The 20 best cheap eats in Faial Island

Famous Peter's Sports bar where you can have a drink or proper lunch. Has outdoor seating area overlooking the marina. Had beetroot humus salad with is a local take on blending beetroot with chickpeas where you get about 150 grams of beets pulsed with chickpeas. Bit watery and lacks humus texture. Rating 5 out of 10. Hamburger was good with rating 7 out of 10. Simple salad was with fresh veggies (iceberg, tomatoes, cucumber and pickled onions). Rating 7 out of 10. Great coffee. Octopus was good with rating 8 out of 10. Falafel was a good portion of 4 pieces and was decently done with my rating of 7 out of 10. Overall bill was 75 Euro.

I will not talk about all food (honestly some I dont like), but the fish soup and coconut pudding are the best 🫶😭 I will miss. P.S. Good music inside. Would be nice to add local wine by glasses.

Excellent food and friendly service. They serve food all day long. The octopus stew was so tender and tasty! Their gin tonic is a must try too!

A very cool spot where you can really feel the history around you. It’s laid-back and low key, with a local G&T you definitely shouldn’t miss—plus it’s super affordable. And the chocolate cake? Absolutely delicious—I’d love to get the recipe!

Well packed and touristy which affected the service, very bish, bash, bosh, see ya later alligator. However, the place looks great and the atmosphere was buzzing. The food, good. They accept cards.

Best place on the island! Super atmospheric, with a cool history, friendly people, and a very tasty breakfast. If you order orange juice and add one espresso, it will be a bumble coffee 👌 Just try it!

The atmosphere is nice ⛵ Staff is friendly and the service is attentive. (Waited a few minutes for a table) But the food is not worth the hype - 🍔🍟 it was almost cold when served, tasted average and a bit overpriced. But huge portions and drink prices are ok to be fair. I would rather go here for a drink. 🍺🍸

The steak was tasty but it was hard to cut and had a lot of hard tissue. Talked with a waiter about it, he mentioned the cut is not always the same. Staff was attentive suggesting a hot stone replacement. Chocolate mousse was really good.

I visited this little hole in the wall restaurant on Rua Nova, Horta, Azores; however, looks can be deceiving! Inside the restaurant was beautiful and elegant! Delicious and fresh foods that everyone cooks and seasons individually at their table on a hot volcanic stone. It was so much fun for our party of nine and the food was plentiful and couldn’t have been any better! One of our servers was Victoria. She was so good that I had to include her in this review! She was not only on the top of her game as a caring, polite, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive server; but, she also helped me plan a little surprise between our party of 8 and our incredible tour guide Leandro!The restaurant is open from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm and 6:30-11:00 pm 7 days a week. You can get Filet Mignon, Strip Steak, Pork Loin, Boneless Chicken Cutlet, and/or Shrimp. They also have combo plates. All selections are served with sweet potato or regular fries, bread and butter or oil, salad and chocolate pudding. All selections are cooked on a hot volcanic stone by YOU at your table! It’s a great experience; not to be missed!

Sorry that I didn’t take a picture of the food. It’s simply because it’s so good that I was busy cooking and eating. Wonderful experience! Extremely friendly service! Highly recommend it.

This is a very genuine and empathetic restaurant where you cook your own stone grilled fish or squid. Really different from other places. Even cheaper depending on your selection. Wine is well chosen too, an offer of 37,5 cl bottles of Douro. I recommend this place.

They just have a "concept" to cook your own meat. Otherwise, the portions are so small that I could still eat elsewhere. The service is less than bad, and they don't even understand the easiest words in English. Don't eat here, there is so many other great restaurants in the area.

What a remarkable restaurant the food was outstanding the service first rate and the way we individually cooked our food on Lava Rock was awesome

we were 3 people, the food was excellent, we got the meat that we requested, the meat was tasty and delicious, the sauces were great, all in all amazing!! the desert were exact!! thank u

Fusionny type of restaurant. Appreciated the creative approach to the dishes, although I personally found them underwhelming. My partner and I shared the bruschetta , it was fine. The marination of the chicken overpowered the typically fresh nature of bruschetta. I think smaller pieces would have made the dish a bit easier to handle. I ordered the ribs. They were surprisingly dry, and tasted as though the sauce had been applied right before being served. My partner ordered the local fish, served on a coconut dish and he enjoyed it. The restaurant has a great ambiance though and we had a good experience.

Absolutely delicious food! Great fish of the day and octopus. The coconut puree changed my life. We were at first deterred by the outdoors seating next to the road. But the inside is really lovely.

