I have no negative things to say about the gelato, but I am surprised by the raving reviews. It…read moretasted like any other gelato I've eaten all over the world. It's hard to find bad gelato. The service was chaotic with 3 guys behind the counter and instead of one guy per family/group order all of them were helping everybody. It made for a confusing "who's on first" situation. Good gelato, confusing service not sure why this particular gelato place in Ponte Delgmade so many lists of places to try.

Pretty tasty gelato and they let you try it! Not my favorite in the area but will certainly get…read moreyour gelato craving out of the way. Really liked that they had so many dairy free options - loved the dark chocolate (strong and rich) and guava flavors!

This is a great local cafe located downtown. This place is always busy with its outside seating…read more The food and service here are great. I ordered a pizza this time and the pepperoni was actually their local sausage which tasted a lot better. I also liked the fact that it had cheese in the crust. There is both inside and outside seating.

I have been here in 2018 and we loved it because they were open later after dinner for an espresso…read moreand dessert. When I came back in 2025 I was excited for that. Hours completely changed. They only open 11am-7pm I believe. However the food and drinks were amazing! An extensive menu now that they didn't have back then I think. Can get very busy and tricky to get a table if you have more than 4-5 people for an outside table. We all loved the food and were reasonably priced. Service was good. We had to check in with our waiter but they had many tables they were taking care of and enjoyed the slower Azores style meals. Always recommend to people in the city.

Wow, the seafood stew here was so good and I can't stop thinking about it. The flavoring was…read moreperfect and I wanted a second plate. This place does get pretty busy, so try to make a reservation. It took me two tries to get to eat here!

Friendly and attentive service and absolutely delicious food. The outside tables get a nice breeze…read morefrom the ocean which makes this a great spot for brunch. The Eggs Benedict was one of the best I've had.

Place to go to drink with locals. We went for a beer, were offered cod fritters (pastéus de…read morebacalhau) and stayed for dinner. This became our "local" bar as it was close to our hotel. The manager was friendly and helpful.

Grossly understaffed and took ages to clean up empty tables while customers waited crowding the…read moreentrance where other customers have to gather to checkout at the counter (not at their table). Heard of good reviews of the food but the service is lackluster. Also for any vegetarian folks - this is NOT your joint. The two stars are for the stewardess who made sure things arrived quickly. But the food is underwhelming too. Very u

Friendly staff that don't know much English but they try which makes things easier. Savory pastry…read morewindow had some flies in it so we didn't get anything from there. We did however get 1 custard filled croissant and 1 almond custard pastry which were OK. Filled our hunger before dinner while we waited for our laundry to finish at a nearby laundromat.

Quick stop to fuel up with a pastry and espresso! Excellent baked goods. Friendly staff. The…read morepastries were so good we forgot to take pictures, we were so excited to try them. Highly recommend this coffee and pastry shop (also had gelato that looked good).

A nice informative walk through the pineapple plantation. Ending with pineapple cake and ice cream.read more

This is a nice pineapple plantation located in Sao Miguel. The pineapples grown are grown in…read moremultiple green houses. They make a pineapple liquor, pineapple sangria, pineapple cake, pineapple tarts and more!

Had booked a reservation here days in advance for my 1 year wedding anniversary and they were…read moreclosed! No call to notify us. We showed up, waited, and called with no avail until a kind local told us they were not going to open today. I was a bit wary with some of the reviews before booking and should have taken my gut feeling more seriously. So if you are set on eating here I'd say make a back up reservation somewhere else or skip all together.

Even under Covid restrictions, Boca de Cena was 5 stars! Due to the pandemic all restaurants close…read moreat 10pm and lines begin to form around 7pm. After trying for a table at other popular restaurants in Ponta Delgada, we made the walk up to Boca de Cena. We were a table for five without reservations and Ricardo was able to accommodate us. Like the other reviews stated, Ricardo does it all! We ordered the filet mignon, honey braised tuna, octopus salad and chocolate cake. All were amazing! Will hopefully be back.

My favorite meal on the entire island of Sao Miguel -- an elevated and unique yet highly affordable…read morefarm-to-fork dining experience! If there's only one meal that you must have while on the island, this is certainly the one... so if you're reading this, trust me and make a reservation now! When we arrived, we were handed a map and given the option to walk around and explore the farm either before or after our meal. If you're coming for a later dinner, I'd recommend walking around first so you can explore the farm grounds while the sun is still out. Such a fun way to get acquainted with the rustic charm of our surroundings to kick off the night! According to the owner, they are constantly changing up the menu so no matter how many times you visit, each time will be an entirely unique dining experience... so I won't go into too many details but our selection of the day included: pea soup, salad, fish, roasted duck, and finished off with a decadent chocolate pastry/sorbet combo. Each course was beautifully presented and tasted like a hearty homemade dish prepared with ingredients of the utmost freshness and quality. This was such a fun way to get a taste of local cuisine right from the source, and you can tell that this restaurant is a labor of love -- the owners and servers clearly take pride in the quality of ingredients in the way they walk you through each course in detail. Idk where else in the world you'd be able to find such a deliciously hearty and wholesome 6-course meal with farm-fresh, quality ingredients for 60 euros... if you do, please LMK but in the meantime do yourself the biggest favor and make this a priority while you're visiting Sao Miguel!

The menu was a surprise farm to table meal with 6 courses. All the food was the freshest used by…read morethe family. The dishes were artfully put together with many tasty ingredients. Each course tasted amazing. We did the wine pairing and all the types of wines served added to the flavors of the dish. Great presentation by the chef. We are outside during a rain storm and the weather further added to the ambiance of the meal. Servers were right on top of everything but they didn't push you to eat quickly and there was no rush. It actually was delightful to take our time and have a great family conversation. Both grandkids, 12 and 10 enjoyed each course. They were very willing to try the variety of the dishes served. The servers knew what was in each dish including the seasonings. Fabulous experience by the whole family. Highly recommend this family run restaurant.

We were initially reluctant to get breakfast here because the prices seemed inflated (~ American…read moreprices starting at around 15-18 € per dish) but at 10am, it was one of the few places in town open for brunch and their beautiful pastries caught my eye. We ordered the prosciutto sandwich and roasted vegetable omelette with goat cheese, both of which were incredibly fresh tasting and bursting with flavor. While both items were fantastic, what stood out to me was the delicious bread which was pillowy soft, chewy and was the perfect vehicle to soak up the farm fresh egg yolks on the sandwich and to pair with the goat cheese and herbal elements of the omelette. We also got a glass of orange, carrot and ginger juice which was freshly whipped up with the Zumex-style citrus juicer located inside the shop. To finish off our hearty breakfast, I got an almond and ginger tart to go that was simply amazing! The crust had just the right amount of crunch and the almond slices paired beautifully with the subtle ginger notes of the pastry~ 5/5 yumminess Both outdoor and indoor seating is available, but we opted for the latter to avoid the cigarette smoke from passersby plus you get the added bonus of watching their chef cook through the big glass window to their kitchen! The owner is an interesting chatty gentleman with very strong political views (the shop is decked out in Bitcoin propaganda) and he told us they maintain a strictly 2-person operation to ensure that the food is prepared up to their meticulous standards. Overall despite the higher-than-average prices, you cant go wrong with INTZ48 for a deliciously satisfying and filling brunch with very high quality and farm-to-fork ingredients. Sao Miguel is known worldwide for its fantastic bread and cheese and this is a great place to sample those together!

I think this is the best food I've had in Ponta Delgada. The service was great, the food was made…read morewith amazing ingredients and also just so delicious. I thought everything was reasonably priced. Will definitely return!