Tia Ilda

[widge]

I've had mainly good meals in this restaurant and the comments in this topic just go to prove that everyone has different tastes and have different experiences. However, its more common for poor reviews to be posted than good ones.

I would however be slightly cautious about going "overboard" with negative or detrimental comments - a one-off bad experience may warrant a negative posting but remember it may just be a one-off. The restaurants on Carvoeiro have a hard job on their hands and whilst admittedly need to know if its bad could actually do with some good publicity.

If you have had a bad experience, maybe try once more just to see?

Fair comment HampshireRich.

As I started this by sharing my bad experience I should point out that I have eaten at Tia Ilda many times & generally rate it as good, especially the service & the view.

For regular visitors to the area there are many choices of restaurant offering different cuisine at varying price levels. Like me, most regulars form an opinion about certain restaurants and have their favourites and conversely their "steer clear" list. I am always looking out for positive reviews about restaurants on my "steer clear" list, to encourage me to go back!

So - Has anybody got a recent (this season) rave review on L'Orange ? It's close to where I live but I avoid it because I've had a couple of bad experiences there.

[Gary/Gaynor]

I've had mainly good meals in this restaurant and the comments in this topic just go to prove that everyone has different tastes and have different experiences. However, its more common for poor reviews to be posted than good ones.

I would however be slightly cautious about going "overboard" with negative or detrimental comments - a one-off bad experience may warrant a negative posting but remember it may just be a one-off. The restaurants on Carvoeiro have a hard job on their hands and whilst admittedly need to know if its bad could actually do with some good publicity.

If you have had a bad experience, maybe try once more just to see?

Fair comment HampshireRich.

As I started this by sharing my bad experience I should point out that I have eaten at Tia Ilda many times & generally rate it as good, especially the service & the view.

For regular visitors to the area there are many choices of restaurant offering different cuisine at varying price levels. Like me, most regulars form an opinion about certain restaurants and have their favourites and conversely their "steer clear" list. I am always looking out for positive reviews about restaurants on my "steer clear" list, to encourage me to go back!

So - Has anybody got a recent (this season) rave review on L'Orange ? It's close to where I live but I avoid it because I've had a couple of bad experiences there.

Rich,
Gary and I are usually not ones for promoting back cuisine or resturants but there have been a couple of occassions with this restaurant I'm sorry to say...so the last time I commented. We always tend to post more on good results as it can be just down to personal choice or it just so happens on the night.
Gaynor

[HampshireRich]

Rich,
Gary and I are usually not ones for promoting back cuisine or resturants but there have been a couple of occassions with this restaurant I'm sorry to say...so the last time I commented. We always tend to post more on good results as it can be just down to personal choice or it just so happens on the night.
Gaynor

That's fair enough Gaynor - I just wanted to say a one-off may be just that and its unfair to publicly denounce on that experience - multiple disappointments are a different matter.

As well as the above comments I think people should be aware of what the restaurant offers - if you are looking for a cheapish quick meal, then places like Tia Ilda, Ela & Ela etc are not the places to go to - if you do go to these places and the like and the bill seems expensive then you cannot really complain - the prices are advertised on the menus outside most restaurants. As for value for money, I think we all have a different view on that

[Gary/Gaynor]

It will be interesting to see how you view Amsterdam resturants and Dutch food on your visit. if this is a regular occurance you are both very welcome to stay at our house if the out-laws get too much lol!! Ten mins bus ride to The Hague central station then a train which takes you direct to central Amsterdam, so easy. Think Gary wants to show you Ado Den Haag Football statium and the local bars
Gaynor

[HampshireRich]

It will be interesting to see how you view Amsterdam resturants and Dutch food on your visit. if this is a regular occurance you are both very welcome to stay at our house if the out-laws get too much lol!! Gaynor

Most kind - isn't Dutch food anything with chocolate sprinkles on it?

Think Gary wants to show you Ado Den Haag Football statium and the local bars
Gaynor

What else would a guy do in Amsterdam? - tho' Gary will have to bring some Euros with him - he does know that - doesn't he

[Gary/Gaynor]

It will be interesting to see how you view Amsterdam resturants and Dutch food on your visit. if this is a regular occurance you are both very welcome to stay at our house if the out-laws get too much lol!! Gaynor

Most kind - isn't Dutch food anything with chocolate sprinkles on it?

Think Gary wants to show you Ado Den Haag Football statium and the local bars
Gaynor

What else would a guy do in Amsterdam? - tho' Gary will have to bring some Euros with him - he does know that - doesn't he

LOl Yes on both occassions!
gayor

[kelly]

ok i have to tell you about my birthday meal at tia ilda last night!! they decorated the table and paulo (satans helper) brought the cake along to some cheesy music that was a disney happy birthday song. he was dancing and smiling ear to ear and then he danced with my dad. it was brilliant!!! i really do urge anyone whos had a bad experience to give it another go. they are aware of the comments on here and want to fix it with you.

Kelly
x

[Gary/Gaynor]

Great that your birthday went well Kelly. Looks as though you're having brilliant weather out there, 4 weeks and counting before our visit. Enjoy rest of your hols!
Gaynor

[jonboy]

Owner ( Chiles ,look-a -like )needs to check is outsize ego and stop trying too hard to impress the ladies.

JB

[joanne]

Had a great meal (5 females) last week really nice pizza not booked but found us a table, lovely coctails on the House, never had a complaint............

[e-richard]

Had a great meal (5 females).....

Glad I wasn't at the adjacent table

[joanne]

Richard I am sure you would have had a nice time, email me your next date out will meet up for that drink, would be nice to meet your wife.

JOEX

[widge]

I've had mainly good meals in this restaurant and the comments in this topic just go to prove that everyone has different tastes and have different experiences. However, its more common for poor reviews to be posted than good ones.

I would however be slightly cautious about going "overboard" with negative or detrimental comments - a one-off bad experience may warrant a negative posting but remember it may just be a one-off. The restaurants on Carvoeiro have a hard job on their hands and whilst admittedly need to know if its bad could actually do with some good publicity.

If you have had a bad experience, maybe try once more just to see?

Fair comment HampshireRich.

As I started this by sharing my bad experience I should point out that I have eaten at Tia Ilda many times & generally rate it as good, especially the service & the view.

For regular visitors to the area there are many choices of restaurant offering different cuisine at varying price levels. Like me, most regulars form an opinion about certain restaurants and have their favourites and conversely their "steer clear" list. I am always looking out for positive reviews about restaurants on my "steer clear" list, to encourage me to go back!

So - Has anybody got a recent (this season) rave review on L'Orange ? It's close to where I live but I avoid it because I've had a couple of bad experiences there.

I guess not as it's been a couple of weeks since I asked ????

[Canada]

So - Has anybody got a recent (this season) rave review on L'Orange ? It's close to where I live but I avoid it because I've had a couple of bad experiences there.
Hampshire Rich.....
We dine there at least twice while we are in Portugal. Usually we have a large table but sometimes just 4 and we have never had a bad experience or food there.
We find it consistantly good, but a bit of a change in menu once in while might be a good thing. Like the touch when the chef comes out and stops at each table, makes you feel like he cares.

[widge]

Thanks Canada, kind of you to post your review. Sounds like you think it's "reliable" rather than "rave" note consistent and change the menu? The chef came to my table last time I was there and I asked him about his recipe, he was not happy !