Adega Nova

Adega Nova is a long-running traditional Portuguese restaurant in Faro, in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, set in a converted warehouse at Rua Francisco Barreto 24, a short walk from the train station. It belongs to the tasca tradition of straightforward, generous home-style cooking at moderate prices, and it draws a mix of local diners and visitors passing through the city centre. The cuisine is classic Algarve fare built around the sea, with the kitchen best known for cataplana, the copper clam-shaped pot in which fish and shellfish are steamed with tomato, peppers and white wine, and for grilled fish served simply with potatoes and salad. Visitors who want a regional benchmark dish often start with the cataplana, which is typically served for sharing. The grilled catch of the day is the other emblematic order, priced by weight or as a set plate depending on the fish. The dining room reflects its warehouse origins, with a high-ceilinged, open feel rather than a polished fine-dining finish. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, with no dress code beyond everyday summer clothes, and noise levels rise at peak lunch and dinner hours when tables fill. Service is typically brisk and practical. The drinks list focuses on Portuguese house wine by the jug or bottle, with Algarve and Alentejo labels common in restaurants of this type, alongside beer, water and coffee. A meal for two with wine comes to roughly €40 (about $46), which places the restaurant in the moderate $$ bracket for Faro. Opening hours are listed as daily from 11:30 to 23:00 in an OpenStreetMap entry, but they should be confirmed by phone on +351 289 813 433. Visit Portugal lists reservations as required, so booking by phone is sensible, particularly for dinner and in July and August when the city fills with beach and airport traffic. One reviewer reports that payment is cash-only, so carrying cash is prudent. The location near the station makes it convenient for travellers arriving or departing by rail between meals.