Casa Palmeira

[jojo]

Hi

We are coming out to CVO next weekend and can't wait! This is our third time here. We have not tried this restaurant before, but like the sound of it from previous posts. The last post was April this year, has anyone been to Palmeira recently? And will we need to book or just turn up?

Roll on 27th

[Viking]

We visited Palmeira 3-4 times this summer too and same standards
and as good as ever. I´ve been visiting North of Portugal for years
in business and I think Palmeira is the most genuine restaurant around
central Carvoeiro - that´s why we like it. Service is good and it is a
relaxed feeling over it all.

Took some Portuguese friends there and they liked it, didn´t feel like
a tourist-trap for them either.

Please write back with your impressions later.

/Martin

[Lesley Jean]

Is this restaurant open at lunchtimes too? or just the evenings?

[jojo]

Thanks for your reply Viking, we will certailny be visiting this restaurant as it's near where we are staying. Will definitely let you know what we think when we return.

As Lesley Jean asks is this open at lunchtimes - interested to know the answer too

[Ellie]

Thunderbolt took me to dinner at Palmeira last September and it was really good..nice relaxed atmosphere, away from the madding crowds,an enjoyable evening

Very nice meal and the chocolate mousse was very tasty too

I've had 'tastings ' of chocolate mousse at various restaurants on my visits and the Palmeira one comes a close 2nd to Fatima's at Colombos..
In my opinion, shes queen of the mousse makers

[AnnieK]

Can I ask, what are Tamboril and Arroz de Marisco? Been to the Algarve 3 times, but I have never heard of these dishes Going to Carvoeiro this w/end, so will definately check out this restaurant. Thanks for the tip off

[kteee]

Tamboril is monkfish, and Arroz de Marisco is seafood rice - both delicious.

[AnnieK]

Tamboril is monkfish, and Arroz de Marisco is seafood rice - both delicious.

Thank Kteee - we lovveeeee monkfish. Will definately by trying out those dishes

[Hilary]

I agree with all the positive comments about A Palmeria - definitely one to try if you like fish; the cataplanas and seafood rice are both excellent. We usually try to go at least once every June and the quality of food and service has always been of a high standard.
Its in a good location too; easier to park than on the Hill.

[biffa]

Only open evenings and shuts for a fair stretch in "winter". Good food as everyone else says and sensibly do things like fish caldeirada for one person.

[SJ & RE]

The three of us went there our first evening for dinner. It was beautiful and very reasonably priced. It is really worth a visit and will be one of now usual haunts each time we visit. I had the shellfish rice dish and it was huge and excellent. Ian had asole dinner that he said was the best sole he had ever eaten, fresh and tasty with a delicious sauce. My husband the non fish eater found something he really liked and we were really impressed with the food and vert friendly staff. Do visit.

[Sparks]

Not sure I would fancy an asole dinner Perhaps the chef was having an off night

[SJ & RE]

Ha ha. Meant Dover sole with prawns in a rich creamy sauce.
Still to tired, hungover and full up after an eating and drinking binge in the best location ever. Carveoiro has to be one of the best places.

[Sparks]

Sorry couldn't resist it Yes have eaten there and enjoyed it too. Not been over for a couple of years now but Carvoeiro is a great place.

[jojo]

We got back from Carvoeiro on the 10th. Missing the place terribly! Already looking to go back.

We went to the Palmeira three times, one of our favourites now. Owner Rui, and Donato were very friendly with a great sense of humour. Olga, Rui's wife cooks the food which was all delicious. And atmosphere is laid back and relaxing. Definitely worth going to. Really glad we found it through CVO forum

They are closed as Biffa said, from about October to March.