Restaurant Ria Vilamoura - Anantara Golf Hotel: A Culinary Hotspot in the Algarve
Located in the prestigious 5-star Anantara Golf Hotel, Restaurant Ria Vilamoura is a must-visit. From the reception of the Anantara Hotel, take the elevator to -1 to reach the breathtaking pool area. Here, you are welcomed by palm trees and luxurious sunbeds, giving you an immediate sense of a luxury vacation. This pool area restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining options, where you can enjoy views of the open kitchen and the stunning pool.
The terrace of Restaurant Ria Vilamoura, located at the edge of the pool, is an oasis of tranquility and luxury. Inside the restaurant, you can watch top Chef Anabela Francisco work her culinary magic in the open kitchen. The interior exudes class without being dull. Everything is perfectly maintained, contributing to the overall luxurious atmosphere of this Golf hotel Algarve. If you are looking for a luxury hotel Algarve, the Anantara Hotel is the perfect choice.
Under the leadership of restaurant manager Rui Carlos, the team at Restaurant Ria Anantara Golf Hotel provides excellent service. The staff is friendly and quick, making your stay even more enjoyable. Here, you feel genuinely welcome, thanks to the personal approach of the staff in this vegan friendly restaurant.
The atmosphere in both the indoor and outdoor areas of Restaurant Ria Anantara Golf Hotel is cozy and inviting. Despite the luxurious ambiance, the restaurant feels absolutely not stiff. This makes it an ideal hotspot in the Algarve for both informal and special occasions.
Chef Anabela Francisco, the star of the Anantara Hotel, is a master of Portuguese cuisine.
Her dishes are not only visually appealing but also smell and taste delightful. A waitress told us, "She cooks like my mother," which further emphasizes the homey and authentic atmosphere of the restaurant.
She also creates the most delicious vegan versions of traditional Portuguese recipes, making the restaurant highly vegan friendly.
The menu at Anantara Golf Hotel Vilamoura offers a wide range of dishes. For fish lovers, there is the Cataplana do mar and for meat lovers, the Sirloin steak with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon sauce.
For those who eat vegan, Restaurant Ria Vilamoura is a true hotspot in the Algarve. This vegan friendly restaurant offers delicious vegan options such as:
- Gaspacho Algarvio (€9): Tomato, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, bread croutons, oregano 🌿 - Peixinhos da horta (€16): Green beans, chili mayo, lime, coriander 🌶️ - Salada Verão with avocado (€18): Mixed greens, avocado, orange, toasted pine nuts, glasswort, citrus vinaigrette 🥑 - Salada Romana with tofu (€17): Grilled romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, bread croutons, Azorean cheese, Ria's sauce 🍅 - Cataplana vegan (€27): Tofu, chickpeas, mixed vegetables, tomatoes, coriander 🍲 - Arroz cremoso (€28): Rice with green asparagus, oyster mushrooms, sun-dried tomato, truffle oil 🍄
Personally visited & reviewed by Peter Cruiming
