We dined here while visiting in 2023 and rated number one on the island. They have an excellent wine selection and an expansive menu. It's at the top of list later month. read more

The ambiance is great, the large wine selection and the food was outstanding. The service was so great we would definitely return read more

Great owner, fantastic food. The best wine selection I have evr seen. Recommend to anyone.

There is a reason this place is getting 5 stars. The combination of food and service was that of some of the best restaurants I've ever ate at. The menu consists of the fresh fish caught around the island that day. He brought out the fish and explained the difference of each one, which consisted of some fish I've never heard of before. Next he brought of the steaks and different types of meats that he had prepared that day as well. The restaurant was surrounded with bottles of wine, all put together and ready for you to browse for what you prefer to drink with your meal. Overall the experience eating here was filled with some of the best food and service that you can get and I would highly recommend to people looking for a great dining experience to come here! You will walk in with a warm greeting from the local owner and enjoy the best foods. read more

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This review is from the point of view of an American traveler. I would give this place ten stars if I could. This place is awesome, but it is best to know how everything works here before you go. First, dinner will last about 3 hours or more. This is not a grab and go. This is a sit, relax, and enjoy. You're treated like family. Second, CASH ONLY. No credit cards. But Roberto said, if you don't have enough and you want to order that extra bottle of wine or a nicer one he'll drop by your hotel the next day and pick up the difference because he doesn't want you to worry about money. Third, they make almost everything to order as to keep quality high and waste low. With that said, they use 3 wood fire ovens to cook everything and the roasts can take over 5 hours to prepare correctly. So, in a matter you're not used to, call the restaurant and order what you want in advance. A strange concept, but it's wonderful. Roberto will walk you through the process and what is available. Availability is dependent on what the fisherman have caught that day and what he was able to pick up from the local farms. He'll ask how big your group is and what you're looking to get out of dinner. Roberto will make sure you order the right amount for your party. For large groups they offer a suckling pig, but we didn't have enough people or didn't have enough notice. Next time I won't make that mistake. The weather had been bad so it was unknown what fish would be available for our dinner, but we were able to order a whole duck and goat. We arrived and were greeted warmly and shown to our table. Roberto explained how the night would go. He assured us that our table was "our table". We didn't have to rush, there was no one waiting for our table, and we were allowed to be there until they closed at 1am (our reservation was at 7:15pm). The other big thing he asked was is if we wanted to be treated like Azoreans, and the answer to that question should be yes. Our meal started with the traditional bread, jam, oil and cheese. For an appetizer we were asked if we were fans of rabbit. Roberto serves wild rabbit that he has hunted and warns to be careful because they might not get all the buckshot out. It is delicious. We knew what we would be getting for our entrees but we added the ribs. DO NOT SKIP THE RIBS. They are amazing and he says it's the one item he'll always make a few extra of just in case. For sides we were served, sweet potatoes, rice, and potatoes that were roasted with the goat. The roasted dishes were served in terra-cotta dishes and but only smelled lovely but were exquisite. The goat was probably the best goat I have ever eaten. We discussed the dish with Roberto and learned that goat was not a popular dish on the island and we were definitely surprised because of how expertly he prepared it. He also told us it was only about 2 months old which helped with the tenderness of the meat and the very subtle flavor. The duck was perfectly seasoned and roasted while served on top of fresh orange slices. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. It was hard to pick the best part and to share with others. It was a glorious feast. When we couldn't think we could eat more, we ordered dessert. We ordered the Ice Cream with Traditional Cookies and a Lemon pie and we were gifted a slice of the Dona Amelia Cake to share between the four of us. The ice cream was perfect, smooth, luxurious and delicious. The lemon pie was stunningly lemony with the appropriate amount of sweetness. The Amelia cake was as the best we had in the island. The meal finished with an aperitif for all and this ended an absolutely fantastic meal from a gracious host. Roberto, thank you for having us in your establishment and I hope to return soon. If you've made it this far, I hope you realize this is an excellent establishment and a NEED TO VIST restaurant. read more

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Taberna Roberto is without a doubt, the finest eating experience that you can have in the Azores. Went there with a group of family from California. We called ahead and reserved a whole pig. What an experience the staff was a joy in the food was all perfect worth the trip to the islands by itself. read more

Good food and service. We ordered too much food. If you are a couple who does not eat large portions, you will be happier to share just one appetizer and one entree. Then you will have room for dessert. We had the duck salad and octopus salad appetizers which were both tasty. My wife had fresh snapper. It was well-prepared and fresh but nothing remarkable. I had a ribeye steak platter which was delicious and the seasoned and grilled garlic pieces were quite nice. read more

Wonderful hosts great food. Took on a lunch party of 75 and treated us like family. Will definitely like to come back again. read more

