Algarve Restaurants

Algarve Gastronomy When you visit the beautiful Algarve, you should never miss to pay visit to the Portuguese gastronomic paradises which are dedicated to the lovers of fresh fish. What’s more, the quality of the seafood is the best. The fishing villages are mostly located near the sea. Base food ingredients When it comes to the basic ingredient of the food in Algarve, it mostly comprises of fish, vegetables, meat, fruit etc. The codfish is considered the National dish. This is the reason why you would find that during the Christmas, Portugal eats fish while the rest of the world goes for chicken. They love to have boiled potatoes along with cabbage and chickpeas. They are all seasoned with olive oil. Rich and varied gastronomy is one of the experiences of Algarve that one gets not only in the coastal regions but also in the interiors as well. Popular fish dishes If you wake up early in the morning, you would find that the fishermen go out to catch fresh fish which is then sold in the market. When it comes to the most popular dishes, mention can be made of fish soups, octopus rice, fish stew and so on. When you go in the interior regions of Algarve you would notice that all dishes have a typical rural flavor like cherry chicken, chickpeas stew etc. Enjoy varieties of other delicious dishes There are many famous restaurants that serve well cooked and tasty foods. You would find that you would find variety of dishes in their extensive menu ranging from chicken kebab to lamb. You would be able to enjoy good food along with a beautiful view of the beach. In some restaurants, you would find that they serve traditional Indonesian soup as well as fresh salads like the Caesar. You can have delicious sandwiches and the best hamburgers. You should never miss the desserts and sweets. You would love to try them all. Some these include figs that are filled with almonds, and many other goodies like honey, almonds and fig jam. As mentioned earlier, you can never resist the temptation to beat the pure deliciousness of fish and seafood. You will find that most of the cooking in Algarve is one-pot-cooking. You can go for monkfish rice, cataplana (cooked and then served in a copper dish) or you can also go for a fish stew. When you order meat, you will find that the meat is cooked on a heated stone. What else, you can also go for a Brazilian Rodizio which is a type of a meat buffet. To conclude you can find all type of food in Algarve be it Italian, Chinese, Indian or Thai cuisine. When you look at the figures, you would find that the number of cuisine available in Algarve is steadily increasing. So, the next time you happen to go to the Algarve, do not forget to try all the dishes. Your taste buds will just keep craving for more!