Top Restaurants in Pera
Where to Eat in Pera: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover the best restaurant in Pera, Portugal including The Raj Indian Restaurant, Ocean Restaurant, O Leao de Porches, Sao Domingos, Restaurant O Ribeirinho, A Mariazinha, Restaurante Palladium, L'Oasis Pizzeria Italiana, Casa de Pasto Ze Leiteiro, Pastelaria Fortaleza
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1. The Raj Indian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
The Raj Indian Restaurant located in the Holiday Inn, Armação de Pêra has a fabulous location overlooking the ocean and has established an excellent reputation for great food and service. Enjoy an evening of authentic Indian cuisine whilst watching the sun set on the horizon and choose your favourite dishes, cooked just the way you prefer. During the summer months dinner may be served on the Terrace or in the cool of the restaurant.
Reviewed By Alan B
Staying in Holiday Inn next door so we thought we would try Restaurant..Atmosphere was good and staff friendly..One point that stood out that there was three of us and all our main meals were spoilt by being too salty..Such a shame..Thank you for your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the atmosphere and found our staff friendly, however, we are very sorry to read that you found your food salty, and will investigate this further. Kindest regards Vicki Good
2. Ocean Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Ocean Restaurant is VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa's fine dining signature restaurant, established in the southernmost region of Portugal, the Algarve. Austrian Executive Chef Hans Neuner - named Portugal's Chef of the Year 2009 & 2012 - and his team have been awarded Two Michelin Stars since 2011. Every dinner at Ocean restaurant is a sensorial experience, always with breathtaking views over the Atlantic ocean. The Ocean Restaurant is located at the VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa, part of the VILA VITA Hotels group.
Reviewed By WBastiaan - Switzerland
Slowly i was getting used to going to a Michelin rated restaurant and had to experience ups and downs which not always confirmed the rating they had. So i actually was expecting not too much when i visited Ocean. How wrong i was!
The dishes served wowwed me and my partner, great taste and splendid presentation , leaving me puzzled how they could make it like that. Together with a very good service with attention for detail confirmed that in this case Michelin was absolutely right. I would make a d-tour for this restaurant.
3. O Leao de Porches
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By Alison M - Woodbridge, United Kingdom
Every year we make a booking and arrive here,fairly early in the evening. I discuss the various diets amongst the family while booking,and the chef minds this in his cooking. We have vegetarian,nut free, and sometimes a vegan amongst us,but this is never a problem.
Food is beautifully presented,delicious and the staff attentive, together this makes a "must go" visit every year.
Please don't change O Leao de Porches.
4. Sao Domingos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 680 reviews
On March 30th, 1995 São Domingos restaurant was born in Galé, Albufeira.Domingos Almeida had the dream of having a restaurant and Maria da Conceição accompanied him on this project of a lifetime.They bought a plot ofland for 2,000€ (a small fortune in April 1980) and with great effort built a house for the family.In their family home, a villa with swimming pool, this adventure began. They started by adapting the garage but quickly becames too small for the lovers of good food in this new restaurant.After the garage, the restaurant has expanded to the living room of the villa and other spaces until only remain the bedrooms.Currently the restaurant São Domingos has four rooms, one private, and one Terrace to enjoy, with all conditions, the fine dishes of this cuisine of knowledge and passion.Although no longer a family house, São Domingos became the "home" for many visitors of this Algarve area, which recognize a familiar space in this restaurant where cameback again and again, is always a joy, pleasure and satisfaction of taste.In the last decade, Rafael, the eldest son of the couple São e Domingos, has contributed with their talent and wisdom, so that the restaurant of his parents is one of the best in the Algarve. Visit this guardian of the gastronomic heritage of Portugal ...
Reviewed By José B - Lisbon, Portugal
First time we visited this Restaurant, and we found it based on TripAdvisor opinions.
Private parking (quite important in peak season...) we booked a table for a small group (birthday of one us).
On arrival, we, immedialty noticed that is not so wide (two rooms) with a background chill-out music that fits perfectly in a minimalist ambiance, where the main decor motif are bottles of wine on the walls.