This restaurant offers probably the finest dining in Horta. We had main courses of fish, chicken and spare ribs. The fish and chicken were perfect. The pork could have been a little softer. The potato that accompanied the ribs was so yummy. The place compares successfully to the best restaurants we went to in Lisbon. Very decent choice of wines and concise, precises and quick service.

Great food, really tasty and well presented! Very pleasant service, a kind and involved serving. The place is quite and nice.

Lovely little place a little outside the center. Great approach to their food - some very unexpected, but delicious mixes of flavours. We had the ribs (a little on the dry side, but very flavourful) and the fish of the day on rice and hummus (absolute recommendation, lovely mix of flavours and temperatures). The staff had great recommendations, the best of which was the Green Tea/Black Tea cake for dessert - hands down one of the best desserts we’ve had in years. Flavours went together so well, a little sweet and a little salty, but not too overwhelming - would definitely order again. Also, the rose sangria was very refreshing and very reasonably priced.

Excellent restaurant, very tasty food, everything we ate was amazing, service is very nice and fast

We enjoyed an excellent dining experience. The food was very good, and the service was friendly and helpful. Excellent octopus!

If there was a way to have a life time supply of their burgers, I would be the first in line. No joke, they were without a doubt, the most delicious, perfectly cooked, juicy, flavourful burgers I have every had in my life. And, I am actually slightly mad about it, because they have ruined every other burgers chance : since eating here, I now know what a good burger is. Came here twice with my partner in 2 days, and we were almost rolling on the floor with how masterful they were. Works of art. The chicken burger, pork burger and the beef burger were to die for. If you don't go here, you will regret it.

Holy moly, what a treat for the taste buds! The service was fantastic, and they took the time to explain the concept behind the dishes and make recommendations. You can tell straight away that everything is prepared from scratch, which you can really taste! We shared the pork and beef burgers, and every bite was worth it. I can highly recommend this restaurant!

Great food and fast service! Recommend trying the burgers or salads and finishing with the delicious chocolate “Lava” cake.

Ah! Boca Santa is a unique place in Faial. The street food concept here is quite different. The food is amazing, especially the burgers and fries. Friendly staff and good atmosphere.

Located in an indoor market for tourism is this gem, though we hear that they are moving to a store front near by. This is a woman owned lunch spot. We got the burger and fries. It was sooo yummy. We didn’t have cash on us, so after we ordered they told us where the atm was and didn’t fret that we didn’t pay right away. This is a great location to start your tour of the city

I came for the vegetarian burger but was disappointed to find out that it was not available that day. Instead, I was recommended the salad, which was described as “really tasty and filling,” with the option to add a fried egg. That was not really what I had in mind for my dinner, but the owner’s convincing manner eventually made me decide to order the salad. I wanted to add some fries, but I was politely discouraged from doing so, as I was told the portion was very large. In reality, the salad was no more than average, not served with bread, and definitely not filling – especially if you came craving a burger. The fries I saw at other tables looked like a perfectly standard portion, not oversized at all. It also felt like the description of the salad was something the owner had repeated many times before. Since I was one of the first guests and the explanation already sounded very “rehearsed,” and because I later saw other vegetarian guests being turned away with exactly the same wording, I had the impression that the vegetarian burger is often not available. Nevertheless, the service was good, and it was clear that the owner put in a lot of effort, was attentive, and genuinely tried to make everyone happy. Still, it would be worth considering a proper alternative for when the vegetarian burger is not available.

Best place to eat on Faial hands down. The bread is freshly baked by the owners, and all ingredients are top quality. Service is also top quality as the owner talks to every customer and asks if everything is good. The burgers are one of the best in Portugal. We came back two times.

First off.... staff here is always cheerful and helpful. 2nd....view is BEST in Faial in my opinion!!! Grab a table upstairs/outside ...enjoy the waves, the view of Pico and always cool music. Food is solid, just a limited amount of items. No worries is the wine list is much more in depth. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

We waited 50 mins for our dish to come. The fish of the day was not fresh and came with smelly taste. The only thing positive is the view of beach. Not recommended.

Praya is the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, breathe deep, and stay way longer than you planned. Located right on the sand at Praia do Almoxarife, this beach restaurant has one of the most stunning terraces in the Azores — front-row seats to the Atlantic and Mount Pico beyond. Sunset here is pure magic. The vibe? Laid-back but elegant. Wooden textures, island design, and a warm, open space that blends perfectly with the landscape. You can show up barefoot from the beach and still feel like you’re dining somewhere special. The food? Fresh, local, and full of flavor. Think seared tuna, island cheeses, creative starters to share, and great vegetarian options too. Everything is made with care and beautifully presented, but without the fuss of fine dining. It’s more “modern Azorean bistro” than traditional — and it works. Drinks? Excellent wine list featuring local producers, plus creative cocktails. Try the local white wine with fresh fish — a perfect match.

