Restaurante Porches Velho — Restaurant in Lagoa

I’ve been to Algarve a couple of times now and am always amazed by the beauty of the country and the friendliness of the people. The one thing I’m typically not impressed by are restaurants, which often seem to cater to a taste that’s not mine. A combination of fresh ingredients, traditional but sophisticated dishes, and great service can be hard to come by, especially in combination.

Good news, however: Porches Velho is the best restaurant in the area! Others have commented on how the location is charming but unsuspecting: while you don’t see much from the outside, there are very charming places inside and outside.

The food is fresh, typical and traditional, never boring and always strong on quality: perfectly grilled shrimp with a super-tasty garlic and chili sauce; octopus with sweet potatoes that are too good; a lamb shank with roast aromas, rosmary, and the most tender meat. For desert, we had wonderful cakes - all combined with wine that isn’t expensive but just very, very good.

I could go on when all I‘d like to do is cone back: it’s a fantastic restaurant, highly...

Just like O Leao - they and you don't need another 5* to suggest this place is also a great place to eat. Velho and O Leao (along with Rolho wine bar) in Porches are so good that I cannot not write to support and thank them again for wonderful food, drink and hospitality especially in this difficult time for tourism. They're just such nice people doing a great job that I felt I had to write something.

Right opposite O Leao - Porches is a more affordable, more home cooked style of food. Hearty portion sizes and quick service are just a couple of pluses for the restaurant - again - order anything on the menu and you won't be disappointed in terms of quality, quantity and flavour but DO save room for Mrs Candeias amazing homemade traditional desserts (if you don't it's ok - just go again!)

Definitely try to make the time and trip to visit Porches and if you visit here, Rolho or O Leao you will not be disappointed! In fact as I think about it - for its size - Porches probably has the best concentration of fantastic food and wine places in...

Went for my birthday meal. Received good food and nice service, but it was overpriced. Be careful of the dishes that are placed for you on the table. Without realising these weren't complimentary we started to eat the olives and bread, (then nothing else). When we asked for the bill, we saw that we'd been charged at least 8€ for this. The serving sizes are quite small in comparison to the price. At the end of the meal we ordered a slice of the almond cake to share, but we were served a tiny serving that cost 6€. Good food, but for the location and serving sizes, the bill was...