A Fonte, Carvoeiro

Stevie-C · Post by **Stevie-C** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:57 pm

CM wrote:homemade piri-piri blew my head off ! its good stuff

Thanks for reminding me CM. I meant to post a warning so......

WARNING.........WARNING.........WARNING
THE PIRI-PIRI IS HOT HOT HOT BUT COMES IN A SIDE DISH

CM · Post by CM » Sun Aug 17, 2008 12:28 pm

The chef gave us a jar! use it all the time

Stevie-C · Post by **Stevie-C** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:53 am

CM wrote:The chef gave us a jar! use it all the time

Great for stripping paint

dj sull · Post by **dj sull** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:21 pm

We tried A Fonte a couple of weeks ago and can't agree with the previous posts, unfortunately. We arrived and were 'greeted' by a very moody woman with dyed blonde hair and teeth. We weren't offered an aperitif. She then reluctantly came to take our order. My wife went first and as she was ordering, the waitress started sighing and rolling her eyes. I asked the lady if there was a problem and she stared blankly at me and shook her head. I wanted to get up and walk out then but other members of our party who hadn't noticed the attitude, insisted we stayed. After that I couldn't relax and that ruined the night for me. I must admit the food was ok but the service didn't get any better and the whole experience was quite tense. Never again.

CM · Post by CM » Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:05 pm

Is this rudeness so bad DJ......did she kak and look for sweetcorn? or have I got you mixed up with another guy?

laserblazer · Post by **laserblazer** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:29 pm

She doesn't ooze friendliness but has always been pleasant and returned a smile with a smile.

Ellie · Post by **Ellie** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:20 pm

Its been a while but Ive never had any problems at A Fonte..always had a nice meal

fonte · Post by **fonte** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:07 pm

dj soul wrote:We tried A Fonte a couple of weeks ago and can't agree with the previous posts, unfortunately. We arrived and were 'greeted' by a very moody woman with dyed blonde hair and the. We weren't offered an aperitif. She then reluctantly came to take your order. My wife went first and as she was ordering, the waitress started singing and rolling her eyes. I asked the lady if there was a problem and she started blankly at me and shook her head. I wanted to get up and walk out then but other members of our party who hasn't noticed the attitude, insisted we stayed. After that I couldn't relax and that ruined the night for me. I must admit the food was ok but the service didn't get any better and the whole experience was quite tense. Never again.

We own the Restaurante A Fonte... and like you we received a lot of complainings about her...and she was fired soon as we could (the laws are a mess in portugal and it is very difficult to fire somebody without any problems) we know that time goes by and never comes again, but we like to ask your apology. know we are having trouble in finding new staff. i'm sorry about my english writing....

Ellie · Post by **Ellie** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:00 pm

Your written English is good Fonte.....I wish I could write as well in Portuguese

Ive had some nice meals in your restaurant....and when we get to retire out to Algarve (soon I hope!). I will bring along my husband to sample your good food..
I wish you luck with your staff employment

Michael Crane · Post by **Michael Crane** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:36 am

Fonte, it's good to see a proprietor come on and reply to a negative post. Well done. I am pleased to see you have addressed the problem and I hope that in the future reports from diners will be more positive.

tjthedj · Post by **tjthedj** » Thu May 27, 2010 2:24 pm

We had 2 seperate meals in A Fonte in May:

- Chicken Piri Piri best in the village by along way
- Calamari kebabs the biggest and best by far
- Lamb chops, 8 on one plate, mega
- Chicken in mushroom sauce, what can I say, brilliant.

Back in July, August, September and October and will have at least 2 nights on each occassion at A Fonte. Try it out, we were bowled over by quantity and quality.

Gary/Gaynor · Post by **Gary/Gaynor** » Fri May 28, 2010 12:12 pm

well done and a welcome change Fonte, for coming on this forum and updating us on your restaurant.
Gaynor

carboy · Post by **carboy** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:42 pm

This restaurant was recommended to us by an English couple that own a property in Monte Carvoiero and i can say we were not dissapointed

Excellent food and service also very good value .

Home made Tomato soup 1.5 euro was superb .

tricky · Post by **tricky** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:54 pm

It is fast becoming one of our favourites for Chicken Piri Piri
I also asked the owner what the little shop in the middle of the stairs was,
she said it was the original A Fonte and now they kept it open for the locals
who liked to sit outside and drink coffee. She said they were too attached to it to let it go
how nice

Stevie-C · Post by **Stevie-C** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:19 am

tricky wrote:It is fast becoming one of our favourites for Chicken Piri Piri
I also asked the owner what the little shop in the middle of the stairs was,
she said it was the original A Fonte and now they kept it open for the locals
who liked to sit outside and drink coffee. She said they were too attached to it to let it go
how nice

Me and my family also like A Fonte. Did you manage the Piri Piri sauce tricky? Blew my head off and I like spicy food

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