Restaurant review: Olivalmar

The restaurant boasts a beautiful and luxurious interior, complete with linen-covered tables, providing an elegant ambiance for guests.

Whether you choose to dine inside or on the covered terrace, you can still enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze, adding to the overall experience.

Olivalmar Beach Restaurant attracts a diverse clientele, including tourists, locals, and expats, creating a pleasant and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Unlike the crowded tourist spots found elsewhere, this establishment exudes a calm and relaxed vibe, allowing patrons to fully enjoy their dining experience.

The service at Olivalmar Beach Restaurant is generally commendable, with a particularly enthusiastic and friendly waitress attending to guests.

The menu offers fish, meat and three vegan options.

The prices of the main course vary from 17 to 55 euros.

To start our culinary journey, we indulged in a glass of chilled red wine, specifically the Dão Niepoort. It’s refreshing and fruity notes made it a perfect choice for a hot day like the one we experienced.

For appetizers, we delighted in the Portobello mushrooms prepared with garlic and oil, which offered a delightful burst of flavour and set a promising tone for the rest of the meal.

Moving on to the main course, we were treated to a fantastic dish of Gnocchi with mushrooms, green asparagus, and spinach. The combination of these ingredients created a symphony of flavours that delighted our palates and left us wanting more. The dish was truly divine and undoubtedly the standout of our dining experience.

While the mushroom risotto also proved to be tasty, it paled in comparison to the exquisite Gnocchi, which stole the spotlight with its exceptional taste and texture.

Lastly, the dessert selection at Olivalmar Beach Restaurant proved to be a highlight of our visit. Based on the recommendation of our knowledgeable waitress, who had previous experience working in the kitchen, we indulged in the Raspberry Panna Cotta with red fruit sorbet and a delightful concoction of fresh pineapple with coriander. Both desserts were simply delightful, leaving us with a lasting impression of the chef's skill and creativity.

In conclusion, Olivalmar Beach Restaurant is highly recommended for those seeking a more luxurious dining experience in Armação de Pêra. With its idyllic location, elegant ambiance, and delectable dishes, this establishment offers a memorable culinary journey. It is worth noting that visitors can conveniently park for free on the large site next to the Holiday Inn hotel, making the restaurant easily accessible. Whether you are looking for a delightful lunch or an enchanting dinner, Olivalmar Beach Restaurant is sure to satisfy your culinary desires.

Look for more information and the menu:

https://www.hotspotsalgarve.com/restaurants/olivalmar-beach-restaurant/

Rating: 8.5 Price: $$$ Vegan friendly: 3/5

Food 8.6 - Service 8.0 - Price/quality 8.5 - Atmosphere 9.0

Meet Peter Cruiming, an Algarve-based food blogger. Residing in Almancil with wife Marlot Anna, a professional photographer, and their 7-year-old son, Elyas. Explore daily Algarve dining stories at www.HotspotsAlgarve.com, focused on Peter's passion for healthy and vegetarian food.  Photo by www.MarlotAnna.com. 

Peter Cruiming