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8.8/10

Fabulous
439 reviews
Ambience
9.1
Food
8.5
Service
9.0
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  • Ben J.24 days ago

    10

    Great tapas style eating , carefully and imaginatively cooked Service friendly and helpful advice Exceptional value for money Thank

  • Donna D.
    Donna D.2 months ago

    9.0

    the whole experience is great and the place is beautiful however even though the food was great, the options are a bit limited to my liking. but really a great experience and we will be back

  • Gijs D.3 months ago

    10

    Very authentic, local quality Portuguese food and pleasant, attentive service in the beautiful centre of Loulé

  • Julie S.5 months ago

    10

    Good service, lovely food and good atmosphere. Will be back soon.

  • Helen D.7 months ago

    9.0

    We enjoyed our evening in Bica,Velha. Antonio made us very welcome. The food was delicious, Portuguese tapas, small very tasty potions. Excellent choice of wines from Algarve. We chose a lovely house white. Lovely ambience. Great music playing. No hesitation in recommending this restaurant

  • Luisa B.8 months ago

    10

    We went twice during our stay in the area. They made our second visit even better than the first. Arranging for favourite dishes to be recreated and others made specially for preferences.

  • Malcolm B.8 months ago

    10

    Very friendly and warm welcome of the staff. Great atmosphere and excellent food. Working with local Portugees products and bringing their own twist to it. It was in one word “excellent “. I would really recommend this place.

  • Carol h.9 months ago

    10

    Lovely setting in a cellar Food was outstanding we all shared tapas and wine was excellent staff were friendly and explained the wines perfectly Pork cheek and sardines our favourite On the downside no children’s options and was very hot in the restaurant Toilets need updating

  • Ali B.11 months ago

    10

    Wonderful staff, delicious food especially the sardines and the sweet potato pudding an original recipe from when the restaurant started.

  • Alessandra V.1 year ago

    10

    Incredible food and service.

  • Joseph O.1 year ago

    10

    Excellent food, wine, service and staff

  • Mark W.1 year ago

    8.5

    Good service - though limited menu the time we were there - pleasant ambience - smart casual attire….

  • Živilė B.1 year ago

    10

    Very attentive hosts, cosy atmosphere; perfect English of the waitress made ordering easy and quick. The food exceeded our expectations (since at first it seemed like a simple restaurant by the road). Yet all the dishes were so good we will definitely be coming back next time we are in Portugal.

  • pedro A.1 year ago

    10

    "Last night, my wife and I had an incredible dining experience at Bica Velha. Every dish was packed with bold, vibrant flavors, and their chili sauce was hands down the best I’ve ever tasted—just the right amount of heat, perfectly balanced with rich spices. The service was exceptional, with attentive staff who made sure we had everything we needed. It’s a place we’ll definitely be recommending to friends and family!"

  • Ricardo C.1 year ago

    10

    Service and food

  • Francis H.1 year ago

    10

    This place provides a great experience. It's more petiscos than fine dining, but well executed and with friendly and gracious service. When in Loule we try to dine here.

  • Linda P.1 year ago

    9.0

    lovely cozy setting, good music, friendly, informative, attentive servers. The menu was 5apas, which we weren't expecting - certainly not tapas pricing - €18 pork cheek ( which was delicious, but only three small pieces), a tiny quail for similar price and fava beans with chorizo, again really tasty. We were offered olives and bread to start with, which came with two jars of humous, one was beetroot - again quite nice. Unfortunately we didn't really have time to enjoy them as our tapas were brought out quite soon after. We did enjoy a reasonably priced bottle of wine also. Followed this with coffees all for £73. An enjoyable evening!

  • Gabriele A.1 year ago

    6.5

    The restaurant provides a beautiful atmosphere with authentic Portuguese food. The service has room for improvement. No starter, desert and coffee and digestive was offered. The staff could be more active/caring for the guests.

  • Paul W.1 year ago

    10

    The food was outstanding. Lovely little gem in Loulé. Will return again soon.

  • Andrew C.1 year ago

    10

    Great food and service. We took visiting friend out for a meal and had a wonderful evening. Would highly recommend.

