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Authentic Restaurant is rated 9.7/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 9.5/10 Service: 9.7/10 Atmosphere: 9.4/10

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What type of cuisine is served at Authentic Restaurant?

Authentic Restaurant is identified as offering mediterranean cuisine.

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According to TheFork users, Authentic Restaurant is one of the trendiest restaurants in Almancil at the moment.

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Authentic Restaurant

Name: Authentic Restaurant
Address: Caminho das Ferrarias Authentic Restaurant, Almancil, 8135-018, Portugal
Price range: €75 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.7

Restaurant menu

Menu photo5 photos

Food photo21 photos

Type of cuisineInternational

Average price€75

ChefRicardo Luz

Pão artesanal, manteigas caseiras, azeite monterosa e aperitivo do dia

€9

Reviews

9.7
of 10

Excellent

197 reviews

Ambience

9.6

Food

9.6

Service

9.8

Real experiences from real diners
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Chelsea .. • 2 reviews
August 24, 2025
10/10
The staff were magnificent and so was the food. Absolutely fantastic!

Mark H. • 1 review
August 12, 2025
10/10
Wonderful restaurant, menu and service.
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mr Harris, thank you very much for your kind words we hope to see you back at the Authentic in the near future

William N. • 11 reviews
July 27, 2025
10/10
The best restaurant I have been to in the Algarve without a doubt. Everything is just way above the average level (even of nicer restaurants here). You will not be disappointed..
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mr. William, Thank you very much for your kind and positive review!! We are delighted to know that your experience was Authentic. We truly appreciate your visit and look forward to welcome you again. Kind regards João Barracha

Barbara M. • 3 reviews
July 15, 2025
10/10
Absolutely excellent atmosphere staff service food such an enjoyable night. I wish I could go there every night.
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mrs. Barbara, Thank you very much for your kind and positive review!! We are delighted to know that your experience was Authentic. We truly appreciate your visit and look forward to welcome you again. Kind regards João Barracha

Sarah D. • 7 reviews
July 13, 2025
10/10
Absolutely amazing food and service as always
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mrs. Sarah, Thank you very much for your kind and positive review!! We are delighted to know that your experience was Authentic. We truly appreciate your visit and look forward to welcome you again. Kind regards João Barracha

Luna V. • 1 review
July 11, 2025
10/10
+2
An amazing place!! Me being there almost every week and always the same excellent service, delectable food and the most beautifully decorated place and the best ambiance. A place to be and to be seen!
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mrs. Luna, Thank you very much for your kind and positive review!!! We are delighted to know that your experience was Authentic. We truly appreciate your visit and look forward to welcome you again. Kind regards João Barracha

Amanda H. • 18 reviews
June 8, 2025
10/10
An incredible evening of exquisite food, wine and top entertainment in the finest restaurant in the Algarve 🙏
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Ms. Amanda, Thank you very much for your kind and positive review!!! We are delighted to know that your experience was Authentic. We truly appreciate your visit and look forward to welcome you again. Kind regards João Barracha

Mark F. • 5 reviews
May 24, 2025
10/10
Simply divine. Our latest visit to Authentic was just perfect. Such a treat and a level above everything else, maybe bar Gusto’s. The venue is still breath taking and the food just keeps getting better and better. We will be back later in the year. I can’t recommend trying Authentic enough.
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mr. Mark, Thank you very much for your kind and positive review! We are delighted to know that your experience was authentic. We truly appreciate your visit and look forward to welcoming you again. Kind regards, João Barracha

Izabel B. • 14 reviews
May 22, 2025
10/10
Elegant place, beautiful music, amazing staff. Thank you 😊
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Ms. Izabel, Thank you very much for your kind and positive review! We are delighted to know that your experience was authentic. We truly appreciate your visit and look forward to welcoming you again. Kind regards, João Barracha

Gill H. • 7 reviews
April 19, 2025
9.5/10
Very special night Very expensive but will visit again
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mr. Gill Thank you very much for your kind comments. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our food 🥰. Our menu is updated regularly, and we hope you will visit us again in the near future, with an even better experience. See you soon.

