Designer Chic.

Snack bar " O Nuno" now reopen following a 9 month refurbishment.

Designer chic has arrived in Santa Luzia in the form of snack bar O Nuno.

Situated two streets back from the promenade in Rua Joao Antonio Chagas Ferriera O nuno is a close neighbour to the writer.

Recently reopened following a nine month remodelling the polished black marble flooring, maroon decor, silvered furniture and ultra modern stainless steel fixtures and fittings of O Nuno would not be out of place in the trendiest bars of Tavira, Faro or even Lisbon.

From the well appointed downstairs bar area a flight of impressive shiny black marble steps lead up to the cosy dining area and a spacious outside terrace.

The good news is that despite the lavish designer surroundings O nuno retains a price list in keeping with it's village location.

On the day we visited for lunch all four in our company elected the grilled Ribalo (Sea Bass) at just €10 per head.

Served with a generous salad and boiled potatoes the fish was grilled to perfection and we choose to accompany it with a bottle of Porta Da Ravessa, a very acceptable white wine from the Alentajo region.

Service at O Nuno is attentive without being intrusive and English is spoken and understood.

The bar also boasts full air conditioning and strategically placed plasma screens both upstairs and down. Serving a full range of national and international drinks including draught Carlsberg it will surely become a firm favourite with the fervent football fans of Santa Luzia.

In a nutshell, old fashioned Portuguese service in modern sleek surroundings make O Nuno a definite addition to your must visit list in Santa Luzia.