Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.4 out of 5
Good | 1129 reviews

What User likes about Universal:
After a brief sub-let to new owners, the original Salvador family are back in the Universal and it's better than ever. With a slimmed down menu, and some fabulous new additions, and a revamped wine list, the Universal is unbeatable quality and value in authentic Portuguese food. We could not recommend this place more highly. Have the tempura prawns, clams and whole fish with salad and real, hand cut potato chips. it'... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Universal:
My wife went there with our kid they over charged her and what a coincidence the prices went up compared to month before must be the typical summer increase They order always the same menu before 12 euro now 16 euro so 33% increase quite a hit View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Google
4.3 ★ from 450 reviews
Izzy
20.12.2023 - 14:03

Fab food, great wine, a great team, it was so good we went back for our last night. I'll be back next time I visit.

John
20.12.2023 - 14:03

I spent 5 nights at the Marina eating fresh fish at dinner. Went to Restaurante Azeitona our last night and was blown away by the Grilled Sea Bass. Nothing comp...

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Ricardo
20.12.2023 - 14:03

It's like being at home. Excelent cuisine with lots of options on Portuguese dishes and a friendly staff that tries to transform our visit in an exceptional exp...

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Monica
03.08.2024 - 04:37

Comida maravilhosa, massada de peixe, amêijoas à bulhão pato, sobremesa sericaia divinal , espaço acolhedor uma verdadeira mesa portuguesa com a classe de uma c...

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Jessica
03.08.2024 - 04:37

Eu pedi o arroz de Tamboril, vem uma porção para duas pessoas e estava maravilhoso! O atendimento também foi perfeito.

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 234 reviews

Visited this great traditional Portuguese restaurant in July. It is a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of the Marina but welll worth a visit. Great ma...

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Ravey
08.10.2023 - 07:08

So upset that we only found this restaurant at the end of our trip to Vilamoura. This was the best quality meal we had by a long shot and blew everywhere else w...

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BrendaZlata
08.10.2023 - 07:08

What a lucky find! Great service … the guys kept us well entertained all evening. Superb food nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended such a nice chang...

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Visited this lovely restaurant with a group of friends What a fantastic meal! The food was delicious and the wines sensational The owner was so welcoming and kn...

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Amazing food and amazing service. They make you feel welcome. It's really warmful! Beautiful cosy place, very well decorated!

Menu
4.7 ★ from 3 reviews

Muito bom restaurante, comida típica portuguesa, com ótima qualidade e quantidade a preço acessível. Foi a primeira vez que aqui vim e vou voltar!!

After a brief sub-let to new owners, the original Salvador family are back in the Universal and it's better than ever. With a slimmed down menu, and some fabulo...

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Wonderful Portuguese cuisine, excellent service and impeccable purity. I strongly recommend. Good wines, too.

Gastroranking-pt
2.0 ★ from 445 reviews

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