The fish was delicious, good service and amazing ambiance! The music with the view is perfect. Definitely recommend for a sunset dinner or even just a cocktail/ coffee.

Great restaurant. The burger was phenomenal. Their most recent menu is included in the photos.

The food was really mediocre. There were only 3 waiters for full restaurant and it made them rude. The await time was 2h, so you can go there only if you are not hungry 🤣 I will not come back and cannot recommend

Delicious food and a wonderful view to Pico!

One price for all. Includes appetizers, dinner and dessert. You have to make a reservation, because there are only two people who work there. The menu is updated weekly. All the food is sourced locally and is also organic. The owner’s brother has a farm on island who supplies most the produce. We sat outside on the patio, what a lovely experience.

Amazing experience, food, and atmosphere! Hans prepares a delicious 4 course surprise vegan meal that is very healthy with no processed or packaged ingredients. Even a leaf for napkin is a unique touch to the overall presentation. You do not need to be vegan to appreciate and enjoy this experience. Fantastic!

What a joy to sit on the terrace at O Esconderijo and have lunch. Highly recommend a visit and would advise reservations as the place is small. But the 3-course menus cannot be missed. I had gazpacho followed by roast fish in a gorgeous beurre blanc sauce. Dishes were simple but delicious and I can't wait to go back.

Amazing amazing place! Best restaurant experience on the island for sure! Even if you aren’t vegan, this is a place to try. Hans (the owner) only uses local grown, from his or a nearby garden. So you can really try local produce in the most serene surroundings, with the sound of water. Hans is such a kind warm hearted person that we loved to get to know! When coming back to Faial, this will be the place to revisit every time ✨

What a lovely discovery on the beautiful island of Faial! Gem of a restaurant. The owners are extremely kind and fantastic cooks. The fish was the best I ate in the whole holiday, and they also have great vegetarian options, which is special on the Azores. Everyone pays 25 euros for the entire 3 courses, regardless of what you get. With the amount of detail, love and care that went into the food, they could have asked double the price and it would have been absolutely worth it. Big recommendation. We recommend reserving a table though, as it was quite busy. Otherwise you might have to wait a bit. :) Worth to be noted: a restaurant owned by two guys, and free menstrual products available in the toilet. Setting a great example. Bonus points👏👏

Our dining experience here was so extraordinarily special that we decided to visit twice. Completely unique, fresh, delicious, and healthy. Hans has inspired us to cook in the same way back home.

One of the best meals I had in Faial. Such a wonderful atmosphere. And the attention to the details is really worth it. They make their own bread! And charcuterie! The food is really good, from the land. Unpretentious. If you value small businesses and good people. Do come here

Had a fantastic meal here, really nice steak followed by a local dessert. Superb food and friendly service. Bit cold and drafty but otherwise perfect, and I can't fault the value for money.

food was good but portions a bit small for prices atmosphere was nice and chill but table was bit uncomfortable staff was fairly nice however had to wait a long time for food and empty dishes weren't being taken away would I reccomend? umm maybe if a few things go better

Small restaurant, recommended to make reservation in advance. You may easily park your car at the square. Fantastic fish soup, you must taste it! 😋 Hamburger was OK, potato chips is a good choice. "Fish of the day" was excellent, but I do not remember the name of the fish...

Nice location with only a few tables and a small menu. Exquisite kitchen using regional products creating high quality dishes. The service was very professional and friendly. Prices were fair.

The dishes are an amazing introduction to Portuguese flavors, it’s a must visit if you are in Horta, the kids loved it, the grown ups adored it.

We had an amazing dinner. An excellent fishsoup followed by a super tender octopus with very special sweet potatoes & a delicous and tender steak. Also the desert was excellent. If you are staying in Horta this place is a must eat and drink. Therefore I also recommend ordering a cocktail, since the barkeeper really knows how to surprise you with something special. Thanks a lot for this wonderful evening. :-) PS.: Service was excellent and super friendly

Amazing fish soup (which i don't have photo of 😅) and fish of the day totally on point (the vegetable and mushrooms were also delicious. Fast and kind service - first time in the azores i got served beer with foam (*happy noises in czech*). The menu is very small, but if everything is as good as the dishes i had, you have much to look forward to ☺️.

A nice roadside bistrot with ocean view if the weather allows it. Prices are reasonable, the daily menu is just 10 euros and the staff is kind. Bonus points for not closing outside of lunch hours, which happens all the time on the Azores.

