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We discovered A do Fernando based on the recommendation of our host in the nearby boutique hotel we stayed at.
We went backwards and forwards a few times around it and weren't sure if it is the right place or if it is even open as there was nobody sitting at any of the tables. We went and got some cash as it is a cash only place and thought of giving it a try. We've been pleasantly surprised by other unpretentious restaurants before.
As soon as we e sat down, our lovely waiter brought the menu (it's a large board with the menu in chalk) and very patiently walked us through the entrées and mains. He couldn't stress enough the freshness of their products and the fact that the fish is not frozen, it's bought from the local fish market.
We got anchovies, sardines and a fish we never tried before, robalo.
The service was very fast. Even though I read other reviews saying that it can be a bit slow, we got our mains in half an hour max.
The fun begins. The mains were so attentively prepared... Who files sardines fresh sardines?? Just yummy. Then the mains: my sardines were fresh and tasty and not too oily or too salty. They were just right. The star of the meal was the robalo. Never had this type of fish before and can definitely say its amongst my favourite. The meat is sweet, it doesn't have too many bones and when it's grilled in open air and has a bit of garlic, not too much olive oil and some sea salt... You can't go wrong with it. After the meal I understood why our waiter was emphasising so much on how fresh the fish is; you could definitely taste it. And if you have fresh and quality ingredients, the meal will be a success. The price was more than reasonable. Adding also two beers to the above, we paid less than 35£.
We've tried a few other fancier places around, but the food quality and service couldn't hold a candle to this place.
We also found out that it's a family business and it's been in the family for roughly 30 years and the entire family is working in the restaurant. Which I have to admit touched a soft spot...
I can't recommend this place enough. If there were 10 stars as rating, I would give them 10 stars.
Guys and ladies from the restaurant, if you read this, you are doing a great...
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Booked for lunch arrived five mins early, totally ignored - eventually pointed to table - no menu or service for 20 mins then the lady took our order - guy (son) came over both of them very abrupt - starter came was left on table 40 mins after finishing still was there when mains came out. Prawns were not deveined and very mucky, texture was mushy not great. Squid not cleaned out. Both simple to clean prior to cooking or serving. Service was appalling and the man seemed to upset many people when they asked for a table - many walking away shaking their heads as unnecessarily rude. Shame, they seem busy but could have tipped a lot more if the basics were there - not cheap and a lot better to choose from! We had high hopes...
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Très modestement, j’ai le nez, l’expérience(& aussi l’appétit 😉) pour découvrir les bonnes petites adresses gastronomiques locales.
Ce modeste mais réputé petit restaurant de cuisine traditionnelle portugaise, situé en marge des rues touristiques , MAIS AUSSI & SURTOUT quasi en face du marché aux poissons municipal (!), ne pouvait que m’attirer.
M’y étant attablé pile à l’ouverture (12H00), j’y ai été le 1er client,remarquablement accueilli par Vasco, le très sympathique serveur bilingue portugais / anglais, un de membres de la famille qui gère cette petite perle.
La maman & propriétaire Paula, pleine de charme, s’est très efficacement ajoutée en fin de repas à son fils.
En 1 minute max, nous nous sommes compris avec Vasco.
Outre la mise en bouche pour 2 personnes réduite à 1 (moitié prix), ce sera pour moi Byzance, soit le poisson bar frais du jour grillé doucement au feu de bois (voir photo) pour 2 personnes, facturé…22 €, accompagné de 3 verres de vins blancs « maison », du supposé modeste cépage « Vinho Verde », qui s’avérèrent incroyables en terme de « best pairing ».
Pour faire court, quel est mon verdict / ma conclusion ?
Afin de conserver cette adresse confidentielle pour mes futurs fréquents séjours en Algarve & pour les beaufs & bobos de tous bords: « Bof, passez votre chemin, & dirigez-vous vers le grill très bien noté de poulets aux hormones qui existe pour vous…» 😢😭
Par contre & pour les amoureux de bonne & saine nourriture, cette adresse est une pépite à ne surtout pas oublier lors de votre séjour dans cette merveilleuse station balnéaire, quoi qu’en dise votre conjoint. 🤣
Bon appétit ! 😋😋😋
Le « gipsy » / nomade / errant / œnologue-gastronome. 😉
P.S: Mon café décaféiné, servi de manière hyper créative avec un bâton de cannelle à la place d’une...
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