Rei Do Piri Piri - Monchique

Stopped by chance after travelling back from Monchique towards Foia. The proprietor presented the menu which has quite a selection, but then recommended the dish of the day. This turned out to be exceptional; beautifully cooked chicken served with salad, rice and fries. The piri-piri sauce is served separately and for those who like their chilli sauce hot then this is the place! The views from the terrace and the restaurant are wonderful. Great value for money.

Despite its weathered appearance, this establishment offers a good experience, with stunning views. The food was average, while the friendly and helpful service added a warm touch to our visit. However, the place could benefit significantly from some renovations, as the run-down facilities were a bit off-putting. Nonetheless, we left satisfied and do not regret our visit. A little TLC could easily transform this place from good to exceptional, but even as is, it offers a pleasing experience with its fantastic vistas and nice pizzas.

Looked promising, a very polite friendly young lady seated us. The decor was looking tired and the rickety old seats seemed dubious but who could disagree with the views at the table we got on the veranda. Menus were the usual tourist plastic covered ones with pictures to help my lack of linguistic skills. Prices seemed fine. Of the four glasses on the table 2 wet filthy and three of them were cracked or chipped. Food arrived okay time wise and while the portions were huge the food was a big let down. Food was piping hot but the same could be said for the salad. The quality of the smoked ham in the omelette was questionable and the meat in the burgers I got seemed lower quality than I would feed my dog with. Didn't get asked once if food was okay or if we wanted further drinks . Couldn't wait to pay and leave. The boss didn't even bother to get off the phone when he took payment! The toilets are a joke, no hand wash?? I guess that's because there was no sink to wash your hands. In this day and age, that is disgusting! On the plus side the bread starter was delicious. There are plenty of restaurants around, try them!

I think the place is wonderful. Ask for the food to arrive in 30 minutes. Definitely will come back.

Experiência ótima, boa comida , bom atendimento e uma paisagem maravilhosa, foi um almoço bem tranquilo e calmo apreciando a paisagem.