Italy comes to Portugal.

​One of the great things about travel, for me, is trying the different delicacies of the countries I visit: Berbigões, here in the Algarve; Bunny Chow in South Africa; Bangers & Mash in London; Ropa Vieja in Cuba. Paella in Valencia.

But imagine, when you're on the world renowned beaches of Portugal's Algarve, and you stumble upon the most incredible, authentic Italian restaurant. I'm of Italian Heritage, and like most we believe no one cooks better than our moms; so I am an especially harsh critic of Italian restaurants.
I have found very few that I'll award 5 stars.


However, Fluido, owned by an adorable couple-- Valeria from Rome and Mario from Naples--won my heart, my soul, and my taste buds. The homemade gnocchi with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil will send you to heaven. Even the house wine that accompanied it was on point.


I was there twice in May and just last week, September, 2024, I returned from my home base in NYC, and it was my first stop. This time the special was scrumptious ravioli; but the appetizer of buratta with sun dried tomatoes won my heart.


If you are ever in Praia da Luz, Algarve, Portugal you must visit, Fluido. Tell them dreamingantstravel sent you.

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