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Restaurant · Almancil ·

austa

Restaurant · Almancil ·

Seasonal menus honor local producers, garden-grown produce, innovative cooking

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R. Cristóvão Pires Norte, 8135-117 Almancil, Portugal Get directions

€50+

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An Aesthete’s Guide to the Algarve | Vogue

"In Almancil, a design-forward, multi-purpose space by Lisbon’s Studio Gameira blends indoor and outdoor dining with an adjacent produce garden, paying homage to the Algarve through details like a striking 12-foot bench made of 230 blocks of ancient rock salt from Loulé. The contrast of aluminum chairs, angular marble-topped tables, and a wooden pergola—crafted with Algarvean artisans—sets the stage for chef David Barata’s seasonal menus honoring farmers and fishermen, from plump four-year-old Ria Formosa oysters with fermented cucumber and buttermilk to juicy carabineiro from Vila Real Santo António. The carefully built wine list leans low-intervention, spotlighting bottles from Portugal and Spain." - Chadner Navarro

https://www.vogue.com/article/aesthetes-guide-to-the-algarve

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7 Must-Try Sandwiches for Your Next Trip to Portugal

"An Alentejo restaurant that elevates the simple breakfast Tosta Mista into a chef-driven creation — their ‘Oss-ta Tosta’ swaps standard bread for crunchy sourdough and is stuffed with cured São Jorge cheese, sobrassada and house orchard pickles for a rich, inventive take on ham-and-cheese on toast." - Stacey Leasca

https://www.foodandwine.com/portugal-sandwiches-11777620

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Filipa M.

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Incredible! Must visit if you’re in the Algarve. We went for Valentine’s night and were blown away by the quality and freshness of the food. Our favorites were the carabineiro and the miso pudding. You can tell there’s a lot of thought and love poured into creating the menu and overall design of the space. We’ll definitely be back! Maybe next time for brunch 🫶🏼

Polycultured L.

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Everything about our Valentine's Day dinner at Austa was amazing. From the music playlist, to the thoughtful and delicate food choices and recipe construction, to the wonderful energy from our server Beatrice who entertained our banter, we enjoyed every moment of our time. Continue being inspired by the local ingredients and we hope to return again soon!

Amy P.

Google

An amazing meal in a beautiful environment with exceptional service. What more can be said? A modern take on fine dining celebrating local producers and a creative menu. Dishes were clever, flavorful, and well presented with thought and care. A great choice for a special occasion (or any occasion, to be honest). I selected austa for a birthday dinner and had a really lovely experience. Appreciated the vegetarian options as well as the alcohol-free drinks.

Veolara S.

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One of, if not the best, contemporary dining spots we’ve ever been to. The seasonal menu was beautifully thought out, celebrating local producers and bringing the best of the Algarve to the table. Every dish was explained with a smile and prepared with so much care. Everything tasted effortless and perfectly balanced. They had us from the start with the best sourdough and delicious homemade butter, and it only got better from there. I don’t usually eat pork, but this place made me, and honestly, I’d order it again. The interiors are gorgeous, every detail feels intentional. We travel a lot and eat out often, and this place is easily in our top five. We’re coming back in December to try the breakfast menu - no doubt it’ll be mind-blowing. Thank you so much for making our trip to Portugal special!

Sharon-Teresa H.

Google

Austa is an absolute must-visit when traveling the Algarve! This restaurant was honestly the highlight of my five-day solo trip. I really value thoughtfulness, quality ingredients and a warm, welcoming atmosphere when dining out. Austa ticked every single box. When I arrived the staff made me feel genuinely welcome and cared for even though I came alone. The ambiance, the beautiful interior design and the garden that surrounds the restaurant make a very unique experience. Before your reservation you’re even invited to take a walk through the garden (to see where the ingredients come from before they show up on your plate is such a special touch). The food itself was incredible! Full of flavor, beautifully balanced and with combinations you don’t often find elsewhere. You can really taste the quality and care that goes into every dish. + I really loved the music they played there! If you’re in the Algarve book a table! And definitely come back for breakfast!

Rosa R.

Google

An unforgettable farm-to-table experience! Everything on the menu (from food to drinks) is locally sourced, with many ingredients coming straight from their own garden. You can even visit the garden before dinner, so it’s worth arriving about 10 minutes early. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, and the service runs like clockwork. The wine list is varied and perfectly complements the dishes. Every bite tasted fresh and full of flavor. They even send a WhatsApp message before and after your visit to make sure everything went smoothly: such a nice personal touch. Highly recommend, 10/10 ✨

Daniel A.

Google

Epic meal, the best of my week long trip in the Algarve and one of the memorable meals of the year. Loved the garden grown produce, carefully sourced small batch local wines, highly innovative cooking and amazing service. Highly recommend.

Mark K.

Google

The meal at Austa was truly spectacular – food to die for, beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. The setting is stunning, creating the perfect atmosphere for a special evening. Service was attentive, warm, and professional from start to finish. Without question, this was the best meal we’ve had in the Algarve. A must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.