Restaurante 11 da Villa

First ate here in 2019 so was interested to see if it was as good as the last time I was there in 2020. Needless to say I wasn’t disappointed.
11 de villa is hidden up a little side street off the Main Street in Loule town.
It has a good outside terrace with tables and plenty of oversized umbrellas for shade.
I almost always sit inside and I love the decor. The back area almost feels like a cave but it’s bright, has greenery, fabulous art and an amazing ceiling,
The food never disappoints this is my 5th visit and I’ve never had a dish I had to complain about.
We shared our dishes, had a late breakfast and skipped lunch. Our booking that’s me and my food loving son was for 6.30pm but we arrived just after 6pm and they had no problem sitting us.
This is what we had!
People get the couvert. The bread omg is to die for(if your Irish you’ll understand) the carrot spread is like hummus, the three different butter and of course don’t forget the dipping oil.
Our tapas - Firstly goats cheese with honey and pine nuts with lots toasts. Simply delicious. Chorizo and egg. This was our least favorite dish of the ones we tasted as it was chorizo with scrambled egg. Garlic prawns, 5 good sized prawns it was just missing a little finger of bread to soak up the sauce. Next we had pork cheeks. This comes in a little pot which contains the cheeks, potatoes, mushrooms and sauce. The checks were cooked to perfect, cut like a knife through butter and were very flavorsome. Our final tapas dish was duck magret with red berries this for us was the star of the night. My son said next time he will not share this dish with me I’ll need to get my own. We finished the meal with a chocolate brownie and homemade scrumptious tiramisu. I loved the presentation of these desserts on the slate with the 11 design in icing sugar.
My only issue on each occasion is you may have to leave the table and go to the counter to request another water or drink. The staff did not ask if we needed another drink or checked with us if we wanted anything else. This for me is a small issue and wouldn’t put me off coming back. Upon leaving I could understand this as the terrace outside was packed and we were only a table of two inside. With another two sitting at the higher tables. Overall my favorite tapas restaurant in Loule. Make sure to book in advance not to be disappointed.

What an unbelievable tapas experience. We thought we had made reservations, but when we showed up, we realized that we picked the wrong date.
The place was completely booked, and the staff said we might have to wait up to an hour and a half. But then they figured out how to shoehorn us in, and we were seated in 5 minutes. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.
Then the food, wow! The selection was eclectic, varied, and quite delicious.
We chowed down for over an hour on their many choices and were never disappointed.
When we got the bill, it was less than expected.
We will definitely return.

A very nice place to spend time with friends and listen to a live music ad you enjoy your food and drink.

Really great food, amazing atmosphere. We were there two days in a row. The first day just for a drink after dinner where they had life music playing in the garden. We liked so much, that we came back the day after to try their food and we were amazed. From the starters to the dessert everything tasted great. Lots of different plates with different, great tasting dishes. We also had a great bottle of white wine for only 15€!
All in all a great place, can only highly recommend

We were looking for somewhere to have dinner and were drawn to the restaurant by the lovely lights. When they told us it was tapas, we were a bit worried that we would have to order a lot to get full. But what a lovely surprise. Every dish was generous and so tasty! I had pork cheek for the first time, so tender, could cut it with a fork. The chickpeas was an unexpected surprise. Very flavourful, but did not overwhelm the other dishes. I would recommend ordering a side portion of mash to have with whatever sauce is leftover on the plate.
Had the dry red wine by the glass option, went really well with the rich dishes.
The biggest surprise was the bill. We actually double checked that they charged us for everything!
Oh and even though we missed out, the waiter told us there is live music on the weekend.

A charming and cozy restaurant with a variety of tasty sampler dishes. The inside of the restaurant has an amazing Arabic vaulted ceiling which I love! Service was excellent and the food quality was wonderful. We had delicious green asparagus, octopus, and pork cheeks.

Great romantic tapas place where the idea is to share and enjoy a quiet evening. Fish, meat and vegetarian courses and really good wine!

The best tapas restaurant in the ALGARVE!! The staff and owner were kind, clean and attentive!! Their menu is always changing and mouth watering!! Moreover, the ambiance and restaurant is very warm and inviting!! Make sure to get plumas de porco preto, atum teriyaki, camarao a 11 and the truffle mash potatoes!! And the desert was deliciously well presented!! Will definitely be coming back!!

My recent dining experience at 11 da Vila in Loule was nothing short of exceptional. This hidden gem surpassed all expectations with its delightful blend of authentic local cuisine and modern flair. The menu, a testament to the chef's creativity, featured fresh, locally sourced ingredients crafted into exquisite dishes. The ambiance was warm and welcoming, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. From the first bite to the last, every dish was a culinary masterpiece. 11 da Vila is undoubtedly a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience in Loule.

We arrived early evening as a walk-in and they found us a table.

Tapas like you've never had before.

Beautiful restaurant located directly next to the castle. The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was excellent. It has a beautiful terrace and a very atmospheric indoor space (with air conditioning). Highly recommend.

Heaven! Fantastic food, big menu. Such a treat.

If you like Tapas this is the place. Always on my to go list in the wonderful town of Loule.

Nice people, great food. Nice spread in choices.

I had a lovely meal and the staff were very friendly

Really delicious lunch, thoroughly enjoyed it.

Loved it here. Food, music, staff and ambience were great.

I don’t want to recommend this place because then everyone will want to come here! But I guess I’ll have to share the secret - this is the best little tapas bar we’ve ever been to. Food is amazing and the location and service outstanding. Our favourite place to eat in Loule!

It's true - you can get better seafood off the coast! Amazing six plates and a bottle of wine for two for €80. Brisk yet very friendly service.

Enjoyed our time there from the first to the last second!
Their Tapas (we ordered 5 of them) were great, the wine (we asked and received a fabolous recommendation from the owner) was just what we wanted the staff was helpful and friendly & the restaurant was crowded with locals. Couldn't have asked for anything more and we loved the two hours we've spent there!