CHRIS J. • 1 review
February 1, 2025
3.5/10We were the only clients for Saturday evening. There was little on the menu to tempt us. There were no seasonal vegetables. The food we ordered was hot but very ordinary. On booking with The Fork it showed a 30% reduction; no reduction was given. We left saying we will never go there again and thinking that it will not survive anyway. Value for money was very poor.
mark w. • 5 reviews
January 16, 2025
8.5/10Really nice setting,enjoyed the food,worth a visit
Nicki C. • 1 review
January 18, 2025
9/10The food here was absolutely delicious. The restaurant was very quiet being January so there would have been more vibe with more people. The food and service was exceptional.
Melanie D. • 1 review
March 29, 2024
4/10Unfortunately we had a bad first time experience. We couldn’t choose anything A la carte. There was a menu for 60,-!!! Price and quality was totally out of balance! Totally highly overrated!!! Not high end at all! Service was good, and ambience as well. But for the food there are many restaurants in the area which do have beautiful food with a good price/quality balans!
Tzvetelina I. • 5 reviews
July 22, 2023
10/10This is the best restaurant in the area. It only deserves 5*.
Jane F. • 2 reviews
June 30, 2023
10/10Return visit .. excellent food & service ..staff couldn’t be more helpful .. Would highly recommend…
Alasdair W. • 1 review
May 18, 2023
10/10We found SemiXO by chance on the way to our holiday villa and it looked so nice from the outside that we looked up the listing and booked for supper. We loved the look and layout of the restaurant and the experience was even better than expected. The food was fantastic with slightly quirky takes on well known dishes, the drinks list is extensive and the service was faultless. We will definitely return when next in Carvoeiro.
Farrah H. • 6 reviews
May 27, 2023
8.5/10It was a lovely dinner and I would recommend going with some friends. The food can’t be faulted. Everything was delicious! We sat outside and was cold in the evening. Having some blankets and an outdoor heater would have sorted it. It was also very quiet outside especially as it’s not located in a busy area. Some music would have lifted the ambience. That was the only drawback. Inside is beautiful so you may not want to be outside anyway. Definitely worth a visit if you’re a foodie. Again, the food and service was really good. We may have fallen in love with the dog by the counter as well.
Olivier M. • 6 reviews
January 4, 2023
6.5/10A bit expansive for the quality of the food in our opinion. One of the starters was a bit cold, that’s a pitty. Despite of that, nice and pleasant place with a fireplace.
Laura M. • 10 reviews
December 17, 2022
10/10Absolutely incredible in every aspect. Cannot recommend this place enough, there is nothing negative to say. Perfection!
Keith A. • 2 reviews
August 17, 2022
10/10Amazing place.
Damian H. • 3 reviews
August 12, 2022
10/10We visited on Friday night - myself, my wife and our 2 sons (ages 24 and 20). We sat outside on the courtyard which was very pleasant with soft music playing adding to the relaxing ambience. Very friendly service was complimented by excellent food. The gins were great with my son highly impressed. We each had a different starter and all were very good - my Burrato XO just excellent. 3 of us had steaks and one the garlic prawns which again were all excellent. Only one had dessert but again very good and rounded off a very pleasant evening in a relaxing location with excellent food. We are here for 2 weeks and will visit again to experience and enjoy this great restuarant. Highly recommended by us.
Lian T. • 2 reviews
August 11, 2022
10/10Booked our 15th anniversary dinner with SemiXO. What a good surprise!! Throughly enjoyed the meal, black seasame panno cotta was chef’s kiss to my Asian dessert taste. Service was excellent, very thoughtful for offering blanket (I had my own scarf, not requested) when she knew we preferred outdoor table.
Claire L. • 1 review
August 4, 2022
10/10Excellent food and service. Professional yet warm and inviting service. Presentation was fantastic :)
SemiXO • Owner
Hi Claire! Thank you so much for your feedback - it means a lot to us! Have a beautiful summer!
Jules G. • 1 review
August 4, 2022
10/10Great food, atmosphere and friendly staff.
SemiXO • Owner
Thank you for your review! Hope to welcome you another time!
Marilyn P. • 2 reviews
August 2, 2022
10/10Wonderful setting with excellent service. Food absolutely delicious complimented with their own wine which was really good and well priced.. Had a really lovely evening thanks SemiXO
SemiXO • Owner
Hi Marilyn, it was a pleasure to have you! Glad you enjoyed the Edd's wine & the food - you made great choices! Our garlic prawns, rib-eye and the risotto - definitely some of the best sellers. Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Portugal!
Sinead t. • 3 reviews
July 26, 2022
9.5/10Delicious food of a high quality. Started with a little amuse bouche and some cocktails. We ate variously to start prawns, bruschetta, buratta, gazpacho - all lovely. For mains the steak, pasta, vegetarian curry, surprise menu - lamb .. again all high quality and well presented and cooked. Would definitely recommend. The service was great, attentive and friendly staff.
SemiXO • Owner
Hi Sinead! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We loved welcoming you to our restaurant!
Margaret S. • 1 review
June 30, 2022
10/10Great setting inside and out . The decor is gorgeous. Plenty of space and seating areas for a drink if you don’t want a meal The service was excellent / friendly and helpful Not a huge menu but what was on there was quality We will definitely be returning when next visiting Carvoeiro
Bram K. • 7 reviews
June 28, 2022
10/10Quiet place with relaxing music. We had a cocktail outside with a fountain on the background and received an amuse-bouche which was delicious. The diner itself we asked inside, no problem at all. What followed was one of the best evenings we had since a very very long time. The oysters were superb, tuna tataki super fresh with seaweed en guacamole. But then the main dishes were outstanding (risotto with scallops and a tenderloin steak with foie gras and green asparagus with polenta). The desert was a wonderful brownie with all the right texture and flavours.. the service was very, very friendly and at the same time not to much to let you enjoy the meals. I don’t know how some people were able to give a bad recommendation or what they expected (??) because this restaurant price quality was the best since we had for a very very long time.. simply outstanding. If we come back to the Algarve, this will be the first restaurant to visit again.
Kathleen O. • 1 review
June 22, 2022
10/10This is such lovely place away from the crowd of carvoeiro. The service made this an special evening with a fantastic combination of food and wines. The interior and style of the location and restaurant makes it a place to be remembered and a place to come back soon.
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