(2 Praça Luis de Camoes in Lisbon, Portugal)

Spilling out on the street from a corner of Bairro Alto – Lisbon’s first contemporary-chic boutique ...hotel, a beautiful bolthole on the capital’s landmark square Praça de Camões – is the small and stylish Flores restaurant, serving creative cuisine fit for a Spanish king. Arguably a member of fusion cooking royalty, Flores’ head chef Luis Rodrigues marries Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes and transforms them into restaurant meals thrice as exciting. His impressive international experience – including a handful of months with Catalan superchef Sergi Aola – has taught him to “do things simply.” The Flores menu changes once a week. All in all, then, a pequeno corker of a restaurant. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:30pm - 3pm & 7:30pm - 11pm Bairro Alto’s rooftop terrace gives spectacular views of the Tagus estuary... [moreless]

(296 Rua do Comercio in Almancil, Portugal)

For a fun, relaxed and stress-free night out in the Algarve we highly recommend booking yourself a t...able at Fuzio's in Almancil. Located just a block from the beach and only minutes from Vale de Lobo and Quinta do Lago – this bright and buzzy family-run Italian restaurant has a cosy dining room and two sunny terraces for al fresco dining. Run by José – a self-taught chef – and his wife Jane, Fuzio's is renowned for its fresh, tasty food and relaxed atmosphere. Locals love the prawns in piri piri garlic sauce, the fresh tomato and mozzarella garnished with basil and drizzled with olive oil, the hearty red wines and crusty fresh bread as well as the extensive menu of pasta, fish and grilled meats. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Thu - Tue 6:30pm - 10:30pm Wed: closed Fuzio's is run by José – a self-taught chef – and his wife Jane... [moreless]

(Praia da Falésia, PO BOX 644 in Albufeira, Portugal)

Tucked away inside the luxe Sheraton Algarve hotel in Praia de Falesia, the Jardim Colonial restaura...nt is a tropical escape complete with potted palms, tiled floors and tables classically dressed in burgundy and white linens. Ideal for candlelit tables for two, family nights out and post-pool snacks, the hotel sits on a cliff top surrounded by pine trees and has sweeping views of the Mediterranean, and the Jardim Colonial has a courtyard for al fresco dining. The menu here is a mix of regional Portuguese and international dishes, and you can choose from either a buffet or a la carte menu. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 7pm - 10:30pm The Sheraton Algarve is perched on a clifftop in Praia de Falesia surrounded by pine trees... [moreless]

(Sitio do Porio Escuro in Monchique, Portugal)

For an elegant evening out in the Algarve, we highly recommend the Jardim das Oliveiras located in n...ear Monchique. Jardim das Oliveiras is a critically acclaimed restaurant perched almost 900 metres above sea level surrounded by fragrant woodlands and views of the valleys below. The dining room at Jardim das Oliveiras has a cosy atmosphere and boasts wooden floors and ceilings, tables dressed in lemon and white, open fires and whitewashed walls, and the kitchen specialises in rustic Portuguese mountain food. Signature dishes include the Monchique stew of cabbage, pork and sausages, and the Portuguese polenta topped with aromatic herbs . We also love the traditional Monchique cake – 'bolo tacho' – made with maize, chocolate, honey and eggs. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 10am - 12am The scenic winding road up to to Jardim das Oliveiras is almost worth the trip alone... [moreless]

(Morgadinhos in Vilamoura, Portugal)

Set inside the exclusive five-star Vila Sol retreat, L'Olive is an award winning fine dining restaur...ant with a super-sleek interior and premier views of the hotel's golf course. Surrounded by 150 hectares of countryside, L'Olive attracts gourmands from all over the Algarve and beyond, and its chic dining room is decorated with plush gunmetal grey carpets and walls, Moroccan lamps and striped tablecloths. Head Chef Tell Wagner subscribes to the Alain Ducasse school of gastronomy, and his menu is prepared with the finest French and Italian herbs, flowers, fresh mushrooms, truffles and morels. Foie gras, scallops and home-baked breads are specialties here, along with the extensive wine list chosen from Portugal and France's most famous wine regions. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon & Thu & Sat - Sun 7:30pm - 10:30pm Head Chef Tell Wagner is inspired by Alain Ducasse's cooking... [moreless]

