A Ribeira

We booked through TheFork because we were specifically craving authentic paella&mdash;and wow, did this place deliver. Restaurante Villa Velha ended up being one of the best dining experiences of our entire trip.The paella was hands-down the best we&rsquo;ve ever had. But what really set the experience apart was the chef himself&mdash;a warm, passionate Spaniard who took the time to explain every detail behind the dishes. We learned that the pata negra was aged for 3 years, and the razor clams came from a local cove where the salt levels in the water are unusually high&mdash;giving them a more intense flavor and delicate size.The Catalan cream and cheesecake were also exceptional&mdash;light, flavorful, and clearly made with care.You can feel the heart in this place, from the food to the people. If you&rsquo;re looking for an authentic, memorable meal while in the Algarve&mdash;book this place.

Food was fresh. Ordered prawn salad, chicken wrap, salmon wrap and Golfland burger and everything was fresh and tasted great.

We visited this restaurant twice because the food and staff were so good on the first visit! They didn&rsquo;t disappoint on the second either! The staff were lovely, so helpful, couldn&rsquo;t do enough for you and took the time to speak to our 6 yr old son! The food was great quality and the best we had in Alvor! Will return again next year

Great and friendly staff make you feel welcome immediately. Sushi chefs are quick and create delightful rolls and goyzas at very reasonable prices.  The spicy tuna rolls are the best!

Unique atmosphere loved the decor the owner brought from Africa. Very sweet friendly owner/waiter and the food was delicious.  We had the mushroom appetizer and shrimp appetizer both had great flavors. Also had the crab curry and octopus rice.  Everyone was happy and we definitely will be back.

A Ribeira

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