Food was ok. Traditional. Lovely spot to sit outside and watch the sunset. Service was spotty…read more But overall nice experience

This restaurant is in the Velas town center and serves decent food. I tried both their beans &…read morevegetable soup (€3) and their sea soup (€15) tonight and were happy with both, but were puzzled why the 3 shrimps in the sea soup would taste so salty while all the other seafood such as mussel, limpets, clams, and fish in that soup tasted good and were not too salty? The soup itself was not too salty so why just the shrimps?

This is an AMAZING restaurant. First.. the owner and his daughter and ALL of their staff are…read morewonderful people and very fun and gracious. The food... you will not find more amazing flavorful dishes and variety of local delicacies. Next... the atmosphere is so fun it is a local's hangout. We met locals and foreigners alike and everyone enjoyed their time with each other and great conversations. It's hard to put into words the experience and it all starts with the owners and staff. My wife's father is from Pico and we are from America. I took her there to visit family and to see this wonderful island for the first time. Tasca o Patrica is a MUST on your check list in Pico.

Thank you. Tasca crew, for the perfect service and the delicious food! We were the first to be…read moreseated tonight, and treated like royalty the entire evening! We tasted the ocean tonight with fried octopus, fresh cracas, grilled lapas, grilled shrimp, and seared tuna, and the lava rocks with our local Syrah! Simply De-Lish!

We stopped here our last day on Pico but otherwise would have returned. What a gem!…read more Food is delicious and beautifully presented, setting is modern and pleasant and the service was great. The setting, right by the water can't be beat. Highly recommend!

My Airbnb host highly recommended this place, and I had to check it out for my last meal on this…read moretrip. Like most of restaurants in Pico, they don't have a noticeable signage outside, but only a sign on the glass door. The place is very neat and small in size. They don't have many items on the menu and less for lunch. I thought most items were reasonably priced (8-20 euros for entree), but compared to other places on the island, I guess they're pretty high. I've tried their grilled octopus with pea purée and marinated cauliflower. THE BEST octopus dish I've ever had!! This dish was totally out of this world and was worth every penny!! The service was on a little slow side, but I would definitely go back and highly recommend it!

A locals restaurant that offers a plate full of magnificent food for a great price. I definitely…read morerecommend to travelers!

I'm so grateful this was the first restaurant we visited in Terceira. The staff were friendly and…read moreaccommodating even though the restaurant was crowded. We were seated in the outdoor porch area and it was a nice space. Without overgeneralizing, A Canadinha gave us a good temperature on restaurant culture on the island. Going out to eat is a two hour dedication. Expect to wait longer for your food but it will be worth it and you will never feel rushed. Personally, the lax service was more my speed but may not be for everyone. I ordered the Bife à Canadinha and was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed this steak in cream sauce. The wine is cheap and flowing! All the options are well-priced by the bottle. An important note - we wanted to try wines from the island but Terceira mostly produces white wines, so ask about their reds if you're looking to pair it with your steak. Overall, delicious food, great vibe, and friendly people. It's worth a visit!

A real let down. Loved this place 2 years ago but ownership has changed…read more Service was overwhellmed and has a long way to go ( unfriendly, lackluster, not knowledgeable on menu items) and food was average at best. We were disappointed and looking at other diners, I think we were not alone

Great food, great view! Panoramic 180 degree view of the Pico coast and of Sao Jorge from the…read morelocation high above the coast. Perfect at sunset. Do note the restaurant is closed Thursdays (!). The adjoining villas "Lava Homes" are also incredible.

Amazing buffet. I'm generally not a fan of a buffet. This was awesome. Fresh, good tasting food. 5…read morestars.

We are proud to be the first to add Restaurante Urzelina to Yelp. I'm mostly plant-based with some…read morefish. My husband is mostly meat-based, with some fish. Our meals were PHENOMENAL at amazing prices for a comparable meal in other areas of Portugal. We highly, highly, highly recommend this restaurant and will be back--like tomorrow.

Two caveats up front: cash only & no wifi…read more Other than that, this is an outstanding restaurant. Seems like most people get the Steak on a Stone, and that's definitely the thing to do. It's probably the best steak I've ever had. Frank, the spirited owner who REALLY has fun joking around with everyone, delivers you a cut of meat so tall and trim you'll think you're looking at a runway model. But unlike Gigi Hadid, this steak is served to you uncooked on a 500°F brick of volcanic stone. This steak is grilled for you, and mostly BY you, on the superhot slab right there at your table! Frank gets the cooking started for you, but you basically slice each bite onto the smoldering brick and hold it on there for a bit to cook it. It is such perfect beef that you can't mess it up. I also got the simple appetizer spread with two kinds of fresh bread, some cheese, olives, and cute little sausage bites. All of those were exceptionally good, except that the olives are the same kind you get at every restaurant on this island. Seriously, though, what an awesome dinner experience this was. Unless tender red meat is not your scene, you need to try this at least once if you're visiting the island.

We were wanting some steak and this place was recommended. It's a small cozy restaurant and the…read morelure is the chance to grill your own steak on a lava rock. Steak was tasty. Service was prompt and friendly. We were here during the St. John festival and you could see the parade dancers from the window. Waiter was nice but really insisted we have the steak on the stone even though some of us didn't want it. Overall it was a fun experience.

Wonderful meal. Most items can be prepared gluten free. Even have GF desserts. Friendly staff and…read moremoderate noise.

The food is always amazing. The service is hit or miss. If it's busy, expect long waits for seating…read moreand service. The restaurant is always clean and sanitary. Try the steak at least once during your stay. The sangria is like no other on the island. Just the right amount of fruit, right amount of bubbles, the red wine used is perfect!

The food was good. Interesting background of restaurant owner. The waitress was very helpful with…read moreour lack of Portuguese language knowledge.

Fantastic nautical themed restaurant. Genuine has circumnavigated the globe twice by sailing solo…read more The decor tells the story of his 19 and 21 month adventures. The food is typical Portuguese seafood done very well. The service is prompt (not typical for the area). Fishbeard and octopus are favorites. Save room for dessert!! The blackberry gelato with black berry liquor is a great finish.