A Ria

WOW! This restaurant is one if the best restaurants we've ever eaten at. We visited Ferragudo for the day, staying in Portimão. We decided to stay in Ferragudo for dinner after seeing the fishermen bringing in their catch. We fell upon A Ria, a hidden away, discreet gem. We were greeted, sat and served like you would be at a Michelin star restaurant, this was clearly their standard way whilst being extremely friendly. Pedro displayed their catch for the day, clearly explaining pricing and Diogo recommended the delicious wine with what we chose. We decided on the tiger prawns as a starter for two and then the golden bream / 'dourada' for main. The fish was deboned for us at the table and served with a choice of fresh veg or salad. I'm a pescatarian and this was the best fish I've ever had! We couldn't find space for a pudding! Jessica, Pedro & Diogo were so attentive, topping up our wine, being there when we needed them but falling into the background when we didn't. We had a small bottle of Vinho Verde (375ml) tiger prawn starter for 2, golden bream for 2 with fresh vegetables, a bottle of local white (750ml - you can visit the vineyard 10mins away) and 2x espressos for less than €80 ! We have booked to return on Sunday for my husbands birthday! A massive thank you to the team at A Ria, the chefs, waiting staff, management - a meal to remember!

Excellent food. The pepper stake is huge

Wonderful place with very sympathic worker. The food was delicious, the quantity quite generous and the price very fair. I advice every one that is in the algarve region even to drive more than one hour for this beautiful restaurant.

Best meal I’ve had in years. Try the monkfish & prawn dish, you won’t be dissapointed! The waiters were so lovely too. Can’t fault a thing.

Love A Ria, always make a visit on our trips to the area. Lovely big whole sea bass between 4 of us, with sides and 2 house wine... went down a treat at around 25 pounds per head. Good value in my book. Recommended