O Barradas

Great restaurant, in the middle of a vineyard, and you can taste their own wines during a meal. They specialise in fresh fish (no water culture), with the sole a particularly delicacy. The starters are sublime (especially the tuna "ham") and the dessert menu is surprisingly original. Not cheap but highly recommended.

I've been here twice during my stay in Algarve. The cuisine is local, but with a modern twist, the service is fast, and the selection of wine above expectations.
Their main asset is the wonderful garden (prepare for mosquitos at night) and the romantic table set up under old leafy trees.
The fish options are generous and could be shared. Vegetarian options available, I was thrilled by my veggie dish.
The wine is created by their own winery, and it is one of the best algarvian wine that we tested.

Upscaled dining experience that's worth the price.

The fig ice cream desert is michelin star level.

Top restaurant! Highly recommended, but book in time! Also great vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree options!

O Barradas is a popular modern Portuguese restaurant, just off the A22, between Lagoa and Silves. 30 minutes from our house in Almancil.

They should get a Michelin Bib Gourmand for their perfect food at an affordable price. One of the Algarve's best hidden gems!

The restaurant looks very small, like a small old house, so I drove right past it. After about 100 meters I wanted to turn around, but there turned out to be the parking lot, and also the entrance to the beautiful garden restaurant with old trees.

Later, the owner, Luis Pequeno, who started the restaurant 30 years ago, together with his wife Andrea, said that he created the garden himself at the time. That they were all small trees then, which are now the huge trees.

It is wonderful to eat the restaurant garden. You are sheltered, and still have a little wind.

The owner's passion has brought him success. Even on a Monday and Tuesday evening it is fully booked. People who have not booked will be turned away.. The parking lot is full, with a striking number of Range Rovers..

The serving team is fun, cheerful, and attuned to each other. The regular guests are recognized and greeted with a kiss. It almost feels like a big family here.

For a relatively small restaurant, they have an extensive menu, with lots of fish, but also no fewer than 6 vegetarian/vegan dishes! And lots of gluten free options!

Main dishes from 15 euros.

I start with a nice cool white Barradas wine, on this warm summer evening.

After the couvert, I get a delicious colorful avocado salad.

The main course that follows has been recommended to me by the owner, because it is "fantastic". And he is right.. A nice casserole with vegetables, potato, almonds, and sauce. Vegan casserole, no idea what to expect but this is DIVINE!! Even the local cat comes begging me for a vegan snack.. haha

For dessert my favorite dessert, Crepe Suzette, with tangerine sorbet ice cream! Flambéed at the table by the owner himself. Where do you still find that? Fantastic.

I love good food, and enjoy fine dining. But you don't want that every day. You can eat the food you get here every day. It's better than home (despite my wife and I being very good cooks). And meanwhile you feel at home here. Top restaurant!

Highly recommended, but book in time!

PS the portions they serve are big. So I get my delicious main course home, packed in a nice container for 30 cents!

The restaurant is so beautiful, the food is really tasty and the staff is nice ! Must try! We had the Portuguese soup, salted fish and deserts, everything was amazing !

What a wonderful place! We had fantastic food ( fish ), great wines, delicious dessert, service perfect. One of the best restaurants on the Algarve, we will come back again,

Wow! What a wonderful place; the food, the atmosphere and the people who worked there! Can’t wait to go back. Loved the wine suggestions of George! We liked everything he recommended.

First off, one of the best, if not the number one garden restaurant in the south of Portugal. Every single detail thought of to provide the best dinning experience possible.
The waitering crew was simply splendid, always with a detailed suggestion or a fun joke ready, smiles all around and politeness to boot.
The drinks are of the highest quality, with several offers of home cultivated wine, all of them amazing. I particularly recommend the House Rose.
The food was incredible. Simply incredible. Each bite an explosion of flavours and sensations. The menu varies with the season, and many offers have quite a limited supply as the restaurant offers only same day caught fish to keep the quality at the highest level. The deserts will take you to heaven and back.
Perhaps the best is the atmosphere. Welcoming, inviting and cozy, while keeping a high level of quality and polish to everything served.
I fully recommend O Barradas to anyone interested in fine dinning and excellent gastronomic experiences! 5 Stars!

A great restaurant, excellent food, good service, outstanding wines. We visit Carvoeiro, in March, and always include O Barradas, it is a little hard to find but worth it. Highly recommended!!

I travel a lot and eat in many really good restaurants around the world. I can assure you that the service from this restaurant is second to none. I was treated with complete respect and attentiveness. All the waiters and waitresses are very well trained and very professional and kind. The food is simply out of this world fresh and well prepared. The atmosphere, oh the atmosphere is so unique. The yard leading to the front entrance is absolutely charming. I met really nice people from Northern Europe here and we chatted while dining. Come here if you want something really special.

This place is a must try. Such a beautiful setting. Went there for a nice romantic dinner.
Started with the shrimp
Wife hade the lamb
I had the steak.
Everything was fantastic
Outdoor dining
Free parking
Comfortable

Favorite restaurant and "happy place" since many years. If you are in the region, just go there....or spent more money for less elsewhere.

After having dined in quite a lot of places in the region, I can confidently say that O Barradas holds it own among the best and most consistent restaurants in the area.

Prices at O Barradas are more than reasonable for the quality of ingredients (no fish from aquaculture), preparation and service. Expect to pay around 50 - 70 € per person for a three course menu, including wine. Your evening will be even more enjoyable, if you are lucky enough, to be seated in their wonderful garden.

It's strongly recommended to book your table ahead throughout all seasons.

P. S.: Leave space for the deserts! They are - which is a rarity in Portugal - truly outstanding!

Beautifully restored and elegant traditional Portuguese farm with great and fresh food. We had a bottle of Algarvian white wine which was off the wine list; it was unique and subtle. The service was excellent and attentive, and the interior is cosy (with a fireplace), yet elegant. We very much enjoyed the quality of the food. A highlight dinner during our stay in the Algarve, recommended for foodies!

Phenomenal experience Dining in the restaurant, garden in Summer or in the winery. Excellent service- every need will be met maybe even before you think it. Love the menu on the chalkboard that’s moved around. The soup, shrimp & beef stew was all phenomenal. Delicious plate of fresh vegetables as a side dish.
I wanted to lick the plate with my Gelado de figo com fruta fresca e amendoas torradas

Just wow! Amazing setting, superb food. Great staff, nothing i can fault. We sat out amingst the trees in pleasant shade. And the wine is an absolute treat. 100% recommended - book in advance.

Food was wonderful. Staff were excellent and the setting is beautiful. We were only in the Algarve for 7 days, this was the best meal we had. Highly recommended, would definitely go back. You should book a table though as it became very busy.

My favorite restaurant in the Algarve! The outside garden gives a very nice setting and atmosphere. Staff is very nice and helpful. The menu is filled with both traditional and more modern dishes, all which are extremely tasty! This is complemented by their own wonderful wines (also available to buy to take home). A must visit!

Food is great, fresh ingredients. Amazing garden with great atmosphere and the staff is very friendly. Can really recommend this!

What a fantastic place to dine out. Out of many restaurants that we have been to on holiday in Portugal this is the only place that had some kind of music + it was live. The atmosphere is awesome and service is at the best. I have enjoyed everything there. The food was delicious and tasty. The bill was a bit higher than usual but everything worth it.

Absolutely loved this restaurant! The atmosphere, the staff, the wine, the food..all was perfect! Vegan options too and all extremely tasty and coming in big portions! Absolutely recommended!