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The First Edition of The Triangle Magazine is Here

After months of dedication, late-night editing sessions, and countless restaurant visits, we can proudly say it: the very first edition of The Triangle Magazine is live! Packed with honest reviews, inspiring stories, Algarve news, and—our pride and joy—the Top 100 Best Restaurants Algarve 2025 Guide.

Whether you’re living in the Algarve, visiting for a holiday, or simply curious about the region’s booming gastronomy scene, this magazine is your ultimate insider guide.

We felt there was something missing. The Algarve has hundreds of amazing restaurants, but where do you start? Which are truly worth it, which stand out for service, food quality, or vegan options?

That’s why we created The Triangle Magazine: to give you an honest, curated, and exciting look into the very best places to eat, drink, and celebrate life in the Algarve.

Our Top 100 Restaurants Algarve 2025 list is the result of personal visits, tastings, and ratings. We looked at ambiance, service, food, price-quality balance, and yes—even vegan and gluten-free friendliness.

The Algarve food scene is thriving, and our list proves it. From world-class Michelin restaurants to cozy hidden gems, from beachside lunches to fine dining in historic villas—this guide has it all.

But that’s just the beginning. Our Top 100 Restaurants Algarve 2025 covers it all, and here they are—all 100, complete with their city names for your culinary inspiration.

Ocean (Porches), Vista (Portimão), Vila Joya (Albufeira), Gusto (Almancil), Bon Bon (Carvoeiro), Al Sud (Lagos), Pequeno Mundo (Almancil), Numa (Portimão), Atlantico (Porches), Al Quimia (Albufeira), Inevitável (Armação de Pêra), Casa Velha (Quinta do Lago), Vila Velha (Sagres), Vistas Monte Rei (Monte Rei), Amara (Quinta do Lago), Pigs & Cows (Faro), No Patio (Lagos), O Lavrador (Boliqueime), Authentic (Almancil), Dos Artistas (Lagos), Brisa do Mar (Quinta do Lago), Extea (Carvoeiro), O Barradas (Silves), Willie’s (Vilamoura), Ysconderijo (São Brás), Epicur (Faro), Beachclub Nau (Ferragudo), United Kitchens (Vilamoura), Restaurante D’Mestres Pêra (Pêra old town), United Kitchen (Vale do Lobo), The Birds Nest (Boliqueime), O Lusitano (Albufeira), Piano Garden (Ferragudo), À Mesa Tavira (Tavira), Avenida (Lagos), Pisco (Vila do Bispo), O Pescador (Benagil), Lusitania (Alvor), Pani Indian (Carvoeiro), Thai Sensai (Vilamoura), A Lota (Alvor), Black Salt (Carvoeiro), Outro Lado (Faro), 2 Passos (Quinta do Lago), Siam Thai (Santa Bárbara), Ferragudo’s Terrace (Ferragudo), Versatile (Albufeira), La Villa (Vilamoura), Gianni (Vale do Lobo), Izzy Beach (Vale do Lobo), Querenca (Loulé), Ria Vilamoura (Vilamoura), Taste of Punjab (São Brás de Alportel), Henrique Leis (Almancil), Thai Restaurant (Vilamoura), Diplomático (Quarteira), Safari Bistro (Portimão), Chá Com (Manta Rota), IndiKitchen (Quarteira), Olive Bistro (Albufeira), Ato Bistro (Faro), O’Pescatore (Albufeira), Ca La Mora (Lagos), O Leão de Porches (Porches), Alameda (Faro), Prato Feio (Almancil), António (Vale do Lobo), Casa do Rio (Alvor), A Paleta (Lagos), Adega d’Alvor (Alvor), Thai Beach (Vilamoura), Karpa (Faro), Café Zique (Loulé), Tapasbar N24 (Olhão), Brunch in Rio (Ferragudo), Terra Cotta (Ferragudo), Laundry Café (Sagres), Guarita (Praia Verde), True Food (Faro), Café del Arte (Vilamoura), Clay Oven (Albufeira), Cin Cin Italian (Almancil), Irreverente (Lagos), Castello di Norcia (Albufeira), Pure Brunch (Quinta do Lago), Tai Tai (Vilamoura), Bovino (Quinta do Lago), Cilantro (Vilamoura), Spikes (Vale do Lobo), Peppers (Lagos), Vegan Family (Loulé), Calçinha Grand Café (Loulé), Eat Thai (Loulé), Yakuza (Albufeira), Cheeky Pup (Quinta do Lago), A Terra Hotel (Praia Verde), Pashmina (Carvoeiro), VagoBondo (Alvor), Carme Beach (Sagres), Abigail Brunch (Lagos).

This first edition would never have been possible without the incredible support of our partners and advertisers. You believed in the vision, and together we’ve created something truly unique for the Algarve.

Peter Cruiming
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