Akvavit — Restaurant in Loulé

Akvavit Restaurant in Vilamoura is a beloved dining spot known for its picturesque marina views, diverse menu, and warm hospitality. Established in 1990, this family-run establishment offers a unique blend of Nordic, French, and Portuguese cuisines, making it a standout choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Breakfast Experience

Opening daily, Akvavit provides a serene setting for breakfast on its waterfront terrace. Guests can enjoy a variety of options, from fresh pastries and croissants to more substantial dishes like the "Akvatamine" breakfast. A recent visitor highlighted the value, noting a cappuccino, fresh orange juice, and pastry for €9, though they mentioned a €1 charge for jam that wasn't initially disclosed .

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant boasts a nautical-themed interior with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Its location at the quieter end of the marina offers a relaxed ambiance, perfect for leisurely meals. The staff is frequently praised for their attentive and friendly service, contributing to the overall welcoming...

On holiday in Portugal, we stopped here for lunch for the three of us. Our order for drinks and food was taken quickly. We ordered a shrimp wrap, pulled pork bun with red onion and bbq sauce with a strawberry milkshake, apple juice and a beer they were very good they made lasagne that wasn't on the lunch menu for one of us.

The service was good and they were accommodating with the food order.

We waited 30 minutes, and no food arrived. I noticed two people came into the restaurant after us and they received their food and had finished eating. We were waiting an hour for our food to arrive, when I asked how long it was going to be. I was told it was coming. When the food arrived my pulled pork bun was cold, I was so hungry I ate it. I didn't' bother saying anything just in case I had to wait another hour to get it back. The others said their food was fine, the lasagne was piping hot!

Don't know if they made it from fresh, but it doesn't take an hour to cook. The time lapse waiting for our food to arrive is the reason for 4 ⭐...

I visited Akvavit with my other half and 7 month old son. We didn't make a booking but thankfully they accomodated us. We were very lucky as we saw other diners turned away as they didn't have space, so we must have arrived at the right time. They accommodated with a high chair and were very child friendly. A couple of cats wander through the restaurant but are harmless and do not "beg" for food. Food is AMAZING. I had seen the photo of the seafood vol au vent so knew I wanted that. I also had the prawn lasagne which was very tasty. I hadn't had one of that kind before. My other half had rib eye steak which I tried and was very succulent. He also had garlic Prawns in a peri peri sauce to start, the sauce was divine. We had a bottle of Portuguese chardonnay which was very lovely. For dessert my other half had Swedish pancakes which looked nice. The bill came to €102 which I thought was extremely reasonable for three and two courses with a bottle of wine. I hope to return as the menu is out of this world and I'd love to work my...