Portuguese
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Small, family-style Portugese restaurant offering tapas-like small dishes made in an open kitchen. A section of the menu consists of plant-bashed dishes, such as herbed sauteed mushroom, fava bean croquette with seitan, salad; plus there's a menu with daily suggestion that contains 3 vegetable dishes. Owner knows how to cook vegan/vegetarian food. Open Mon-Thu 19:00-23:00, Tue-Sat 13:00-15:00, Fri-Sat 19:00-23:30.


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37 Reviews

First Review by sarabelcan

Jcj3ssi3

Points +1457

Vegetarian
16 Dec 2024

Good food but

The food was very good and the servers were very nice, I enjoyed the chestnut and cabbage and also the pana cotta. However the service was very slow even though there weren’t many people. They also had very jarring techno music that was too loud.

Updated from previous review on 2024-12-16

BecH

Points +30

Vegan
07 Oct 2024

Delicious vegan food

What a delightful place this was - the staff were friendly and helpful, there was lots of vegan choices and the food was delicious. By far the best vegan food I ate in Faro. So good I think I’m going back tomorrow night!

Pros: Plenty of vegan choices , Lovely staff, Quaint decor

Kristol

Points +849

Vegan
10 Sep 2024

Hidden gem for vegans!

This place doesn't market itself for vegans but it was the best meal I had whilst in Faro.

It serves small/sharing plates, and the whole vegetarian section on the menu is vegan, so lots of choice! They also had a homemade vegan nut cheese and gazpacho.

The restaurant is lovely and authentic with a cosy, relaxed atmosphere and very attentive and informative staff.

It was so nice to finally eat somewhere with lots of interesting choices and them all be delicious too. Highly recommend, especially with a meat eater so you're both happy. The lemon zucchini dish was my favourite!

Lauralorien

Points +160

Vegan
16 Jun 2024

Tasty vegan tapas!

Nice, cozy restaurant in downtown Faro. You can try different Portuguese (vegan) dishes. Tasty, fresh and with a wide range of options! Don’t miss out on their vegan cheese and their vegan pannacota 🫠🌱

cjermany

Points +202

Vegan
15 May 2024

Loved this place

Beautiful traditional spot with lovely food. The waiter was able to show us about 8 vegan options for tapas, including a vegan cheese starter. We really loved it

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-15

Pros: Variety, Roasted cauliflower with hummus & mushroom dishes, Great wine

Cons: Cash only

Caroooo

Points +1073

Vegan
30 Mar 2024

Great food

They offer different tapas which are vegan, just ask the waiter :). Their hummus is very delicious

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-30

ZEBStrypz

Points +24

Vegan
04 Nov 2023

Hidden gem even for vegans! 🍾

Vegan options, when asked the staff offered even altered dishes [without cheese or alternatives].
If possible i would give 5 stars but the App is blocked it. Really nice and happy inviting ambiente & staff.

Pros: Vegan options, when asked even altered dishes , Very nice and friendly [happy] staff, Quirky style and fresh food

Cons: Sadly can not choose 5 stars due to app

TrevorS

Points +976

Vegetarian
08 Aug 2023

Fresh and tasty

A small restaurant with rough and ready decoration and an on open kitchen. It offers some tapas, many of which are veg*n. It is generally fresh and tasty. Portions are not that big, though: you would probably count 3 plates per person. Not so cheap in the end 😉

Mucko

Points +13

Vegetarian
02 Jul 2023

Just go

Best veggie food in Faro, with plenty of options and traditional cuisine

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-02

EllieG76

Points +78

Vegan
25 May 2023

Excellent flavour, highly recommend

The staff here were welcoming, fun and very good cooks (one of the chefs was also veggie and brilliant to accommodate and advise me)! We had the mushrooms and sweet potato, corguette and pancake things (!). The star of the show was the courgette. Definitely order This! The decor was traditional Portuguese. We had a brilliant experience here and would advise all to check it out! A total hidden gem. Ooo and if you have a sweet tooth the salted caramel cake thing was to DIE for 🫶

Ruthy

Points +179

Vegan
26 Mar 2023

OK but much better vegan options in Faro

They have several vegan options on the menu but the food was a but disappointing and it was expensive compared to other similar restaurants in Faro.

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: Not the friendliest service, Overpriced compared to other Faro restaurants

CiriGiada

Points +177

Vegan
15 Oct 2022

Very oily and very expensive

It looked like a very cute romantic place but honestly we were very disappointed, the food was greasy, very expensive (one small potato 7 €), I mean the staff was young and nice but I really didn’t enjoy the food!

Pros: Nice terrace

Cons: Expensive , Oily, Dirty

michlhombre

Points +19

Vegetarian
11 Oct 2022

Delicious

Very small and cute place but very good food. They serve vegetarian and vegan options

Updated from previous review on 2022-10-11

SofiaGraçaAranha

Points +32

Vegan
02 Sep 2022

Vegan tapas

Interesting and tasty vegan tapas options. Not great variety for vegan, but since they opened (and I’ve been visiting it irregularly ever since) they always looked to present vegan options. Last time I went I was with a big group and the waitress was just not in the mood to attend us, the food was nice but could be improved a bit.

Pros: Vegan options, Cute little restaurant

Cons: Tedious waitress , Lack of originality on the vegan tapas

SofiaEstevesSilva

Points +357

Vegan
22 Aug 2022

Comfort food and kind staff

Unfortunately we passed by during a party so the vegan options weren't many but the staff was amazingly kind and adjusted some for us, even with the restaurant and the surrounding area completely crowded. The food was very tasty and their kindness was noted. We were grateful.