  • Eugénie D.1 year ago

    10

    A great vibe with traditional food. Loved it!

  • Lothar S.
    Lothar S.1 year ago

    10

    Just perfect

  • Susann v.1 year ago

    10

    A very cosy restaurant with extremely friendly staff and attentive service. The food is delicious and the wine card is excellent. We go there twice a month and enjoy every moment.

  • Alexander E.1 year ago

    10

    Authentic and tasteful food

  • Sara P.1 year ago

    9.0

    Amazing food, everything was really tasty. Friendly staff. Good value for money Quick service although would like a bit more time between starters and food arrival. Overall really good place for a nice traditional meal. Will come back x

  • David S.1 year ago

    10

    Fantastic food, friendly staff in a beautiful building

  • Paulo C.1 year ago

    10

    Great old fashioned food preparation with a modern twist . Our party loved it.

  • Sally H.1 year ago

    10

    The atmosphere was immediately inviting. Situated town a quiet street near the castle, this restaurant is a jewel! The welcome was warm and we felt right at home. Menu is varied and fresh, with local ingredients used to perfection. Local Algarvian wines were recommended and we ended up taking another bottle home with us, we enjoyed it so much. We will definitely return. Thank you!

  • Teresa B.1 year ago

    10

    The staff were so welcoming and friendly- excellent service! the food was incredible and the atmosphere was vibrant.

  • Helen S.1 year ago

    10

    Great place to eat !

  • Dean T.1 year ago

    10

    Just great

  • Mat N.1 year ago

    10

    The food, service and wine were lovely. Helpful staff and great little venue. Can't wait to go back.

  • Filipe V.
    Filipe V.1 year ago

    7.5

    The service was really good. The food left us wanting more. For the price I was expecting more. The mushrooms and the Monchique grill were very good. The other items were on par which makes them too expensive

  • melissa b.1 year ago

    10

    Wonderful meal! We had some guests visiting the Algarve and this was their favorite meal. The menu is small and well curated, and everything was wonderful. Will definitely be back!

  • Lee B.1 year ago

    10

    Really great local food that changes daily, the staff are brilliant explaining dishes quantities etc. There is a great wine selection and some amazing cocktails on offer.

  • Fabio S.1 year ago

    10

    We stumbled into this gem a week ago. I liked the intimate atmosphere combined with the original Portuguese decor. Our return visit for dinner did not disappoint. The service was attentive despite how busy the restaurant was. The tapas were a combination of traditional and innovative flavours. I strongly recommend the octopus tentacles which was delicate to the palate and incredibly tender. We also digged into the bean salad with sun dried tomatoes which was a triumph of saltiness balanced with a hint of oranges It was our last night dinner in Loule but we are definitely going to make this place a regular stop next year. Brilliant!

  • Elizabeth F.1 year ago

    8.0

    Some food items that were not listed on their board but were mentioned verbally but not to all, at least not to me.. for example they had a octopus dish that I would loved to tried but bec it was not listed or mentioned got other items but 10 minutes later I hear it being told to others. Also owner/waiter had mentioned not to charge for couvert bec it took a while n our entrees came out first but when the tab arrived it was charged to me… I didn’t even bother to say anything.. all in all food was good, service time could be a bit better

  • Mia M.1 year ago

    10

    What an experience! Incredible food, tasty, portion sizes were just perfect. The service and attention to detail was outstanding. Thank you Bica Velha we will be back.

  • marina v.
    marina v.1 year ago

    10

    We had a dinner in Bica Velha previously and it’s always a pleasure to come back! The food, cocktails, vibes, staff are fabulous! This time we had free range chicken with organic oranges, it was delicious! Also, the lentils, don’t know how they make them so good, but I need a receipt! They also have amazing cocktails, my favourite is espresso martini! We will be back again soon! Thank you so much for doing amazing job!

  • Isabel P.1 year ago

    5.0

    The food was bad. The place has potential but we asked 5 different choices of the menu and no one was good. Even the humus (couvert) was bad.

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