This restaurant has it all: incredible food, views and service. We had 2 of the 7 fresh fish offered for the day. I had something similar to an amberjack, which I thought was exceptional until I tasted the barracuda!! The coffee pudding for dessert is also not to miss! Muito Obrigada! ***There is also a small market attached. ***

Great family run restaurant for a simple straight forward lunch during a day of exploring. They also have a mini-market. Octopus salad and prawns were delicious. Price was very fair

Excellent food with fresh fish options available. Staff are friendly and fluent in English. Beautiful views weather permitting.

We had amazing fresh seafood served to us by a very friendly, helpful waiter. Views are nice too! Highly recommended stop on this side of the island. Must try: octopus salad.

Great little place for fresh fish. Get the fish of the day. Don’t be in a hurry. Relax and enjoy everything that comes.

We were tired after an excursion an we found this place. My little sister was very tired and was rude with the waiter. For our surprise the waiter had a lot of patience and was very kind, he made her laugh again (with doesn’t happen so often). They recommended the fish of the day and it was a great meal, the fish was cooked almost to perfection. I would recommend the cheese as a starter, it’s local and with a lot of flavor! We would come back! Highly recommended !

Finally a nice spot I the Azores, a superb atmosphere, great food, great wine Blown away. Everyone who like fine dining at a great price this is the place to be!

OMG everything we had (and we had everything) was truly out of this world. The chef owner gladly shared how the food was made and information on the different plates. Great local wine selection. The ceviche and cured fish were the best. Everything fresh and tasty. Too bad we had to go back to Pico as we would have returned for more!

Very nice server who introduced us to two stunning wines. The food was also delicious! They have wines from the Azores which are stunning! Reservation via Whatsapp is recommended!

We had the most wonderful dinner at Cantinho das Provas. We ordered the tasting menu with wine pairings. The food was simple yet creative, full of flavour and delicious. The wines had been thoughtfully chosen to accompany the meal and were among the best we tried in the Azores. Franz was also a warm and friendly host who told us about viticulture and farming on Pico island and more generally in the Azores. Cantinho is a must for anyone with an appreciation for good food, good wine and connecting with the Azores through a unique and laid back dining experience.

We had originally planned to go for dinner, but unfortunately the restaurant was fully booked, so the owner kindly offered us a table at lunchtime instead. We certainly did not regret it! Each wine was presented with great care and affection, and the dishes themselves were outstanding – both in quality and in the way they were composed and served in sequence. This little restaurant ranks among the very best we dined at during our journey through the Azores!

A sensational culinary and wine tasting experience. The food and wine pairing is perfect.Frantz and his entire team will treat you like royalty. I highly recommend the Tataki... Divine.

We had a wonderful experience at Catinho das Provas. The food was diverse, and beautifully presented. The wine tasting we had was delicious. It was great to have a sample of so many different wines made in the Azores

Great place. Friendly people. Lovely food. Nice drinks. Absolutely can't understand people going elsewhere. This is it. Totally recommend. Easy to find. Nice old harbour side on the left. Easy jazz. No bookings. Try the sausage starter and the octopus rice. Or the seafood soup and the fish main. Yummy. Had some nice artisanal beers and a house gin you could scuba in!

Imagine going out for dinner, sending back a steak that tasted of prawns, and ending up stuck in the restaurant for over an hour while the police are called. That’s exactly what happened to us here. We ate at this restaurant three times in a row because we initially enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Unfortunately, our third visit turned into a nightmare. One of our steaks tasted strongly of prawns/fish and seemed unsafe to eat, so we sent it back after a few bites. Instead of dealing with the situation directly, the owner summoned us (through staff) to come inside to speak with him. We invited him to come outside to our table instead, but he never did, and no response was offered. To our shock, the steak stayed on the bill. When we refused to pay for a dish we could not eat, the owner threatened to call the police. When we still refused, he did call the police and told us we could not leave. We then had to wait in the restaurant for over an hour until the police finally arrived. The police informed him that the law is clear: if food is unsafe and not eaten, the customer does not have to pay. Only then did he remove the steak from the bill, after first pointing to a sign on his door that falsely claimed otherwise. Based on other reviews, this seems to be his usual practice — whenever customers send food back, he refuses refunds and immediately threatens to call the police, knowing most people will fold and pay to avoid the ordeal. The police proved him wrong, but the whole episode was incredibly stressful and put a very nasty end to an otherwise lovely visit to the island. My advice to others: if the owner threatens to call the police in this situation, don’t be intimidated. Call his bluff — the law is on your side. This is a deeply unpleasant and dishonest practice, and I want to warn others: if you have a problem with the food here, be prepared for intimidation instead of basic customer service.

