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O Colonial

Patios da Marina, Vilamoura 8125, Portugal
+351 289 323 171
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Ranked #23 of 114 restaurants in Vilamoura
Cuisines: European
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Sunny Lancashire
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Four of us ate here on the evening of Friday 10th May. I can only reiterate the review by Catherine M on 18th April. It was awful! The restaurant wasn’t busy but the service was so slow. In fact, in the hour and a quarter we sat waiting for starters not one of the outside tables got served any food!... More

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Jersey, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Thought we try again after a average visit last time, even worse this visit, poor standard of food, the meat kebabs 17e were dry overcooked, no sauce, served just with chips. The starter was tiny Calamari 6 euros for 5 finger size pieces so expensive compared to other traditional restaurants elsewhere in the surrounding Marina area. the wine that was... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Very friendly atmosphere & very reasonably priced.It is located just off the Marina area & near many other restaurants.We would definitely return here when next in Vilamoura.

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Cork Ireland
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56 reviews 56 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

This restaurant is close to Braganca Mar and O Vittoria and is about the same in quality and value. Again a lot depends on what you order and you may or may not be lucky on the night.

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ards
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We have been to Vilamoura lots of times but it was the first we have ate here and it certainty will not be the last We shared the garlic prawns and chorizo for our starters which were so tasty I thought my main can only taste bland after that, but the lamb cutlets where anything but. My mouth is watering... More

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Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Myself and my Husband recently had the misfortune to choose this restaurant.I ordered fillet steak and my husband ordered fish . The steak came floating in a sea of the worst pepper sauce I have ever tasted .It was very tough and tasteless - nothing like a fillet .The fish tasted only of salt and the vegetables were completely bland.... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We've eaten here a few times over the last few years. Very reasonably priced in comparison to the Marina and will eat there again in the future. Staff very friendly

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See 5 more reviews by Steve B for Vilamoura
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27 reviews 27 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013 via mobile

Was heading to this place but a nice chap greeted us with a leaflet & showed us in. We received a complimentary drink. Menu was simple & perfect for us all. Steak all good & very good value for money. Service was very good & the staff all very chatty & nice. As its off the harbour it is so... More

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North Lincolnshire, UK
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41 reviews 41 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We decided to visit the O Colonial based on other TripAdvisor reviews and were so pleased we did. The service was excellent, the waiters were all very friendly and most importantly, the food was excellent. The kebabs are highly recommended and extremely tasty. Don't be afraid to eat away from the marina and if you are approached by one of... More

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Fife
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61 reviews 61 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

O Colonial is located up the steps away from the Marina but is well worth searching for. The menu offers a wide choice of european and local dishes and the food is well cooked and presented. Drinks are sensibly priced and don't be put off by the touts handing out flyers near the marina. The flyer will entitle you to... More

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