Ai Mãe — Restaurant in Tavira

Stunning plates of food both in presentation and flavour. Every mouthful was absolutely delicious and the wine was pretty good too. Great service from the guys, who clearly know and love what they do, and very reasonably priced for food of this quality. We had 3 courses deciding to share an ample starter and dessert (Brushetta toppped with pear, honey and nuts and their awarding winning oven-melted sheep cheese and a perfect Baileys Crème Brûlée to finish) . Our mains were the sublime Quail, Sweetcorn and Mushroom dish and the melt-in-the-mouth Black Pork Cheeks with textures of apple, plus we had a select bottle of quality house wine. Probably the best €66 we’ve ever spent on food in Tavira. If you enjoy affordable fine dining, this is the...

Oh my goodness....this place was so close to out hotel and we really just stumbled on it.

We were a walk-in group of 3 and they accommodated us easily on a Saturday evening (out of season).

We ordered 2 steaks and sea bass and wowsers it was "terrible". We had an amazing bottle of wine and delicious dessert.

The wait staff were attentive but not pushy, just checking in when they saw we needed something.

For such a "terrible" place this was one of the best places I have eaten in a while. Thank you so much.

PS...the "terrible" reference was an in joke with one of your lovely wait stuff. Nothing was actually terrible and we...

My wife and I accidentally discovered Ai Mai April 2, 2024. We each ordered black pork cheeks (one of the most amazingly tender, delicious pork dishes I have had). I had pumpkin soup for a starter and my wife had a salad with apples, beets and cottage cheese. For dessert we shared the biggest, most delicious chocolate mousse I have had in a very long time accompanied by an exquisitely beautiful cappuccino. We enjoyed a good bottle of Douro wine with dinner as well. The food was fabulous! The owner also stopped by our table to joke and chat with us which added to the special nature of the meal. It was a thoroughly...