Top Restaurants in Pico
Top Things to do in Pico
Pico Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Pico
Discover the best restaurant in Pico, Portugal including Canto do Paco, Fonte Cuisine, Restaurante Marisqueira Ancoradouro, Restaurante Ponta da Ilha, Pastelaria E Padaria Linu, A Tasca O Petisca, Atmosfera, Caffe 5, Cella Bar, Bistrot Whale'come
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1. Canto do Paco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By Saint_Yves78
We came to this restaurant cause of the good reviews.
We have waited almost 30 mn for the menu. But it's normal... because there is no menu here. You have to wait for the explanations of the chef owner.
Don't expect to eat meat or something else than fish... you have just the choice between 3 grilled fishes. And you don't know the price.
There is no bread, no olives, no cheese. Just a soup of fish as a starter.
Then you have to wait for an other waiter for the drinks....
So we have paid 16 euros for 3 small pieces of potatoes and a small piece of fish.
As there is no menu, for drinks food, you don't know the price.
It was the most expensive price we've paid for this kind of meal in Azores. The drinks are also very expensive...
The previous and good comments for this restaurant definitively belong to the past.
2. Fonte Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By JTA208 - Ohio
My husband and I stayed on Lages, Pico for 3 nights recently. We had dinner at Fonte Cuisine one night at the recommendation of our Airbnb host & the other guests renting another room at our accommodation.
Unfortunately, it was not my favorite. We did not have Reservations, but we were quickly seated in the bar area. We were seated by a window overlooking the patio. The view really wasn't anything to remember.
My husband and I started with a local Pico white wine, which we thought was delicious. The bottle was much less expensive than we were anticipating. We ordered the local cheese and limpets to start with. The cheese was delicious, but I preferred the selection at Cella Bar. This was my first time trying limpets - and I'll admit - I'm not sure if I just don't like them, or if these were bad. They tasted very much what I would expect licking the bottom of an old boat would taste like. They are barnacles, and they tasted like them. They were smothered in garlic, butter, and oil, for which I was thankful. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to order limpets again during our trip for comparison - but if I visited Fonte again, I would not order these.
For my main dish I had the seafood kabob. The presentation was spectacular and the serving size was generous. That being said, I didn't think anything tasted particularly fresh. To be 100% honest, I was expecting a lot more. My husband had the sausage platter. He said, "it was fine".
All-in-all it wasn't a terrible experience, but I don't think I would recommend it for anyone with limited time on the island.
3. Restaurante Marisqueira Ancoradouro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 667 reviews
Reviewed By Woody59
We enjoyed our dinner at this lovely restaurant right on the beach. The waitress took a bit to warm up but then was very helpful. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere is lovely. We enjoyed the cheese,salad and tuna stew culminating with a delicious orange flan.
4. Restaurante Ponta da Ilha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By reisender3 - München
Nearly everywhere on the Azores you can get very good seafood, but here ist is really impressive. Freshness and quality of cooking are very high. we had grilled lapas, epetada with lulas and shrimps, and a polvo from the oven (style of the house). A meal which we'll remeber long time!
5. Pastelaria E Padaria Linu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By amerazor - Dartmouth, Massachusetts
One of the few places you can enjoy Molotov, a traditional Portuguese desert that just melts in your mouth and never makes you feel stuffed. Service is quite good. Great spot for an espresso or a galau.
The meals here are also quite good, less expensive than restaurants with very reasonable portions. The octopus was excellent, quite tender, with a slightly spicy sauce.
It is sometimes difficult in the off season to find a meal when you want one, especially on Sundays. I found myself gravitating to this place more and more.
Highly recommended.
6. A Tasca O Petisca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 310 reviews
The best place to eat regional cuisine tidbits in Pico island.
Reviewed By amerazor - Dartmouth, Massachusetts
I'm an Azores fish snob. I came here to eat local fish. But the waiter was persuasive, and I ordered the tuna fish and it was absolutely the best I've had. Flavorful, tenderful, and simply prepared.
For an appetizer I chose Muelas, chopped chicken gizzards tenderized in a slow stew, something I never had before this trip to the Azores. Don't sneer at it - try them!
