À MesaÀ Mesa

Image Credit: | https://guide.michelin.com/en/faro-region/tavira/restaurant/a-mesa It is located in a quiet residential area, not too far from the historic centre, and next to its well-kept dining room there is a charming terrace, which often serves as an entrance. Chef João Dias, at the helm, champions a modern cuisine rooted in Portuguese tradition and local ingredients, brought to life through an à la carte service and three tasting menus: Homeward Bound (Saudade), Land Ahoy (Terra à Vista), and Inspirations (Inspirações). Recommendations? We greatly enjoyed their dish of cod and coastal prawn, which stands out for the quality of its raw ingredients, as well as the sea bass with lemon, featuring a perfectly cooked fillet accompanied by creamy coriander rice, lemon gel and pearls, and a champagne sauce.