1692

We chose this restaurant because we were staying in Caldas de Monchique. There was a small choice for my vegetarian travel companion so she ordered a starter salad and the main course to be served together. She wasn't informed that her main was freshly cooked and would take quite some time. Her salad was actually served when my main course arrived, and her main course didn't arrive for another 30 minutes after I'dfinished eating, so the whole meal was a bit disjointed. I ordered the pork cheeks which were delicious. Sadly, as is often the case with Portuguese restaurants, there were no fresh vegetables either included with the main course or that could be ordered separately. The accompanying mashed potato wasn't great but at least it wasn't from a packet. All in all, the food was pretty tasty but we were there for quite a long time waiting for things to appear.

We sat outside, which looked like the old village square. Service was attentive and friendly, present, despite a bit of a distance to the main restaurant. Food was prepared fresh and was very tasty. What we really enjoyed was the tranquil, peaceful atmosphere. How pleasant.

Usually, when I have a bad experience at a restaurant, the staff will ask and we’ll speak about it before I leave a review. Here it wasn’t the case. The food was bad, oily, certainly frozen (or tasking like it). And expensive for the low quality of it. Service was long, waiter rude there’s not a single chance I ever come here again

Nice place to be in the terrace with good weather. Service was good. Food was nothing special, very regular one, no so tasty. The best we ate was the omelette 1692. Women bathroom was clean and tidy however men bathroom could be cleaner.

An hour to make a bowl of lettuce with 2 tomatoes 6 shrimp and a Marie rose sauce. Ordered a ceasar salad .

Dined in the off-season during our stay at the hotel and we had such a pleasant experience! The three-course prix fixe menu was delicious and a great value. Good wine and port, and kind and attentive service. (Dinner was served inside the Pure Monchique Hotel building)

We had such a wonderful time at dinner here and then breakfast in the morning! The hard working staff really takes good care of you ❤️ Dinner was great. Huge buffet of soup, fresh bread, marinated olives, charcuterie meats and cheeses, bacalau, creamy pork, grilled veggies, and rice. Beautifully laid out, and tasted amazing. Great value. Dessert and coffee was very delish! (Fudge brownies, fruit, and Delta espresso maker.) The jazz pianist was fun and upbeat and was the perfect combo with our Monchique red wine ;) The breaskfast buffet came with our room but didn’t disappoint. Again beautifully laid out, tons of options, tons of juices and drinks also. Thank you for the great experience!

Group of 2 couples. 2 different nibbles of olives, although only black olives and initially disappointed there were no green olives we were pleasantly surprised. All 4 chose Salmon, from a limited menu, no one was disappointed. However, our friend Angela would have preferred vegetables without the garlic. Pudding of Orange and Fig, although sadly shared, was delicious said Angela, the rest of the party agreed! The waitresses were very attentive provided service with a smile. We were pleasantly surprised after reading previous reviews and would certainly recommend.