Location: Ponta Delgada
Top Restaurants in Ponta Delgada
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Azores, Portugal Food Guide: 10 European food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ponta Delgada
Find out what European restaurants to try in Ponta Delgada. Ponta Delgada (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpõtɐ ˌðɛɫˈɣaðɐ]) is the largest municipality (concelho) and administrative capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Portugal. It is located on São Miguel Island, the largest and most populous in the archipelago. The population in 2011 was 68,809, in an area of 232.99 square kilometres (89.96 square miles). There are 17,629 residents in the three central civil parishes that comprise the historical city: São Pedro, São Sebastião, and São José. Ponta Delgada became the region's administrative capital under the revised constitution of 1976; the judiciary and Catholic see remained in the historical capital of Angra do Heroísmo while the Legislative Assembly of the Azores was established in Horta.
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10. Big21
Overall Ratings
4 based on 627 reviews
Reviewed By djrenna
We chose Big21 based on Reviews. We were not Disappointed!! All of the food is expertly prepared and delicious. The Tuna was as others described, Amazing. The servers treat you like friends of the family. Our first visit (We visited twice) one person in our party chose steak, the server told him that it wasn't a good choice that night. But on our second visit we inquired, and we were assured that it would be good that night. And it was. Prices are very reasonable, and you won't leave hungry. I highly recommend Big21 and suggest that reservations. They always seem busy and full.
9. Treze
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
Friendly vegetarian restaurant in Ponta Delgada, with vegan options. Fresh juice fruits, salads, iogurts, pancakes and sweet bread with old cheese of São Miguel...we have biodegradable take away and made everything with love! :)
Reviewed By susan p
Delicious and relaxing in a single restaurant. The food is exceptional, made by people who really care to make a delicious meal. I had a garbanzo bean curry (mild curry - could have been hotter - but very flavorful) with rice and my friend had the veggie lasagna - which was delectably creamy. Owner and server (not sure who was who) were both warm and welcoming. The environment is modern and minimal, but still colorful and comforting. Highly recommended.
8. Tasquinha Vieira
Overall Ratings
4 based on 433 reviews
We are a small Restaurant with focus on Products Seasonal, Regional and Fresh. /// Somos um pequeno Restaurante com foco nos Produtos da Ãpoca, Regionais e Frescos.
Reviewed By Susan B
We had a very lovely dinner at Tasquinha Vieira, where we had made a 9 PM reservation a few days earlier. This is a small upscale restaurant where reservations are essential. We shared the very tasty beef carpaccio as a starter. My husband had the tuna manicotti and I had the parrot fish which came with some very good veg. Dessert was a delicious panna cotta, with some espresso poured over it and a crisp crumble to add. With a couple of glasses of white wine and some mineral water, the bill came to 64 euros. Very fair for the quality of the food and excellent service.
7. Restaurante Gastronomo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1637 reviews
Reviewed By Michelle T
The food was a bit hit-miss for us, but I'm chalking that up to just a difference in preference. Service was TOP NOTCH and we really felt taken care of the entire evening. My family and I came in around 7pm without a reservation, but they seated us in no time. Our waiter was phenomenal and was really a highlight of the visit. We had the grilled limpets, grilled whole squid, and the blood sausage/grilled pineapple. The blood sausage was ... not our favorite. It was really, really crispy on the outside and it just wasn't our thing. The squid, however, was amazing. The limpets were also very good - but my mom and sister liked the one from A Tasca better. We finished the meal with a pineapple mousse, which was recommended by our waiter. I loved it.
6. Suplexio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 327 reviews
portuguese craft beer designated area, there are six references available on tap and approximately other 40 references more in bottles. You can also count with some snacks and appetizers. ideal spot for a very nive beer!!
Reviewed By Joonasz
Simplexio offers a cool and very different atmosphere to enjoy quality burgers. One of the best parts is that they have different beers brewed in Lissabon. Good selection of IPAâs and others. I really liked the decorations here and the staff was also very pro with the beers etc. Others have found this place too so prepare to wait a bit to get a table and also to get your food. Mariachi burger was great and really liked the taste of the beer called porn in the IPA as well.
