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Fortaleza da Luz Restaurante

Rua Igreja, No 3 | Praia da Luz, Luz 8600-149, Portugal
282.789.926 or 282.788.993
Ranked #12 of 28 restaurants in Luz
3.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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57% Recommend
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Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This restaurant is in a fabulous location – the most dramatic in town. It is a 17th century fort and you certainly see what a solid fortress this was with sloping solid walls and perched at the edge of the rocks, with a large ocean vista to monitor for marauding pirates. What a change from those pirate days, it is... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

This year the Rat Pack Duo Frankie & Ella (Wendy & Adam) will not be performing on Thursdays as we have done in the past. We would like to thank them for the last 8 years. If anyone would like to find out where we will be performing in the Luz area this Season please go to www.livemusicalgarve.com More

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York
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Have eaten at the Fortaleza many times over the last 5 years. The latest visit confirmed that it employs chefs who have gone to an as yet unidentified school. I had a starter that was described as smoked duck. This was accurate if not complete. They missed out that it was served on a slice of lightly toasted sliced bread... More

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Hampshire, England
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Enjoyed lunch at the Fortaleza Da Luz very much. The setting is amazing, with either outdoor terrace dining, indoor covered dining overlooking a secluded beach, or indoor dining in an amazing baronial type hall. Even the toilets were a surprise, very clean and fitted out in keeping with the rest of the building. The gardens were very well kept and... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

The service let the whole place down. I have been there twice and both times we were forgotten about an were waiting an hour and a half for food and when it did arrive they had gotten all the orders wrong. Would never go back there. More

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derby
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Took advice from ex pat's and went on the live music night (always good on this night apparently). We shared the local Cataplana which was plenty for 2, and then chocolate mousse and lemon cheesecake. All delicious. Setting was the baronial hall which was wonderful for a cool March evening. During Summer months dining on the terrace with views over... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Old fashioned dining in an old fort that hasnt changed for a long time. They claim to be child friendly but that is debatable. Food expensive, it is an acquired taste and okay if you want to sit in the garden and enjoy the weather but nothing special here. More

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suffolk
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

a bit blingy unfortunately,a too smooth spivy type person tries to 'welcome' one,Much better places in Praia Da Luz to be found.Pity really has a fine view of the beach. More

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cumbria uk
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

Visited this appealingly placed restaurant for Sunday lunch. Alas no jazz on the Sunday of our visit as too few people booked. Service contrary to many previous reviews was excellent but it was out of season and generally quiet. A table had been reserved for us inside with window view but we chose to sit outside in the delightful gardens,... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

Excellent location on the side of a cliff and great view of sea whilst eating in the evening or day. Staff and service excellent. I had peri peri chicken and potatoes and wife had swordfish. Very nice and well priced. More

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