Portuguese Restaurants in Ponta Delgada, PT

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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!“

“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 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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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???“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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“

“Wine & tapas is a space with enormous potential, excellent service and fantastic prices. The atmosphere is not typical of a space of the same type, but the staff is very attentive. The food on offer is fast food, don't expect typical tapas because they don't exist. It is a place with an interesting decor, well located and an opportunity/solution for those who need to eat outside of normal hours“

“Historical place in Ponta Delgada, it was a "disco", probably the oldest in the city, it is currently a reference place for group dinners, company dinners, birthdays, weddings and other events that bring together more than 20 or 30 people. The food is fantastic, always with regional flavors. The atmosphere is welcoming and takes us back to the 60s, which is the only one I know. Strongly recommend.“

“Good place to eat at any time of the day.
Meals, quality, quantity, price very good.
Alone, with family or in groups, no problem, it depends on the number of people, it's a good idea to make a reservation.

Parking: Paid parking and street parking.

Kid-friendliness: No restrictions.

Wheelchair accessibility: No restrictions.“

“We arrived by chance. We ordered limpets and blood sausage with pineapple (which surprised us very much at how good it was). We also ordered cod (a little salty if you usually eat with little salt), chops, beef, all accompanied by salad and potatoes. A bit of a rush when ordering food, but taking it easy, nothing happens. Very attentive staff.

Parking: It is on a pedestrian street, so you will have to park in the underground parking lots or on the street to get there.“

“Good food at a very good price. Portions are generous and the food is very tasty. We ordered grilled calamari and beef steak, both were very nice. Highly recommend. Also, they're open on Sundays while many other restaurants are closed.“

“Not a huge menu, but we enjoyed what we had! Super cute spot, the employee was kind, quick and no fluff - perfect for a quick drink and a bite to eat!

Vegetarian options: Some veggie options - not a ton but the olives we're delicious!!!!“

“I loved the style of the cafe, really clean and modern style.

The coffee and ice-cream were really nice. They also had decaf coffee.

I also had the carrot cake which was nice but for my taste was lacking a bit of fluffiness and spice. The cream cheese frosting was delicious.

The service was friendly.“

“If you like to go to local places go here. We had lovely coffee at the back of the shop. There are blue and white tiles which tell the history of the cafe and definitely go around the back to see the tiled walls. Owner was great on pointing out the history.“

“I had the double cheese burger with bacon and onions and it was amazing. I asked for mushrooms and they said they could not add them. My friend had the cod and it was good but had lots of bones in it and was hard to eat. The service was great and the fastest we have had since being on the island. Most places take a very long time but they came right out and put in our drink order. They gave us a device that we could hit a button when you needed the server or to pay the bill. It was nice“

“(Translated by Google) We liked it a lot, the food was excellent (I remember a lot when I was a kid), the service was very good, the space was spacious and pleasant. The owner....5 ⭐We'll be back for sure.(Original)Gostamos muito, a comida estava excelente (recordei muito o tempo que era miúdo), o atendimento muito bom, o espaço amplo e agradável. O proprietário....5 ⭐Vamos voltar com certeza.“

“For the first time we went to celebrate Valentine's Day at Paraíso das delicacies, I can assure you that the food was spectacular, the atmosphere incredible, the staff were extremely attentive and friendly! I loved the fish fillets, ribs and meat! Chocolate cake dessert with ice cream, super good! I really liked the decoration! I've been to many places... but the friendliness and attention of these employees was one of the best! My congratulations to the staff and cooks! ?“

“Searching I found this place.
It has good parking next to it and the beach is right there.
Friendly staff. They speak English and some, Spanish.
Varied, abundant and delicious food.
Good prices.
Recommendable.“

“Place with a very suggestive view of the port, shame it's quite noisy even when not too crowded. Tasty food, the fish main courses are highly recommended, in particular the grilled sardines (in the photo). Average service with some flaws.“

“I recommend the t bone so good that you ate it two days in a row!
The cocktails are very well made for a more than affordable price.
The staff makes the effort to speak several languages ​​to please customers, which is pleasant.
Well done !“

“The food was excellent, for example the fish from the daily menu was exclusive. Unfortunately, there were too many guests, i.e. 1 hour is the minimum before you can find each other. But we had a choice of wine for service and that was great.“