A Vela Restaurante

A Vela Restaurante Overview

A Vela restaurant in the Algarve, Portugal resort of Carvoeiro likes to surprise. The modest entrance gives no hint of the panoramic interior nor of the excellent food that is beautifully presented. Once you find A Vela you are likely to return time and time again.

Enjoy an evening of food and Fado at A Vela every Wednesday. Fado is intrinsically portuguese and is considered part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO

Located just two minutes walk from the centre of Carvoeiro, A Vela, which is open for dinner only, offers a mixture of traditional cuisine from the Alentejo region of Portugal, and International dishes. The menu also features some very original dishes. All the dishes come to your table beautifully presented with great attention to detail.

Specialities at A Vela include Black Pork served with vegetables and a choice of cheesy potatoes or chips and the Suckling Pig roasted in a wood oven, which is only served on Wednesday and Friday. This is extremely popular, so it is advisable to book in advance! The steaks are very good here, particularly served with the Gorgonzola or Roquefort sauce. For dessert, there are plenty of homemade dishes to entice you. Special mention for the delicious homemade Orange Tiramisu, which is a real treat and a house speciality.

At A Vela you can choose to sit outside on the sidewalk terrace and make the most of the gorgeous Algarve weather or enjoy the fine interior with seating upstairs or downstairs. The restaurant has a very high vault ceiling, the upper level overlooking the main floor of the restaurant and the high walls decorated with some original artwork.

A Vela caters very well for groups, with special menus created on request to suit each specific group and budget and aside from the usual menu there are always daily specials available.