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!

Singular is a fancy white-tablecloth restaurant in downtown, but just outside of the main…read morehustle-and-bustle area, so it's on a quieter block. With its live piano music and soft European decor, it's on the more romantic side. If you're here with friends, you may have to try to keep your voice lower, so conversations wouldn't be the most comfortable. But we made it work! If you want a more open and less hush-hush atmosphere, inside is an option, where it's more social and artsy. The food is outstanding. My friend got the octopus and she said it was the best she's ever had. I wish I got what she got! Another friend got the risotto (vegetarian option) and she loved that. I got the ceviche because I wasn't that hungry, but I thought it was delicious and better than any ceviche I had in Peru. It's a small portion, but it's just an appetizer. We finished with chocolate ice cream covered with peanuts, always a winner! The service was good. The manager checked on us and made sure everything was fine. Our dishes took an extra long time to arrive, but we dealt with it, and it seems like that's the norm in Azores. So don't come here expecting a rushed meal. Take your time at Singular and enjoy!

This happens to be the only restaurant with an actual bar that we have seen in downtown Ponta…read moreDelgada, Azores. The restaurant is beautiful with wooden ceilings and tastefully decorated. Our octopus appetizer was delicious and so was our cocktails.

I'm so glad we got to try Otaka for lunch and dinner on our last day in the Azores. Otaka serves a…read moreelevated Japanese Peruvian fusion cuisine. For lunch we tried a fish crudo, fish taco, ribs, and lomo saltado. All very tasty but my favorite was the lomo saltado. It did not come with fries like I've had at other peruvian restaurants in the states, but it was good with a side of rice to soak up the yummy sauce. For dinner, we tried the 10 course tasting menu. Each of the courses were beautiful pieces of art with unique complex flavors. It was truly a tasting menu, so I would suggest eating something before the tasting menu so you aren't starving and can truly enjoy each dish. The cod and the wagyu beef were definitly the star courses. There are 2 seatings, 6:30 and 9:30 so make sure you make a reservation.

Good food, a lovely atmosphere, and attentive service. We chose the local tasting menu, which…read moreoffered a nice variety of dishes. Unfortunately, there was a hair in one of my courses. The staff handled it professionally by apologizing promptly and replacing the dishes, but it was still disappointing, especially for what was meant to be a special birthday dinner. We were served an extra chocolate dessert to celebrate. Overall, the meal was enjoyable and decently executed, though none of the dishes particularly stood out or felt especially memorable. It's also definitely on the pricier side compared to other tasting menu experiences I've had.

This place looks super cool, but I would recommend trying another place in the general area. I'm…read morenot sure if it was because the holiday (New Years) had just passed, but the meal started with a list of what was NOT available which was more than a quarter of the menu -- which also included no white wine by the glass and no beer. The white sangria pitcher was almost too bitter to drink. The croquettes were a tasty starter -- but the cheese wrapped in filo dough was a non-starter. The beet risotto was pleasant but not necessarily memorable. The Hot Cold dessert was a big disappointment. It has beautiful presentation, but we could not finish even the small dessert. Our service was less than ideal. The restaurant was not full, yet you could see their intense stress levels. With the high quality of dinners we'd had for similar and even lower price in the area, we really expected a lot more.

This was my favorite meal on our week-long trip to Sao Miguel. The food was impeccable. My husband…read morehad the seared tuna, and it was cooked perfectly rare. A quick dip in soy sauce, and it was exploding with flavor. It's the best seared tuna we've ever had. I got the octopus legs, which was the BEST octopus I've ever had. And this is coming from someone who immediately orders octopus as soon as she sees it on the menu. I had octopus four times in a week in the Azores, and this was the best. I don't know what they do to the octopus to make it so tender, but it melts in your mouth like butter, and the ends of the tentacles are crispy perfection. Even the side dishes are good here! My octopus came with perfectly cooked and savory potatoes and Brussels sprouts, as well as a small fresh salad. My husband's tuna came with a broccoli steak and the same perfect potatoes. I know I use perfect a lot in this review, but that's all I could say about this food. It was executed that well. My only complaint would be that there is a slight smell of something like bleach throughout the restaurant. You get used to it, but it was off-putting at first. Note that you will definitely need to make a reservation in order to get a table. If I recall, I was able to make one through Facebook a week in advance pretty easily. You can't miss a dinner here while I'm Ponta Delgada.

