We just spent eight glorious nights exploring the Azores, including the tranquil and lush Pico…read moreIsland. We ate at many restaurants including some iconic and widely recommended gems. None of them compared to Garrafeira da Vila. The four courses we had were perfect down to the finest detail. We dipped the last of our yummy bread basket to sop up the broth which held the fresh caught shrimp. The beef was like butter and the salad was the freshest I had on three islands. How does Julio do it? He is also a charming and engaged host. We will be back!!

If you are visiting Pico, add this restaurant to your itinerary! Decorated with a mix of modern…read morestyle and the perfect touch of the island's history, the atmosphere is perfect to enjoy a wide variety of wines and tapas. The Gambás, the Linguiça á Moda do Pico and the Lombo de novilho á Regional were all delicious. For wine lovers, the vast selection of wines offers red, white and rosé options. We had the Adega de Palmela Premium Moscatel Galego Roxo, crisp, refreshing, and just the precise amount of sweetness. Bom Apetite!

This restaurant ils dedicated to the famous navigator Genuino Madruga who went twice solo à round…read morethe world. Service is great and waiters are friendly, although we had to wait between courses Prices are very reasonable and food is authentic portuguese cuisine. If you're a fish fan, it's your place to be! The also serve meat. The Genuino fish and rice is a must, served in a large pot for one or two people. Beware it's quite huge a quantity, but so delicious we almost manage to empty it! Also be advised side dishes like bread are NOT inclusive so you have to pay extra but really affordable. Would definitely go back to this restaurant even though we're only staying in Horta for a week

Delicious seafood. The portions are huge, so even if it says it's for one person- it can definitely…read morefeed 2-3 people. I had the seafood stew (caldeirada) and it was wonderful. I had the portion for 1 person and it could have fed at least 2 more people. Nice, new restaurant, in front of Porto Pim beach. It was one of the best meals we had in Faial.