Restaurante Adega Nova

Adega Nova occupies a former tile and brick warehouse on Rua Francisco Barreto, in central Faro and within walking distance of the railway station. The restaurant says it opened in 1986 and that the building was renovated between 2000 and 2005 without closing. Rustic and contemporary details share two floors; the warehouse’s former use explains a room larger than a small tavern, while Portuguese cooking remains the focus. For someone arriving by train, it is an easy stop before exploring the old town or continuing towards the coast.

The official menu ranges across starters, fish, meat and home-style dishes. It lists monkfish rice, garlic squid, grilled sardines, cod, octopus and grilled fish; there are also stone-grilled meats, picanha and regional almond, fig and carob desserts. The daily selection changes, so ask which fish is available and how it is prepared. The dining room accommodates groups with different preferences, and the website asks larger parties to call to arrange a booking.

The listing consulted showed 4.2/5 from 1,969 Google reviews for this address. The picture is mixed: some recent diners praise the sardines, flavour and reasonable prices, while others describe inattentive service or a mismatch between what they ordered and what arrived. To set clear expectations, confirm the daily special, side dishes and price before ordering, especially for fish sold according to availability. That caution does not erase the positive comments, but it gives a realistic sense of a busy central restaurant.

The kitchen is listed as open from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., with Tuesday as the weekly closing day. The address is Rua Francisco Barreto 24; the official phone number is +351 289 813 433. Its proximity to the station makes it convenient on arrival or departure, while Cataplana’s Place on Rua do Bocage is better placed for linking lunch with Vila-Adentro. Adega Nova is the stronger fit for a broad Portuguese menu and a larger dining room; check the current menu and book by phone if your train schedule is tight.