VISIT to NOÉLIA’s RESTAURANT

Mercado dos Vinhos 2017

                The Noélia Restaurant is one of those places where you always want to go back. And why is that? Simple: because the food is good and authentic! Yu is a full-handed cook, and does not turn its back on the Algarve Identity. The fish and the typical dishes of the Algarve are There. And if innovate is accurate, this is done always respecting the product of the land, or better of the sea… without giving in to too many things. and it’s customary to see her and hear her in the kitchen, commanding the troops…

It’s not a fancy restaurant. In the literal sense of the term. We are in the marginal of Cabanas de Tavira, not in Cascais, Lagos or Vale do Lobo… The price is not cheap, but it is not excessive, and it is fair!

But for starters, there are two obstacles to winning: first, They don’t answer the phone. It is almost impossible to make a reservation (at least in the summer)… We have to get there early… second, at the entrance, we are greeted by 2 old staff a little more advanced, with a strong face, I will not say of few friends, but at least, dubious… But inside the service is young and efficient…

The wine list is not too extensive but it is great. and It’s pretty elaborate. With great balance and diversity. And with relatively nice prices (as you can see in the example of the photo I snuck…). All the more reason to congratulate them!

To drink, I ordered Quinta dos Abibes Rosé Baga 2016 Brut. To mention that you have perfectly followed the Meal. Very nice and gastronomic. anyway, I’m not going to comment on wine for two reasons:

– I am not a great expert on sparkling (much less rosés)…

– But especially because I do not agree anything with the designation given to the Wine: Beira Atlantic geographical Indication. and I’m not saying it.

We started with a shrimp ceviche from the coast that was divine…. And we continued with a lemon rice with croaker and clams more than excellent… And to finish off, a typical sweet, carob pie!!! Fantastic… Carob and almond: the identity in the Algarve confectionery…

For whom, in the wine world, defends identity… This is the corresponding place in the world of Restoration. It is not surprising that it is Silver fork in the reputable guide Good Bed Good Table espresso… Even though it’s worth it…

Noélia’s Restaurant, Avenida Ria Formosa, building Cabanas-Mar, Cabanas de Tavira. You can go to Trust. You won’t regret it.

By Paulo Fernando to Wine4People July 2018

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