Pros: Kind staff, Good food and prices

Cons: Few vegan options but adaptable

MarteGreefs

Points +32

Vegan
29 Jul 2022

Lots of vegan options and all very nice!

4 stars, because I cannot give 5

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-29

Peanutshark

Points +68

Vegan
27 Jul 2022

Wanted to give 5 stars

Lots of vegan options in this cozy, traditional Portuguese cozinha. The food is magnificent. It also serves fish and meat, but more than enough plant-based tapas to make up for a romantic little dinner in an old Faro street.

Pros: Very tasty and diverse food, tho pretty cheap, Brings Portuguese taste to vegan eaters, They play authentic Portuguese music

Cons: Waiter was a bit sloppy, but sympathetic

TravisKelly

Points +18

Vegan
22 Jun 2022

Go to this restaurant!!!!

The app won't let me give 5 stars because it's not a fully vegan or veggie restaurant, but honestly, please go here. We weren't sure to start with. We looked at the menu and didn't think it was going to be much, but the food was incredible.
The restaurant is down a quiet lane, decorated in a really cool eclectic way, the staff are friendly, helpful and warm.
The food, was fantastic. Honestly we went on a whim when another reservation fell through, and it was one of our favourite places of the whole holiday. The food was beautiful and i whole heartedly recommend it. The food comes as it's ready. As a couple we ordered 5 plates of food which suited is well enough with a pint each and the peach crumble which was also wonderful.. a fantastic surprise!

Pros: All of the vegetarian options are vegan , Wonderful homely restaurant , Wonderful staff

Cons: None

samsamlouise

Points +332

Vegan
12 Jun 2022

Weird place

Cash only, no card. Seems dodgy. The place and person looked uninviting. Wouldn’t like to eat there. Turned away.

Cons: Cash only , Unappealing for several reasons

samsamlouise

03 Aug 2022

@peanutshark you seem to be creeping on my profile. What a weird thing you commented.

samsamlouise

05 Aug 2022

@Peanutshark I’m going to report you for harassment. You know online stalking is serious. You’ve left negative reviews too. I will be reporting you. You’re a sick person. I’m not a business…I don’t need a review. If I saw you in person you wouldn’t say shit…I would I hold my own. Don’t like reviews…don’t look!

Macccccaa

Points +386

Vegan
20 Apr 2022

Lovely Vegan option

Away from the main town with eclectic design and delicious food

Pros: staff were very knowledgable about vegan dishes, Good range of dishes - we had 5 vegan dishes

Cons: Go early or book. It was very busy

MennoPoelen

Points +18

Vegan
31 Mar 2022

100% recommend

Great cozy place, daily changing menu with smaller tapas kinda dishes to share. Standard some vegan options but good to ask and they can just surprise you with lovely prepared food. Not a place for if you're in a rush but a place to sit back and relax and enjoy your food and company.

kübelkrebs

Points +71

Vegan
23 Oct 2021

Had such a good meal

Staff was very friendly and competent, they had several vegan petiscos on the regular menu as well as on the daily specials, which all turned out to be tasty. It's located in a small side street, where it was nice sitting outside, but the interior also looks wonderful!

Pros: Super competent and friendly staff , Many tasty vegan options

Aaricia

Points +33

Vegetarian
02 Sep 2021

You should have a dinner there !

Such a good surprise. We were looking for a vegan restaurant and unfortunately the one we picked was closed on Wednesday. We finally choose this one that have very very good vegetarian option. I actually had the best eggplants of my life there !
The music is amazing, the place very beautiful and everyone nice.
They also offer us our first beer 🍻 alway nice intention
It was perfect😄

Rwills

Points +78

Vegan
18 Aug 2021

Fantastic

The staff were knowledgeable on what was vegan - all of their vegetarian options are naturally vegan anyway plus one of the daily specials too. The dishes are small, but very cheap, so 4+ dishes per person is a good amount (even though they recommended only 3). Aubergines in spicy tomato sauce was the best dish!

Pros: Small , Good venue, Knowledgable staff about vegan dishes

Lars__wendt

Points +28

Vegan
02 Nov 2020

The best food we found in Portugal

We were looking for Portuguese tapas. And then we found this place! It is not a vegan restaurant but they have many vegan and veggie options. We stayed in Portugal for nine days and this was definitely the best place we ate at. Cute, original, total nice service. You sit on the street or inside and you can order many dishes. We ordered five plates and each plate was awesome!

Pros: Many vegan options , Ask for recommendation , Original Portuguese tapas and total nice place

Natleeds

Points +87

Vegan
07 Sep 2020

Very premium

We had such a lovely time at this restaurant. The food was delicious with plenty of vegan options. The vegan “cheese” and curry was especially delicious.
Our waiter, Nick, was very helpful and friendly. He gave us lots of good advice about what to order.

Great place!

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly waiters , Authentic and nice ambience

Cons: None

Dianalcobia

Points +48

Vegan
14 Aug 2020

Amazing staff and incredible food

I can say that it was an experience having dinner at this place. First of all, I love their old style dishes, and the food is super tasty. We had a mix of tapas, we asked them to surprise us and they did!
Two of us were vegan and some weren’t, so we asked for a variety of dishes, but mostly vegetarian and vegan. We had a lot to eat! A lot of vegan options and all delicious. They are very good cooks and they are really good at adapting vegan dishes!

Pros: Style of the place, amazing staff and delicious!

Cons: Not a complete veggie place




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