I was recommended A Barquinha by the owner of our guesthouse and I will certainly be passing on that recommendation to others- it’s fantastic. I ate at several other restaurants during my stay, and no other has such fresh ingredients and food cooked with such...More

We were in Tavira for 4 nights last month and ate here twice would have eaten here every night but was fully booked. The food was amazing freshly cooked served with a smile. A real family restaurant, the salads are absolutely amazing I could live...More

My wife and I have eaten here a number of times and we have always found the food and service to be excellant. On this occasion my wife had the golden bream and it was filleted and cooked to perfection, my choice was the portuguese...More

We came here for dinner one evening. The owner sat us and served us during our meal. We started with appetizers: the mushrooms in garlic were ok ( large portion) and the clams (very small clams) were delicious in a nice broth. The owner talked...More

Family run establishment with fresh fruit right from their backyard tree, cut right before they serve it to you! The salad was loaded with fresh fruit and veggies and couldn't have tasted more home-grown. My husband got the tourist menu which included a salad, main,...More

We have written reviews for A Barquinha on several occasions previously and a recent visit reinforces our view that it is a favourite restaurant. Six of us enjoyed the Prawns 'African style', followed by steak and stone bass accompanied by a marvellous salad and, perhaps,...More

Lucky to get a table as we didn't reserve, but the waitress looked after us and set up an extra table. Filet mignon was very good and my partners sea bass was excellent. House red was of a good standard. .. All in all a...More

We found this place from a random search whilst sitting on a nearby beach at sunset. A short drive and steady walk later we arrived, without reservations, but we were seated immediately. It's not often that a restaurant makes a suggestion of a dish they...More

An excellent meal with perfectly cooked stone sea bass and excellent salad. The restaurant is located alongside other restaurants which are not so good. You have to wait a while for your food but it is worth the wait for such quality. It is clear...More

Julia makes you instantly at home,and remembers you. The best grilled fish in town ,cooked by her sister Elizabeth. Her unique salad is worth the visit alone . Tucked between two restaurants who try to drag you in,she is always busy because of the food...More