Took friends for lunch last Saturday, which was their first visit. I was delighted to see that they have upgraded the outside dining area, great improvement. In addition to the extensive menu there are the daily specials, which are passionately described by Mr Rui. The...More

Enjoyed a lovely evening meal on recommendation from friends. Between us we had chicken piri piri, salmon and sea bass. Came with chips, rice, sweet potato fries and salad. Great puddings too. Molotof looked huge, but was so light and tasty. Can’t wait to go...More

A very friendly restaurante to visit, all the staff speak English and will greet you with a smile. The food is always excellent quality with good sized portions and an extensive menu to choose from. The choices range from the inexpesive chicken and chips to...More

This is a restaurant that excels in friendliness and quality. Mr. rui is a very nice person and has the talent to describe the whole menu to his clients. It's incredible !! Everybody wants to taste all the dishes. And there is still live music,...More

I went with my boyfriend to celebrate our second anniversary here and I had read good reviews on tripadvisor. I wish we hadn't bothered. As we hadn't made a booking we were put in the other part of the restaurant on our own. The service...More

Food excellent as always, great value for money. Plentiful couvert, lots of extras, delicious golden bream and stonebass. Guitar accompanied serenade completed a lovely evening. Thank you!

We have been to Gamboa 5 times and never been disappointed. 5 of us had sole, turbot, stone bass,lamb and chicken. Also covert and sweets. Wine and beer, and entertainment. Fabulous value for money and very friendly service.

Very friendly service, the singing maître d’ and his exceptional colleagues all do their very best to make this cafe by day, restaurant by night, work. Unfortunately, the service was more than a tad slow and the food just about ok. 8 of us in...More

Flew into Faro late evening and needed a good meal. Gamboa didn’t disappoint as usual. Service great and air con welcome. Portuguese steak with sweet potatoes I heartedly recommend. Wine splendid too. Not that expensive either. Will be going back. If you are new to...More

This unassuming restaurant provides a warm welcome and extensive menu of fresh fish and meat. We have been several times now and are always made to feel very welcome. Carafe of house wine and just less than 10 euros is more than acceptable. Starters range...More