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Reviews - Bistro 1956

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9.6/10

Excellent
474 reviews
Ambience
9.5
Food
9.7
Service
9.5
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  • Paulo S.
    Paulo S.6 days ago

    10

    Excellent food, great service, nice views from the veranda.

  • Francis C.21 days ago

    10

    We have been coming to Armacao De Pera for the last 4 years and just happened to be staying in the same apartment block as Bistro 1956. What a stroke of luck. Beautiful food beautiful presentation great service absolutely couldn’t fault anything. Well worth a visit for the quality of the food and excellent value for money.

  • Caoimhe M.4 months ago

    10

    We had Christmas dinner here (normal service but on Christmas Day) and it was exceptional. Wonderful meat and seafood, and the owner / manager (unsure) was so attentive and friendly and personally thanked us for coming. Drinks also amazing and great value. A hidden gem!

  • Nicole F.5 months ago

    10

    Exceptionally friendly hosts greeted us at the door and consistently made us feel welcome! we were celebrating a special occasion and they were absolutely wonderful. the food was wonderful and exquisitely presented. thanks for a very special evening!

  • Alex C.5 months ago

    10

    The tomahawk special was incredible!!! The ambiance is lovely and the service was fantastic!

  • Patty D.6 months ago

    10

    We were very impressed with the entire experience, from the service, food and atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

  • Tiffany F.6 months ago

    10

    Food was delicious, service was great.

  • Jan J.
    Jan J.7 months ago

    9.5

    This was a surprise hit. Extremely friendly service, excellent food! We didn't expect to find anything like this hidden away amidst the concrete canyons of Armação de Pêra. Despite being surrounded by several apartment towers, there's actually a line of sight out to the ocean, and the place did carve out quite a nice spot for itself.

  • Bob W.7 months ago

    10

    This place is amazing. The owner or manager is excellent and makes sure everyone is taken care of and the food is excellent.

  • Fion C.7 months ago

    10

    Perfectly cooked food and excellent service! The Bistro 1956 Sangria is so good that you shouldn’t miss!

  • Amy B.8 months ago

    8.0

    All of the dishes we have had are excellent. Portuguese steak, Risotto with shrimp, Monkfish and shrimp skewers, octopus all prepared with great flavour and taste. outside sea view and indoor seating. Staff very friendly and attentive.

  • Jani M.8 months ago

    10

    Great service and food! Awesome local spot!

  • Paul T.8 months ago

    10

    Great as always

  • Tony B.9 months ago

    10

    Once again the food and service were amazing we were made to feel like special guests Antonio was wonderful even joined us for a drink and brought us a round of shots Would highly recommend visiting if you are in the area you won't be disappointed. Five star service .

  • Tony B.9 months ago

    10

    The food was amazing and the service was above and beyond Tony was absolutely fabulous . Couldn't have asked for a better evening .

  • JF G.9 months ago

    9.0

    Good food in good quantity and good hospitality.

  • Gerard C.10 months ago

    10

    Very nice bistro beside market Very friendly staff and nice food

  • Admir M.10 months ago

    6.5

    Extraordinary wait time for food. No checking on us when drinks went dry.

  • Kleanthis P.10 months ago

    9.0

    Antonio was very welcoming and was a perfect host. I had a blue Ribeye and my wife the grilled octopus - both delicious. Many thanks and we'll be back soon! ☺️

  • Arne P.10 months ago

    10

    Best Service

  • Catarina C.10 months ago

    10

    Very nice ambience with a bit of sea view. Stuff were always helpful. Food very delicious. Kids friendly.

  • Laraine B.11 months ago

    10

    Avery attentive gentleman served us, very friendly, explained all the food options, all in all a great experience, best of all the food was superb a great experience.

  • Jacqueline M.11 months ago

    10

    Great food great friendly service. Our best meal so far. We intend to go back.

  • Tamar K.11 months ago

    9.5

    Spectacular meal! My husband got the steak of the day which came with fries and a salad. He pushed away the salad and ate every last bite of the steak and fries and said it was incredibly delicious. Then reluctantly went to the salad and said ‘wow, even the salad is exceptional!’. It had red beet carpaccio and pomegranate seeds. Looked lovely. He rarely touches salads but finished this one : ) I had the rice with seafood for two which was enough for three. Wow! Just wow! The fresh herbs and light broth with large pieces of crab, shrimp and mussels made it so special. Just don’t wear a white blouse as the broth can splash a bit when cutting into the crab claws. Highly recommend! Would definitely dine there again. Our server, Antonio, was very kind and helpful.

  • Sue N.1 year ago

    10

    Delicious Fish Rice dish. Attentive service.

  • Rob S.1 year ago

    10

    Fantastic, fresh food in a lovely modern looking Resturant. Service was impeccable. Only wish I’d found it earlier in my holiday.

  • Catherine W.1 year ago

    10

    A wonderful evening with a tentative but unintrusive service. The menu was wonderful and the wine list comparable. We had a wonderful evening and would certainly recommend this restaurant.

  • Dion D.1 year ago

    10

    Faultless! Everything was perfect from the espresso martinis to the steak board. Wonderful experience

  • Brian P.1 year ago

    10

    Absolutely fabulous dinner! The service was excellent, warm ambiance and delicious food. I see why it’s received such a high rating. Highly recommend!!!

  • Virginia P.
    Virginia P.1 year ago

    10

    discovering this restaurant I have gone back several times in 2 and 1/2 months. if that's not enough recommendation I don't know what's stopping you from reserving a place there tonight.

  • Yana H.1 year ago

    10

    Perfect

  • Virginia P.
    Virginia P.1 year ago

    10

    +1

    I've lived in this town for over a year and I just discovered this restaurant. I couldn't be more angry. it was amazing. I went in managed expectations and thought it'd be pretty great it was phenomenal I think it's actually better than OliviMar in town.... I actually don't want to write this review because I may never be able to get a table again. it was that good pictures to follow

  • Danny G.1 year ago

    9.5

    Fantastic evening, great service, lovely food, can’t wait to go back again.

  • Gary W.
    Gary W.1 year ago

    10

    Deserves to be much busier! This is wonderful food at excellent prices and presently presented by an enthusiastic staff! We arrived and it was very quiet (and so yes, we were concerned) but the manager put us right at ease and we ordered from the menu and from the daily specials and could not have been happier with the results!! Our final evening in the area but we wish we could return here for more of their excellent cooking.

  • Andrew B.1 year ago

    10

    Superb food, excellent wine, friendly attentive service and a stylish, tranquil setting. Highly recommended.

  • Kathryn M.1 year ago

    10

    Lovely setting, wonderful food and great service.

  • Annette F.1 year ago

    9.0

    We had an outdoor table with view of ocean and sunsetting it was beautiful. Excellent service really lovely food and house wine very good! And at €3 for a generous glass great value. Would have no hesitation in recommending and indeed returning to.

  • Donna H.1 year ago

    10

    This is a restaurant hidden away. We were a party of 18 and the staff were really helpful. All the food was freshly made and tasted superb. Will definitely visit again when we return to Armação de Pêra

  • Liam L.1 year ago

    10

    Great little restaurant, we love it there

  • Nicole S.1 year ago

    10

    So happy People and best food - thank you! See you next year :-)

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