The Bold Octopus — Restaurant in Loulé

Wow - what can I say?! The Bold Octopus have been absolutely INCREDIBLE from the moment we first reached out to them asking if we could host our wedding there to the moment the wedding was over and beyond!

Anne, Marcus and Nigel and the whole events team and staff made the planning process and event itself so seamless and enjoyable. They were so responsive to our requests and allowed us to do multiple site visits with our wedding planner Taelored Events Algarve.

We had a food / wine tasting session and made to feel so welcome during it! We wanted some amendments to the food choice for our guests and the Bold Octopus were so accommodating and provided us with the selection we wanted. I have no idea how they prepared so much high quality food on our wedding day to the standard they did, all our guests commented how amazing it was from the canapes to the main course to the pudding. They also have an extensive cocktail range - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options which our guests absolutely loved!

The staff on the day were beyond amazing - we never had an empty glass and the food service was so quick and efficient. There were also no queues at the bars because the events team did such a good job at putting on a large number of staff and ensuring everything went smoothly.

I honestly couldn't recommend this restaurant more. Not only was it the most perfect venue for our wedding but we love it as a lunch / dinner / rooftop sundown drinks. The food is amazing, the drinks are amazing and there is a really fun music vibe in the most stunning setting!

We cannot wait to come back every year to celebrate our anniversary and for holidays!

Thank you SO much for helping us have our wedding of dreams and making our...

The places location in fantastic and the building and decorations are beautiful and right on point, but that’s about it. They try to be a high end place but actually the service (even though everybody is very nice and helpful) is too messy, it seems there are too many waiters walking around without a clear station, so we got asked 4 times if we wanted water, another couple of times about food… they kept interrupting cause Everytime a waiter walked by asked something. They also changed our plates 3 times, totally unnecessary and not very eco friendly… all this ho ha but I had to serve our wine all the time../ The music was quite loud and kind of unfortunate for a dinner place, it felt like I was in a terraza drinking cocktail in Ibiza,,,then the food came, we ordered the tuna tostada, it should be called the tuna bites cause that’s what it was, three canapé like bites, we thought well it’s a starter… then the tacos, very mild dish, no taste, good quality ingredients but no flavour at all, the presentation was awful,, I ordered a side of truffle fries (6€) to have with the tacos but the tacos came with fries (the waiter didn’t say anything) so we end up having double fries… the best part the sea bass risotto, very tasty and nice but the amount of rice was ridiculous it could definitely be a tapa,,, very disappointing really. The bold octopus is an over expensive restaurant made for foreign people who are used to pay this prices in their countries,,, there are plenty of better restaurants out there...

From the moment we stepped into The Bold Octopus, we were blown away, not just by the incredible food, but by the warmth, kindness, and professionalism of the entire team. The staff were genuinely helpful and kind, going above and beyond to make sure every part of our visit was perfect.

The service we received was nothing short of amazing. Our meals came out quickly and were absolutely delicious. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor, and there was something for everyone. With a mix of dietary preferences in our group, including vegetarians, we were thrilled to see such a wide and inclusive menu. It’s rare to find a restaurant that caters so well to all types of diets without compromising on taste or quality.

A particularly touching moment that stood out was just before we arrived, when one of the kids in our group got a splinter. The manager noticed she was upset and didn’t hesitate to help. Not only did they assist in making her feel better, but they also gifted her a Bold Octopus hat, which absolutely made her day. That level of care and attention to detail left a lasting impression on all of us.

The Bold Octopus isn’t just a great restaurant, it’s an experience. Whether you’re there for the food, the service, or the thoughtful little touches that make you feel truly welcome, it delivers on all fronts.

I would wholeheartedly recommend The Bold Octopus to anyone looking for a memorable meal out. It’s now at the top of my list, and I’m already looking forward to...