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9.4/10

Excellent
214 reviews
Ambience
9.4
Food
9.2
Service
9.5
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  • chris p.3 days ago

    10

    Brilliant meal and different to the standard food you get in most restaurants across Tavira. Our new favourite place to go to each trip. Food is cooked over a wood fire, both fish and meat options were delicious.

  • Kevin N.21 days ago

    10

    Have dined here twice both times we were in Tavira. The service is as outstanding as the food.

  • Michelle L.17 days ago

    10

    +1

    Food service and ambiance was 5 star! There was nothing we did not like about our experience tonight.

  • Marilyn B.23 days ago

    10

    We were warmly welcomed and the food was delicious, a great combination.

  • Elizabeth S.2 months ago

    10

    The service was impeccable, little bit of confusion on our order, but the food was amazing

  • Paul J.3 months ago

    10

    Everything

  • Philip E.3 months ago

    8.0

    Reception was OK, door was locked and had to be allowed access. Once in and at table service was OK. No gluten free Covert (not unusual) but main dishes were pretty good for the three of us. Wine was expensive for the Algarve, don’t know why some restaurants decided to charge more than average UK prices when you can get a good bottle of wine for less than €5 in the top supermarkets ( average bottle for €2) yet €25 in this restaurant?. Service was very good, lots of interaction with the young staff team who were clearly supported to chat to diners. All in all a good meal but unnecessarily expensive and a strange entry and exit process!

    Primitivo Tavira

    Thank you for your feedback — we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Regarding gluten-free options, we regularly welcome gluten-free guests and do offer corn toast as part of our gluten-free couvert. We kindly ask guests to inform our team of any dietary requirements, as our staff are always happy to accommodate these requests. Concerning our wine selection, we focus on curated wines rather than supermarket labels. Our pricing reflects not only the quality and origin of the wines, but also professional storage, handling, and service, which we believe are an important part of the overall dining experience. As for the entrance, the door is kept closed at times due to winds and the power of our kitchen extraction system, which ensures a comfortable environment inside the restaurant. During warmer months, the door remains open to welcome our guests more openly. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future and providing an even more enjoyable experience. Tiago

  • Gordon B.4 months ago

    10

    Travelled from Scotland, first time eating here and the restaurant and staff were excellent

    Primitivo Tavira

    Thank you very much for your kind words. We’re delighted you chose to dine with us during your visit and truly appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you again in the future — sending a warm hug to Scotland.

  • Cathy S.4 months ago

    10

    Very welcoming and great service. We’re going back for a second time to sample more of the super menu items that we couldn’t fit in first time around!

    Primitivo Tavira

    Very welcoming and great service. We’re going back for a second time to sample more of the super menu items that we couldn’t fit in first time around!

  • Debra D.
    Debra D.4 months ago

    9.0

    A great new restaurant in the centre of old town Tavira. Staff were friendly and efficient. Hubby loved his lamb shank and especially the rice! My fish of the day was good without being exceptional. Nice vibe…comfy and a little more tastefully decorated than most local restaurants. We enjoyed it!

    Primitivo Tavira

    Thank you very much for your visit and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and that the lamb shank (and rice!) was a hit 😊 We’re sorry that the fish of the day didn’t fully meet your expectations, and we truly appreciate your feedback — it helps us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and offer you an even better experience next time.

  • Joana F.5 months ago

    10

    Super helpful staff and super nice! Great food too

    Primitivo Tavira

    Thank you for your kind words! It means a lot to us that you enjoyed both the food and our team’s service. We hope to see you again soon!

  • Carl B.6 months ago

    10

    We love coming here. Food is delicious and service is excellent! Can't wait to return again soon!

    Primitivo Tavira

    Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to know you had a great experience with our staff and food.

  • Denise P.9 months ago

    10

    The quality of the service

    Primitivo Tavira

    Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to know you had a great experience with our staff and food.

  • William P.9 months ago

    10

    Always great service, top class food and a very pleasant ambience. Not our first visit, not our last.

    Primitivo Tavira

    Thank you for your continued support and wonderful feedback. We’re delighted that you consistently enjoy our service, food, and ambience, and we look forward to your next visit.

  • Neil E.10 months ago

    10

    Fantastic food & wine, great service, perfect location. What more could you want!? Excellent.

  • Kathryn P.10 months ago

    9.0

    Delicious fresh fish. Vegetables and salad were just basic but fresh.

    Primitivo Tavira

    Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the freshness of our fish, vegetables, and salad. We appreciate your comments and hope to see you again soon!

  • Chris W.10 months ago

    9.0

    Our party of four enjoyed their evening. Good food and friendly service marred only by two or three forgetful slips.

  • Amanda L.10 months ago

    10

    Dined here on the first and last day of our holiday. The food was excellent and the staff went the extra mile to make our visit special especially for our little girl.

  • Michele M.10 months ago

    9.5

    Lovely staff very good food relaxed will be coming back

  • June W.11 months ago

    9.0

    Lovely setting and the service was excellent

  • Louise P.11 months ago

    10

    Excellent service and great food. Prices are extremely reasonable. Highly recommend

  • Philip S.11 months ago

    10

    Despite being a relatively new restaurant we could not fault anything. Anyone who visits should be pleased with every aspect. Phil. England

  • Janis W.1 year ago

    9.5

    Food and friends

  • Karen A.1 year ago

    10

    We all had an excellent meal, everything was perfect! This is a relatively new restaurant and so far everything about it has exceeded our expectations every time - the food, ambience and service cannot be faulted.

  • Paul D.1 year ago

    10

    We loved the sea bass and the tarte tatin but our friend wasn’t keen on the cheesecake. Overall we enjoyed the experience.

  • Larry B.
    Larry B.1 year ago

    10

    A delightful dinner with friends. Very warm and accommodating service. Good wine and food selection. This is the second time in a month we had split the turbot for 2 and excellent yet again. The Basque cheesecake for dessert is a winner! Slightly smoky and rich but perfect. Thanks to the Primitivo staff for a wonderful evening.

  • William P.1 year ago

    10

    This was our third visit in as many weeks, so we have tried most of the menu and quite a few wines from their list. Everything has been spot on, the service is unobtrusive but efficient and the tables layout seems to ensure a pleasant experience with minimum noise from other diners. We will definitely return.

  • Jennifer C.1 year ago

    10

    Lovely food and service. A little gem in Tavira.

  • Annemarie G.1 year ago

    10

    This was our first visit. We all had fish and I really appreciated they served it with grilled vegetables. As we all live here in Tavira we will definitely be back!

  • Maureen P.1 year ago

    10

    The warm hospitality coupled with a reasonably priced menu offering diverse choices prepared to perfection made my dining experience memorable; so much that we ate there twice during an 8 day visit to Tavira.

  • Mark A.1 year ago

    10

    excellent service good food

  • kieran g.1 year ago

    9.5

    The location is great, just of the main street and therefore a little quieter. Inside is very pleasant with a nice atmosphere. They have an outside terrace which is lovely in the summer, but in the winter the inside is super cosy, warm and comfortable. The staff know what they are doing and are very attentive without being intrusive. If you are unsure ask them and they will help. They did not have our choice for starter but made some very good suggestions for alternatives. Our meal was excellent and we will return again, soon.

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