Portuguese Restaurants near Capelas, PT

“Best restaurant so far on the Island! Real portugese Ford at reasonable price. Don't forget to eat the chocolate cake!

Kid-friendliness: They offered to share a plate for kids although we wanted to order to dishes. Kids loved the food“

“A spectacular place, from the outside it looks like a very simple bar, but the food is very delicious. We ordered soup of the day €2.5, sao jorge cheese €4 (cured cheese), cod €19 and roasted octopus €20 (spectacular), the best octopus we have ever tried. Overall a very good place“

“We were here in Capelas 10 days. On the fifth day we discovered this inconspicuous restaurant. We haven't eaten something so good and cheap for a long time.
No matter whether it's meat, fish or pizza, it's easy to put in. Don't let the visuals fool you, the food is awesome, the service is super friendly and the price is unbeatable“

“Great tasting food and fast friendly service. Very quiet when we visited for dinner, just one other couple there. If you prefer quiet, then this place is highly recommended, but if you prefer a bit more of an atmosphere then this place probably isn't for you ?“

“One of the best steaks I ever tried, so yummy ?.
We also tried the garlic bread and lapas, both delicious.
Quality price, very generous.
Strongly recommend.
They don't accept table reservations, the waiting time can be long but worth it.“

“We came unexpectedly and even without a reservation they served us very quickly, the service is excellent and the food is very delicious. They are apparently two people, one in the kitchen and one serving, super attentive and with an incredible memory. We tried the special mixed rodizio (one for two people) some potatoes, salad, drinks, dessert and coffee. It has a good family atmosphere but is prepared mainly for you to eat and that's it. It has several meat alternatives depending on the type you like and since you grill it yourself it is always at the perfect point. I loved it and I recommend it. The house cake that day was caramel... Great!!“

“MEAL AS A COUPLE: VERY GOOD
A la carte food: moderate price, great quality and friendliness of the boss.
We recommend battlements, octopus, cod tuna, the carmes better on Sunday

FOOD IN TOURIST GROUP: PRETTY BAD
Vegetable soup, and pork buffet accompanied by white rice, potatoes and pasta with salad. All well washed down with white or red wine. They don't have coffee despite having a coffee maker.“

“An all you can eat? At the buffet? So ugly inside? Clearly made for passing tourists? How good could it ever be? And instead it's a bomb. Arroz do Pato (Portuguese duck and chorizo ​​rice) outrageously good. The stewed lamb is also notable. Overall excellent food, excellent desserts. 20 euros each well spent. Be careful not to eat too much (it makes you want to) because then you have to walk!“

“We came after reading the reviews and we don't regret it at all!

If you are lucky enough to be close to the windows the view is breathtaking.
The dishes are delicious and the service is impeccable!

I recommend the two dishes in photos! Bacalao (fish dish) and pork in pineapple! The pineapple was really EXCELLENT!“

“Chosen and reserved online based on reviews
Interior innovative
Innovative food
We were unlucky with the service, the girl probably had a bad day or was unfortunately not suitable
Would I eat there again? Yes, the atmosphere and food were good, service can vary...“

“A week ago, we visited this restaurant and I highly recommend going here for halibut. Very well prepared and, most importantly, a huge portion of fish. The additions are also tasty, but there could be a bit more of them.

The service was very nice, but I have a small reservation about it.
Namely, when I came back from the toilet, I saw that on the table we had appetizers, bread, olives and cheese. The girl said that the waiter simply brought it to us and we treated it as an appetizer, which is at the expense of the restaurant (because some places serve such appetizers). Next time it's worth saying that it will have to be paid because it happened to be students ;)
Nevertheless, olives and cheese are very good :)“

“Have a nice evening. The two of us took 4 starters, a main course and a dessert so that we could share each selection. All the fish were perfect (cooking and preparation).
Beautiful wine list with a large selection of Azores wines (including 4 available by the glass).“

“My taxi from the airport said in the whole city, this was the place to go for authentic Azorean food like he was at home. He told me to come early, as it gets lots of business, which I did accidentally 15 minutes early. They did not fuss and let me wait inside until opening. There was bread and cheese for an appetizer. I got the fried horse mackerel, which I saw delivered being there early, which were fried whole. Lemon, roasted peppers, and onions pickled in balsamic were supplied to garnish. There was also boiled potatoes and a kind of bean salad. It was all absolutely delicious and worth a wait.“

