The V.I.P. Experience


Are you celebrating an anniversary, planning a proposal or organizing a birthday treat?

A romantic day or evening can get off to a fabulous start if you're collected
in a gleaming, spotless limousine.

As it glides up to your home and your uniformed chauffeur opens the doors and points out the
chilled bubbly, you know you're about to embark on a truly V.I.P. Experience !

A limousine has a luxurious atmosphere all of its own and you'll feel like a true celebrity
as you arrive at your destination.

We can collect you and return you home in the same style –
so all you have to think about is having a great time.

We have chosen a select group of Fine Restaurants which we know will
give you the true V.I.P. experience.

These is our favored venues, most chosen from personal experience
and for overall level of service and quality.

 

Whether seeking a refreshing glass of wine, champagne or beer, perhaps with a side plate of tasty tapas - or a fine mediterranean lunch/dinner in delightful modern surroundings, the new look Couleur France Restaurant provides an unforgettable dining experience and is the venue not to miss on the Algarve.

Ideally situated in Almancil, very close to Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo Resorts, the restaurant is approached through well stocked natural gardens, which incorporate a dramatic cascading water fall feature beyond extensive on site car parking.

Every effort has been made throughout the restaurant to ensure that customers experience a relaxed, air-conditioned and sophisticated atmosphere in which to enjoy food with a Mediterranean influence of the highest quality, accompanied by wine form an extensive and carefully selected list.

A Colina Restaurant is within the A Colina boutique hotel near Almancil, set atop a hill with fantastic views across the countryside toward Quinta do Lago and Vale de Lobo.

The hotel and restaurant is housed in an old manor house and has been lovingly restored by owners Lee and Anna Newsome. The restaurant is the domain of Lee Newsome – previously head chef at the London Savoy. So you know you are in for a gastronomic treat.

The restaurant is welcoming, with soft lighting and a comfortable lounge which is perfect for a before or after dinner drink. The walls of A Colina are adorned with fantastic original paintings from local artists. In the summer you can dine on the terrace and enjoy to the full the mellow Algarve evenings and the wonderful views across the orange and lemon grooves and down to the coastline.

 

Nelitos is not your average Italian restaurant. An evening here is an evening of fine dining in elegant surroundings punctuated by excellent service and wonderful food.

Located in a lovely garden villa, near to the Algarve resorts of Vale de Lobo and Quinta do Lago, Nelito´s opened its doors in May 2006. Husband and wife team Manuel and Linda Teixeira had previously owned two restaurants in the U.K. before opening in the Algarve.

The restaurant is beautifully decorated. You enter Nelitos by the airy and spacious conservatory. Here a huge suspended cocktail glass serves as a central chandelier. You can choose to dine in the conservatory and enjoy the sense of space and light, or in the central dining room.

Here the tables are spacious and set well apart, offering privacy to diners. The deep red of the seating is complemented by the artwork and the welcoming ambience is completed by the invitingly soft sofas in the lounge area.

With the comfort of all their guests in mind, Nelitos also has a separate indoor smoking lounge. In the summer you can take full advantage of the fantastic Algarve evenings and dine outside on the garden terrace.

 

Jacintinas - My Secret Garden Restaurant Jacintina’s is something special. An elegant restaurant within a luxurious boutique hotel, amid lush sub tropical gardens and located within the Algarve’s Golden Triangle that is Vale de Lobo and Quinta do Lago.

As soon as you enter the hotel, Quinta Jacintina, you know you are in for a treat. The service, the décor, the attention to detail, all exude comfort and indulgence.

Jacintina’s – My secret Garden Restaurant maintains the level of excellence with artfully prepared food professionally served in a setting that is intimate yet welcoming.

A cocktail before dinner is almost compulsory at Jacintina’s. In the summer you can enjoy the peaceful and private gardens and in the winter you can sink into the soft sofas of the lounge.

The signature of Jacintina’s is without doubt the Wild Hibiscus Royale cocktail. A whole flower is served within a flute of champagne. As the bubbles stream off the flower, it opens its petals, tinting the champagne pink and giving a subtle flavour of raspberry and rhubarb !

 

Pequeno Mundo is set in an old villa, serving French cuisine amidst traditional surroundings. The restaurant has an attractive bar area with open fire and in summer has two terraces for al fresco dining, one in the courtyard of the villa and the other at the back facing the villas gardens.

The terraces create a fantastic setting for a dinner in the warmer times of year. Pequeno Mundo comes thoroughly recommended for a high quality meal in spectacular surroundings.

The restaurant has an extensive wine cellar, with rare ports and whiskeys to accompany your meal or to buy if you wish.

 

Serving Portuguese and International cuisine, Alambique is a well established restaurant with a very good reputation.

Open for dinner only, you can choose to dine inside or make the most of the warm evenings by dining outside on the terrace. The interior has a typical Portuguese feel to it and the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming.

The service at Alambique is excellent and the food is extremely good. Restaurante Alambique comes highly recommended and is well worth a visit during your stay in the Algarve.