Taberna do Pim offers a wonderful outdoor seating area that's perfect for watching the sunset - truly a magical setting that draws crowds for good reason. The restaurant is extremely popular and bustling with activity, though they don't take reservations so be prepared to wait for a table. The staff is friendly and welcoming, but the popularity comes with a downside: service can be quite slow due to how busy they get. You'll need to be patient, especially during peak sunset hours. The food quality is good and satisfying once it arrives. However, I'd recommend skipping the house red wine, which was unfortunately not very enjoyable - perhaps stick to other beverage options or ask for wine recommendations. Overall, the price-to-value ratio is reasonable for what you get. If you're willing to wait for a table and don't mind slower service in exchange for that spectacular sunset view and decent food, it's worth a visit. Just plan accordingly and maybe arrive early or be prepared for a longer evening.

Nice, calm and cozy place. Very nice service, delicate attention to guests. Tasty food and local wine. Worth to come anytime. Strongly recommended.

Very nice fish soup also servis and restaurant itself. Calamari would be nice to have them written on the menu how they come prepared - we did not expect this little bit boring fried style.

Lovely little find, food was really good, as was the wine. The waiting staff were really friendly and helpful. Be prepared to share a table if you are just a couple. This is a really cozy find and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Good food and service and the most amazing spot to enjoy the sunset in Horta (a few tables outside with views over the beach). Traditional tavern with small menu and very decent options. We tried the tuna steak and the alcatra (beef stew) which were good. Service was fast and super kind. Overall, unique point to have dinner or a glass of wine while enjoying the sunset in the Porto Pim.

A place is considered one of the best and often visited by residents in Horta. Soo… if this is the best place then I feel sorry for the residents. I ordered half portion of lapas - she agreed for that. Then of course I needed to pay for the whole portion as I heard during the payment that they do not serve half portions. Atmosphere makes people: Woman - waitress no even one small smile - serving food with that attitude - I was sorry for me. Lapas were smelly. I ordered also some fish in panko - to be honest i did not even taste the fish. Potatoes are fresh and tasty and coke. Sorry for that but would never go there again. I wouldn't even send an enemy there. Food was served for locals first - even if they came afterwards.

The best squid i ever had. It takes some time to get the food but i arrive 10 minutes after they open and the restaurant was full. Reservation recommend.

Very nice restaurant with huge portions of good food. They have also the menu of the day with is really nice!

Warm welcome on arrival. Food delicious and generous portions. Husband said the size and taste of the squid was best he has ever had, anywhere in the world, and we have travelled a lot. I enjoyed my chicken breast dinner too. Prices very good. 2 main courses, bread, 4 beers and 3 glasses of port for 38 euros. But above all else, what was best about this place is how friendly and welcoming the service was, we reserved a table for the next day already. Leave the touristic bars and restaurants in the marina behind and have a lovely authentic Azorean meal and hospitality instead - this has made our stay in Horta!

The best house steak of my whole vacation and the house chicken steak was amazing to. The Maracuja dessert is also a must. That staff is friendly and attentive. The best regional food around, it doesn't say much but I'm Portuguese

Amazing fresh food. We loved the local cheese - queijo o morro. And I had the best grilled calmar (lulas) I’ve ever tried. Fresh, soft and flavourful.

Nice place & the food is also very good. Staff is also very nice.. Well done

Definitely call to make a reservation, even in the off season (I showed up when they opened for dinner on a Friday night and they accommodated me at the one remaining table, but it’s clear that this is not a walk in place). Small parking lot if you don’t want to park on the road. Only one waitress and she did an excellent job serving all the tables. Ordered the special grilled scallops as a starter, best dish I’ve had in the Azores by far. Huge portions (even the half portion of the tuna with shrimp sauce is huge).

After touring the island, this was the perfect stop for lunch. I would recommend a booking as there are limited tables. The food was delicious and very generous portions. Although we don't speak Portugese we were able to easily order as the menu is also in English. The view across the Atlantic is spectacular. Expect to only have one person servicing the tables. This was definitely not a problem. A beautiful relaxing afternoon stop. Highly recommended!

Skip the restaurants in town and go to this place for lunch or dinner. Order a pico white and one of the specials. And leave room for dessert. Drunken pears divine. Reservations a must.

If you are lucky enough to be in Faial and come here take Grilled Lulas (grilled squid with olive oil and garlic). They are simply awesome! the portions are very huge - beware!)))) The service is 5 stars and the place is so homey. And the view is spectacular. Definitely place to return and recommend to friends.

Very nice restaurant space with great views. Friendly, efficient service. The food was very good, but be warned...the portions are large! The 'half dose" will probably be enough unless you've been working in the fields all morning.

Excellent food , staff and spectacular views!

A great scenic spot for lunch. Good food agreable staff.

