Le Crô Portugal

Just got back from our evening at Le Cro, and we were just delighted!!!!!! Went their with my partner after seeing the great reviews and found out they were not wrong :). We booked over text with Marina, who along with her husband Hugo runs their restaurant, and it was so easy relaxed and welcome. Sort of felt like we knew they already heading their and we were comfortable from the get go. Marina and Hugo were fantastic and so friendly. The menu was amazing - so many delicious options for tapas and no pressure to order whatever. Hugo advised on the wine and Marina the food. It sort of felt like michelin style service with all the advice as Hugo picked a wine just for our taste and Marina knocked it out of the park when she convinced us to add port to our trio desert to clean the palette between each and taste the most. 10/10, one must go.

Too often I find that “creative” chefs focus on being different for the sake of it, with results that are more unusual than enjoyable. This restaurant is the exact opposite: the chef clearly has a real feel for ingredients and how to bring out the best in them. The flavor combinations weren’t just unique—they were absolutely delicious. We shared seven dishes, and every one of them was superb: a rich pork ragù, perfectly braised ossobuco, sardine bruschetta that elevated a humble classic, a bright Algarve salad, a soft cheese and fruit pairing, and even the hummus—something so simple—was crafted with care and full of flavor. Each plate was balanced, thoughtful, and memorable. The proprietors could not have been warmer or more welcoming. Their genuine hospitality made the meal feel personal, as if we were guests in their home. A truly standout experience—excellent food, authentic charm, and people who clearly love what they do. Highly recommended.

Hello Foodies! Hey this is an amazing place. The pork ragu is in my opinion the star dish with undertones of cinamon ending in notes of garlic and truffle with sweet potatoe and pork puree. If they have the fresh cheese with fruit and red caremalized red onions in season, then that is second best! Look, there is nothing bad on the menu, these are just my favorites... service is impecable, the gentle and educational coaching on wines of the region from the owner is fun and makes the experience. The owners also offer a wine tasting and paring class, we look forward to learning more about the history of Portugal and the various wines. I cannot think of coming back to this beautiful place with out coming back to Le Cro. Besides, I love husand and wife partnerships built from passion and love.

We had the most wonderful dinner here. Service was impeccable and the food amazing. The wine pairing makes the experience even better. We highly recommend this place ♥️

What an amazing experience! I have enjoyed excellent home cooking for 25 years, this restaurant, for me is just an extension of the love that comes from the heart. Each dish we tried had multiple levels of flavor that should be considered Michelin level. There is no pomp and circumstance, just complexities that allow you to experience quality food, preparation, and combinations at their finest. I can't recommend Le Cro enough. It is honestly the best and highest quality meal I have had since the Black Cat in Boulder CO, years ago. There are places with fancy faces and backing, but this is a hidden gem.

Beautiful modern Portuguese cuisine, Food is impeccable, wine pairing. Staff is so friendly and welcoming that you feel comfortable and relaxed. Experience not to miss!

We dined here last week on our trip to Carvoeiro, it was absolutely outstanding I had read the good reviews online so wanted to try it out and wow it didn’t disappoint. Very friendly staff and an amazing menu which had something for everyone in the group.We ordered some tapas and ended up getting another round cause they were just so good ! and the knowledge of the wine was great also catered for all our different tastes and recommended what he thought we would like. I really loved this small restaurant with the most lovely owners would recommend to anyone wanting a slightly different take on tapas.

We visit Le Crô last night, and had a wonderful evening. The food and wine & port were amazing. We felt very welcome & the atmosphere was lovely and relaxed. The menu is completely different to every other restaurant in town which was so refreshing to see. We would highly recommend Le Crô!