We found rabbit on the meny outside and are glad to say we got a very well prepared meal and a very friendly service.

Impromptu visit to Albufeira. Needed restaurant. Checked t/a and booked based on recommendations. Turned out to be excellent choice for party of six. On arrival at my request owner changed music to Fado. He also recommended a lovely red wine reasonably priced. Black pork excellent as was the bream and sea bass and prawns. Nice ambience. Small restaurant so you... More

Both of us had steak, it was perfect, mine was in a lovely sauce, it was the chef s special. The place was very busy.There was a table of 7 came in after us so the waiter was run off his feet as people kept coming in he had to tell everybody that the service would be slow because of... More

Went here with my boyfriend twice on our holiday to Albufeira. We booked in advance having read the reviews on trip advisor. We ordered fish for two. All of the seafood which was served was cooked to perfection and very fresh. Our waitress explained every dish to us, what it was, how to eat it etc. very intimate restaurant, very... More

After making a note of the best restaurants to visit this one was the easiest to find and we were so glad we did!! we went here three times in the week we stayed. What a fabulous place, husband and wife team, a real Portuguese restaurant with a warm welcome when you arrive. The blackened pig fillet is to die... More

We had to reserve a table and glad we did. The fish was v good and the black pork was excellent. The owner was very nice and made you feel very welcome. We will definitely return in July

We found Os Arcos after reading the Trip Advisor recommendations and were very glad we did. It is a very small restaurant that seems to be ran solely by a husband and wife. We were warned on arrival that service would be slow but it didn't feel slow at all, just very relaxed. The atmosphere was lovely, wonderful wine and... More

Enjoyed a nice meal here with my partner. Quality was very good but portions a little light for my appetite. We had a beautiful sea bass but some of the stews and traditional Portuguese options may offer more for the bigger eater. Would go back.

Have been visiting Albufeira for many years but had not tried this restaurant as it doesn't look much from the outside, but on the basis of Tripadvisor reports we tried it this visit and were not disappointed. We had the 'couvert' to start and it came with home made tuna pate which was delicious. For mains the fresh fish looked... More