and grilled squid, are really nice and tender. Desserts very good too, but donât order tarta de nata If you think that is like the pastel de nata. Ask the waiter first.
9. Restaurante Manta Rota
Overall Ratings
4 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By joandne3
We came here to have dinner on our way back to the hotel from the beach. We had soup for starter and we shared a portion of grilled fish. The soup was very good, even though a "vegetables soup" in a Portuguese restaurant does not promise anything special. The fish was definitely very delicious. Grilled in charcoal and to the level of any good restaurant in the country. The portion of the fish was 11 Euros, which not at all expensive for this part of Portugal. We were served by the man other reviews mention, which is probably the owner. The restaurant seems to be a family run. The staff was very nice (no fuss about us sharing and not having any wine) and, I dare to guess, prone to communication with foreign nationals. The place is nothing special. Ac inside, but we preferred to stay outside in a small area just off the bar room.
8. Restaurante O Infante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 946 reviews
Reviewed By Neil576
During March a number of restaurants in the area are either closed or offer reduced menu's. This excellent restaurant offers a full menu. The staff are highly professional, friendly and attentive and clearly very well trained and take pride in the service they offer. It has a very nice atmosphere and even in March gets quite busy although we did what is considered a very British thing arriving at 6.15 when we were the only diners! by 8.00 it gets reasonably busy with local families. Large car park, spotlessly clean, varied menu, excellent responsive service, food of a high standard and beautifully presented. Very reasonable prices for the quality offered. We will use again when in the area. There are vegetarian options, nearly all dishes can be prepared without gluten.
7. Casa Velha
Overall Ratings
3 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By ElsaGirl
We went here twice during our week in Algarve. The restaurant is located in the smallest and prettiest little village by the sea. The food felt so authentic and genuine, very simple and fresh. The vegetables were so tasty and the fish fantastic! The staff used google translate to help us to understand the menu, like everywhere else the service is helpful but not overwhelming. The interior is very simple, and the bathroom clean. Thatâs always a good sign.
6. Restaurant Sabinos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By Paularich12
I have been coming to Cacela for the past 10 years and each time have visited Sabinos once or twice during our 2 week stay taking family and friends, we have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere and friendly professional staff!Unfortunately this year it looks like the staff have completely changed?! Maybe itâs been sold on?! Inside looks almost the same but the service and food were certainly not! I asked for Sea bass and was told there was only one fish left which was sea bream?! The restaurant had only just opened and we were the 2nd couple to order? My husband ordered the sea bream which he said tasted good and I ordered an omelette but was not impressed by the service or lack of it!So sad that Sabinos has gone downhill but no atmosphere mediocre food we will not be returning.
5. Restaurante das Mares
Overall Ratings
4 based on 234 reviews
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.
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4. Bate Que eu Abro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 242 reviews
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!
3. Casa da Igreja
Overall Ratings
4 based on 233 reviews
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 â¬3 for both and they were absolutely delicious. If she spoke English I'd definitely be going back to ask for the recipe.
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2. Cha Com Agua Salgada
Overall Ratings
4 based on 531 reviews
The Gastronomy of Chá Com Ãgua 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.
Best European food near Vila Nova de Cacela, Algarve, Portugal
1. Restaurante Mares
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
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.
