O Zuca is a gem nestled in Albufeira, Portugal, known for its authentic Portuguese cuisine. Located near the vibrant main square, this welcoming restaurant captures the essence of local dining, beloved by residents and visitors alike. The menu features hearty offerings that evoke a sense of home, with dishes prepared in traditional styles that reflect Portugal's rich culinary heritage. Guests can enjoy a variety of beverages, from coffee to wine, enhancing the dining experience. With affordability and quality, O Zuca stands as a testament to the joy of eating well in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
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Serves dine-in
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Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Payments
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
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Reviews For O Zuca
Judy Bellingham
Apr 21,2025
This is a lovely and peaceful little restaurant just hidden outside of the main strip. The staff were really friendly and didn't pressure us when we were slow to choose.The fried squid starter was delicious and the portions were very generous. I'm not a whitebait fan but my partner said it was nice, and again the portions were generous.The sea bass was beautifully cooked (Watch for bones of course) with some lovely potatoes and a side salad of onions, cucumber, croutons and tomato.The Francesinha is a whole other world of food. Imagine sandwhiches on steroids (in a good way)... covered in cheese and soupy sauce. The other half loved it!Our daughter wasn't too fussed on the ribs but they looked OK.The desserts all looked delicious but we were too full unfortunately!Really reasonable prices too!Update: We came back again and I've got to say the 2nd time round was even better. The cod fish bites were divine but you do get 4 so its a big portion (not that we were complaining).The swordfish was really tender and the beef kebab was really delicious. Honestly can't praise this place enough!
samia tasnim
Apr 17,2025
Typical seafood and Algarve style squid are a must try! The seafood was very fresh and portion was big. Cheaper in comparison to the restaurants nearby.
Mary Johnson
Apr 15,2025
Amazing food, definitely worth a visit and would come again! We had the cod fritters and squid for starters, then the seafood rice, seafood cataplana and mixed grill for our mains. So tasty and the seafood dishes could easily serve 3 people each!
Josh Gray
Mar 12,2025
Nice food and service. A few gluten free options such as the grilled fish. They have francesinha. Up a small street.
Lainey Hall
Feb 27,2025
A wonderful place to eat. Really lovely food, and friendly people. Felt like home from home. Small and quieter place, off the main drag of restaurants in the area. Highly Recommend.
Álvaro
Feb 13,2025
Lovely dinner downtown. Friendly staff and superb nosh. Calamari were fresh and delicious. Sardines salad and vegs soup were also great. Diet coke and a beer: 26,50. Good value for money
Douglas Zutz
Jan 29,2025
We had fish soup, dourado and octopus. All were delicious. Portions were very good. Sangria was also very good. Nice and quiet get awayfrom the party area. Very nice people working here. Service was prompt and friendly.
Paulina Krauze
Jan 4,2025
Great Restaurant!Perfect Service - really excellent Food was amazingIt’s a smaller and quieter restaurant than on the other streets which I prefer therefore my fav
Reviews For O Zuca