Great spot right down town offering both indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered firstly order garlic bread, which was not too crispy and grill toasted followed by tuna and sword fish steaks which were flame grilled and came with a potato salad, green salad and a diced tomato salad. All a real good mix we finally finished off with a home made vanilla ice cream with pineapple chunks (sounds weird but actually a really good combo) with a short bead cookie. And a key-lime pie. All dishes were flavourful and showed the chef cares. To drink we ordered the berry sangria.

Such a fantastic ambience and yet so dissatisfying. They have a huge grill but the menu doesn't resemble it (1 fish and 2 meat options). We ended up ordering garlic bread (not crisp at all, just flat bread with oil) and burgers with fries. The burgers were OK, but you would expect a bit more in a restaurant (rather than Burger King). The sauce served on the burger and with the fries contained mint, which you have to like. This sauce should/could be optional at charge. When asking for some ketchup for the fries we were informed quite rudly 3 times that it would cost extra, which we confirmed 3 times. We paid extra just to be given some small plastic bags of ketchup. The mint sauce that no one liked to eat with the burger came free of charge. Service was arrogant and so fast that customers don't really feel welcome to stay. We ate just as quickly, left and we won't come back.

The vegan curry was delicious. The menu is varied and they have an ample choice of appetizers. On the minus side is the service. Only the girl that welcomed us at the door was professional. They have a large cosy courtyard with big tables. If you are not a family or a group of friends, you might be asked to share a table with other guests, which was not at all a problem for us.

had a delicious burger w fries, the service was fast and fairly regular, and the atmosphere was peak they were playing some banger music enough said; reccomend ✅️ ---- consistently good the second time✅️✅️✅️

The environment itself is lovely... comfortable, and inviting and the outdoor seating area is a huge plus. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal. We had the regional cheese with honey, chicken burger, and Tuna from the grill. We’ll definitely be back!

Unfortunately we had a very mediocre/bad experience tonight. The staff seemed in a bad mood almost across the board. The prices for the main dishes are fairly high compared to the rest of the island and the amount that is on the plate. A steak that we ordered medium came bleue/rare (even less than that, if possible). On request, the steak was grilled again until it was medium, then it was also tasty. The fries were good, crispy, skin on and with nice condiments. The other sides were not very satisfying. The portion of swordfish that we ordered was very small, a little dry but still ok in taste. The fish soup was good. Nothing that’s really up to the restaurant but certainly didn’t contribute to a good experience was people having their bare feet on the benches and others changing the diapers of their babies !on! the tables. All in all we wouldn’t visit again, just not good value for many and no good dining out experience in general.

Very good food & drinks. Service top quality!

Stopped for lunch during our tour. Excellent home cooking. A beef and potato type of stew, very tasty fried type of white fish and salad. Wine, red and white was perfect. I purchased two bottles of red to take back to Pico on the ferry for only 5 Euro. Must stop here!

We were traveling with children and we stumbled upon this gem by accident looking for a place to rest. We ended up staying for lunch. The octopus - as a salad and as a main were prepared to perfection. My toddler dislikes fish and devoured the breaded fish. I wanted to try their traditional stewed beef so we took it home for dinner; the kids loved it with rice! We also enjoyed their galao and house chocolate mousse for dessert. We still talk about the food - we all honestly believe the food was the best we had in the Azores. Their genuine kindness and hospitality were truly amazing.

From all the places on Azores this one has been the most unfriendly. Staff is completely uninterested and ignorant. Stopped by there for lunch; they were expecting a big group, so all tables were reserved. Denied to serve food outside, didnt propose any other solution (like a quick soup/sandwich at the bar. Totally ignorant. When mentioning this openly to them a local just intervened a conversation and started arguing with me. Not worth it. I am sure there are better and more welcoming places on Faial.

Amazing food. We ordered octopus salad, grilled tuna, chicken/bacon dish and homemade ice cream. Best octopus salad, a must try. The grilled tuna was perfectly cooked, juicy, and flavorful even though it looked plain and dry in the picture. Homemade ice cream was yummy and creamy. Great service too.

Best muscles I have ever had in my life!!! Amazing ingredients and fresh produce locally sourced, the waitress was lovely and the owner Aldina was gracious, fitting us in 10 minutes before the restaurant closed, she wouldn’t give us the secret recipe to the muscles because if she did, she would have to kill us!! I had to contemplate as I really wanted that recipe Thankyou for having us!!!!

What a feast. Food and service here were the best of our two weeks in Azores. Everything was tasty, portions were generous, and food came out quite fast. They also accommodated to some needs of our group (a vegan and two celiac). The octopus was amazing, caramel cake and coffee too. Sopa do dia for 1.80€ was a gift. I could go on..

