Welcome to Alvaro’s

Luxury Dining

Serving beautiful food since 1977, unique specialities, always made to order. Fine continental, Portuguese & English cuisine.

About Us

Elegant Dining

Alvaro’s Restaurant is a well-established since 1977 Portuguese and intercontinental dining destination based in Westcliff-on-Sea (Southend area), now under new ownership. We are expanding our services with a strong focus on breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, family-friendly offerings, and community events. Our goal is to modernize the experience, attract new customers, and become a leading hospitality name in the region.

The food of heaven

Portuguese specialties, finest ingredients, cooked fresh—flavors that taste like heaven. Bon Appétit!

Savor the Art

A gallery of taste—each dish a masterpiece, each flavor a bold stroke. At Lines of Bistro, we transform ingredients into edible art. Our chefs paint with flavors, sculpt with textures, and compose unforgettable dining experiences.

Our Meals

Dine All Day

Enjoy delicious meals from sunrise to sunset! From hearty breakfasts to flavorful lunches, gourmet dinners, and lavish buffets—we serve quality food all day. Dine in or take away!

Our Menu

Our Dishes

Our delicious dishes—carefully crafted with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. From hearty classics to creative specialties, every meal is made to satisfy. Enjoy a taste of quality in every bite!

Breakfast

Starters

Main Courses

Soups

Vegetables

Desserts

Our Wine

Wine Cart

Our handpicked Portuguese wines, served tableside for your perfect pairing. Taste tradition in every glass!

Vinho Verde

Crisp, slightly fizzy white

Douro Reds

Bold & fruity

Bairrada

Robust reds

Alvarinho

Premium white

Dão Reds

Elegant & structured

Port Wine

Dessert staple

Our Chef

Award-Winning Chefs

At Alvaro’s, our chefs are masters of Portuguese culinary artistry, blending tradition with innovation. With decades of expertise and prestigious accolades, they craft exquisite dishes using the freshest local ingredients—each plate a celebration of flavour, skill, and passion.

If you can sort out your kitchen, you can arrange your life.

From classic Sunday roasts to contemporary gourmet creations, our award-winning team ensures every meal is a memorable experience.

Testimonials

Guest Love

EXCELLENT

Based on 878 reviews

Tina Ruan
Tina Ruan
a year ago
Loved this place, a little jewel, staff very friendly and efficient, food absolutely great, can't wait for our next visit …
sophie wilson
sophie wilson
8 years ago
Always excellent. Best place by far in the area. Huge menu and wonderful service. Recommend to everyone!!!
JAVIER DUQUE
JAVIER DUQUE
7 years ago
Fantastic portugues restaurant. Alvaro and his staff alwahs very friendly and looking after their customers. Gracias Alvaro!!!
Karen Guy
Karen Guy
7 years ago
Great food ..service ..been there years ,needs modenising now .. come on go for it .. so busy .. funds must be there .
Alexander Kolesnikov
Alexander Kolesnikov
7 years ago
They have a very special wine list, the food is amazing and the service is great. One of the best places in Southend.
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For further questions, please call – (44) 170-233-5840

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(44) 170-233-5840