O Leão de Porches

We took the 5 course degustation menu. The dishes were all consistently of high quality.
Each of them was a creative combination of quality ingredients giving a very nice elegant taste and structure of the dishes. Finally I add that the service was excellent and professional. The terrace was cozy. In summary, we were very satisfied and had a very enjoyable experience.

Really nice dinner, great atmosphere (very cozy) and the service was very kind and knowledgeable. Loved it! We got a lekker soup of sorts and then I had shiitake ravioli. Good vegetarian options!

Fantastic restaurant with a really interesting quiet vibe. The cuisine is traditional Portuguese but with with an elevated twist.
The tasting menu is well worth it. I tried the veal and the duck dishes and totally recommend. The staff is also great and ready to recommend a wine to pair with your dish based on your taste.

We absolutely loved this place. We ordered the menu and were so happy about it. It consisted of 5 dishes, that were fairly bigger than any other degustación menu that we have tried. (See pictures) the menu was well balanced, oysters, fish and meat and we even got some small treats in between that were a very pleasant surprise.

There was also the possibility to order dishes a la carte, that included a broader option than the degustation menu.

The staff was great, they spoke Spanish, English and German (on top of Portuguese of-course)

When we finished dinner they sadly did not have any of the desert originally planned for the menu, instead we got a mix of orange textures that was so good we did not feel like we missed anything.

Stunning al fresco dinner on the patio under a lush leafy canopy and full moon. Brilliant fusion menu and lovely service. So far my most favorite dining experience in the year I’ve lived in Algarve.

Delicious!!!! The service was superb, the aesthetic was so charming and I would recommend this to anyone looking for an unforgettable meal. We had the spicy pasta and pork loin and I wish I could go for seconds. The wine was also excellent!

Had an amazing meal here last night. Service was excellent; the waiters spent time chatting to us and answering our questions that we had. The food was also excellent and well presented. A perfect evening in a rural, Portuguese restaurant with a soft and chilled vibe.

So happy that we found this gem of a restaurant on our short trip to the Algarve. When we travel, food is priority 1. Wonderful service, cozy atmosphere and the food was on point on from start to finish. Presentation of the food is beautiful and each dish was obviously prepared with care, freshest quality ingredients and flavours were spot on. Everything was delicious but I will especially crave the chestnut soup with enoki mushrooms and the carrot risotto that accompanied my black pork. We are just getting started with our two week holiday and this restaurant has set a high bar for all others to follow. Thank you so much for the wonderful evening.

We enjoyed a wonderful meal at this lovely restaurant. Delicious fish and well matched wines, along with friendly, attentive service. They were also absolute stars with our children (aged 8 and 6) who thoroughly enjoyed the kids’ options and yummy puddings! Highly recommended!

Went for birthday dinner. The food is worthy of being on the Michelin Guide for sure…comparable to what you would get at a NYC BigG/One Star. Service was very attentive and friendly. Wine list was also very well curated…trust the owner to recommend worthwhile wines from Portugal. Worthy of returning next time in the area.

Congrats to the owner and her staff!

Just had dinner at this wonderful restaurant! Excellent food and service, with a relaxed vibe. The food was fresh and creative, with perfect presentation.

The owner and staff are very friendly. We had great conversation with Ali, who was part of the waitstaff. I highly recommend this restaurant!

A very memorable meal. We did the 5 course chef’s menu with wine pairings. Very quaint atmosphere and the food and service were spectacular!

Just amazing. Best meal of my life.

Top quality at every level.

The place is beautifully used and decorated using the memory of a old house and a traditional environment.

The service is extremely good, concerned and friendly.

The quality of food is simply one of the best I have had in Algarve in many years.

With the couvert we were presented with 2 snacks being one of them a beetroot cold soup. We had scallops, a mango spicy gazpacho as starters. We ended with a amazing duck and a black porc fillet.

Everything was at a very high level and equally balanced. The Chef clearly knows his business.

Compliments to the whole team. Will return.

Ps: The spicy mango gazpacho is to die for!!

Great place. Fantastic ambience and staff. Food great and nice wine list.

Amazing food, great service.

An exceptional dining experience. Attention to detail is visible in everything. Lovely ambiance whether on the patio or indoors. Menu is always exciting and inviting. Tasting menu also unparalleled......
O Leaõ has to be our very favourite restaurant in the Algarve.....
Just been there tonight, and as wonderful as ever! Reservation required to avoid disappointment.

Our most wonderful dining experiences of the entire Portugal holiday. We booked for the wrong week and they were still able to accommodate us (2 plus a 7-yr old) for the same evening. Delicious food in an exquisite setting outside on the (side) terrace (courtyard of a traditional house in the centre of this little town), taken care of by Bianca and her wonderful team. An unforgettable experience. Excellent wine selection and advice. We can't wait to go back!

Amazing food and ambiance and great service. Loved the place.

A gem of a restaurant. Found it via Michelin guide and exceeded my expectations. Cozy seating area's, friendly and caring staff, and superb food!