European Restaurants in Ponta Delgada, PT

“Twee keer gegeten in 2 dagen. Worden vriendelijk geholpen. Serveerders rennen hun longen uit hun lijf. Tip: homemade icetea passievrucht is heerlijk, net als de brownie! Elke burger is lekker, dus maakt niet uit welke je kiest. Ook nog eens heel goedkoop.“

“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“

“My husband & friend really enjoyed the Francesinha sandwich. Fries were tasty. Grilled chicken was tasty though like many restaurants on Sao Miguel, they seem to use a lot of salt - at least for my taste. My husband doesn't agree with me. Very friendly service from the hardworking bartender (perhaps owner) who took our order and served the food. Nice view if you get a window seat. Pleasant ambiance.“

“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 in everything. The Egg Benedict was the best I've ever tasted! The Louvre chocolate cake is delicious. Lunch included very tasty starters, and the service was incredible, especially from the kind manager. I highly recommend 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!!“

“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“

“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.“

“Very nice staff, standing in the entrance and looking for a seat, a nice older lady approached us and despite the language barrier (she spoke little English) quickly solved the problem with a table for 4 people on the nice outdoor terrace. We ate delicious burgers and salads, drank delicious lemonade with a hint of cinnamon and got aromatic and tasty coffee. We recommend it wholeheartedly “

“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!“

“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!“

“We had a wonderful dinner at Casa Nostra. We chose a la carte and had the homemade ravioli, pulpo and sirloin steak. Everything was very delicious and beautifully presented.
The dessert was also very nice, but for my taste it was lacking the pear flavor.

The service was friendly and the restaurant inside was beautiful. We sat outside in the small back terrace which was nice just the floor was very wet from the air conditioner.

I would recommend to make a reservation to sit inside.

Dietary restrictions: They were very accommodating to dietary restrictions which was great!“

“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...“

“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 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.“

“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 :)“

“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.“

“On the ground floor of the Acores Atlântico 5 hotel ⭐️A piano bar with a lounge atmosphere, very good musicians, good cocktails and other alcohols.It is also a restaurant, with late service, and very good value for money and careful service.“

“We visited the grotto next door and that's when we noticed the restaurant. The food was very tasty...luckily we were there early, because later on the service was a bit slow due to the long distances. Each waiter had to bring their own drinks, which also delayed the service.
But all in all, we ate and drank very well for little money by German standards.?“

“It was a good quality meal, despite the choice and the menu indicating what came, the waitress was not explicit about the dish itself, this is because it is a little different from the dish that you can choose with spicy or with cheese, which then it was somewhat corrected by her tablemate. Affordable price, easy access, private and public parking with a good environment. I recommend!

Vegetarian options: With several options.

Parking: There are several parking lots available, at the restaurant itself and those on the street that leads to the Urban Park.

Kid-friendliness: No restrictions. There is a park for children to play.

Wheelchair accessibility: No restrictions.
With elevator access there is a dining room.“

“We are visiting Sao Miguel from New York and stopped for lunch. We did not have any alcohol but it is evident this place has everything. The food was great- we had one order of steak and fries and one cheese omelet with fries. The steak was a thin piece, but very tasty and the omelet was very good. The fries were warm and crispy. BUT the pineapple gelato was absolutely to die for!!! Certain the best ice cream we ever had. I was told it’s home-made and that seems certain. And the bill for all the food, 2 sodas, and some good chicken soup was 21 Euros. Astounding. Very highly recommend!!“

“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.“

“We were headed toward another restaurant that was in all the guide books but walked by and liked the vibe here. Two menus awaited, one more Asian inspired and the other more in line with European cuisine. Three appetizers, three entrees, and one dessert later there was no question of the rightness of our serendipitous choice. Great atmosphere, professional service, and the best meal of our trip. No photos because we were enjoying the experience too much to pull out the phones. Bravo“

