A Vela
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8.7of 10
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Steve D. • 2 reviews
October 3, 2025
9.5/10As always rage front of house welcome makes dining here a real pleasure, which is then followed by great tasting food, some excellent and good value house wines, and the bill is no more than restaurants nowhere near this good.
Craig S. • 1 review
October 3, 2025
10/10The food and the wonderful staff 🍀💚
Therese L. • 2 reviews
September 6, 2025
7/10The food was okay, nothing special but the service was very good. The restaurant itself looked a little tired.
Pietro E. • 7 reviews
August 14, 2025
9.5/10The octopus was exceptional! All the main dishes of my table were good. Not as much as the starters.
Nicola S. • 19 reviews
August 7, 2025
8.5/10Warm welcome, attentive staff. Lovely cocktails, well priced. Both of us had pasta, lots of fish and prawns, delicious.
Asim S. • 3 reviews
August 5, 2025
7.5/10Service was great. The lady (manager or owner) was exemplary to be honest. Ambience was great too. It’s a lovely restaurant. The food was ok. I felt the prawns were overcooked and the seafood rice was good. I think there is better quality food in other places for similar prices, but it was still an enjoyable evening.
Terence M. • 1 review
August 2, 2025
10/10
My favorite restaurant in Carvoerio. The Octopus Carpaccio was a masterpiece and the Bacalhau with mashed potato, onion and cream was also delicious.
A Vela • Owner
Thanks for your words. We allways do ouro best . I'm só gratefull for having you as customers.
Seamus O. • 1 review
July 26, 2025
9/10The quality of the food was very good and the service was excellent
Denise L. • 1 review
July 5, 2025
10/10So, everybody has a favourite restaurant but I have been coming to Carvoeiro for 30 years and in my opinion there is nowhere as consistently good as A Vela. Antonia is an exceptional host and remembers every one who has visited previously. The food is outstanding. The best steak on stone, superb prawns and the Codfish (needs to be pre-ordered) is a standout dish. Excellent value compared to anywhere else in the heart of Carvoeiro. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough!
A Vela • Owner
Thank you so much, I do my work thinking about all my clients, I do it with a lot of love, grateful for your words. All the best to you.
Byron M. • 6 reviews
July 8, 2025
10/10Good food and service. Thank you. Best deserts in Carvoeiro!!!
A Vela • Owner
Thanks you for your words ,
Ann Gallier P. • 1 review
June 30, 2025
10/10
The food was so fresh and simply prepared but delicious! Out of the five restaurants that we tried in the Algarve region, this was our favorite.
David P. • 1 review
June 20, 2025
9/10Service was amazing main courses were excellent unfortunately desserts were a little expensive and were not fantastic
Phillipa L. • 7 reviews
June 19, 2025
9.5/10The food was excellent and the owner makes it a friendly personal experience. If you are a good piano player they have a beautiful baby grand upstairs you can play with permission and have drinks whilst listening to your own family concert - great fun
A Vela • Owner
Thank you so much
Kieran M. • 1 review
June 13, 2025
4/10We had high hopes for this restaurant given other positive reviews that we had read and it always being busy when we had walked past. We were a party of 6 with one child. The lady serving us was very polite and attentive at first and explained the menu to us and took our orders. We all opted for different dishes to try and sample a bit of everything. When the food arrived it was a massive disappointment, one of our party ordered the 'fresh' calamari, which arrived almost burnt and was absolutely not fresh, they were the type that you would buy from a supermarket that look like onion rings, his chips were also cold, it was so bad we asked to have his meal changed. I ordered lamb, it was absolutely swimming in oil, it was bland and came with 3 potatoes and 1 broccoli floret. Upon completion of our meal we did tell the hostess who I believe is the owner how disappointing the meal was, all she could say was "we tried our best". I would definitely not recommend this restaurant
A Vela • Owner
Mr Kieran, I read your comments very carefully, I'm sorry to say but we don't have anything frozen, the squid comes from the Algarve coast, that must be why you're not used to the taste of fresh products. As I told you, we do our best. If I have been managing my restaurant for 21 years, it is because it is of high quality. I am sorry that it was not to your liking, because not even JESUS pleased everyone. Take care. and enjoy the good moments in life...
annette w. • 1 review
June 13, 2025
10/10Excellent vegetarian food -tasty and as good as home made. Lovely service- friendly and helpful but not too pushy. Will go back definitely
A Vela • Owner
Thank you for your review, we try to be as genuine and Portuguese as possible, simplicity always wins. It was a pleasure to meet you.
Steve D. • 2 reviews
June 12, 2025
9/10The front of house welcome sets the scene for a great dining experience. House wine is exceptional value and the food always excellent. My favourite are the signature dish cheesy potatoes just delicious
A Vela • Owner
Thank you so much it is so Nice to know that we make someone so happy.
Michael R. • 13 reviews
June 12, 2025
10/10Been visiting A Vela many years. Antonia and staff always provide an excellent service with delicious food. Definitely recommend.
Mary H. • 1 review
June 9, 2025
10/10Love this restaurant! Fabulous owner, amazing food, my favourite restaurant in Carvoeiro!
A Vela • Owner
Thank you very much, it is gratifying to read these words, it is always a pleasure to see you. I wish you all the best.
Kristin C. • 9 reviews
October 11, 2024
10/10
The owner greeted us with such a warm smile and was so friendly. If you want a nice meal in a charming restaurant, this is the place. Although it’s in the heart of downtown Carvoeiro with other touristy restaurants and trinket shops, the restaurant felt authentically Portuguese. My husband had the codfish with a cornbread crust and I had the monkfish and shrimp skewer. Both were delicious, but made even better by the wonderful service.
A Vela • Owner
I am very grateful for your words, we always do our best to make everyone feel at home. I wish you all the best. I hope to have your presence soon at my restaurant
Melissa G. • 2 reviews
October 4, 2024
10/10Service was fantastic. Owner was accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend to support a local family
A Vela • Owner
Thank you so much
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