We visited A terra & PDL from Austin, Texas along with our friends from Chicago- both food cities…read more We had an unbelievable meal, we let the server help us decide and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We had the beef tartare, salad, table bread, fish trio with rice, steak and a few sides. Everything was outstanding. Service was great. Cost was very great for the amount and quality of the food.

We are staying at this hotel and let me just say.. It is AMAZING- but thats for another review…read more This is specifically speaking on the desserts they offer during dinner time. Not only is it beautiful in the restaurant area, but there are so many friendly and helpful servers at your every turn for all your needs. Peaceful music playing, comfy couch sitting (or table and chair options) and the desserts were a 10/10. Reading through the menu, my family was hesitant on the Chocolate Cigar specifically, but they were all a 10. Super flavorful, fresh as ever, came out at a reasonably quick after ordering and as colorful as the Island. Unfortunately our vacation is coming to an end, but this is wonderful, you should definitely check it out, for regular dinner options too, or even to reside at for your stay! When we return to Azores, we will return here!

This restaurant had the best breaded chicken I have had on this island. They serve traditional…read morePortuguese and Mediterranean dishes. For dessert I had two scoops of chocolate ice cream and a double espresso. The service was slow as it took over an hour for my family and I to get our food after placing our order. We ended up spending over 3 hours here for dinner.

I think this will go down as my most memorable meal during this Portugal trip. Loved everything…read morethat I ate, in a lovely bustling dining room full of life and Portuguese food. Started off with some calamari and Sao Jorge cheese with bread. The calamari wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was tender and fresh and very light. The Sao Jorge cheese may be the best I have had. By the time it gets to the United States it's certainly a HARD cheese, but this was soft and almost spreadable on the bread. Delicious. The menu here is massive. They had about 6 different Portuguese steak options, but I went for the classic with egg and peppers. I do with there were more red peppers on my steak, but I appreciate the hefty amounts of garlic and sauce. The steak itself was cooked perfectly to medium rare and tender. I'm not a big steak girlie but I ate the whole thing in no time. The bottle of wine certainly helped it go down easily. Finished the meal with a chocolate crepe, which I can still taste as I type this. Loved this place and will come back every time I am in Ponta Delgada.

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!

Best steak in Ponta Delgada. I tried several restaurants that were ok. Stopped into this small…read moreplace and the sirloin S. Miguel was unreal. Fresh seafood as well. You may want to walk by thinking it's a small place...don't. Best Portuguese food I have had since I have been here (and I have high expectations when eating out).

The Mercado - One of the first places we wanted to go to when we visited Ponta Delgada. Since we…read morearrived on a Saturday it was the biggest market day. There are rows with tables of beautiful flowers, fresh vegetables, fruits and fish. When we arrived there was a large crowd gathered at one end and when we asked what was happening a local told us it was the President of Portugal visiting. Seems he goes around to the various cites in Portugal and tries to meet with the local people. An unusual occurrence but really fun to witness.

Lobster roe and grilled squid on a skewer were the only good things about this place. Service was…read moreslow and the grilled limpets were so small compared to other seafood restaurants I've tried. Aside from the nice view, there isn't anything too special about this place. If you're looking for good seafood, there are plenty of other options in the area.

Cais 20 was easily the most disappointing experience of my whole trip. We went for a late dinner,…read moreexcited to try all the different seafood, especially the ones native to the Azores like barnacles and slipper lobster. It unfortunately didn't meet any expectations. We ordered the huge seafood platter for 4, but everything was cold. There was no mention of that on the menu. Worse, the seafood wasnt even fresh. The shrimp lacked that springy texture and just fell apart when peeling. The service was also rude. Maybe they don't like tourist? Overall, I wouldn't recommend it at all.