“Food really tasty
Huge selection of wine (service not really aware to give advice)
Very smooth service
Not a restaurant to enjoy in peace, but highly recommended if you want a quick and tasty meal
We hadn't made a reservation, but we were still able to get a table for two... reservations are a must, especially with several people“

“The service is unbeatable, the pork rinds are super good and the blackmouth fish are great. The chef's casserole with clams is highly recommended. We went for dinner, I recommend booking because maybe they won't get a table otherwise.“

“super cool place. Went there yesterday with my wife. Decent tapas size (2-3 per person, we ate two each). The garden at the back is amazing and worth enjoying with food and drinks. The only thing I could be picky on is there were no IPA beers (I wasn't expecting any tbh, it's rare here). I had a cocktail instead, very nice and totally worth walking a bit further out of the main touristy area! Totally a different vibe :-)

Vegetarian options: there some vege options (patatas bravas, padron peppers, etc)

Kid-friendliness: there was families around. The staff was very friendly with kids, and it's spacious enough in the garden so they have space to play“

“Visited this place for dinner and ordered grilled limpets and grilled octopus with a glass of white wine. All was tasty and portions were decent. The whole thing came to 37 Euros. Friendly staff too. I recommend it but may require reservations during busy hours.“

“I don't know if there is a better restaurant on the island, for me I tried the best one, being Galician and having Portugal on the other side of the border, I can't be anything more than a lover of the brother country, of its cod, of its customs. , and of the hundreds of times I ate it in continental Portugal, Madeira and this one in Açores, without a doubt the best. Point and aside to rate a qualified, professional service, and 10 out of 10, the atmosphere is also unbeatable, background music, a bright place, integrated with a lot of vegetation, fresh and very modern, truly unsurpassed.

Parking: Parking within the establishment itself“

“Four days of my holidays in Ponta Delgada I have been to many restaurants with high rates, above 4,7. Waited in a queue for 30 min in each especially during the dinner time. And on the 4th day I found this snack bar Apito Dourado. I took tuna steak two time, soups of the day. Everything was very delicious. And the service was excellent. I have been there 3 times since then and always found a spot to sit. Highly recommend this place!“

“Excellent restaurant.
High standard, good service.
tasty food. There is nothing to compare with the other restaurants in Simata.
Tuna steak was excellent, beef steak has room for improvement.
Still recommended.“

“After having several negative experiences with restaurants in Ponta Delgada, we were recommended to come here. The truth is that it was a complete success. A pleasant atmosphere, quick service from the waiters and exquisite food.
You must get on the list to be able to dine, they do not reserve a table. We were looking forward to trying the octopus and fried cod, as it was late they didn't have any left, so go early.“

“Een hele leuke simpele strand- en cocktailbar. Niet pretentieus, maar gewoon gezellig en lekker kneuterig. Ik durf best te zeggen dat ze de lekkerste hamburgers van het eiland hebben.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarische hamburger“

“Even though the taxi driver recommended the restaurant to me, I didn't want to go in at first. From the outside it is inconspicuous.
But it was completely worth it. Great vegetarian food and super nice service!

Vegetarian options: There were three full veg. Main courses that made you feel like the chef had put some thought into them. Extremly good!“

“Nice clean place. Got passion fruit moose here, which was delicious . Came in to dine but the place does not accept the credit cards so had to snack and leave.

Parking: There is no parking by the restaurant, if driving you should park somewhere on the street and pay for the parking. Walking is the best“

“It's mainly the locals who eat here, and less the tourists. Because you have to know where it is. However, if you love meat, you will find one of the best meat restaurants on the island. It is located on an agricultural facility, so actually right at the source... Most of the meat pieces are 300 grams in size and can be chosen in three different quality levels.
There are also various homemade sauces, for example inspirations with pepper or cheese.
The restaurant is very popular, you can either reserve directly or have yourself added to the list on site.
The portions are quite generous and the matching wines are also on offer. So, when you are in Sao Miguel, you should visit this restaurant if you love meat. (Fine tuna is also available)“