5. Reserva Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 611 reviews
Space that is distinguished by an intimate and friendly atmosphere. Has the intention to encourage the consumption of traditional Portuguese products, establishing a link between personal taste for public service and the appreciation and admiration for th
Reviewed By 784bryanb
This is a special place, not your usual mundane restaurant. The theme is cheese, cured meats, canned fish and wine. Bruno is passionate about them all and it shows. As it was our first night in Ponta Delgada, we booked well in advance and were glad we did. Tables are very limited and all walk-ins were turned away. A must if you enjoy Portuguese foods and drink.
4. Sabores - Local Food
Overall Ratings
5 based on 194 reviews
Sandwich and juice stand. Located in Ponta Delgada's farmers market (Mercado da Graca), sabores - local food, is the place where you can have a taste of local gastronomy based on the freshest azorean products from regional farmers and producers. If you're
Reviewed By VadimM67
You can not look for tables in the market. Your lunch will be served on fruit crates. And it has nothing to do with the quality of lunch. Mini-sandwiches are made perfectly. From products that are sold here. Like fresh juice. It's delicious. And cheap. Including the fact that on the boxes. However, what can be prejudices when it comes to tasty and healthy food?
3. Chandelier Restaurante Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 81 reviews
Opened in the summer of 2019, Chandelier Restaurant Bar invites you into a space where elegance and good service combine. Light meals at lunch and dinner with a Fine Dining concept, where only fresh and Azorean seasonal products are served, you can enjoy
Reviewed By viannka
You've spent couple days (weeks) on San Miguel and are overhelmed by it's natural unspoiled beauty and very fresh and and amazingly natural food. Natural, tasty and quite simple food. Looking for something more exsquisite? More like fine dining? More New York like stylish simple and elegant design? So, it's time to visite Chandelier! Not a big, but elegant menue (yes, with still perfectly azorean natural and omg yummy ingridients), pretty decent wine list (try whites from Pico island), very friendly and relaxingly professional service. My recommendation would be at least 2 dishes choice if you are not very hungry and 3 + dessert if you are. Portions are small as well as prices per dish are not high. A very, very refreshing fine dining experience after several days of tasty but simple food. The place still works in a test regime, format is closer to a gastro bar. Their entrecote is my tiny little sinful pleasure. Hermano made our visits warm, welcomed and interesting. Thank you, guys!
2. Ribeiramar Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
In this wonderful location, overlooking the sea and looking at the wonderful North coast of the island of São Miguel from Ribeira Grande, we have created for you a unique regional menu, such as the Fish Stew made inside the Volcano.
Reviewed By globetrottingYankee
Good location, dining on a balcony with a sea view. Short menu, albeit not remarkable. We ordered the 4-piece sample appetizer(4Q), which turned to be olives, quality eggs, a pork pate and guess whatâtiny packs of butter!!! Since when is butter an appetizer? â Bread was extra 2Euros!!! We ordered the 3-fish special for two. It was suppose to be served with hollandaise sauce but, no, we were served melted butter. While the fish were grilled well, the side vegs was the iceberg lettuce that I detest (useless veg without nutrients) and the a bowl of boiled potatoes. For the price, even for the Azores, we could have a better dinner elsewhere. In shortâ-NOT recommended.Hello @globetrottingYankee! We value every review and we thank you for sharing your opinion. We're happy the fish was great, we naturally want to give every customer the best possible experience but we understand that we cannot satisfy everyone. For instance, we would like to have known that you detested that specific lettuce, we would have changed it for something more of your preference. Please visit us again so that we can show you why we have so many positive reviews.
Ponta Delgada Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ponta Delgada
1. Paladares da quinta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 535 reviews
Reviewed By Peter V
We had several times dinner in this fancy restaurant. The menu card is an iPad,You can choose yourself the language. Every evening there are different choices for fish and shellfish, meat (pork, lamb, beef, goat and even rabbit) and even a good choice in vegetarian dishes.You make your choices and this is directly send to the kitchen. Service was amicable and quick but with poor English knowledge. All the dishes we tried were at least as good as expected, the rabbit is a real recommendation.
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