No words really to describe this place! Fantastic ALL around. Roberto was an amazing host and welcomed us in his kitchen because he believes the consumer should see what they're getting before they order. We didn't have reservations but he took us in anyway the first go around. The second time we made reservations and he gave us an entire room and had a full pig on a spit, filet mignon's, spare ribs, fried octopus and other amazing sides. The preparation of the food started about 5 hours in advance which is why you need to make reservations the day prior if you want the full experience. This place has been by far my favorite place to eat on this island and definitely within the top 5 anywhere and I've been to many countries in my lifetime. Please please check Roberto's out, you will not be disappointed! Amazing wine selection as well! Thank you Roberto for an amazing experience! read more

Taberna Roberto - A walk through Roberto's kitchen. His wife is the head chef and she does an amazing job! - Portuguese Near Me - Angra do Heroísmo, 20

I'm not very prone to hyperbole, but this place deserves to be a Michelin rated restaurant. It's absurd that this place is under any sort of radar. It should be up there with the best of them. You should be travelling to Terceira just to eat here. I'm about to go re-rate, and lower the rating on every other restaurant I ate at on this trip because nothing was comparable. Had I eaten here on my first day, everything else would pale by comparison, and probably ruin the vacation. So I guess by that measure, it's probably a good thing that I ate here on the second to last day of the trip! Okay, so let me start by telling you where we failed, so you can do better. Call and make a reservation the morning of the day BEFORE you plan to eat here (so approx 36 hrs ahead). The reason being, there is no menu here! You just tell them what you want, and they'll tell you what's possible given the farm/supply situation. If you call too late (like we did), you'll be limited to the a la carte options (which were still amazing), but the other way is much more intimate. Roberto or his wife will have a discussion with you on the phone to plan your party's meal. Some of the exotic options include goat, duck, rabbit, a whole roasted pig, but again... Depends on what's available. If you screw up and are too late, upon arrival, Roberto will invite you into the kitchen and show you what's fresh and available right now. The options seem to usually include grilled fish, pork ribs or steak. Your appetizers are cheese or lapas. Though we missed out on the curated menu option, the a la carte experience was still out of this world. The fish was the best we had on the whole trip by far. The cheese was also the best as well. Their desserts were decadent. And all the while Roberto or his wife would check in on us, stop to chit chat, and it just made the whole evening that much more personal. As with other places we found, tables do not turn over here. Your meal will take at least a couple hrs, and no one is in any rush. The personal touch here is phenomenal. It's an experience you won't soon forget, and for sure, the next time I come back here I'm going to plan well ahead so we get the full experience. I sincerely hope they can keep it going this way! Bravo! read more

Taberna Roberto - Grilled rockfish. Best meal we had whole trip. - Portuguese Near Me - Angra do Heroísmo, 20

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it started with the blonde from breakfast. "so i went to this place for dinner last night that you cannot miss." later in the day, a guy we met at the wine museum casually brought up his dinner at robertos.. his only regret was that he had not called in advance for the special meal of the day. with two completely unprovoked recommendations for dinner from strangers, we figured that we had to try this place and made a reservation. we arrived, and Roberto's wife escorted us into the dining area. "oh.. you didn't pre-order the special meal.. come into the kitchen and pick out your meal." So we followed her into the kitchen where she presented fresh fish from the market, steak, and ribs. we chose the blue mackerel and steak, and were escorted to the wine selection which was basically a mini-wine shop. roberto described the various wines from portugal and azores, and we chose our bottle which was excellent. The wine was poured into a beautiful decanter and a place of bread/cheese/fig spread was served. The food came out soon after and was phenomenal- whole grilled fish served with salad, sweet potatoes. the steak was served with salad, rice with peppers and garlic cloves, sweet potatoes. the meal was so simple and spectacular.. such fresh ingredients. we were completely stuffed for dessert but Roberto's wife sent us some homemade cookie ice cream which was off the charts delicious. If we only had another night in terceira, we would 100% be back for more meals! highly recommend to all read more

We came to Taberna Roberto at the end of the midday service and Roberto took us into the kitchen to show us what was still available. We chose the amazing roast pork ribs with roasted potatoes. Probably the best I've ever had. We finished with coffee, their excellent homemade ice cream with cinnamon on top, and a glass of port. Thanks to Roberto for fitting us in, feeding us well and telling about his island. Highly recommended! read more

The food was fresh & great! The owner & chef wife were very pleasant. The wine selection was vast & help deciding was spot on! Great desert!! The TV was unfortunate, music would elevate the atmosphere! Thought to detail was great!! Cash only...oops! read more

Farm to table? Ocean to table? Field to table? Love it here. Everything is fresh and delicious! Great wine selection!

Oh my! Our party was served a whole pig! Delicious! Call in your reservation before noon. Place is packed and wines out of this world! Lemon pie and their cinnamon cookie ice cream is to die for! Don't miss this unique place while you're on the island. read more

Top Notch! The staff of restaraunt and Roberto himself very attentive. Reasonably priced. Food was exceptional, ask to have a look in the kitchen before you order. read more

The couple that own this establishment have made it a labor of love. The attention to detail is exquisite, the quality of the food is unsurpassed, and their service is warm and authentic. Everything is fired in their wood burning ovens. He will take you into their kitchen to show you what is available that day. Don't be concerned about what you choose- it will be amazing! read more