“A magical experience and a must in the Azores. Grab a drink and take a stroll around the garden as the sun sets then sit down to a multicourse meal of delicious, truly local (as local as it gets) food. The preparations are simple and humble, so if you’re expecting a Michelin style meal, you’ll possibly be let down. However, if you appreciate a home cooked meal of the highest level, this is nothing but a memorable experience.“

“We have had the opportunity to eat here twice. The first time we ordered lobster and seafood stew. Very good quality and excellent flavor. Without a doubt, rice would be the first thing I would choose. The second, we ordered cod and shrimp risotto. I would give both things a 10. The truth is that it is a complete, good restaurant where the service is on par with the quality of the dishes. 100% recommended!“

“We went because of the good reviews, and while we were waiting for the food, the truth was that people only came in wanting to make reservations for lunch or dinner.
We ordered fries - mistake and the octopus - delicious and very good relationship between quantity, quality and price.
Of course...it should be noted that we were one of the first to eat there that day and we saw a large flying cockroach walking across the floor...shortly after...one grazed my partner on the leg...and now...we didn't eat completely calm...somewhat on alert...even so what was said...but to repeat...I have my doubts“

“Chose this restaurant for our first night in the area (always a good test!) and we were not disappointed. Lovely friendly welcome, great setting out on the terrace, perched on a Cliffside and some lovely fresh pink to get the evening off to a start. The fish was delicious and we were all delighted with the dishes and flavours. Definitely worth booking to get a nice table.“

“One of the best experiences we had on Sao Miguel. The food was amazing and the service was excellent, especially considering this is kind of a school/training restaurant.

The dishes could have been served in a fine dining restaurant as well but were super affordable/reasonable priced. Three courses for 2 persons and a bottle of water & bottle of wine for 60€.

Definitely a hidden diamond, it is a little off the standard route around the harbour. Totally recommend!“

“It's simply great! When I say this, I mean it's simple because you don't need anything fancy to eat well in Portugal; and it's literally great whatever you eat here! You can order fish or meat, chips or rice, or (my favourite) cheese platter or prawns, I guarantee all will be excellent! I should also mention that you have a great host there, Nuno! He will greet you with a smiley face and make your lunch/dinner an enjoyable experience. Thanks to him and everyone who works in the restaurant for some very fond memories. I'll always remember the food and the friendship... oh yes, highly recommended!“

“09/20/2023 -> I went to have lunch at this restaurant with some friends. We went without a reservation and therefore had some luck when we arrived as the restaurant was full and there was only one table free next to a television. The restaurant is a family restaurant concept in which there are limited dishes available and they are sold out as customers arrive. Unfortunately they only had rump at that time, so this was the dish chosen. The food was good (good quality meat), with a very generous portion being served (typical presentation of a tavern). It's a good regional "tasca" type restaurant. Maybe I'll have to go back to try other dishes to make a more accurate assessment ?“

“This place was recommanded to us by our taxi driver. The omelette portion was massive, we could barely finish our plate, good value for the money. Good omelettes, good fries, good coffee. The place offers wifi. The staff was efficient. Lots of space to sit outside, but a bit crammed inside. The place is just ok! We enjoyed our meal but would not go back.“

“Both the starters, the lasagna, the tagliatelli with 4 Azorean cheeses, and the Caesar salad were delicious.
To finish we ordered a dessert of each and they were great, especially the grilled pineapple.
If it weren't for the fact that we have an early flight tomorrow, we would return for sure.“

“Excellent restaurant typical of the Azores and Portugal! The atmosphere is very friendly and the cuisine is simple but excellent! The only (small) downside is that the service time is a little long but we are not in a hurry, we are on vacation!? We really recommend this place!!??“

“This is the edge of the tourism sector. Locally owned and operated, we enjoy it for the kindness, service and delicious meals.

Many tourists miss out which is a missed place on their bingo card. We come for calm, kind, peaceful dinning.

I can compare their steaks/carne (lombo de vaca) to the special aged steaks costing 4 times the price.

A VERY BIG local favorite. Reservations highly recommended during high season. Like many places. They may look empty, but are completely reserved for the evening.

Tonight 2 entrees, 3 glasses of wine between 2 people (not each) and dessert undert 60 euro.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is parking nearby, one step and staff is happy to help.“

“The large Rodizio is served on Friday evenings and Sunday lunches. So we had an á la carte dish.
The food was very good and served quickly. The waiter was very accommodating with a smile on his face.

