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4.7/5* As we walked down the streets of Guia we could smell the smoke in the air, the beautiful scent of chicken fat, chilli oil and garlic dripping onto hot coals. There’s a number of restaurants who all cook Piri Piri chicken within the town, it’s a local delicacy, the air was delicious. Ramires had a classic homely environment. We were given an authentic Portuguese spread; Chips, bread, Rice, olives, salad and of course frango Piri Piri. This Piri Piri chicken, the original recipe, utilised a concentrated oil which had flavours of Piri Piri chillies, garlic and lemon infused in the oil. This differed from our initial expectations and the ‘peri-peri’ sauce that is known around the world, being usually a runny-red sauce. It was so fascinating to see it was instead an oil base. The chicken had a boldly infused smoke flavour, a beautifully aromatic wood scent filled the mouth and nose when taking a bite. The chicken had a perfectly crispy skin and a very soft, moist and juicy flesh on the inside. The chicken used was a smaller chicken, which they tend to use for more tender results. The chips were homemade with a plain potato taste, perfect in combination with the hearty oils dripping off the chicken. The tomato salad added a vinegary and fresh component to the table. The plain rice and Alantejo style bread were also perfect for soaking up the extra oil.
Feed PunchersFeed Punchers
10
I went here with high expectations, to me is absolutely overrated. The service is good and fast, however the hygiene is terrible, on our table at least 3 plates and 1 glass was dirty and I saw other customers asking for their plates to be exchanged for the same reason. The chickens are extremely small, we’ve ordered 2 chickens and as soon as it arrived we had to order two more. In total we ordered 4 whole chickens for 5 people (they’ve recommended half a chicken per person which is certainly not enough), we finished with the sensation of not having enough food to fill full, specially paying 15€ per chicken which it is not cheap at all for what you get. Also I’ve ordered a salad which was full of rotten bits, I’ve complained about it but still appeared in my bill, only after talking to the owner he removed it from the bill. The traditional sweets are extremely sweet, I’ve regretted ordering them. I will certainly not be back or recommending to anyone.
Mara MartinsMara Martins
10
We were looking for authentic Portuguese food. This place was amazing. We arrived at 7:30PM and the place was quiet. There is an upstairs seating area but we opted to sit downstairs. Our server was really friendly. There is no menu, they just ask if you want your chicken spicy or plain. We started with some bread and olives which was nice. The main really is the showstopper. Out comes Piri piri chicken a plate of chips and the most delicious tomato salad. It was truly one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. After this we shared the lemon meringue tart which was more sweet than sour but still lovely. The whole bill came to €29 including drinks. We were really shocked it is serious value for money. When we were leaving the restaurant was jam packed and there was a great vibe. 100% a place to visit.
Alice GossipAlice Gossip
00
Going to Ramires is like going to a Ramen place in Japan: there is mo ambiguity what you’ll get and the focus is no the taste, the rest (service, ambiance, deco) is secondary. As an example as soon as we sat the waiter asked for drinks and « spicy or regular »: No menu to go through, no real vegetarian option. We ordered a mix a spicy and regular + tomato salad. Results: Astonishing… The spicy chicken were the best (not hot, very well balanced), cuts are from small chicken providing a very juicy and tender meat. The fries were really good. The tomata salad: very well seasoned. The price: really reasonnable: We ordered addiotnal salad and fries and still arrived at 10€ per person. If you are in the area of Albufeira and want a stop after the beach, this is the best place you want to try.
Stéphane Ah-KoStéphane Ah-Ko
00
A traditional grilled chicken restaurant right inside the town that made grilled chicken famous in Guia. The restaurant is huge, prepared for the once wave of drivers running along the main and only N125, and now for buses with tourists. The chicken is good, although doses seem to have been reducing. The fries that come along are impeccably fried and homemade, and i like to complement the bouquet with a fresh salad. There are dishes a la carte, but this is a grilled chicken specialized restaurant for the quick meal (before fast food as we know now arrived) and I don't remember having anything else here. I prefer the spicy sauce, but it might be too strong for some. The restaurant keeps separate entrance and exit doors (from covid times?), so don't bump at the wrong entrance.
João XavierJoão Xavier
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Wish I could have visited in person, but instead got it as delivery. Food was outstanding. I am neither a fan of peri-peri nor bone-in foods but even I enjoyed this. I got peri-peri chicken, tomato salad and fries. Fries were a little soggy from transport but if a couple holes were punched in I know they'd be top tier. Tomato Salad was great addition to the meal, a nice cool off from the spice while also standing on its own. Peri-peri chicken was not as spicy as I expected, extremely juicy and flavourful. You basically get a whole or half chicken, so you get the good and bad. Never a fan of bone in my meals but for the most part it was ok. Pleasantly surprised by something I didn't really expect to like!
Duncan Bunting (TheDJBuntin)Duncan Bunting (TheDJBuntin)
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