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!

Very busy, charming bakery/coffee shop along the water! We just wanted a few pastel de natas, but…read morethe water insisted we sit and they will serve it to us, which was nice. There were indoor and outdoor tables, but we decided to sit inside since it was a little cold and rainy. We ordered the plain pastel de natas and they were delicious and flaky. My only wish is that they were served a little warm and they could've been even better. Once you're finished, you go up to the cash register to pay with the receipt the waiter gives you. Even though it was busy and there was a line, it moved quickly since they were hustling.

Friendly staff but very slow service (but maybe not according to Azorean style). Ordered passion…read morefruit and Nutella egg tart, tasted ok but they did not keep these warm/hot, could've been so much better. Cappuccino was ok, overall nothing impressive that we tried.

Cafe Central was our absolute favorite cafe during our time in Ponta Delgada! The food here is…read moredelicious, but the wonderful service and atmosphere make it truly special. The Staff: Zaida was our waitress for a couple of different visits and she is absolutely delightful! The Atmosphere: On one of the evenings, a gentleman was playing his flute while we sat outside. It was the perfect backdrop for a relaxing night. We loved enjoying the local vibes here and cannot recommend it enough!

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.

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!

Everything we ate here was good but the gem by far was the chicken and waffles. The fried chicken…read moreis sheer perfection. I also particularly enjoyed the seafood croquettes. Also, how pretty was this glass for an iced latte? My friend's tea came with an hour glass so she would know once it was finished steeping--too cool.

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

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.

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.

I came here twice because it was one of the better restaurants in the city center. It was very…read moredifficult to find, especially if you don't know where to look or are walking along the wrong street. I walked right passed it because the sign was facing a different side. If you're walking north towards Rua de Sao Joao, it's on the right as you're walking passed the parking lot. Boca de Cena is a small restaurant that is very modern, with lots of mood lighting. I would even go so far as to label it a romantic place to bring dates. The restaurant has about 9-10 tables, depending on the table arrangement. It was never busy when I was there, likely because it was not high tourist season, so reservations were not necessary but I can see it getting busy during the summer months. Although there are a number of options on the menu, one or two items may not be available due to lack of ingredients. For fish options, they only make what was caught that day. For instance, I was fortunate enough to order the only ahi tuna that they had that day. Over the two visits, I ordered the grilled shrimp, the ahi tuna, and the grilled octopus. The grilled shrimp were pretty large and tasty. I thought the ahi tuna was just okay. Like at other restaurants, it seems like they unnecessarily add too much salt to an already salty protein. The grilled octopus was my favorite of all the dishes. The octopus was nicely grilled so that it had a crunch, but was still soft and tender. The suckers on the tentacles fell off in my mouth, so that added some fun texture to the mix. I also ordered a chocolate cake, but you get 2 small slices so it wasn't worth it. Dinner came out to about 40€. There is one wait staff now, so the chef no longer runs the front and the back as others have mentioned.

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.