Tasca o Galo

Olhão


Just back from the seafront, this converted merchant's store has just 22 seats, so advance bookings are a good idea. Begin with award-winning olive oil and bread before dining on homemade dishes like cataplanas, piri-piri prawns, roast rabbit loin with cherry jus, and charred Algarve orange with pepper honey and rosemary brittle for dessert.


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