Location: Faial Island
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Top 10 Portuguese food in Faial Island, Azores, Portugal
Find out what Portuguese restaurants to try in Faial Island. Faial Island (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɐˈjaɫ]), also known in English as Fayal, is a Portuguese island of the Central Group (Portuguese: Grupo Central) of the Azores. The Capelinhos Volcano, the westernmost point of the island, might as well be the westernmost point of Europe, if the Monchique Islet, near Flores Island, is considered part of North America, for it sits on the North American Plate.
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10. Tasca O Capitolio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 357 reviews
Traditional azorean food, fresh fish and wonderful meet selection and big wine card friendly servers
Reviewed By alaval100
Went for dinner. Chose the Azorean meat platter starter which was amazing and huge portions. However we took longer than they expected so our fish was slightly over cooked. That said everything was very tasty and weâd definitely go back! Good friendly service
9. Praya Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By BywaterPlace
Went to the beach and wanted a light lunch. Passed by this restaurant and thought it would be very expensive. Walked around to the typical local restaurants in the area but found the lunch were all big portions and quite heavy. Went back to the Praya, I'm so glad we did what a great spot. We ordered a few starters items ate the lunch tapas style. I had the creamed vegetable soup which was fantastic, although I would have preferred it a little hotter. My husband had the fish soup which he loved. We shared the samosas and the bruchetta. Everything was really good, tasty and really well presented. It is not served in a typical portuguese style but the taste was fabulous....
8. Canto da Doca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 601 reviews
Reviewed By VÃtor V
It's the usual place were you cook your own meat/fish over a hot stone slab. What's different about this place?! they use local basalt stone...Can't the meat and fish were good quality but I have to question their choice of stone. Yes, they do have A LOT of it laying around, but food get stuck to it easily unlike other stone types.Also, I found it expensive for what it is. And the smell lingering around.... Not a fan (phun intended).If you have never had a meal of this type, then by all means, have a try. If you had it before, I suggest looking for something else. Go to Peters and have a gin :)
7. Restaurante Genuino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 872 reviews
Reviewed By jackyd978
We dined here as part of a large group. The menu had already been arranged and included the polvo salad, tuna salad, grilled mackerel and cataplana. The tuna was excellent as was the cataplana which was delicious, especially the broth. After dinner the owner gave a short talk about his two solo sailing trips around the world. It was a great evening.
6. Restaurante A Arvore
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By 115evas
Uncomplicated, authentic and really reasonably prieced food. The super friendly host serves a buffet of different local specialities. You pay for the plate and can try everything. If you wish twice or more, very dangerous ;) And a glass of wine really is a glass full of wine!
5. Aldina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By 673kenm
We had hiked from the Caldeira down to the Levant and then to restaurant Aldina and were hungry and thirsty. The place was full but the manager arranged a table inside and wow were we impressed! The food was excellent, limpets, squid for me and soup and fish for my Wife. This is a fantastic restaurant and I highly recommend it
4. Restaurant Atletico
Overall Ratings
4 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By CVTravelers
For both lunch and dinner, my wife and I enjoyed the opportunity to select our catch of the day from the fish displayed on ice in the restaurant. The waiter was quite helpful in explaining the fish. The preparation of the fish was really outstanding and we enjoyed the roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables that came with the fish. Of the fish we enjoyed in the Azores, my wife and I agree that this was one of the top one or two places in terms of selection, preparation and taste. While the restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside, the inside is quite comfortable and we enjoyed eating dinner on the patio. If you are in Horta looking for fresh fish, I would definitely recommend eating here.
3. Restaurante Pasquinha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By JoseNunoGP
This place provides regional food with great quality. From the startes of mullets or fresh cheese to the magical award winning soup! Delicious!
2. Ah!Boca Santa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 63 reviews
Genuine Azorean Food. Confort Food & Azorean Drinks. # We love genuine food # We love nature # We love those who love to eat # We love original flavors # We love Azores
Reviewed By rudofl
Cosy location in the market hallGreat service & presentation Great local organic foodCrispy chicken salad outstandingWe went even to his foodtruck in the evening at the port. Outstanding burgers there too. Hope they keep the quality as we will come again in the future Thank you so much for your kindness! Hope to see you again soon!
1. Tasca O Capitolio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 357 reviews
Traditional azorean food, fresh fish and wonderful meet selection and big wine card friendly servers
Reviewed By alaval100
Went for dinner. Chose the Azorean meat platter starter which was amazing and huge portions. However we took longer than they expected so our fish was slightly over cooked. That said everything was very tasty and weâd definitely go back! Good friendly service
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