 

The Restaurant Amadeus opened in 2003 and quickly rose to become one of the top restaurants in the area. In fact in December 2006 Restaurant Amadeus was the only restaurant in Portugal to be awarded a Michelin Star that year and has won an award for the best restaurant in Portugal.

As you would guess from the name, the head chef Siegfried Danler-Heinemann, is from Austria and he has previously worked in the famous Le Canard Restaurant in Hamburg.

His philosophy is to take a simplified approach to modern European gourmet cuisine while avoiding extravagant presentation and using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. Combine that with an extensive wine list that is well regarded as one of the best in the Algarve.

 

Casa do Campo can be easily missed when driving around Almancil. Its not a restaurant that stands out from the road, you have to be in the know or very inquisitive to come across its front door.

When entering through the door you are automatically taken back by its unique atmosphere. The well-known Casa do Campo is situated in an old Algarvean House with lots of charm, warmth and an eye for detail.

A restaurant for all seasons: for the chilly winter days there is a lovely fireplace to add warmth and cosiness, for those balmy summer evenings dinner is served outside under the most extraordinary old fig tree; a lovely setting indeed.

Abilo, the Portuguese guitar player, plays three times a week and has done so since the beginning. With a loyal clientele this is an establishment for lovers of Fine Dining in an elegant yet relaxed, warm atmosphere.

 

The Michelin starred restaurant Sao Gabriel is one of the finest around. It was set up by the Swiss man Rudi Markle and has gone from strength to strength with its new chef Jens Rittmeyer who has trained in some of the best restaurants in Germany.

The restaurant itself is set in a beautiful old villa close to the famous Algarve resorts of Vale de Lobo and Quinta do Lago. Inside the decor is stylish and the layout provides many little dining coves for a more private dining experience. In the summer guests often choose to dine outside surrounded by the wonderfully lush gardens.

Sao Gabriel serves international cuisine such as lamb, beef and fish dishes added to with fresh produce from the area and herbs from their garden. The food and service, as one would expect from a restaurant that has won the accolade of a Michelin Star is superb.

 

Julia´s has been established as one of the Algarve´s best known restaurant and beach bars for over 35 years. It´s success can be attributed to its great cuisine, friendly service and perfect location.

Set at the beach in Vale do Garrao and open every day from 10am, Julia´s is the ideal spot for a meal or a chilled out drink, whilst you take in the spectacular views out over the Atlantic Ocean.

You can choose to dine out on the terrace or inside the restaurant, which has a relaxed, holiday feel about it. There is also a beach bar, right on the sand, for a more informal, just off the beach drink !

 

Van Gogh Restaurant has a wonderful hilltop location, offering panoramic views across the Algarve countryside and sweeping down to the ocean.

The warm welcome and excellent food perfectly complement the beautiful setting. Originally a traditional cottage, Van Gogh restaurant now has an interesting décor with many hidden corners and alcoves.

Reproductions of the famous artist’s works adorn the walls. The bar and lounge area are cosy and welcoming. The smokers lounge is the perfect place for a pre- or post- prandial drink and the spacious conservatory is ideally placed to appreciate the beauty of the Algarve countryside.

In the winter, the conservatory is cosy due to the underground heating, and in the summer, the glass doors slide open to allow full advantage of the wonderful Algarve climate.

 

Vila Joya Restaurant is part of the Vila Joya Hotel and the only restaurant in Portugal with two Michelin Stars.

Instead of having dinner at the restaurant we were asked for lunch so that we might enjoy the spectacular views of the ocean and were pleased we took heed of the advice as we stepped onto the terrace.

Not only is the food outstanding at Vila Joya but the views are breathtaking.What is noticeably different about this restaurant is attention to detail.

From start to finish you knew that you were experiencing a different level of quality and that combined with the ocean view makes Vila Joya restaurant a special experience.

Monty´s , in Vale do Lobo ,is the place to go for drinks, a good meal and a great night’s entertainment .

It’s the perfect antidote to a tough round of golf or a strenuous day of sunbathing !

Vale do Lobo is one of the Algarve’s favorite playgrounds and it's square, known as the Praça, right by the beach, is THE place to visit for good food and good times.

Monty’s is central to the Praça and provides the perfect setting for a complete evening out. You can start with sundowners on the large terrace and watch the sky change from azure to purple dusk as the sun goes down.

Continue with a tasty meal and then carry on with some after dinner drinks while enjoying the great entertainment on offer. All your evening’s entertainment in one place !

 

The Melting Pot in Quinta Shopping is one of the area´s best known pubs and is a popular watering hole for residents, as well as tourists.

The oak paneled interior gives the Melting Pot a traditional English style pub feel, ideal for anyone pining for a pint at their local !

It is relatively small inside, making the pub cosy and ensuring there is a really good atmosphere all year round.

There is also seating out on the patio area, right in heart of the action at Quinta Shopping, where you can sit and watch the world go by, whilst enjoying a drink or a snack and making the most of the glorious Algarvean weather.

Serving a large range of international beers and lagers, the Melting Pot also has an excellent wine list, not to mention a wide selection of cocktails and liquors.