Restaurante Dois Irmãos

Restaurante Dois Irmãos is described as Faro's oldest restaurant, founded in 1925, and stands on the square at Largo do Terreiro do Bispo in the old centre of the city in Portugal's Algarve region. Sources differ on the street number, listing 13, 14 or 20, so the square itself is the easiest landmark. The kitchen serves Portuguese seafood and traditional Algarve fish dishes, relying on fresh catch from the nearby Ria Formosa lagoon and the Atlantic coast. Fresh seafood is the draw here, with grilled fish, shellfish and the regional rice and stew dishes typical of a long-established house. Exact dishes vary with the market and the season, so the daily fish selection is worth asking about at the table. The dining room carries the weight of its history, with a traditional, family-restaurant feel rather than a contemporary design concept. The atmosphere is relaxed and conversational, popular with locals at lunch and with visitors exploring the old town around the cathedral and the Arco da Vila. There is no formal dress code, and smart-casual clothes are common. Noise is moderate, rising when the dining room is full. Beverages follow the Portuguese norm, with regional house wines, vinho verde and Alentejo reds, beer and coffee. Prices are in the moderate $$ bracket for Faro, with a main course of fish typically costing more than a meat or pasta alternative. An OpenStreetMap listing gives daily opening from 11:30 to 23:00, but visitors should confirm by phone on +351 289 823 337 since listings vary. Reservations are not stated as compulsory, though a call ahead is wise for weekend dinners and during July and August when Faro is busiest. The restaurant sits a few minutes on foot from the marina and the old town walls, so it fits easily into a day of walking the historic centre. It shares the square with other traditional restaurants, including Restaurante Centenário.