Handpicked by a Algarve Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Michelin Star Restaurants in Algarve'.
Read about the restaurants holding Michelin Stars in the Algarve. Spread across the Algarve, from Lagos, Praia da Rocha to Quinta do Lago and the Eastern Algarve at Tavira with emphasis on local produce and fabulous seafood these restaurants should be on your foodie must-do list.
The Michelin Gala announcing the stars attributed for 2024 resulted in a total of 39 restaurants across Portugal receiving a totla of 47 Michelin stars. In the Algarve, 5 restaurants received one star each, while two restaurants, Ocean and Vila Joya, received 2 stars each.
Portugal's reputation as a foodie destination is growing. The abundance of fresh and quality local produce, from the sea and the land, has wooed some of Europe's best chefs to the country as well as inspiring a genearation of home-grown talents. Portuguese wines too are being recognized for their quality and their quality/price. Check out these recommendations for the best Portuguese white wines and the best Portuguese red wines and fnd out more about the Michelin star restaurants in the Algarve below.
Ocean Restaurant at Vila Vita Parc Resort
The Ocean Restaurant at VILA VITA Parc is an exceptional gourmet experience. Holder of two Michelin stars, the intimate restaurant creates tasting menus that are exquisite renditions of the art of fine dining. Executive chef Hans Neuner and his team have reached and mantained enviable standards of excellence in a relatively short period of time and were awarded their first coveted Mic...
Vila Joya Restaurant
Set within the grounds of the Vila Joya Boutique Resort, this is probably the best known fine-dining restaurant in Portugal. Holder of two Michelin stars and the only restaurant in the country to feature on the World's Best 50 list, dining at Vila Joya is a sublime experience. Chef Dieter Koschina fell in love the richness and variety of produce available in the Algarve, particularly seafoo...
Bon Bon Restaurant
No matter where in the Algarve you are, plan a visit to Michelin Star Bon Bon Restaurant for amazingly beautiful and delicious food served with unbelievable attention to detail and professionalism. Michelin Star! Bon Bon Restaurant was awarded its first Michelin Star in November 2015 and has retained the star each year. Located near to the Algarve resort of Carvoeiro and the fishing vil...
Vista Restaurante
Vista Restaurante at the Bela Vista Hotel & Spa is aptly named, offering amazing ocean views to match the Michelin Star cuisine. It's the home of fine dining in Praia da Rocha. Dating from 1918, the hotel is charming and romantic in style and manages to pair a certain timeless elegance with modern hospitality. Vista Restaurante, which was awarded a Michelin Star in 2017, also brings modern ...
A Ver Tavira Restaurant
A Ver Taivra is without doubt one of Tavira's most impressive restaurants. It's superb location overlooking this attractive and historic town is an added bonus to the great food on offer. Awarded its first Michelin star in 2021. Tavira is considered by many to be one of the most scenic towns in the region and is often referred to as the 'Queen of the Algarve'. Near to the Ria Formosa Natural Pa...
Gusto by Heinz Beck at Conrad Algarve
Gusto by Heinz Beck is the Conrad Algarve hotel's signature gourmet restaurant, serving exquisite Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant yet relaxed and lively ambience, with lovely views across the Conrad grounds and Algarve countryside. In 2017, Gusto was awarded a Michelin Star. Gusto - named after Conrad Hilton's father Augustus (and incidentally a nice play on the Portuguese word gosto whi...