(6 Largo do Paço in Porto, Portugal)

Casa da Calçada is an exclusive boutique hotel nestled in the picturesque village of Amarante, betwe...en Oporto and the majestic Douro Valley. Surrounded by lush wine country and ancient trees, this lemon-coloured XVI century palace is renowned for its award-winning restaurant – Restaurante Largo do Paço – with chef Ricardo Costa at the helm. Dressed in shades of red and gold, the dining room boasts brocade armchairs and ruby coloured wine glasses, as well as an assured selection of Portuguese wines. Signature dishes include the smoked sardines served with tomato confit, pepper jam, regional sausages and fresh vegetables drizzled with olive oil; and the Bisaro suckling pig with polenta cream, smoked ham, balsamic onions and Amarante jus. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required for bookings of 6 people or more, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of €30 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or for a no show Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(Cerro do Lobo in Faro, Portugal)

If you are looking for a luxurious and romantic escape – Monte do Casal is just the ticket. Tucked a...way in the ancient hill village of Estoi in an 18th century villa – the hotel is set in a protected preservation area filled with landscaped gardens complete with lagoons, lakes and waterfalls offering guests the ultimate luxury - unpretentious privacy. The Michelin recommended restaurant at Monte do Casal – The Old Coach House - has a traditional dining room with all the trimmings, and a beautiful terrace shaded by palm trees and bougainvillea along with an award-winning French menu, and the restaurant's signature dish is the Seafood Monte Casal – tiger prawns, langoustines, prawns and monkfish on rice with a Monte do Casal cheese sauce. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 9:30pm The restaurant at Monte do Casal is Michelin recommended... [moreless]

(Estrada de Vale do Lobo in Almancil, Portugal)

In the pretty whitewashed town of Almancil is Nelitos, an Italian restaurant providing a welcome cha...nge from the British pubs of the brasher Algarve resorts and a refreshing alternative to Portuguese cuisine. The terracotta tiled floor and clean, white walls speak of the Tuscan countryside while the red and white tables and chairs are so traditionally Italian, much like the warmness of the welcome, that you could almost expect to walk out on to a Roman piazza rather than in to a balmy Almancil night. A traditional Italian menu is just what you might expect and beautifully presented fresh Italian flavours are exactly what you get. From pasta favourites to light and lovely fish dishes and Mediterranean influenced meat dishes everyone will be left sated but somehow wanting more. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 6:30pm - 11pm Owners Manuel and Linda previously ran two Nelitos back in England... [moreless]

(Praia da Falésia, PO BOX 644 in Albufeira, Portugal)

Tucked away next to the pool within the sprawling Sheraton Algarve resort in Albufeira, Portugal, O ...Pescador is a bright and cheerful restaurant which serves breakfast and light meals during the day, and a superb seafood menu in the evenings. The Sheraton is perched on a clifftop with panoramic ocean views, and O Pescador is decorated with whitewashed walls, marine blue tablecloths and tiled floors giving the eatery has an unabashedly Mediterranean atmosphere. Ideal for tables for two and relaxed family nights out, the restaurant's menu includes favourites such as the Seafood Platter for two, the Steamed Atlantic Crab and the traditional Portuguese Cataplana served three ways. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 7:30pm - 10:30pm The Sheraton Algarve resort is perched on a clifftop in Albufeira surrounded by pine trees... [moreless]

(Sitio dos Caliços in Moncarapacho, Portugal)

The Orangerie restaurant in Moncarapacho is a dramatically stylish space that reflects Portugal’s an...cient Moorish heritage under a soaring pyramid ceiling and Italian-designed chandeliers. This stylish restaurant sprawls onto a spacious terrace with spectacular views down to the sea and over the surrounding countryside. Each day the chef creates his gourmet Mediterranean menu from locally caught fresh fish, Algarvian produce like honey from the Monchique Hills, and organic citrus, figs, almonds and herbs grown on the Vila Monte Resort estate. Live music accompanies the weekly gala dinners, and the sophisticated style, menu and service are worth the journey. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:30pm - 3pm & 7:30pm - 10:30pm Set in Vila Monte, a converted country estate surrounded by acres of gardens and centuries-old trees... [moreless]