I arrived in Cedros at around 2ish and the guest house I was staying at mentioned that Aldina Restaurant closes at 3pm. I hurried quick and got a table. The kitchen was closing so I decided on having the Octopus Salad. It was delicious. I've been in Cedros for several days now and I've eaten at Aldina's everyday for lunch. Everything has been excellent including the service. They have very nice people working there. The other dishes I've tried are the fried whiting fish and the Bacalhau com natas. The food is filling and delicious. I'm so glad this is right up the street from where I am staying. They have a few tables outside that have a view of the sea. They also have a good beverage selection, including zero alcohol beer. Free WiFi is available.

Ate at a quaint little burger place. Delicious food, and a friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend this place!

Good restaurant and local farmers with some products. Recommend if you want some good bananas, figs, tomatoes, corn. Also in the back a store with cheese, wine and some other stuff.

I went while most of the shops were still closed, but it looks like a fantastic little market with local farmers selling their fruits and veggies, local crafts, cafes, and a very nice park nearby.

The market place is at the very end of the street two rows over from the boardwalk. It is located next to a little park that reminded me of the being in the lolipop land or the board. The market had washrooms, food court and small farmers market.

it's the main stop for cruiser in the Açores ,going across the Atlantic very reasonable prices

Nice open and covered space to explore local vendors . Super tasty food and beer café inside.

We had the best hamburger and fantastique service at the A BOCA SANTA will go back tomorrow and repeat the experience...

The restaurant does NOT accept credit card! 😲😤 There is enough space for parking your car in the one way street. It opens 18:30 hours only. You are sitting on a simple bench / pew in a front of the restaurant. Food is OK in general, the veal and limpets were very good!

very good restaurant. The food quality was very high! The octopus and the burger were delicious!!!! The only problem was that we weren’t able to pay with card, luckily we brought cash. Be careful because in the fridge they only have 3 types of ice cream!

Beautiful, rustic restaurant. We had a very tasty dinner here. The garlic bread was excellent, as was the tuna. The owner was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We would definitely recommend this place!

A place with a spectacular buffet menu. For €12.50 we had an amazing aglio e olio-style pasta with chorizo, perfectly fried fish that was tender inside with a salad featuring an outstanding tomato, and a long-cooked herbed meat that was melt-in-your-mouth delicious — absolutely to die for. I highly recommend it. I had planned to eat lightly, but I just couldn’t stop. They also keep refilling the buffet with new dishes that I couldn’t try because I was too full, but my partner did, and according to him, everything was excellent.

Experience to forget. We chose this restaurant to avoid the crowded and touristic spots in Horta town. Huge mistake. At the first sight the place looked not particularly neat and the service not particularly friendly. But the real nightmare was when we received our food. I had pork sausages with fries and when the owner arrived at the table I spotted some fries hanging outside the dish. I discovered that the invisible strings that kept the fries was some long hairs of the female cook. I was dumb to not refuse the dish that moreover was also awful in the taste. We trashed 55 euros for two people for the worst dinner ever. Really one of the worst place I ate in my life. Sorry for the not perfect review in english but I hope to help people possible to be aware of the level of this place.

Self-service lunch, all you can eat, for around €12. Highly recommended!

Walked here from the airport. No sidewalk so be careful. I'm sure a cab would cost like 5 bucks . Food was excellent m I felt like I walked into a tavern, because I did. All you can eat and Soo tasty. Nearby are some pools by the ocean that make for some spectacular views. I attached a photo. Very kind folk.

Delicious pizza and fast service! May need a reservation as the restaurant fills up fast!

The most ridiculous place to try to get pizza. Went twice well within working hours.... could not get a table or a pizza to go... Unless I wanted to wait 2 hours. Staff is the most non customer focused... Or... Perhaps back of the house can only make one piece at a time and three pizzas ordered shuts down the whole place? Either way... I do NOT recommend this place. Learn how to make potential customers happy....not turn them away multiple times pissed off. Something's wrong when you see a completely empty restaurant but they will not make you a pizza or sell you one to go!?!?

Generous portion sizes! Large is indeed LARGE but they will box up to take leftovers. Team are super friendly & spoke English to accommodate our poor Portuguese. A must visit if you're after pizza in Faial.

Great pizza in a fun venue. Best place for parties. But you must have a reservation! Don't just walk in.

Fun place waitresses were great and food was very well priced.

Loved this spot. We just popped over on the ferry from Pico for a few hours in Horta. This spot was close to the terminal, delish and affordable. Get the Chorizo Garlic Bread! Would certainly return!

