Atlântico – Fine Dining Celebrating Roots and Organic Products

Atlântico restaurant at the VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa has gone through a transformation, embracing both the sustainable philosophy of using fresh natural ingredients, and the richness and goodness of Portugal’s gastronomic heritage.  Certainly, the wide ocean views remain a highlight at Atlântico, yet, the new sophisticated décor and thoughtfully-conceived menu are what make this dining experience special.  Foodies on and off the resort will be pleased.

Roots is a single word to describe two important facets of the menu.  Roots defines the ingredients celebrated in the dishes at Atlântico.  Roots is also an apt term to represent the source of the locally-produced products, such as independent farms and private suppliers.  

Chef Pedro Pinto oversees this unique concept.  His training at starred restaurants like AbAC (***) in Barcelona, Vila Joya (**) in the Algarve, and The Yeatman (**) in Porto, has no doubt energized his creativity for preparing high-quality cuisine from all-natural, mostly organic, ingredients. 

Selections on the Atlântico menu fall into categories reflecting the natural theme:  The Artisan to start with olives and herbs bread, corn bread with carob, tomato spread from Silves, marinated maçanilha olives; The Farmer features beetroot tartar, forest berries, pickles, raspberry from “Quinta da Saudade,” mustard and Algarvian goat cheese;  The Fisherman suggests half cured cod cocochas, Indian saffron emulsion and garlic; Rices and Seeds offers Barbela wheat, corn-fed chicken, BIO mushrooms, endives and dates; Roots includes BIO Portuguese stew with sweet potato, grass pea, turnip, kale, Alcobaça pear and vegetables sausage; and finally, Origins tempts with citrus & “chocolate” from the Algarve. 

Can’t make up your mind?  Choose the Chef’s Selection tasting menu of five courses for €70 per person. 

Typical of VILA VITA Parc, the ambiance at Atlântico is elegant.  Sea blue permeates the modern space, emulating the Atlantic ocean just steps away.  Wooden floors, stone tables and crystal lighting accentuate the theme of nature and sustainability. 

To learn more, visit the VILA VITA Parc website.