Very local. Was very full on a Sunday for lunch, but they squeezed me in. I decided to try the local beef speciality, alcatra (it's in a red wine sauce), and it was quite yummy. The waiters seemed a little harried, but the main guy who took my order was super nice--I speak Portuguese, but Brazilian Portuguese, so I struggle here with accents, and he was very nice about trying to make sure we understood each other. The only thing that was odd was paying--I got asked something to do with local tax regulations that simply does not apply to a foreigner--the waitress was visibly annoyed at me, but I finally just said "I don't understand, I'm not from here," and then it was OK.
Xuma
The food is good but with too mutch salt and grease (ood way to make it tasty) the waiter have a lot of work but that doesn't make a excuse for the poor service. It's more for a quick lunch and leave (cafeteria style).
BritishDennis
After reading a few comments on TripAdvisor about the service, we were a bit sceptical about going to this restaurant, but after a long journey, we were tired and hungry, and decided to go in. I ordered a steak with the creamy coffee sauce, which is a delicious combination! My wife ordered a steak. We also got some complimentary bread, my wife had wine and I had a nice cold beer. Prices are very reasonable and the restaurant had quite a few locals inside, which is always a good sign. The service was great, polite and attentive.
henrym1lk
The good: - The food was good overall The bad: - We had to go and ask for cutlery because they brought none to the table - We accidentally dropped a bottle of juice and they just placed some paper towels and nothing else and ignored the huge puddle of juice on the ground and didn't even mop it - They brought bread to the table, and we said we didn't want any, but still it came on the bill (worth noting that they returned the money after we told them) So, overall the food was good, but we didn't like the table service too much
Trip48459426776
Unbelievable. They didn't accept to serve me a dinner just because I was alone, despite a lot of empty tables outside. So disappointed!
Maria T
Great 'local' food, wonderful authentic atmosphere, lovely selection of regional & Portuguese wines and EXCELLENT service - I would highly recommend! It is very popular so try and book up if you can. Great value for money!
Raulatrix
Great restaurant with,good service and nice terrace, sering good quality food in decent portions and in a good price. I tried: caldo de peixe Lulas grelhadas Mousse de chocolate All great.
Navigate67355664409
We visited this restaurant while visiting the island of Terceira. We had a bad experience as I got sick from their fried fish. I was up all night with stomach cramps. My husbands meal (bitoque) was good. Prices are fair but service was terrible. We had a reservation for 1 pm and even with a reservation it took over 1 hour to get our food. One of the waitresses in particular appeared upset all the time and was inconvenienced if customers asked for anything. I myself would not go back as it takes too long to get your meal and I don’t want to get sick again.
194AS
A Canadinha keeps the atmosphere and style of the old Portuguese 'casa de pasto', which is a synonym for good home food, in substancial portions at a low cost. For the average British person, one portion is enough for two. Differently from most of the other restaurants in the island, they don't have a break and are open for meals from 9.30am to 11pm!
Mitchell A
a canadinha was a great dining experience, with traditional/historic decor shedding light on the intimate, family-style legacy that is the restaurant! tasty, fresh and local cuisine, and despite being rather busy, service was kind and speedy! some of the dishes enjoyed were the swordfish, the bread to start, and the infamous house pudding. extra shoutout to the young male server who brought the food and initiated a conversation with us, despite the language barrier! everything extremely affordable. thank you!
Great food, great service. Very nice people. Loved it. Try the inhames or the morcela. The steaks are great. The bacalhau is divine.
João R
Your typical portuguese restaurant: lots to see in the walls, old feel, noisy with a somewhat controlled friendly caos. Started with no table (very full, with queue.. this one is popular). I was invited to join a table and ended up making local friends. Can't get more portuguese than this. The food is way delicious, cheap, and with good (albeit big) quantity. I had only typical local Azorean dishes: Alcatra, Morcela with Pineapple and the Dona Amelia pie. Damn was delicious! Kind of far, but walkable, from historical center. Staff is friendly and funny. Must visit in the city.
