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Casa Velha

Quinta do Lago | Rotund 6, Almancil, Portugal
+351 289 394 983
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Ranked #40 of 109 restaurants in Almancil
Price range: $57 - $84
Cuisines: French, Mediterranean
Dining options: Reservations
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Dining options: Reservations
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Uk
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88 reviews 88 reviews
69 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

The setting is stunning, Celine the beautiful French owner was both friendly and helpful and gave us the best table in the house with a choice of sitting inside or out in the gorgeous garden laden with trees and flowers with a softly running walled waterfall. The tables were set with the most fabulous French glass plates with quality cutlery... More

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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

Great for a special meal whilst on holiday. Formosa menu was good value - appetisers and amuse bouche were lovely. Smoked salmon was the best we have ever had - v high quality. Surprised by the pre desert desert! You can get a decent Portuguese white wine for less than 40 Euros.

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London
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74 reviews 74 reviews
59 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
121 helpful votes 121 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2012

I just had my birthday dinner at Casa Velha. It was the perfect spot for an intimate celebration. There were 8 people in our party and we ate outside by the fountain, which created a perfect atmosphere. The staff were very much on hand and we were treated to special starter tasters just before we ordered which were divine. We... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2012 via mobile

For the last few years we go at least once in July to hear,never disappointed.Excellent location, beautiful table settings and excellent staff.We always have the tasting menu usually with wine and very enjoyable it is.My only gripe is the tasting menu is the same for the last few years, this inhibits us from going back more often,maybe the owners should... More

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See 11 more reviews by einstein57 for Almancil
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

My husband treated me to a `special meal' while on holiday. It was so good we went back the very next night to check we hadn't been dreaming! It was more than we would usually expect to pay but we feel we had our money's worth. The signature menu together with selected wines I feel was really good value. Can't... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Excellent restaurant - food and service difficult to beat

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2011

We had a fantastic evening at Casa Velha and will be returning when we next visit Quinta. The setting, table layout, initial greeting and welcome were all of a high standard and the food was excellent from the interesting canapes and mis en bouche through to the main course where the helpings were just the right size. We could not... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2011

A splendid night out, excellent food and very efficent and friendly staff. We got the meal with the wine included, it was around 70 Euro. Seems a bit expensive but for a special night out its cheap. The only regret I have, is I did not go until the end of July , so only one visit.

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See 11 more reviews by einstein57 for Almancil
Dorchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011

Casa velha in Quinta do Lago. .A lovely place to dine, especially in the summer months. Well I have to agree with all the reviews on here, we had the tasting menu which was simply sensationa! l, we both agreed best meal ever tasted!... I would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone who appreciates sublime cooking and a great... More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2011

My husband and I had the tasting menu here and we were extremely pleased with the quality of the food as well as the service. All the staff were very pleasant and efficient and we had a lovely evening. We also had the matching portugueses wines and they were well matched with the food and were served perfectly to coincide... More

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