Novo Mundo — Restaurant in Lagoa

We visited Novo Mundo in Ferragudo based on positive reviews on Tripadvisor. As starters, we ordered 1x baked mussels (EUR 11.00) and 1x Cocktail Tropical (EUR 16.50 shrimp cocktail). The mussels were not available according to the lady serving us (Fiona on her shirt, the owner?) but she recommended the prawns (EUR 18.50). The tenderloin was also not available, so I chose the Beef Stroganoff (EUR 22.00) and the grilled salmon (EUR 23.00) as alternatives. All in all, not an easy start. About the starters: Cocktail Tropical turned out to be half a pineapple shell filled with pieces of shrimp, drenched in dressing, making it taste like mayonnaise. What a disappointment, and that for EUR 18.50. A better name would be Cocktail Fiasco. The prawns, on the other hand, were well-grilled and delicious. About the main courses: The salmon was well-grilled but served unimaginatively as a salmon fillet in a soup bowl; floating on yellow sauce, topped with a slice of orange, a small tomato, and a leaf of thyme. The Beef Stroganoff was served in a soup bowl with some fries and rice. The meat was not tender and contained sinews. The rice had a chlorine aftertaste and was simply inedible (washed in local tap water??). Given this experience, we did not want any dessert and asked for the bill. It amounted to EUR 142.80. Checking revealed that a Chateaubriand of EUR 45.00 had been added. With some laughter and “sorry guys” from Fiona, a corrected bill of EUR 97.80 was finally presented. Prices at Novo Mundo are over the top, and the food served here is not worth half of it. About the service: No smile at all. When clearing the table, no question about whether the food was to our liking. Conclusion: The prices at Novo Mundo are scandalously high for what you get. You feel like a ripped-off tourist here, knowing that next time you should avoid this restaurant. A disappointment and not...

What a fantastic experience! I had the goats cheese and honey as a starter and the tiger prawn as a main meal! The goats cheese melts in the mouth, absolutely delicious and the tiger prawns was enormous and so tasty!

The service was absolutely perfect, extremely friendly and kind staff who make all of their clients feel so welcome and looked after! (Jorge did an exceptional job at filleting the fish at the table, we really enjoyed watching this!)

Would recommend the Portuguese sausage as a starter, comes to the table on fire (a real show stopper)

Such a fun evening and delicious food, thanks so...

Although a new restaurant we know the staff are from Fim du Mundo, where we’ve dined in previous years. Novo Mundo is more contemporary but still with great food and wine. Had the goats cheese and honey for starters, which we shared thankfully as the portion is large. Totally devine!!

Had the Portuguese steak and lamb chops for our the main courses. WOW! sums them up. Absolutely magnificent and, again, very large portions. You’ll not go away hungry from Novo Mundo unless you’re vegetarian!

The service is great, friendly and attentive

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