Vale do Lobo has 15 first class restaurants, where diners can enjoy international cuisine ranging from Asian to French, Italian to Portuguese seafood specialities – the choice is extensive.
Over half of the restaurants are located at the beachside Praça, which is the social hub of Vale do Lobo in the evenings, resonating with the sounds of live music and buzzing with a relaxed atmosphere. The options at the Praça range from the exclusive La Place and TeaHouse Oriental to pizzeria La Terrazza, Monty´s steakhouse and the more casual dining options of Papagaio, Sandbanks and the Beach Bar, all of which offer children´s menus. During the day, La Crêperie is a perfect lunch or snack option. In Tennis Valley, Ken Lo´s Memories of China is an ideal dining option for those looking for a quieter environment. Tennis Café overlooking the courts does great value chef´s specials at lunch time, as well as light meals throughout the day.
Meanwhile, catering in particular to golfers are Spikes Restaurant and Brasserie in Parque do Golfe and the half-way house, Café Royal.
Monty’s offers stylish food and drink in an informal atmosphere. The décor is modern and the live music provides a relaxed setting for diners to enjoy the restaurant’s excellent selection of international cuisine. Classic dishes include Tempura Prawns, Lamb Shank and Seared Salmon, not forgetting Cumberland Sausages and Mash! Later on in the evening, Monty’s is transformed into a late night music and karaoke bar which has now become one of the best-known night spots along the Algarve.
La Place offers gourmet French cuisine in elegant surroundings, with stunning views of the ocean from most tables. It is run by Moroccanborn chef Maurice Belhaj and his wife Fátima, whose former restaurant in Paris became so popular it was reported in the international press and the Michelin Good Food Guide. Eating at La Place, one can understand why. The menu offers a range of starters, meat and fish dishes and delicious desserts in traditional French style, accompanied of course by an excellent wine list. The restaurant’s ‘Trilogy’ concept, inspired by the French ‘Menu Découverte’, allows gourmets to sample small portions of three different and complementary dishes for one set price.
Based on health and vitality, the menu of Pure – the café-bar-restaurant at the Royal Spa – is composed of light meals to help with weight loss and promote a feeling of well-being. Dishes are non-acidic and low in salt and calories – great for detox – and food is cooked lightly in order to retain essential vitamins and minerals. The menu ranges from fruit and vegetable snacks to full meals, incorporating fish, meats and salads. An extensive and unusual drinks menu includes herbal teas and fresh fruit and vegetable juices, shakes and smoothies. Any dish or drink at Pure can be adapted for people with special dietary requirements or food intolerances.
Café Royal, also known as the Halfway House, is situated overlooking the picturesque 9th hole of the Royal Golf Course and offers the perfect place for golfers to take a break for some well earned refreshments. However not surprisingly, due to its beautiful location, the café also attracts visitors wishing simply to admire the stunning views and enjoy the peaceful setting. The café offers a range of delicious baguettes, sandwiches and pastries, as well as a selection of soft drinks, beers and spirits.
The stylish, absolutely modern design of Amore Pizza, Pasta Restaurant make it a must-visit. The restaurant has a vibrantly coloured dining room and large outdoor terrace, set on a height overlooking the centre stage of the Praça, where live music is played every night in summer.
A varied menu offers a wide range of home-made pizzas, fine pastas and fresh salads to cater for the different tastes of all family members.
On the upper level of Amore, a spacious Deck Bar has been created, where pre-dinner aperitifs or after-dinner drinks can be enjoyed in a relaxing, comfortable sofa area, with stunning views of sunset over the ocean.
Teahouse Oriental-The eclectic menu at this Asian-fusion restaurant features the best culinary experiences from Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam, all prepared and served as appropriate to tradition. A fine dining option full of Eastern promise, Teahouse excels not only for its unusual, top quality dishes, but also for its exceptional service. The décor is simple and elegant and the restaurant enjoys a large outdoor terrace with wonderful sea views.
Spikes restaurant, in the heart of the resort, offers fantastic views of the putting greens and sculpture park. It is chef’s policy to ensure that the food groups are equally represented in each dish on the modern European menu, and to always be in a position to cater for special requests. Menu classics include Duck Breast Salad with foie gras and Roasted Lamb Carré with spinach gratin, as well as unmissable desserts such as the legendary Apple and Blueberry Crumble with vanilla ice-cream. Spikes also makes being healthconscious easy, with appetizing salads, fresh vegetable soups and grilled meats served with vegetables, which taste so good they make watching your diet enjoyable!
The late Ken Lo, author of over 30 books on Chinese cuisine, is the main founder of “Ken Lo’s Memories of China” restaurants and cookery school in London. After his enormous success there, he inaugurated a new branch of his restaurant in Vale do Lobo. The restaurant offers a refined and relaxing ambience and includes a magnificent terrace overlooking Tennis Valley, that is used all throughout the summer season. The menu is diverse, providing a fine selection of chinese dishes to suit every palate.
Sandbanks is located in a prime position, overlooking the beach and enjoying spectacular views of the ocean. At lunchtime, an extensive range of salads, grilled fish and light meals can be enjoyed. A special children´s menu means it is an ideal choice for families. The restaurant’s picturesque view also makes it perfect for evening meals, where diners can enjoy fresh seafood specialities in a relaxing ambience. Sandbanks is a particularly popular choice in the summer, due to its beachside location, and has been enjoyed by many well-known holidaymakers, including the England Football Team and their families.
La Terraza-This stylish restaurant serves great Italian food in cosy, atmospheric surroundings. The inside is ideal for intimate dining, or picking up pizzabaking tips from the chefs hard at work in the open-plan kitchen. Meanwhile a spacious terrace provides the perfect setting for families to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Praça, especially in Summer. The menu offers an excellent range of home-made pizza and pasta dishes, as well as meat and fish specialities cooked to original Italian recipes with fresh ingredients. There is also a children’s menu.
Papagaio Beach Restaurant enjoys a perfect location overlooking the beautiful Vale do Lobo Beach. Delicious fresh fish and seafood is available, with specialities including fresh sole, cataplana and lobster. A wide range of salads and light bites, including melts and burgers, are served throughout the day for those who want to stop for a snack between sunbathing. Papagaio is also ideal for a midafternoon drink, just a short step from the beach. Later on, the relaxed atmosphere moves up a notch, with lively music and fruity cocktails being the order of the evening.
La Creperie-Delicious crêpes, snacks, light meals and salads are available all day at this modern café, attractively located in the centre of the Praça. The all-day breakfast served in winter is a must for holiday-makers with a relaxed schedule, while the ice-cream and smoothie bar is a great temptation to beachgoers on hot, summer days. In the evening, La Crêperie’s strategic location right at the centre of the lively Praça comes into play. Situated right beside the stage where live music is performed in the evenings, this is a great venue for families to enjoy the summer evening menu (including a children’s menu), or simply an apéritif or digéstif “al fresco”.
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