Italian Republic — Restaurant in Albufeira

Went to this restaurant 2 years ago. Wrote a fabulous review so couldn't wait to go back. Went last night and ordered the Green Parsley Salmon with lemon risotto. Salmon was so overcooked it looked like a wooden door stop! Very pale! My husband ordered calzone which arrived after my food had been brought to the table. I told the waitress about my salmon. She took it away. Then another waitress brought it back asking again what was wrong. I told her dry, overcooked salmon. This was taken away again and 15 mins later another plate arrived. The salmon was raw! This plate went away and 5-10 mins later the same salmon arrived back. Well done and now a little raw in the middle and overcooked and dry on the edge. It looked like it had been either microwaved or put under a hot grill/salamander! When the bill arrived they charged us full price! This was then returned and we were offered 10% off the whole bill. I refused to pay for the salmon as I didn't eat it. I offered to pay for the small portion of risotto I ate and the starter I had. Finally the waitress took the full price off of my main course. We paid our bill and left. Sorry will not be returning! What a huge disappointment! My husband's calzone was lovely. The starters lovely but I'm sorry if a chef cannot cook salmon then don't have it on the menu and don't treat your customers badly. When we had been seated. We were forgotten about and tables around us served first. Wrong wrong WRONG! We also asked if we could reserve a table. The website says you can but we were told NO. Oh well lots and lots of other nice...

My recent experience was a delightful journey for my taste buds! From the first bite of the pizza to the last morsel of the chicken, every dish was executed with excellence. The pizza boasted a perfect crust, a vibrant sauce, and generous, high-quality toppings that sang in harmony. The pasta was cooked al dente, coated in a rich and flavorful sauce that left me wanting more. And the chicken? Simply divine – tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection. Even the drink was a refreshing complement to the meal. It’s rare to find a place that nails every element of the food and beverage offering so flawlessly. Each component was a testament to the chef's skill and the quality of the ingredients used. The only minor note in an otherwise exceptional experience was the absence of background music. While the quiet atmosphere allowed for easy conversation, a subtle soundtrack could have elevated the ambiance even further, adding another layer of enjoyment to an already fantastic meal. Despite this small detail, I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment. The incredible food and drink alone make it a must-visit. I'm already looking forward to my next visit and hoping they might have a...

Me and my wife had beautiful pizza here, it was super tasty and I highly recommend it for Italian pizza lovers, extremely thin base which we love. However there was an accident from a waiter when he spilled my wife's cappuccino on top of her when placing it down on the table which in turn went all over her dress and handbag (staining both) but worse scolded her legs which was a fright to say the least and she is currently pregnant! We honestly didn't mind the accident we are all human but the waiter just acted as if nothing merely happened, I would have at least expected a drink on the house or at least don't charge for the dam cappuccino that burnt her but nothing was offered at all, not even a half arsed apology. I didn't want my meal for free and paid every penny, just felt they could have handled it much more professional and offered some condolences for their mess up as we had to call it an early night after that. Different people would have took them to the cleaners on the issue but luckily for them we aren't those...