Michelin Star Restaurants in the Algarve 2025

In the Algarve, time flows at just the right pace to relax, connect with nature, or enjoy the beach. But there’s also room for life’s finer pleasures, like savouring a leisurely meal and appreciating every detail.

If this is how you like to spend your holidays, prepare for a gastronomic journey through the Algarve’s most prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants, recommended by the world’s most renowned culinary guide.

Before booking, discover what makes each restaurant unique. Despite their differences, they all have one thing in common: everyone who dines there leaves with a smile.

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Along the Algarve coast, from west to east, seven Michelin-starred restaurants showcase the region’s exceptional culinary talent and excellence.

Embark on a journey through the world of fine dining and discover what makes these establishments truly special and irresistible, even before you step inside.

Michelin-Starred Restaurants in the Western Algarve:

Al Sud – 1Michelin Star

 Just six months after opening, Al Sud earned its first Michelin Star—a distinction it has retained until 2025. At the kitchen helm is Chef Louis Anjos, a renowned figure in the culinary world and a familiar name in the prestigious Michelin Guide.

Here, regional ingredients are the focus, with a particular emphasis on the finest fish and seafood from the Algarve. For an unforgettable dining experience, opt for the eight-course tasting menu (€175), perfectly paired with a wine selection (€95).

This Michelin-starred restaurant is in Lagos, at Palmares Ocean Living& Golf.

Vista – 1Michelin Star

Under the guidance of Chef João Oliveira, delightful combinations of Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine are crafted, with the freshness and authentic flavours of the ingredients always honoured. The chef is committed to sustainability, and the restaurant is known for its local fish and regional products.

Two menus are available, each featuring ten gastronomic moments. The Terra Menu (€225) focuses on land-based products, making it ideal for vegetarians. The Vista Menu (€225) highlights fish and seafood. Both menus showcase the best of the Algarve's produce and are complemented by wines for €140 or the premium pairing for €225. There is also an option to add a cheese supplement to either menu (€20).

The Vista restaurant, which overlooks Praia da Rocha, is located withinthe Bela Vista Hotel.

BonBon – 1Michelin Star

In 2021, Chef José Lopes made history at this iconic Algarve restaurant, maintaining its Michelin Star for several years. The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner, offering a vegetarian menu at both times. It features a three-course menu (€90) with wine pairing (+€45) and a second six-course menu (€155), which can also include wine pairing (€95).

For lunch, you can enjoy a three-course menu for €90 with a wine pairing for €45. Alternatively, you can choose a six-course menu for €155, with a wine pairing for €95. For dinner, indulge in the three-course menu (€90), the six-course menu (€155), or the nine-course menu (€175). Each menu has wine pairings priced at €45, €95, and €105, respectively.

The Bon Bon restaurant is in Carvoeiro.

Vila Joya – 2Michelin Stars

Perched on the cliffs of Praia da Falésia in Albufeira, overlooking the sea, Vila Joya is a true culinary gem. Austrian chef Dieter Koschina leads the kitchen, masterfully curating a daily menu. Guests at Vila Joya can expect to be delighted with a four-course tasting menu (€275), which is always unique.

For lunch and dinner, diners can enjoy the “Favorites” menu, while the “Daily Changing Signature Menu” is exclusively available at lunchtime. Fresh seafood from the Algarve’s coast is at the heart of the chef’s selections. Whenever the fish and seafood supplier delivers the freshest catch, Chef Dieter Koschina immediately adds it to the daily menu.

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Ocean – 2Michelin Stars

Located in Porches, Algarve, the Ocean restaurant proudly retains its two Michelin Stars in 2025. Chef Hans Neuner, a highly skilled chef, leads the kitchen with an innovative menu designed to take diners on a culinary journey.

The set menu, “Culinary Journey Around the World” (€295), showcases global influences while paying homage to the rich flavours of Portugal. To elevate the experience, guests can opt for the wine pairing (€185 per person) or the premium wine selection (€360 per person).

Ocean is open from Wednesday to Sunday, between 7 pm and 9 pm, offering an exclusive fine dining experience.

Thisis the second restaurant in the Algarve to hold two Michelin Stars.

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Michelin-Starred Restaurants in the Eastern Algarve:

A Ver Tavira – 1Michelin Star

 The terrace of this restaurant is the perfect spot to enjoy the tasting menus created by Chef Luís Brito. As the name suggests, it offers views of the entire town of Tavira, including the castle located next to the restaurant. You can enjoy lunch and dinner, with two menus at each meal. For lunch, there is "A Viagem do Sabor" (€170 p.p., €107 p.p. with wine pairing, €18 for a cheese selection) and the "Entre Momentos" menu (€85 p.p., €65 p.p. with wine pairing). For dinner, there is the "Toda a Viagem" menu (€225 p.p., €135 p.p. with wine pairing) and "A Viagem do Sabor" (€170 p.p., €107 p.p. with wine pairing, €18 for a cheese selection). Vegetarians can enjoy a 7-course menu for €155 p.p., €95 with wine pairing, and €15 for a cheese selection. Both at lunch and dinner, there is also the option of an à la carte menu.

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GustoBy Heinz Beck – 1Michelin Star

This restaurant can be found at the Conrad Algarve Hotel, where a majestic bar, an elegant dining room, and a terrace further enhance the guests’ experience. Chef Heinz Beck leads the kitchen and maintains a Michelin star at this fine dining establishment. Previously, he had earned two Michelin stars while leading two other projects, which attests to his competence and experience in this field. The tasting menus range from 9 to 7 courses (€180 and €165, respectively), with wine pairings available for each menu (€280 and €250, respectively). The 7-course menu does not include langoustine and red mullet. In addition to the tasting menus, there is an à la carte option with dishes that satisfy even the most discerning palates.

 This Michelin-starred restaurant is inAlmancil.

Restaurants Recommended by the Michelin Guide in the Algarve:

The Michelin Guide continues to recommend three restaurants in the Algarve whose quality stands, and the price is quite reasonable. The first is in Portimão, specifically at Praia da Rocha, with chef Luís Oliveira at the helm of Restaurante F. The second is in Porches and led by João Sousa. The third restaurant recommended by the Michelin Guide in 2025 is in Vila Nova de Cacela, led by André Simão, and is named Vistas Monte Rei.

Turn your holiday into a special moment and indulge in the flavours of the most renowned Michelin Stars of 2025. Reserve your table at one of the distinguished restaurants in the Algarve and add something unique to your stay at Belmar Resort.