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Pimenta Preta

Vale de Centeanes | in the Pestana Palm Gardens Resort, Praia do Carvoeiro, Portugal
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4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Cuisines: Mediterranean
Dining options: Reservations
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Faro, Portugal
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Pimenta Preta offers gourmet food and wines at what could be called "michelin starred" level. The quality of the ingredients and of the preparation was irrepressible up to the dessert which was not a winner due to its presentation not being up to par. The venue is somewhat formal and the food experience refined, thus appealing more to a more... More

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Carvoeiro, Faro, Portugal
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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I Had the lunch menu for 13€ for starter and main course. Was excellent food and very nice to sit by the pool.

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Had a lovely dinner at Pimenta Preta. The most expensive in our holiday in Portugal (105,00 for 2 persons). Normally we do not mind at all but when we looked at the receipt I paid 20,00 for a GLASS of red wine. Doesn't feel good sorry for that. Dinner was very nice, atmosphere was oké little bit back in time... More

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Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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My husband and I managed to grab a night on our own and popped into pimenta preta without booking. We were visiting on a quiet time of year so this was not a problem but I could imagine you would need to book in advance. This was our most expensive meal of the holiday but we both agreed that it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011 via mobile
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If you enjoy fine food, wines and service, i can really only recommend 1 restaurant in carvoeiro! Pimenta Preta has it all in abundance. The wine list is exquisite. The very professional and attentive staff are only too happy to help and complete the experience. The owner is an incredibly knowledgeable and charming host! This is truly one not to... More

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Galway, Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011
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We ate at the Pimenta Preta on our last night of a week in the Algarve. We can't recommend it highly enough. The staff were attentive and friendly, the wine was excellent and the food was amazing. The best meal we had all week. A dining experience that should not be missed.

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wales
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011
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This is a top class restaurant and the staff are excellent. The Owner is very much upfront and helpful but having had a superb meal on our first visit we were let down with his attitude on our second visit when we quitely stated that the broccili was off. He ackowledged the issue and gave me a half glass of... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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My first time at this restaurant and WOW !!! You would be hard pressed to find this high standard in the city at home. Hidden carefully within Pestana Palm Gardens Resort, you would be advised to book anytime near the weekend. An excellent choice of food from start to finish. We chose the Venison special for a main, WOW !!!... More

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Lagoa, Portugal
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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Located in Hotel resort, restaurant caters for a stylish and relaxing night out . Excellent kitchen, but do not be overly influenced by the wine recommendations. Choose your pick!

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Blackpool, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011
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This was our second visit to this wonderful restaurant. The food is excellent and the service and staff are wonderful. If you are expecting cheap and cheerful then this is not for you but for that little bit extra it is well worth paying and enjoying the attentitive service. It is a little out of the village of Carvoeiro if... More

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