Feast On Fresh Seafood And Regional Cuisine At Faros Best Restaurants

Most travellers pass through Faro, the gateway to southern Portugal, on their way to a beach resort. But savvy travellers will stick around to sample the old town’s rural charm, reasonable prices, buzzing nightlife – and excellent restaurants. Seafood takes pride of place in Faro’s restaurant scene – after all, the Algarvian town boasts its own prominent fishing harbour. But beyond the usual catch-of-the-day, you’ll find a unique twist on Portuguese cuisine, courtesy of their Arabic history. From hole-in-the-wall eateries to luxurious rooftop restaurants, here are the top places to eat in Faro. Tertulia Algarvia Restaurant, Portuguese Algarvian food takes in the best natural resources from the sea, and is heavily influenced by the flavours of its historical Arabic rulers. The most well-known local dish is the cataplana, a distinctive round, metal tagine in which an aromatic fish stew is prepared. Tertulia Algarvia takes local cuisine very seriously and their version, which is liberally...