Bars, Canteens and Restaurants
Restaurant Units
- Penha Campus Cafeteria
- Restaurante Grill da Penha
- ESEC Bar
- ESGHT Bar
- Gambelas Campus Cafeteria
- Gambelas Grill Restaurant
- University restaurant
- Cafeteria Cafeteria
- Bar do CP (Pedagogical Complex)
- Aquatic Bar
- Portimão Campus Cafeteria
- Portimão Campus Bar
At the University Restaurant, €1.50 from every buffet supports UAlg students
Located on the first floor of Building 6 at the Gambelas Campus, the University Restaurant offers a full lunch buffet every day for €12. It is open to the academic community and the general public alike.
Here, every meal makes a difference: €1.50 from each buffet goes toward the Social Support Fund managed by UAlg’s Social Action Services, helping to support students through emergency grants and work-study scholarships.
The buffet includes appetizers, soup, a choice of meat, fish, or vegetarian main courses, dessert, a drink, and coffee.
Operated by UAlg’s Social Action Services, the University Restaurant offers a unique dining experience and can also accommodate group meals, provided they are booked in advance.
On Fridays, there is even more to discover
Every Friday, the University Restaurant features the participation of students from the Hotel Management program at the School of Management, Hospitality and Tourism (ESGHT), who assist in preparing the meals and providing service.
Great food, practical training, and social support—all at the same table!
The SAS food sector provides support for several national and international meetings and initiatives taking place at the University of Algarve. During these events, SAS food units can be responsible for preparing lunches, dinners and coffee breaks. These extra services can be requested via email or in person, and any entity internal or external to UAlg can request them.
Contacts:
Email: sasalimentacao@ualg.pt
Address Penha Road - Penha Campus
8005-139 Faro
Unicard - Meals Management System
In order to improve the conditions of the food service provided to the academic community, namely in what concerns the speed of the payment process and the reduction of waiting times, the Unicard Meal Management System is available in the various food units of the Social Services of the University of Algarve.
How to activate a card?
The user may proceed to activate a card (banking or non-banking) associated to the UNICARD account (preferably the student/staff/teaching staff card) in one of the following places:
- SAS food units during their opening hours
- Kiosks available at the Campus canteens
- Kiosk available at the bar of the Pedagogical Complex of the Gambelas Campus
If the student/staff/teacher card is not available, you can use another card of your choice provided that it has the contactless system or request a provisional card, paying a deposit of 5.00€ that will be later returned.
How to charge the card balance?
After the association of the ID card to the UNICARD account, the card can be loaded with cash or by ATM, in the places mentioned above.
What to do in case of forgetfulness of the card?
In case of forgetting the card, exceptionally, the user may identify him/herself at the cashier operators through the NIF and, after confirming these data, purchase the meal or other operation you want.
How to purchase meals?
The purchase of meals should be made in the kiosks present in the above-mentioned places. In those places you can also check the menus, book meals, check the balance and the movements made, as well as charge your account.
How is the meal provided?
The meal is provided upon presentation of the ID card to the cashier, who, using the support terminal, identifies the user and the type of meal to be consumed.
