Petisqueira 3 em Pipa

Petisqueira 3 em Pipa is a petiscos restaurant at Rua Brites de Almeida 24 in central Faro, in Portugal's Algarve region. It opened in 2015 and focuses on small plates and regional wine, following the petiscos tradition in which diners order several dishes to share rather than a single main course. The dishes named in the available sources include octopus salad, clams Bulhão Pato, pica-pau, Queijo da Serra and chouriço. Clams Bulhão Pato, cooked with garlic, olive oil, coriander and lemon, is a classic Portuguese preparation, while pica-pau is a dish of small pieces of pork or beef in a tangy sauce served with pickles, and Queijo da Serra is the soft sheep's cheese of the Serra da Estrela. Individual petiscos cost about €6-13 (roughly $7-15), and a meal with wine comes to about €18-26 (roughly $21-30) per person, which keeps the venue in the moderate price band. The wine list leans on Portuguese regional bottles, which is a major reason visitors choose the format. Listed hours are lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and evenings from 19:30, with the venue closed on Sundays; Saturday service is uncertain and should be confirmed by phone. Reservations can be made on +351 914 841 090 or by email to petisqueira3empipa@gmail.com. The central location makes it easy to reach on foot from the pedestrian streets, the marina and the old town, so it fits well into a sightseeing day or an evening out. The atmosphere is informal and sociable, and the format suits couples and small groups who want to try several dishes. Ordering a few plates at a time and adding more as the meal progresses is the usual approach, and staff can advise on how many dishes suit the party. Booking ahead is wise for Friday evenings and in summer.