The steak experience is a little different than usual. Thinly sliced ​​with sauce and egg. Very good! After all, you're on vacation to try new things and it's worth it.

The price was absolutely reasonable for the quantity.

Highly recommended.“

“We found this restaurant by chance. Even though we arrived close to closing time, the employee attended to us and was extremely attentive and kind.
The food is very well prepared. The grilled limpets were excellent and we also ordered albacore steak and tenderloins from the chef.“

“Loved this restaurant. My wife and I had the seafood pasta and regional steak and both were very flavourful. The steamed side salad that came with the steak wasn’t our thing but that was ok given the size of the mains. We also liked the relaxed feel of the place and lovely waiter who was both friendly and funny! Only other feedback would be to consider updating your google opening hours as we were lucky you were open on Monday when google said you were closed.“

“The quality of the food is incredible, and the price is very good, if you don't know where to go, come here, thank you very much for the service!

The quality of the food is incredible, and the price is very economical, if you don't know where to go, you have to come here, thank you very much for the service! “

“Traditional home cooking at traditional prices. Two very generous dishes + 2 desserts + coffees + drinks + cheese starter (delicious) with bread, €33. To access the restaurant you have to climb some stairs entering through the door on the right and only enter the dining room, we saw local people from the town eating in the restaurant: a very good sign. Highly recommended???“

“(Translated by Google) Absolutely wonderful freshly made chocolate peaks. The bakery, which is open all night, offers quality products.(Original)Picos de chocolate acabados de fazer absolutamente maravilhosos.. padaria que estando aberta toda a noite desenrasca com produtos de qualidade.“

“The Restaurant surprised us positively.Very tasty food and reasonable value considering the quality/price.It was not an option considering the classification.Yet another proof that we shouldn’t always be guided by classification.We really enjoyed it and Phillipe was super friendly.To repeat on your next visit to the Azores ?“

“Local place, that makes grilled food for locals.
The locals eat there before the tourists, as they pass by their tables, but the wait is worth it.
They prepare a mix of grilled meats with potatoes that, in addition to being well cooked, you can see the quality of the meat.
More than reasonable prices.
The staff is friendly.
I recommend it“

“We deliberately visited the restaurant and didn't regret it for a second. You can't get more authentic Portugal! Just great.
Here “Mom” still cooks herself.
It may be that this place isn't "hip" - but why not? Because it looks like what a Portuguese restaurant typically looks like? Definitely visit - this is the real Portugal and not the modern restaurants!“

“Great food and drinks. Recommend their sirloin steak with egg and local bread. Lots of choices for wine lovers. Prices are very reasonable. It is best to get reservations - a busy, popular restaurant in the middle of the town. Happy and helpful staff.“

“It was a great experience! Both food and entertainment wise. Food; we ordered bacahau and octopus to share. They were almost perfect. The cod portion was large and thick; was well prepared making it freaky and soft while the octopus was tasty and yet not salty was tender even the tentacles weren't chewey. Both were very well done. Prior to the main dishes guests were treated with tasty bread with cheeses and fig jam. Those were good too. And to sum up, we were served with desserts and coffee. Excellent food experience. For entertainment, guests were entertained by a local couple engaging artists explaining everything from the Portugese guitar s they use to the Fado songs they sung. The entertainment was more than an hour and satisfying all your feelings and senses. All in all, it was a total entertainment experience and everyone there was almost sad to leave. Wonderful!!“

“Back in 2024 and I maintain the opinion left below in 2023!!! (Reservation recommended by the manager depending on the days to enter ?)
Very good typical restaurant which doesn't look like much from the outside, efficient staff, well-stocked dishes (fish)!

Parking: Parking across the road from the restaurant“

“In Rabo de Peixe it seems to be very good, the scores are excellent, the advertised prices even better. Of what was ordered (hamburger, omelette...) at 2 pm, the information is that they don't have it here, but in Ponta Delgada it's likely they do.The conclusion is yours.“

“Great little restaurant, I went back there because I loved it so much. It’s a very family atmosphere, many regulars come back very often. The waitress takes great care, you can tell she loves her job.
The food is simple but homemade and really very good, delicious pizzas.

Vegetarian options: Many salads, meatless pastas

Kid-friendliness: Portions for children, reception“