Outro Lado

Outro Lado is a plant-based restaurant at Travessa da Madalena 6 in the Madalena quarter of Faro, in Portugal's Algarve region. It serves vegan and plant-based Portuguese cooking, with vegan versions of Algarve classics forming the heart of the menu. In a region best known for fish, seafood and cured meats, it gives vegetarian and vegan visitors a dedicated place to eat local-style food without compromise, and it is equally open to omnivores curious about plant-based reinterpretations of regional dishes. Specific dish names are not listed in the available sources, so visitors should ask about the daily offer. Mains cost about €10-16 (roughly $11.50-18.40), which is moderate by Faro standards. Listed hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:30 to 15:30 and from 19:00 to 22:30, with Saturday service from 12:30 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 23:00; opening on Wednesday and Sunday is not clearly listed, so those days should be confirmed by phone on +351 911 000 359. The restaurant has its own online page at restoutrolado.eatbu.com, which can be used to check details. The Madalena quarter sits just outside the old town walls and is a short walk from the pedestrian shopping streets, the train station and the marina, so the restaurant is easy to reach on foot from most central accommodation. The narrow street setting is typical of central Faro, with limited car access. As the dining room is likely small, calling ahead is sensible for dinner and on weekends, and groups should mention their size when booking. Visitors with allergies should confirm ingredients, since plant-based menus often use nuts, soy and gluten-containing substitutes. The lunch service suits travellers on a day of sightseeing, while the evening slot is better for a longer meal.