Jenny M. • 2 reviews
April 13, 2025
9/10
Fabulous restaurant with superb food and service. Expect a heafty bill though, but worth it once in a while.
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Ms. Jenny, Thank you very much for your kind comments. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our food 🥰. Our menu is updated regularly, and we hope you will visit us again in the near future, with an even better experience. See you soon. Best regards João Barracha

Leslie H. • 13 reviews
February 22, 2025
10/10
A beautiful restaurant serving excellent food with first class service
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mr. Leslie, First of all , we would like to thank you for your preference in Authentic restaurant. It is a huge pleasure to welcome you everytime and our team is always delighted with your kind words in each review. We appreciate the time you spent to share your most recent experience and that made us very proud. Kind Regards João Barracha

Owen M. • 1 review
February 14, 2025
6.5/10
Beautiful restaurant very expensive though, My starter was not good we asked for calamari and it came hard and nearly burnt. not happy with that . The main was better really enjoyed it so my experience was 50/50 . . would I go again I don't think so as it's not really my style I like more up lifting restaurants with a vibe .
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mr. Owen, we are sorry to hear that your experience wasn't has you expected, Authentic is a restaurant with a classic ambient, were we have always a piano playing as background, Regarding your comments about the starter, we passed the information to our chef and we will be more careful to not happen in the future. We hope in the future, you could give an opportunity and try Authentic again. Warm regards João Barracha

Harri N. • 1 review
February 6, 2025
10/10
the fish and grain were excellent
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mr. Harry, thank you very much for your valuable comments, they only give us strength and motivation to continue doing more and better every day, to provide a unique experience to our customers. We look forward to your visit in the near future. Best regards João Barracha

Glenis R. • 26 reviews
February 5, 2025
10/10
Wonderful tasty food , great service and beautiful restaurant, will be going back .
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mrs. Glenis, thank you very much for your valuable comments, they only give us strength and motivation to continue doing more and better every day, to provide a unique experience to our customers. We look forward to your visit in the near future. Best regards João Barracha

Leslie H. • 13 reviews
January 4, 2025
10/10
We have been a few times before but standards have definitely risen .Everything tonight was first class.It was so good we booked again for next Saturday!!
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mr. Leslie, First of all , we would like to thank you for your preference in Authentic restaurant. It is a huge pleasure to welcome you everytime and our team is always delighted with your kind words in each review. We appreciate the time you spent to share your most recent experience and that made us very proud. Kind Regards João Barracha

Erwin O. • 2 reviews
December 27, 2024
7.5/10
Service very good. Interesting menu although desert menu choice very limited and expensive (48€ for Crepes Suzette is over the top). Quality and presentation of food good. Interior design very ostentatious if not tacky. Uncomfortable chairs for a long sit. Overall price for dishes and drinks too high and pretentious. Eg glass of champagne at €25 and similar for wine per glass.
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mr. Erwin, we are sorry , that your experience dining with us, did not run as expected, your commentaries are important for us, and we will analyse and take action in the things we can. However the crepe Suzette for 48€ that you mentioned is for 2 persons. We hope in a near future, you could visit us again. Warm regards João Barracha

Karin B. • 6 reviews
December 25, 2024
9/10
Christmas lunch perfect, great collection of wine. Great service we will come back and try the menu for dinner.
Authentic Restaurant • Owner
Dear Mrs. Karin, thank you very much for your valuable comments, they only give us strength and motivation to continue doing more and better every day, to provide a unique experience to our customers. We look forward to your visit in the near future. Best regards João Barracha

KIERAN P. • 1 review
December 7, 2024
9/10
Without exception the staff were charming and a pleasure to deal with.The ambiance can be summarised in one word= Versacce. The piano player was great and had a good voice with a repertoire that suited us ( not spring chickens) The food was well prepared except the Crepe suzette which was a bit bland and it was ridiculously priced at €48. You have to ignore the prices and just enjoy the experience. Our bill for two, and my wife does not drink alcohol at all, was €375 before adding a tip. We will go back on special occasions.

Izabel B. • 14 reviews
December 4, 2024
9/10
Wonderful ambience and delicious food with amazing live music

Tripadvisor reviews

Tripadvisor

12 reviews

Location

Caminho das Ferrarias Authentic Restaurant, 8135-018 Almancil

Estacionamento privativo.

Awards & Certifications

2024

Public Choice Award at TheFork Awards

One of our top-rated trendy and gourmet restaurants on TheFork.

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About this restaurant

The Authentic is a classic cuisine restaurant of excellence, located on the Algarve coast near Quinta do Lago, exudes a heady glamor, with its gleaming marble floors, fireplace and signature design furniture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Authentic Restaurant is rated 9.7/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 9.5/10
- Service: 9.7/10
- Atmosphere: 9.4/10