After looking at the menu, you can notice that the global choice is not so wide, but, carefull chosen (really good wine choice) and cooked, as we could check later on, in what concerns to fish (really fresh fish) or meat (tender meat), not mentioning the delicious desserts, both at a really good level and fairly priced.
You can notice that the owner as well as the staff are truly concerned about your well being: they will make your best sugestions and will make sure that everything is according to your best expectations.
After being told that it was the birthday of one us (still don´t know wo was the "snitch"..) we were surprised by a discreet offer of a small birthday cake.
Quite a good surprise. Definitely a place to be back.
I do recommend it.
5. Restaurant O Ribeirinho
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By Alan C
After Reading all the really positive reviews here on TripAdvisor we were really looking forward to some great food.
Parking is tight but ample with large car parks behind the resturant.
We walked in and requested a table for 4. We were offered a table inside or 'outside' (this is a large lean-to type of extension rather than actually outside). We chose the lean-to. We ate at 19:30 and it was fairly quiet. The restaurant is quite large and deceptive from the outside.
Despite quite a few reviews stating no menu was provided, we were presented with one, albeit very simple.
Everyone goes there for the chicken obviously. We all ordered half a chicken with either rice or chip and a large mixed salad.
The service was fairly quick. The quality of the food was quite disappointing. Half a chicken, portion wise does not compare to UK Nando's. The meat was almost fried and barely tasted of Piri Piri. One of the family ordered plain and there was barely any difference. The portion of fries that came (on a single platter) didn't seem quite enough for the three that ordered fries either. The salad was ok!!
Choice of Deserts were quite standard for Portugal as you would expect. We ordered three Almond tarts and a chocolate tart. Only two almond tarts arrived (served like school dinners and almost thrown on the table) with a comment of 'only two almond tart' while just walking away!! It was as if he was waiting to see who would fight over the two portions. Not even a thought about asking what we would like in replacement. We had to call over another waiter and order the missing dessert, that took ages to arrive!
All in all, not a fantastic experience.
6. A Mariazinha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Typical Portuguese cuisine, cooked to order and fresh handmade fries.
Reviewed By Angela D - Denbigh, Wales, United Kingdom
Lovely small restaurant with cheerful owners. Didn't have to wait too long for our tasty food. Managed to get a table outside which was lucky on a warm evening!! Would recommend this restaurant.
7. Restaurante Palladium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 426 reviews
Reviewed By JLCgladstone - Surrey, United Kingdom
Went here for supper in this very busy restaurant and had a lovely meal, in nice surroundings with friendly service- and a reasonable bill.
We had fantastic grilled prawns in piri piri as shared starter, then chicken piri piri and pork medallions as our mains- both very good and I wont be going to Ramires again for chicken piri piri.
8. L'Oasis Pizzeria Italiana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 822 reviews
Italian Pizzeria , Pizza & Pasta, we work with fresch ingrediente.
Reviewed By wendymouse1 - Hayling Island
This place really is a gem; we went back three times and, every time, it was busy when everywhere else was quiet and we could see why. The welcome is superb, the staff and management are genuinely glad to see you and they were knowledgeable and helpful about ingredients and special diets which we really appreciated. The food was excellent. Very highly recommended. Thank you to our lovely waiters.
9. Casa de Pasto Ze Leiteiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 819 reviews
Reviewed By Lesterbeach - Winnipeg, Canada
Our annual supper here- always excellent. Grilled mackerel,sea bass,sea bream, halibut, salmon, squid- tomatoes salad, bread and potatoes for 14 euros. The fish is fresh and perfectly cooked- just salted and grilled. You can ask for more of any of the varieties. Huge crème caramel or fruit for dessert. Communal tables. Simple but enjoyable. Good staff
10. Pastelaria Fortaleza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By Iain P
Visited Armacao in October and November 2017.
This cafe is a must go for breakfast.
Fantastic location, fantastic friendly staff and very good reasonably priced snacks.
Probably the best "english" breakfast in town.
Great place to sit and watch the world go by at almost any time of day.
