The setting is stunning, Celine the beautiful French owner was both friendly and helpful and gave us the best table in the house with a choice of sitting inside or out in the gorgeous garden laden with trees and flowers with a softly running walled waterfall. The tables were set with the most fabulous French glass plates with quality cutlery... More

Great for a special meal whilst on holiday. Formosa menu was good value - appetisers and amuse bouche were lovely. Smoked salmon was the best we have ever had - v high quality. Surprised by the pre desert desert! You can get a decent Portuguese white wine for less than 40 Euros.

I just had my birthday dinner at Casa Velha. It was the perfect spot for an intimate celebration. There were 8 people in our party and we ate outside by the fountain, which created a perfect atmosphere. The staff were very much on hand and we were treated to special starter tasters just before we ordered which were divine. We... More

For the last few years we go at least once in July to hear,never disappointed.Excellent location, beautiful table settings and excellent staff.We always have the tasting menu usually with wine and very enjoyable it is.My only gripe is the tasting menu is the same for the last few years, this inhibits us from going back more often,maybe the owners should... More

My husband treated me to a `special meal' while on holiday. It was so good we went back the very next night to check we hadn't been dreaming! It was more than we would usually expect to pay but we feel we had our money's worth. The signature menu together with selected wines I feel was really good value. Can't... More

Excellent restaurant - food and service difficult to beat

We had a fantastic evening at Casa Velha and will be returning when we next visit Quinta. The setting, table layout, initial greeting and welcome were all of a high standard and the food was excellent from the interesting canapes and mis en bouche through to the main course where the helpings were just the right size. We could not... More

A splendid night out, excellent food and very efficent and friendly staff. We got the meal with the wine included, it was around 70 Euro. Seems a bit expensive but for a special night out its cheap. The only regret I have, is I did not go until the end of July , so only one visit.

Casa velha in Quinta do Lago. .A lovely place to dine, especially in the summer months. Well I have to agree with all the reviews on here, we had the tasting menu which was simply sensationa! l, we both agreed best meal ever tasted!... I would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone who appreciates sublime cooking and a great... More