Great little local restaurant. Excellent pizza . Réservations helpful if eating after 6:30 pm

Possibly the busiest pizza place in the town. Good pizzas, choose your own toppings. Take away and eat in the square across the road looking at the boats or eat in. Important: they don’t accept foreign credit or debit cards. Portuguese cards only, or cash for the rest!! We ordered to eat in and were told it was a long wait. He had no problems reserving a table for us for when the pizza was ready. Went out and came back 20 mins later.

Nice place. We did take away so can't comment much on the atmosphere but it seemed very lively and inviting. The pizza was great in terms of taste. The crust was a bit on the heavy side but that's personal preference. I prefer a very thin crust. Friendly and quick service. Price setting was fair. I would definitely order again.

The pizza was made only with canned ingredients, so it lacked freshness and had a processed taste that took away from the overall flavor.

Got their special pizza with everything on it -- was loaded with toppings. Walked in and ordered easily -- were greeted in English so didn't get the chance to try my very bad Portuguese. Large pizza just fed our family of 5. If you want a quick, cheap, easy option in this lovely town, this is a great choice.

Mediocre pizza. Too doughy, no taste apart from weird taste of “salami”. Expect at least 40 minutes of waiting. Chaotic… You dont know where to stand if you want to order, pay, pickup. Locals can pay by card, tourists can’t. Two medium pizzas, each for 10€ and we were paying 25€. 2,5€ for one pizza box?! Also expect to be bloated afterwards… Can’t recommend but if you have no choice what can you do?

Bad pizza. Size is okay, but the sauce has no taste and it’s way too doughy. We ordered pepperoni and the sausage had a weird taste. Edit: it was chorizo. You can’t put choziro on pizza and call it pepperoni.

Pizza was alright, but beware of the sadistic waiter asking if you want hot sauce for the pizza. The sauce has no taste, only a very high hot scale rating which makes your pizza inedible. This was my first time to experienced this craziness. I generally enjoy spicy food, but this was something else.

We were looking for a Dinner in Vacation. We didn't know anything besides Horta City. So we found Bijou💍. The two Ladys and the Cat 🐱 were very kind and humorous, we had a good laugh. Ok now the Food. We took a half Pizza Mare and a half of the House Pizza. They were delicious! Especially the local cheese! We also ordered a Garlic Bread. Delicious too! This and two Bottles of Water for 17.50€. For us (Swiss) more than a fair Price. Obrigada!!

Went with my family. Very casual place which serves the best pizza we have ever had in our life! The Mamma Mia was absolutely delicious! The picture is of the Forta and the crust was absolutely sublime.

Really great pizza (and I’m Italian! ;) ).. this is not Italia pizza of course, but it is very good! The local cheese is superb and tasty. 10€ for the local version of “Margherita” is high, but you should consider where you are eating it :)

Local type of pizza, ok but nothing special. Prices somewhat high for a take away pizza joint. Service and approach to customers can definitelly be improved. Same goes for the offer of alcoholic drinks - beers specifically (only 1 type in single size). We bought drinks at a different place and waited for our pizzas that were served in a take away carton boxes (only option). The entire place has a take away look (self service, drinks given without a glass, no plates). For that, we didn't expect it was not allowed to take drinks from outside and received a rude and brisk comment from the staff. It was quite emberassing considering there were other people around us. The lady did not even wait to hear our explanation, just turned and left...

What a great little spot. Good pizza, good service. Calzone is huge.. take that into consideration when ordering

Fantastic pizza with a view! A must on the roadtrip around the island. Delicious. There is ATM nearby - cash only. Great job!

If it’s the pink house next to the church, then this place doesn’t exist 😭 was looking forward to trying their pizza

We thoroughly enjoyed and devoured our pizzas and calzone (the ricotta cheese inside was especially phenomenal). It was worth waiting in the rain--we enjoyed them immediately at the park and really looking forward to returning.

I was expecting a good pizza just like the ones i see in the reviews online, but mine was flat, crusty, dry, and taste was very average. The gentleman who operates the place is nice and efficient though.

Miri and Dino are an amazing Italian (Tuscan 🤩) couple that brought their love, enthusiasm and passion to Faial, Horta! Pizza here is really really good! If you are looking both for great food and for a cuddle for your soul, you must stop here! My favourite pizza in Azores ❤️ A must try experience for anyone when in Horta!

The food and owners at this place are top notch. Been here several different times on a couple different trips and the food quality is always excellent. My wife and I are desperate to get back and enjoy whatever Dino & Miri are serving up.

located in a very nice park and surprisely they do have delicious pizza 🍕🍕😋

Very good pizza's. Don't forget to try the tiramisu. It's very good.

Amazing quality from a tiny truck. Calzone was off the charts.