Reviews - Restaurante ZigZag
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Brian D. • 17 reviews
September 13, 2025
5/10Greeted by Katya -went with her suggestion of pork/beef meat board and Douro red wine. Plain,basic decor. No music. Couvert was tasty. Food was very good and well cooked - a skilled chef. offered dessert which was declined since too full. Ignored after our meal once other diners arrived despite repeatedly trying to ask for the bill. When we did get Katya’s attention she ushered us to the front counter to pay. Then said international credit cards were not accepted and it was cash only which we did not have. No prior notification of this. It became very awkward. Katya repeatedly said our credit cards not work on her machine! Did not try our cards despite our request. Suggested going to ATM to get cash or making international bank transfer to pay the bill. Had to ask for an itemised bill -came to 61.20 Euros. 30% only taken off the main meal and nothing else despite The Fork deal of 30% off entire bill. Very disappointing- our wedding anniversary spoilt! Travelled from Kimpton especially.
Julien N. • 2 reviews
August 28, 2025
10/10We are well welcomed and the food is very good ! We were waiting the train at Tunes, it is a great spot !
Maria João D. • 3 reviews
August 9, 2025
9.5/10n/a
Carole C. • 1 review
July 29, 2025
10/10
What an amazing restaurant, from being greeted at the door to the fantastic service and delicious food, great wine and fun company. The staff are friendly and attentive. 10/10 ⭐️
Mark L. • 10 reviews
June 30, 2025
10/10What a find. Wonderful welcome, delicious meat platter accompanied by Katya's wine recommendation at an incredible price. We've already booked for this Friday and will certainly be putting on our regulars list!
Mark W. • 1 review
May 30, 2025
9.5/10Never judge a book by its cover. Catya welcomed us with open arms. First offering what meat and fish, she had , we chose before even sitting down. Once seated and drinks served a ray of starters was brought to the table, superb. Our mains were served, again superb. Even tho we were now pretty full, she served us with a couple of desserts which we both enjoyed. A fantastic experience where there’s no menu, just what is available on the day, and very reasonably priced. Thank you Catya
jemima h. • 1 review
May 24, 2025
9.5/10such good food, meat platters are so tasty, we asked for the meat to be rare and it was perfect and the perfect quantity for 4 fatties too.
Johanna L. • 5 reviews
May 15, 2025
9.5/10The meat platter was delicious, the puddings to die for and the waitress was lovely, spoke excellent English and very attentive. Zigzag is our new favourite place to take visitors.
Caroline S. • 2 reviews
April 7, 2025
10/10
Had booked here for 80th birthday lunch for my mother in law, after a quick search and based on reviews online. What a lovely place. Service was excellent -special mention to lovely Katja! Food was great and very reasonably priced. Lovely wine and puddings. Mother in law was delighted with complimentary pudding and gift after Katja found out it was her birthday. It made her day very special. Highly recommend this place. Unexpected surprise in this location -lots of locals eating -always a good sign. Thanks again for a great meal 😊.
Johanna L. • 5 reviews
March 24, 2025
9.5/10The food was excellent, well presented, very lovely staff. Very enjoyable experience. Definitely one to remember
Christophe A. • 9 reviews
February 27, 2025
10/10Great Typical Restaurante! Great Service!
Chris I. • 1 review
November 27, 2024
10/10
Excellent food, service and such a friendly welcome, would thoroughly recommend.
Michael N. • 1 review
September 27, 2024
10/10
Fabulous home made local food. Engaging hostess were so friendly and welcoming it was like eating in a friends kitchen.
Becky M. • 6 reviews
August 24, 2024
10/10Really lovely restaurant, delicious food and great prices. We were hoping to have seabass but they didn't have any so we chose fresh salmon and pan fried prawns. Both came with fresh vegetables and rice. The waitress was friendly and very efficient. This is a genuine Portuguese restaurant and worth the drive.
Kristin M. • 1 review
July 17, 2024
10/10A very nice experience at this restaurant. Friendly staff and very good meat served in a unique way that was very appealing. Recommend it 👍👌
Freek D. • 1 review
June 28, 2024
10/10Great Food and Service!!!
Vanessa R. • 7 reviews
June 24, 2024
9.5/10Really great service and the mixed meat for 2 was beautifully cooked.
Raffaella D. • 1 review
October 2, 2023
10/10
This restaurant was so good, we went back to eat there for a second time in a week. The food was superb, as was the service. Do not be put off by the facade of Zig Zag because is really worth the out of the way drive. Wonderful!
Nick S. • 7 reviews
September 23, 2023
9.5/10Well prepared authentic food at great value meats and fish very fresh ingredients. Very down to earth local place go there for the food
Cheryl H. • 1 review
August 3, 2023
9/10Visited with family and two young children. Sat in the quiet restaurant area. Able to choose food to be cooked from the food desk, meat and fish. Good experience, staff friendly.
Holly W. • 1 review
July 14, 2023
10/10Fabulous evening spent with my husband on our date night out. Would definitely recommend! Lovely staff and food was delicious ????
Michael E. • 5 reviews
January 30, 2023
10/10This restaurant is one of the best value for money places along the Algarve. Chef Fatima never disappoints with the standard of meat grilled and the wines are fantastic. This is the fourth time of visiting with different friends each time and every one of them has been so impressed with the standard of food, the fantastic staff and the value for money.
Thomas D. • 1 review
January 28, 2023
10/10An amazing moment with Paolo, Fatima and their family ❤️ The food is exceptional and the ambiance is crazy… Thank you for this! We will never forget!
Sarah T. • 12 reviews
December 16, 2022
10/10Fantastic traditional Portuguese cuisine. Simply the best! A hidden Gem
Michael E. • 5 reviews
November 16, 2022
10/10The food here is amazing. The tomahawk steak is to die for as were the black pork ribs. The staff are delightful and nothing is too much trouble.
Jacqueline d. • 2 reviews
November 4, 2022
10/10A very warm welcome, our food was excellent and the service was fantastic,the staff were very friendly.we will go back !
Trang B. • 19 reviews
August 27, 2022
9/10
Very good restaurants. The staff was very friendly and gave us good recommendation for the food. The food was tasty, good present. Just one more thing that I suggest for the restautant is if the salad is charged for 3E it should be will more quantity as it came in a small bowl for us. Beside that, im happy with our choice and highly recommend goe restaurant to everyone. We will be back
Giovanna F. • 4 reviews
August 19, 2022
9/10Great experience and portions. Located in a charming town. Food was good. They have good house wine as well and great coffee. Desserts are homemade. It’s a little out of the way and they don’t accept credit cards other than Portuguese ones. My bank cards seem out of luck at most local ATMs as well so I gave all the little cash I had. Besides that, great experience.
Michael E. • 5 reviews
August 13, 2022
10/10The quality of the food was amazing and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. A fantastic family restaurant away from the tourist area.
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