Great Food in an Historical Setting VAULTS RESTAURANT, ALMANCIL, PORTUGAL

Vaults Restaurant 340 years of history The building that houses Vaults Restaurant was erected in the 1670s, around the same time as the São Lourenço Church down the road (an absolute must see), making them the oldest buildings in the Almancil area.

Vaults Restaurant an architectural gem The typically Portuguese arched brick ceiling was created using a series of wooden forms, which outlined the arches, each of which is a different size and shape. Vaults was originally used as a coaching house and livery stable on the route from Seville to Lisbon. Horses which had pulled the coaches from Spain were exchanged at this way station.

Vaults Restaurant Almancil in the 1940s. Vaults is the two storey building in the background on the left.

Vaults Restaurant Authentic Regional Cuisine Executive Chef Marco AleixoExecutive Chef Marco Aleixo heads our kitchen team at Vaults. He is a certified chef from the Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo de Faro and has over 15 years kitchen experience in the Algarve. Chef Marco brings a fresh Algarvean attitude to his cooking, using high quality fresh ingredients combined with expert technique to bring out intense natural flavours in his regional Algarvean dishes, creating memorable meals. Chef Marco is co-founder of the Algarve Cuisine Academy, which offers cooking demonstrations and lessons to the public. He teaches young chefs at the local college and is in demand as a demonstrator with various local wholesalers. Since 2001 Marco has been responsible for producing the annual culinary guide to the Algarve, 'Guia Gastronomico do Algarve". Algarve Cuisine Academy,

Vaults Restaurant A little bit British Expats flock to Vaults on Sundays for our well loved English-style Sunday Carvery, long considered the best in the Algarve. We offer a choice of roast beef, roast pork or roast lamb, (chicken or salmon upon request for those who prefer lighter fare), with all the traditional trimmings. Vegetarian options are available if you call ahead.

Vaults Starters Soup of the Day Vaults Calamari with Tartar Sauce Smooth chicken liver and Port Pate with Toast Sautéed Mushrooms in Garlic with Mozzarella & Smoked Ham …… Goat Cheese Salad with Figs, Honey and Almonds Algarve style …… Horse Mackerel Salad with Brioche Toast served in an Onion and Apple Sauce …. = gluten free

Vaults Main Courses Vaults Canadian burgers …. Chef´s Special Curry “Duet" ….. Chicken and Chouriço Kebab with Provençal herbs ….. Chef´s delicious Salt Cod Fish with Cream and Fresh Apple Classic Pork Cheeks with mashed Algarve Sweet Potatoes …. Fish of the Day (see Specials Board) ….. Vaults style (NZ) lamb shank ….. Grilled sirloin steak with an Algarve Fig, Mushroom and Almond sauce ….. Served with Sautéed Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes, Roasted New Potatoes or Rice = gluten free

Vaults Desserts Eton Mess Cheesecake Banoffee Sundae Cherry Almond Tart Warm Brownie with Whipped Cream Apple Crumble with ice cream or custard and more.

Vaults Restaurant Excellent Value Oxford Dictionary: The worth of something compared to the price paid or asked for it. The peak summer season can be the busiest and priciest time to travel, as many businesses in the hospitality industry increase their rates to take advantage of this busy time. At Vaults our prices are the same all year round. We are in business for the long haul. We believe in great food at a fair price combined with excellent service will keep our customers coming back. Our motto says it all: Life´s too short for average food.

Here's what our customers have to say: March 7, James M. Have visited this restaurant with family before last year. Each time the service has been impeccable and very helpful. The food has also been consistently great, and they're now also open for lunch! Superb, would definitely recommend. February 12, First Ace, Canada After two weeks in Portugal and dining in mostly good restaurants my wife and I read about Vaults Restaurant in Almancil and decided to venture further from home in Albufeira and try something different. From the moment we arrived we felt this was a different place….as we opened the door we were greeted by an impressive historical space. The decor accented the old world feeling …a high brick ceiling with gorgeous arches separating sections of the room….a friendly welcome at the door by the owner and invited to take any table we desired. The daily special’s board was delivered personally to our table and left for our perusal. We received prompt and excellent service and the food was also exceptional. The deserts were to die for…..absolutely delicious, alone worth the trip. The owner was genuinely concerned that you enjoyed your experience and provided much detail about the region ….. as well as suggesting other restaurants we may want to try during our stay. The chef also made it a point of assuring the food was to your liking by visiting each table. All in all, Vaults truly differentiated itself and the venue just enhanced the whole experience…definitely “ worth the drive”. January 16, Helen, Loulé "Superb" David was the most amazing host, he was an absolute gent! The food was absolutely stunning. As last minute "walk-ins" we were not a problem to chef at all, who freshly made us Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes, which he brought directly to our table. Totally impressed, what a treasure we have discovered! Fairly priced, with priceless service. Thank you!

Vaults Restaurant Welcomes Groups The Vaults team is experienced in cooking and serving groups of up to 50 at a time. Throughout the year we host: Golf tourments teams Local business and charity groups Wedding anniversaries Birthday parties and Bus tour groups of up to 40.

Vaults Restaurant Awards We are five time winners of Trip Advisors Certificate of Excellence. Members of the 2015 Hall of Fame and Travellers´Choice Award Winners for 2016.

Would You Like to Know More? Vist our website at: Read our reviews on Trip Advisor. Vaults Restaurant in Almancil. Visit our Chef´s website at: Send us an Message us on Facebook: Phone us on: We look forward to hearing from you. David and Katrina Gale