“Place to eat well and super cheap...it looks like a tavern and it is, but in the back they have a small dining room where local people who work in the surroundings eat.They were very friendly, the portions were huge. Good price for six people...we just didn't like the coffee, it was burnt, maybe the coffee machine is poorly regulated....WE WOULD RETURN.“

“Ate very well, the fish was excellent and fresh. However, at the time of the bill we noticed that we had been given an unsolicited entrée, which we thought was a gift from the house; the bottle of wine arrived already open, we would have preferred to see it opened at the table. It's a shame because it is a very valid and characteristic place“

“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! “

“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).“

“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???“

“We really liked the place. Food was delicious. You must try duck, octopus, and a shrimp soup. The only one thing that we didn’t like was the waiting time, as we’re waiting for our food for almost an hour, but it was definitely worth the wait.“

“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 ?“

“(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.“

“Well, I honestly loved this place, in fact I only stopped going the day it closed during the four days of my stay in Ponta Delgada. To those of you who call the waiters rude, I will tell you that they smiled at me and treated me with kindness, of course it is because years ago I shook off my colonialist dandruff when traveling. Kiss.“

“We had a wonderful dinner.
To make sure you have a table, show up close to operning time. Otherwise, come around 7:45/8 pm.
The working team is small but very efficient.
We had the bruschettas, ceasar salad, tuna steak and alfredo pasta. The ceasar salad cam with black olives, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and chicken. The alfredo pasta was covered of parmesan cheese. The tuna steak was absolutely delicious, not in the menu, was the special of the day.
We sat on the terrasse.
Highly recommend.“

“The desserts were absolutely awesome (Oreo mousse and passionfruit cheesecake)
The Sunset burger was good. The bun was nothing special and quite dry. Very special sauces are served but I liked them.
Since it’s directly located on the beach with lots of people it can get quite loud.“

“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“

“We came by chance, after a hearty stew in Furnas, almost without hunger, and we loved everything we tried, broken eggs, grilled vegetables and especially the cheesecake. We will be back. The staff was very friendly and the place was beautiful with a good atmosphere and no noise.“

“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!“

“When I ordered, it seemed not too promising. The hamburgers looked very sad and pork cutlets looked dry, so decided on rotisserie chicken with regional sauce. Absolutely delicious! My hubby and I enjoyed a dinner and had enough for. Lunch. So, it was great and will go back for the chicken only.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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“

“We ate here unexpectedly because our flight was canceled and we ended up in a nearby hotel. The place is cool, has a very modern vibe. The wine selection was good. We had the catch of the day and a steak, both were prepared well and had good flavor. Really nothing to complain about here.“

“Arrived to Ponta Delgada on a red eye flight. Came into the main city to kill off some time before our hotel check in and ran across Bagga by chance because we just wanted a place to sit down have a snack and get some coffee. Amazed by how quick and cheap our breakfast came out to be- we had an fresh squeezed orange juice, 2 espressos, a tart and a croissant and it came out to be less than 5 euros. No bathroom inside, bathroom is in the grocery store next door.“

“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.“

“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“

“Although we arrived close to the kitchen closing time, they served us without problems and very kindly. Special mention to the waitress who was very attentive and made herself understood even though we didn't speak Portuguese, she also recommended places to go out afterwards.“

“Hello good! We went to this pizzeria by chance and were pleasantly surprised. We were two people and ordered two medium pizzas. The parma and the best of all, the meat lovers, the latter left us crazy, it was delicious and the flavors were very balanced. Plus point that they had spicy oil on all the tables. In addition, they served us very quickly and the quality-price ratio is great, highly recommended!“

“+ Good and reasonable prices
+ Tasty food
+ Enough food (you will be full afterwards)
+ Friendly staff
+ They accidentelly gave me frensh fries and rice instead of salad and rise. When I mentioned it, they gave me a salad without discussion.
+ It's not too touristic, which made the atmosphere a bit more calm.
+ Good and close oportunity after the visit in the cave.“