A Vela

Therese L. • 2 reviews

September 6, 2025

7/10

The food was okay, nothing special but the service was very good. The restaurant itself looked a little tired.

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Pietro E. • 7 reviews

August 14, 2025

9.5/10

The octopus was exceptional! All the main dishes of my table were good. Not as much as the starters.

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Nicola S. • 19 reviews

August 7, 2025

8.5/10

Warm welcome, attentive staff. Lovely cocktails, well priced. Both of us had pasta, lots of fish and prawns, delicious.

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Asim S. • 3 reviews

August 5, 2025

7.5/10

Service 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.

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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.

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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

9/10

The quality of the food was very good and the service was excellent

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Denise L. • 1 review

July 5, 2025

10/10

So, 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!

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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

10/10

Good food and service. Thank you. Best deserts in Carvoeiro!!!

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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.

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David P. • 1 review

June 20, 2025

9/10

Service was amazing main courses were excellent unfortunately desserts were a little expensive and were not fantastic

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Phillipa L. • 7 reviews

June 19, 2025

9.5/10

The 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

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A Vela • Owner

Thank you so much

Kieran M. • 1 review

June 13, 2025

4/10

We 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

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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

10/10

Excellent vegetarian food -tasty and as good as home made. Lovely service- friendly and helpful but not too pushy. Will go back definitely

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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. • 1 review

June 12, 2025

9/10

The 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

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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

10/10

Been visiting A Vela many years. Antonia and staff always provide an excellent service with delicious food. Definitely recommend.

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Mary H. • 1 review

June 9, 2025

10/10

Love this restaurant! Fabulous owner, amazing food, my favourite restaurant in Carvoeiro!

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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.

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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

10/10

Service was fantastic. Owner was accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend to support a local family

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A Vela • Owner

Thank you so much

Michael R. • 13 reviews

September 25, 2024

10/10

Visited A Vale many times and always provides excellent food and service! Well done to Antonia and staff

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A Vela • Owner

I'am so grateful for your words , is always a pleasure to see you. Take care , see you next year .

Chris T. • 7 reviews

September 13, 2024

10/10

Absolutely fantastic in every way

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