Gigi's Beach restaurant Quinta do Lago — Restaurant in Loulé

A MUST - the best food we have had so far in Quinta do lago.

First of all we booked the wrong Gigi’s restaurant- it turns out we booked one in Scotland. So when we got there they couldn’t find our reservation. Even though they was fully booked they still managed to kindly accommodate us! The staff was truly so lovely and really looked after us.

This place was recommended by a friend and she told us it’s not fancy and it can be expensive. So we went into it very much with our eyes open.

What we had

We had the fish salad ( bit like a potato salad with fish in) it was so yummy! Chickpea salad - absolutely delicious who knew something so simple could taste so good! Basic salad too - probably didn’t need this one but still lovely and fresh!

For main we shared a side of seabass - we asked how much it would be as we had been told it’s done by weight and can be pricy she said it was slightly over a 1kg which is fairness she was bang on the money. So the fish worked out to be just over €100 but it comes with sides so I don’t think it’s was unreasonable and would have defiantly been enough for 4 people. We were absolutely stuffed and couldn’t finish it!! My tip would be don’t pig out on the bread save yourself for everything else you won’t be disappointed.

Our bill came to €280 we had all the above 2 bottles of...

I had a disappointing experience here. Upon arrival, the initial staff member merely pointed at the seafood display without explanation until they noticed my confusion. Only then did someone (possibly the owner) come over to explain their selection process. When ordering, I explicitly stated I was dining alone and requested “not too much” - specifically some clams and a small fresh fish filet. Despite this clear communication… I received an excessive portion of clams - enough to feed four people.

Before receiving my clams, I asked to make sure my filet was small. I was told they couldn’t reduce the filet size but I “could take leftovers home”. My filet was also huge.

I THINK they did reduce the price of the filet on my bill (likely recognizing my dissatisfaction), the overall experience felt like they were taking advantage of a tourist unfamiliar with their system. Strange vibes.

All of that to the side, the fish and clams were perfectly cooked and seasoned. My lesson maybe this isn’t a restaurant you go to solo and be extra...

Extremely Disappointed – Serious Health Issue Ignored

I had a deeply concerning experience after dining here. Both my wife and I ordered tuna and stone bass, and shortly after the meal, I experienced symptoms consistent with scombroid poisoning, including intense flushing, rapid heartbeat, severe diarrhea, and headache. A doctor confirmed it was likely due to improperly stored fish, and antihistamines helped alleviate the reaction.

I reported this immediately and professionally to the restaurant, explaining the seriousness of the situation and requesting a refund. Unfortunately, the response was disappointing, they neither took accountability nor offered any resolution (they referred me to an insurance, which they never followed up)

This was not only a ruined afternoon but a serious health scare. I’m posting this review to warn others and to urge the restaurant to review their food safety practices. This kind of negligence is unacceptable, and the lack of follow up...