Julio's & Jardim O Farol

redford · Post by **redford** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:51 pm

Just returned from another great Carvoeiro holiday (eighth visit now over the last 5 years) and again visited our favourites - Julio's & Jardim O Farol - nothing changes both as delightful as ever and very reasonable prices!! Both located on the road from Carvoeiro to Rocha Brava (Jardim just outside the entrance to Rocha Brava)

If you have not been suggest you try!!

Ellie · Post by **Ellie** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:27 pm

Ive had some nice meals at Jardim O Farol Redford but Ive only been to Julios the once as I was somewhat disappointed, thinking the meal was very average for the cost? But I have heard others praise the place.

redford · Post by **redford** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:49 pm

Ellie wrote:Ive had some nice meals at Jardim O Farol Redford but Ive only been to Julios the once as I was somewhat disappointed, thinking the meal was very average for the cost? But I have heard others praise the place.

You must have been very unlucky, we have used regularly over the last five years - prices are very reasonable with starter and dessert prices being excellent value - suggest you try again, am sure you will not be disappointed twice!!

Ellie · Post by **Ellie** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:07 pm

Yes, you are right Redford, I should give Julios another go..its quite a while since I went there, so I shouldn't judge it on one visit

Mike Banks · Post by **Mike Banks** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:10 pm

We make a point of having a few meals at Jardim do Farol on every visit, but like you, Ellie, I was disappointed with Julios, so haven't been back there for some time.

biffa · Post by **biffa** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:11 pm

The great Julios debate rides again! My own sources complain that it is the same menu all the time. Gets boring.

redford · Post by **redford** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:18 am

biffa wrote:The great Julios debate rides again! My own sources complain that it is the same menu all the time. Gets boring.

As a twice yearly or so visitor to CVO that is no problem with us and they always have specials on offer, but can see that it might be 'boring' if you are spending weeks or months in CVO.

Mike,Chislehurst · Post by **Mike,Chislehurst** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:12 pm

I'm sorry Redford but having visited this place (last time in Sept this year) twice to see if it's redeemed itself, I've given up. Surly, very unimaginative food and not good quality! Suggest you try Club Atlantico just up the road or the new O Rafaiol just opposite. The former being top notch in my opinion. It's a great location but doesn't deliver. To be honest the RB Cafe serves better food and with a smile!

redford · Post by **redford** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:30 pm

Mike,Chislehurst wrote:I'm sorry Redford but having visited this place (last time in Sept this year) twice to see if it's redeemed itself, I've given up. Surly, very unimaginative food and not good quality! Suggest you try Club Atlantico just up the road or the new O Rafaiol just opposite. The former being top notch in my opinion. It's a great location but doesn't deliver. To be honest the RB Cafe serves better food and with a smile!

We'll beg to differ on that - always very busy at Julio's so a lot seem to like it. We also find the staff very nice and obliging and the service is excellent. Thanks for your suggestions on the other restuarants, will try when we are next over.

DaveK · Post by **DaveK** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:43 pm

I must admit it must now be three years since we used this restaurant but our experience is not good; food reasonable but expensive and service very poor. Requesting a bill four times with no result and resorting to leaving table to pay is just not on. The attitude of the waiters was appalling. Will not go again.

blue · Post by **blue** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:06 am

We always enjoyed good meal at Julio's but since we discovered Boa Vita at Club Atlantico we've never been back, different class.

Bruce Wallis · Post by **Bruce Wallis** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:36 am

I totally agree Blue, and refering you over to the other thread running here, this why people who live there, like you, and those of us who have 2nd homes and visit regularly, tire of medriocrity and poor food and seek out these new and interesting places.
It's also great fun too

SAM SPARKLE · Post by **SAM SPARKLE** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:00 am

So Bruce, in your opinion which restaurants provide poor food and mediocrity

blue · Post by **blue** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:23 am

Referring to the other thread Boa Vita always has specials.

pato · Post by **pato** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:06 pm

Agreed Boa Vita is a lovely restaurant with great food and service, Julio's not convinced, But I did love the curried prawn starter, Lovely Jubbly!

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