The bread and cheese assortment was plentiful and tasty. I had never tried local corn cakes with honey and cheese before, a guilty indulgence but oh so delicious.
And great service, appropriately attentive and friendly.
Highly recommended!
7. Atmosfera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Our Restaurant "Atmosfera" is located within the Nature Residence "Alma do Pico" where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the island of Faial and the Volcano. Our a la carte menu offers dishes of the Italian gastronomic tradition as well as typical products of the Azores. Freshly homemade pasta made daily, fresh fish, meat and delicious desserts is what awaits you at Atmosfera. Our offer always includes vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. The service, professional and, at the same time, friendly, will help make your experience even more enjoyable. See you soon. Seasonality: from the 1st of May to the 30th of September Reservations are recommended.
Reviewed By PaulineOo - Brussels, Belgium
We had a really nice evening at Atmofera. I was really intrigued to eat at a TripAdvisor 5 stars, it seemed very unanimous.
We enjoyed the food very much, lasagna, mushroom risotto and panacotta. Everything was tasty, the service was polite and warm.
The decoration was simple and neat.
I cannot say much more but we had a good time. I have been to many Italian places in different countries some better, so I cannot give 5, but Atmosfera is definitely one of the best restaurants on Pico.
8. Caffe 5
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 359 reviews
Reviewed By capdellatraveller - Mallorca, Spain
This is a very popular restaurant in Madalena with the locals (I don't know why it's in the coffee/tea section). We visited twice, we liked it so much.
Not only is the atmosphere great (bistro, with a few tables on the pavement), the food is tasty & service always friendly.
I have posted the menu which is extensive, portions were big so the second time we ordered less. The waiter gave us a complimentary digestif.
Their panna cotta is exquisite, best I've ever tasted, & the second time we went I made sure I ordered it in advance, got the last one!!
Go to this place, you'll enjoy it.
9. Cella Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 461 reviews
Amazing architetural work, great decoration, the best view, good wine and great tapas (& the best chocolate mosse ever). A great place just to hang out, alone or with friends, have a capuccino or a beer, have something to eat or just have a drink after hours (Sandra Rodrigues)
Reviewed By annamarie Y - Dalian, China
Before we came to pico we decided we'd have to come here for a drink because the pics on TripAdvisor made it a big attraction. And I had thought it would only be a drink.
However, after tried several restaurants ranking high on TA and reviewed as vegetarian friendly I was bit of disappointed and finally we decided to come here for a trial since it was said foods were also available here.
We met a friend upon stepping into the dinning area on the 2nd floor and she sang high praise for the dinner she'd just finished here to us. We checked the menu and I began to believe that cellar bar was the only and solely restaurant in Madalena which was genuine vegetarian friendly. You can easily spot out the dishes which are marked out with a vegetarian symbol. To be frankly, choices are limited, however, it's much more than the other restaurants here. The other places even have no vegetarian options on their menu.
Our first time order came to the French fries which was extremely tasty with thyme in it (we ordered it again on our 2nd visit and that friend of ours mentioned above loved it too), the mushroom risotto was the 2nd best one I'd ever tasted in the world(the 1st best went to that one we were served on the very next day :D), and the sparkling sangria freshened me up after a sunny day outdoor activities.
Some of their non-vegetarian foods are friendly to vegetarians too, in fact. For example the fish soup was so hot and delicious and it satisfied our stomach a lot and you may just leave the fish chops alone there. And the eagle beans can also be easily picked out from the cod fish.
The chocolate mousse, however, was just so so, lack of a bit more cream, in my eyes. But the chocolate they used was of high quality.
10. Bistrot Whale'come
Overall Ratings
4 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By Duncan M - Houten, The Netherlands
Visited the Whalecome for dinner at our first day at Pico and for lunch after our dolphin watching tour. The salads are pure and delicious. Now we're waiting for the warm homemade applepie with a scoop of vanilla icecream. It looks and smells whale'icious!
For dinner yesterday we had bacalhau pie and filet mignon. That was good, too. Verry friendly staff and nice atmosphere. You should go here while you're on Pico island!
