Faz Gostos

Faz Gostos is a restaurant at Rua do Castelo 7 in the old town of Faro, in Portugal's Algarve region. The regional press has described it as a reference for the cooking of the Algarve capital, and it focuses on regional Portuguese dishes rather than international cuisine. Rua do Castelo runs through the historic walled quarter close to the cathedral and the town gates, so the restaurant sits in one of the most visited and atmospheric parts of the city, surrounded by medieval walls, orange trees and narrow cobbled lanes. The sources available do not list specific signature dishes, so visitors should expect the kind of menu typical of Algarve traditional cooking, with fish, seafood, rice dishes and grilled meat, and should ask the staff for the day's recommendations. The restaurant is listed as open daily for lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and for dinner from 18:30 to 22:00, although this comes from a single listing, so confirming by phone on +351 914 133 668 before going is sensible. The price range is moderate, roughly in line with other old-town restaurants in Faro. Booking is done by phone, and reserving ahead is wise for dinner in high season and on weekends, when the old town draws both locals and visitors. The dining room character is that of a traditional restaurant in a historic quarter, which suits travellers who want a regional meal after visiting the cathedral, the Municipal Museum or the Arco da Vila gate. Because the area is largely pedestrian and cobbled, most guests arrive on foot, and parking close to the walls is limited. Lunch tends to be calmer and a good option for those who want an unhurried meal, while dinner is livelier. Visitors with dietary requirements should mention them when booking, as small kitchens in the old town work with limited prep space.