Top 10 Portuguese food in Faial Island, Azores, Portugal

September 21, 2019 Roger Rusk

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.
Things to do in Faial Island

10. Tasca O Capitolio

Rua Conselheiro Medeiros 23, Horta, Faial Island 9900-144 Portugal Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +351 917 701 855 http://www.facebook.com/oCapitolio/
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4 based on 357 reviews

Tasca O Capitolio

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 we’d definitely go back! Good friendly service

9. Praya Restaurante

Largo Coronel Silva Leal Praia do Almoxarife, Horta, Faial Island 9900 Portugal European, Portuguese, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Table Service, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +351 292 701 037 http://www.facebook.com/praya.restaurante/
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4 based on 105 reviews

Praya Restaurante

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

Rua Nova, Horta, Faial Island 9900-023 Portugal Seafood, European, Portuguese, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +351 292 292 444 http://www.facebook.com/Restaurante-Canto-da-Doca-112889552055430/timeline
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4 based on 601 reviews

Canto da Doca

Reviewed By Vítor 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

Areinha Velha 9, Horta, Faial Island 9900-011 Portugal Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Grill, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +351 292 701 542 http://www.genuino.pt/
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4 based on 872 reviews

Restaurante Genuino

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

Rua da Conceicao 23, Horta, Faial Island 9900-080 Portugal European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Reservations, Serves Alcohol +351 292 701 360
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4 based on 246 reviews

Restaurante A Arvore

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

Estrad Regional, 71 9900-341, Faial Island Portugal Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service +351 292 946 155 http://pt-pt.facebook.com/pages/Aldina/297533217032997
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4 based on 111 reviews

Aldina

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

Top 10 restaurants in Faial Island, Portugal

4. Restaurant Atletico

Rua Filipe Carvalho, Horta, Faial Island 9900-052 Portugal Seafood, Mediterranean, Barbecue, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Reservations +351 292 292 492 http://www.facebook.com/restaurante.atletico
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4 based on 497 reviews

Restaurant Atletico

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.

Top 8 Things to do in Faial Island, Portugal

3. Restaurante Pasquinha

Canada Do Mestre, 31 Salao, Horta, Faial Island Portugal Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Reservations +351 966 962 322 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Restaurante-Pasquinha/681836475167416
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4 based on 137 reviews

Restaurante Pasquinha

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!

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2. Ah!Boca Santa

Horta, Faial Island 9900-111 Portugal American, Contemporary, Street Food, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Parking Available, Street Parking, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +351 968 305 135 http://www.facebook.com/ahbocasanta/
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5 based on 63 reviews

Ah!Boca Santa

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!

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1. Tasca O Capitolio

Rua Conselheiro Medeiros 23, Horta, Faial Island 9900-144 Portugal Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +351 917 701 855 http://www.facebook.com/oCapitolio/
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4 based on 357 reviews

Tasca O Capitolio

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 we’d definitely go back! Good friendly service

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