Places to eat in Odeceixe and around
We have a great number of restaurants and bars in Odeceixe and if you are exploring the area with a car, you will find much more. Here is our list and some recommendations for the yummy meals, coffees and chais. If you are a vegetarian, you can expect at least a mixed vegetarian soup in all the restaurants.
Odeceixe
Ao Largo restaurant (in the middle of the village square..used to be all vegetarian and still has a nice vegetarian and vegan dishes) The most popular among the yogis. Good music and relaxed environment.
Fruta Fresca cafe, bakery and gelateria (50 meters to the right from the shala ) A new modern place with few tables in the front and a new coffee machine.
Padaria Pasteleria bakery and cafe just behind the Yoga Shala (few vegetarian meals) popular among the local people.
Naperon..highly reviewed Michelin star restaurant close to the Odeceixe mill. It was closed in 2023.
Chaparro Natura restaurant (advertising organic food and many Vege options but it hasn’t been open yet this year) 30 meters from the shala
Assador Altinha very romantic dinner place on the top of the hill. Has few vegetarian / vegan dishes. (1 km from the Odeceixe centre)
Chaparro restaurant, cafe and bakery (on the right side of the shala..few vegetarian meals, lots of fish)
Casa Verde a very traditional Odeceixe restaurant in the old house in the main square
Retiro do Adelino restaurant opposite the shala..few vegetarian meals and nice yard tables
Taberna do Gabão a traditional Odeceixe restaurant in the town. We had our first meal in Odeceixe in 2018. Soup vegetables and bread : )
Pizzeria Central (local pizzeria in the middle of the village square)
Blue Sky restaurant (Next to Ao Largo..has few vegetarian dishes)
Dong Jing Chinese restaurant (in the middle of the village square..buffet has some vegetarian dishes)
Jasmeen Indian minimarket (has fruits, vegetables and Indian products)
ODX Music bar (between the town and Odeceixe beach about 1.5 km from the town) Live music, workshops and good vegetarian food. Great place to hang out and listen a good music.
Odeceixe beach, Praia da Odeceixe (3 km from Odeceixe town)
Bar Praia Odeceixe with nice view to the beach and home style good food
Kiosk Agapito seaside restaurant
Esplanada do Mar supposed to have the best salads in Algarve
Ponta Branca has a great location and has some very yummy vegetarian dishes and slim French frites
Restaurante Dorita a popular fish restaurant with a nice view and shelter in the windy days.
Rogil (8 km from Odeceixe)
Gaia Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant, cafe and shop. Well made good quality and home taste.
Pizzeria D’Aldeia always full in the evenings
Batata Dose (sweet potato) museum has also a good restaurant
Pão de Rogil is a very modern looking cafe and bakery. Has a nice balcony. Nice place to have a cafe and bun.
Frutaria do Rogil has the best fruits and vegetables close to Odeceixe
Aljezur town (13 km from Odeceixe)
Moagem (Mo) vegetarian/vegan restaurant in old town. Popular among the yogis.
The Roots cafe, vegetarian cafe on the main road in Aljezur
Tamrab Thai restaurant
Koyo cafe according some yogis has the best cafe in town
A Padaria a very nice small cafe and bakery has many vegetarian and vegan option and few tables by the main road
Arte Bianca pizzeria (same brand as below)
Aljezur (Vale da Telha 20 km from Odeceixe))
Arte Bianca pizzeria (we like this more than the one in the town, even it is the same pizza) Very delicious pizza. Italian owner.
Maxi’s Warung Thai & Indo food restaurant (very good one)
Gealateria Vicentina for the ice cream lovers
Sao Teotonio (13 km from Odeceixe)
Himalaya Nepalese restaurant (our favorite) with many vegetarian dishes and great Nepalese chai. We love it!
Many Nepalese and Indian shops and two other restaurants on the same street as Himalaya restaurant. It is the ”Nepalese town” in Sao Teotonio.
Odemira (25 km from Odeceixe)
Himalaya Nepalese restaurant
Chocolate de Beatriz cafeteria (after the Odemira bridge on the right) Great place to hang out and have a yummy chocolate cafe or tea with a great view
Many restaurants and cafes in Odemira
Vila do Bispo
Izzy market Famous breakfast and brunch with vegetarian and vegan options.
Other great restaurants..
Almograve (35 km from Odeceixe by the sea)
Mar Azul Nepalese restaurant & bar according our local Ashtanga teacher Rita Mandala this is the best Nepalese restaurant in the area.
São Martinho das Amoreiras (about one hour drive from Odeceixe)
Casa Nirvana (”Rishikesh” style restaurant recommended by Andrada, a local astrologer and Ashtangi)
Lisbon
Chutnify Principe Real (the best Indian restaurant in Lisbon recommend by Anita, a local Ashtangi and chef at Moagem restaurant and Purple Valley Goa)