An It List Insider Guide to Eating in the Quinta Do Lago Area

The It List Diary
07-08-2025
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Fine Dining

Puqueno Mundo
Authentic, romantic and rustic setting (dress code – dress up)
Umami
High end sushi restaurant in stunning setting, a relaxed environment perfect for a holiday date night or catch up with friends in style (dress code – dress up)
Authentic
An overall exquisite experience, divine setting, décor and service a 10/10 fine dining experience (dress code – dress up)

Best New Find

YU
Perfectly delicious Chinese food, a short uber away in Almancil, great service and family friendly. The crispy beef and sweet and sour chicken were 10/10 – superb mocktails and cocktails (dress code – dress up or down)
Gianni
Incredible food ( try the ragu!) beautiful bar area, great for groups or date nights, very well priced (dress code – summer chic)

Beautiful Settings

Casa do Lago
Gorgeous setting, overlooking the lake, perfect place for a glass of champagne watching the sun go down, families welcome but we prefer for an adult only experience (dress code – summer chic)
Alambique
Gorgeous authentic traditional Portuguese restaurant, excellent service and a lovely spot for a date night or with a group. A varied menu, with the best tomato soup to start! (dress code – summer chic)
Limoni
An authentic Italian restaurant in a romantic setting – our fave for a date night. We highly recommend the risotto! (dress code – dress up)
Parilla Natural
An iconic setting with the famous fairylit tree! Great for families for the 6.45 sitting or the later sitting for adults only. There is a playground discreetly tucked around the back (so no eye sore for parents and adults!) and they also offer face painting (dress code – summer chic)
Casa Velha
One of my favourite settings, such a relaxed atmosphere with a varied menu, families welcome but just as lovely for an adults only experience ( dress code – summer chic)

Best of Beach

MARIAS
The most lively spot in QDL, think restaurant with a side of dancing! Come straight in off the beach or get dressed up for the night, anything goes at Marias – the prawn curry and peri peri chicken are a win(dress code – as relaxed as you like)
The Bold Octopus
Stylish beach restaurant with brilliant roof terrace for drinks, family friendly and great food. Big fan of the Bold Octopus peri peri burger (dress code – as relaxed as you like)
2 Passos
Best quality fish in the area, this is a great spot for those as interested in the food as the setting. (dress code – as relaxed as you like)

Best for Families

The Shack
A favourite spot for our family for breakkie, lunch and dinner! Always so welcoming with delicious food – think tacos, quesadillas, wings and casual bites in a fab setting. They do a delicious fruit plate for breakkie and you have to stop in on your morning walk for a Pastel De Nata! (dress code – as relaxed as you like)
Tony's Pizza
Based in Quinta shopping, a super family friendly Italian with delicious pizza in a very casual environment (dress code – as relaxed as you like)
DANOS
Based a the famous Campus facility in QDL, Danos is a super spot for sports lovers as they show every sport on screens but really good food to match and super family friendly PS have your autograph book at the ready as you will nearly always spot a sports star around the Campus! (dress code – as relaxed as you like)
KOKO
Super family friendly spot next to the driving range for breakkie lunch and dinner, think pancakes, acai bowls and great coffee. Grab an ice cream after dinner at their ice cream parlour.(dress code – as relaxed as you like)

We hope you enjoy our guide to eating in Quinta Do Lago! Any questions just pop us a DM on our Instagram x

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