Restaurante Centenário

Restaurante Centenário is a traditional Portuguese restaurant at Largo Terreiro do Bispo 4/6 in Faro's old centre, in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The address was formerly known as Rua Letes. The restaurant is notable for hosting fado evenings, giving visitors a chance to hear Portugal's signature melancholic song tradition over dinner. Reviews praise the seafood and the value, and the menu mixes fish and shellfish with traditional Portuguese dishes such as grilled fish, rice dishes and hearty meat plates. Seafood is the signature, and its freshness depends on the day's market. Visitors typically ask for the fish of the day or choose from the regional specialities listed on the menu. The dining room has a traditional, welcoming character, with an unpretentious atmosphere that suits families, couples and groups. On fado nights the mood becomes more musical and attentive, and noise rises with the performance, so those who prefer quiet conversation may choose an earlier seating or a non-fado evening. There is no strict dress code. Drinks follow Portuguese custom, with local wines by the glass or bottle, beer and coffee. A price note lists about €10-20 (roughly $11.50-23) per person, which is inexpensive to moderate for a sit-down meal in the city. A listing gives opening hours of daily 12:30-15:00 and 18:00-23:00, but this is a single source and should be confirmed by phone on +351 289 823 343 or by email at restcentenario@hotmail.com. Reservations are recommended, particularly on fado evenings, when tables fill early, and in July and August. The square is a short walk from the cathedral, the old town walls and the marina, making it convenient for a meal after sightseeing. It stands close to Restaurante Dois Irmãos, which is on the same square.