Very local. Was very full on a Sunday for lunch, but they squeezed me in. I decided to try the local beef speciality, alcatra (it's in a red wine sauce), and it was quite yummy. The waiters seemed a little harried, but the main guy who took my order was super nice--I speak Portuguese, but Brazilian Portuguese, so I struggle here with accents, and he was very nice about trying to make sure we understood each other. The only thing that was odd was paying--I got asked something to do with local tax regulations that simply does not apply to a foreigner--the waitress was visibly annoyed at me, but I finally just said "I don't understand, I'm not from here," and then it was OK.
The food is good but with too mutch salt and grease (ood way to make it tasty) the waiter have a lot of work but that doesn't make a excuse for the poor service. It's more for a quick lunch and leave (cafeteria style).
After reading a few comments on TripAdvisor about the service, we were a bit sceptical about going to this restaurant, but after a long journey, we were tired and hungry, and decided to go in. I ordered a steak with the creamy coffee sauce, which is a delicious combination! My wife ordered a steak. We also got some complimentary bread, my wife had wine and I had a nice cold beer. Prices are very reasonable and the restaurant had quite a few locals inside, which is always a good sign. The service was great, polite and attentive.
The good: - The food was good overall The bad: - We had to go and ask for cutlery because they brought none to the table - We accidentally dropped a bottle of juice and they just placed some paper towels and nothing else and ignored the huge puddle of juice on the ground and didn't even mop it - They brought bread to the table, and we said we didn't want any, but still it came on the bill (worth noting that they returned the money after we told them) So, overall the food was good, but we didn't like the table service too much
Unbelievable. They didn't accept to serve me a dinner just because I was alone, despite a lot of empty tables outside. So disappointed!
Great 'local' food, wonderful authentic atmosphere, lovely selection of regional & Portuguese wines and EXCELLENT service - I would highly recommend! It is very popular so try and book up if you can. Great value for money!
Great restaurant with,good service and nice terrace, sering good quality food in decent portions and in a good price. I tried: caldo de peixe Lulas grelhadas Mousse de chocolate All great.
We visited this restaurant while visiting the island of Terceira. We had a bad experience as I got sick from their fried fish. I was up all night with stomach cramps. My husbands meal (bitoque) was good. Prices are fair but service was terrible. We had a reservation for 1 pm and even with a reservation it took over 1 hour to get our food. One of the waitresses in particular appeared upset all the time and was inconvenienced if customers asked for anything. I myself would not go back as it takes too long to get your meal and I don’t want to get sick again.
A Canadinha keeps the atmosphere and style of the old Portuguese 'casa de pasto', which is a synonym for good home food, in substancial portions at a low cost. For the average British person, one portion is enough for two. Differently from most of the other restaurants in the island, they don't have a break and are open for meals from 9.30am to 11pm!
a canadinha was a great dining experience, with traditional/historic decor shedding light on the intimate, family-style legacy that is the restaurant! tasty, fresh and local cuisine, and despite being rather busy, service was kind and speedy! some of the dishes enjoyed were the swordfish, the bread to start, and the infamous house pudding. extra shoutout to the young male server who brought the food and initiated a conversation with us, despite the language barrier! everything extremely affordable. thank you!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food, great service. Very nice people. Loved it. Try the inhames or the morcela. The steaks are great. The bacalhau is divine.
Your typical portuguese restaurant: lots to see in the walls, old feel, noisy with a somewhat controlled friendly caos. Started with no table (very full, with queue.. this one is popular). I was invited to join a table and ended up making local friends. Can't get more portuguese than this. The food is way delicious, cheap, and with good (albeit big) quantity. I had only typical local Azorean dishes: Alcatra, Morcela with Pineapple and the Dona Amelia pie. Damn was delicious! Kind of far, but walkable, from historical center. Staff is friendly and funny. Must visit in the city.
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