Porches Velho

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Hidden away in the quaint Algarve village of Porches, Porches Velho is worth seeking out for high quality food and a secluded country setting looking out to the Monchique Mountains. Housed in a 210-year-old wine cellar, Porches Velho has retained original features in the open plan dining room, including the wooden beams criss-crossing the 5-metre-high ceiling and the latticed windows that fill the room with the beautiful sunlight of the Algarve. The terrace is a splendid place to dine in the summer, whilst the wood fire in the hearth keeps the dining room warm in the winter. Surrounded by rustic farm tools and the huge aquarium of brightly coloured fish, you can enjoy a menu rich in Portuguese
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Portuguese
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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Reviewed 16 September 2018 via mobile

We had a really supper here! Staff is more than friendly, the food is really good. We got the clams and then the octopus with sweet potatoes! And nice location in an old building! I can only recommend the place!

Date of visit: September 2018
2  Thank Verrouille
Reviewed 12 September 2018 via mobile
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Date of visit: September 2018
Reviewed 11 September 2018 via mobile

We arrived to Porches Velho on the back of a recommendation from a Irish friend. We arrived on a quiet Monday evening to the tiny streets of Porches. The setting was beautiful. A little restaurant set off a cobble Street. We were greeted by a...More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 6 September 2018 via mobile
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Date of visit: September 2018
Reviewed 3 September 2018 via mobile

We ate at this gem on a recent trip to the Algarve region. The restaurant is family owned and we were greeted and seated by the family. The food is delicious. From the shrimp appetizers to the lamb stew served in a pot this place...More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 2 September 2018 via mobile
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Date of visit: September 2018
Reviewed 2 September 2018 via mobile

10 of us visited with kids early evening, amazing welcome from the owner who could not have done more for us. Food was good but not great, but honest with good local knowledge. Owners wine advice superb. Good place for families.

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed 31 August 2018 via mobile
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Date of visit: August 2018
Reviewed 29 August 2018 via mobile
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Date of visit: August 2018
Reviewed 23 August 2018 via mobile
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Date of visit: August 2018
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rfmp
4 August 2018|
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Response from robertn7321 | Reviewed this property |
I agree. Staff will probably do whatever they can to accommodate. I'd say it is a pretty safe bet.
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millieShrewsbury
2 January 2018|
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Response from Sonnydniro | Reviewed this property |
Sorry I don’t know. Best to contact the restaurant
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8 July 2017|
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Response from cardiffcwtch | Reviewed this property |
The fare is perfectly traditional Portuguese - so the emphasis is very much on meat and fish. My son did have a great omelette and frites and there are certainly salads but I think it's true to say that there won't be the... More
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