Mindelo
This open-air terrace restaurant perched above the street has a wide-ranging menu, from pizzas and burgers to grilled fish and some vegetarian options. It…
Must-see restaurants in Cabo Verde
Sal
The oceanfront terrace is the highlight of this simple, always-buzzing restaurant that dishes out reliably good seafood fare. Live music makes it even…
Mindelo
A buzzing little cafe, Morabeza is a fine spot for pastries (like the Portuguese pastel de nata), espressos and a bit of people-watching (plus there's wi…
Cabo Verde
In a blue-and-white building behind the beach, Hamburg serves up satisfying grilled seafood and changing daily specials such as feijoada, seafood rice and…
Santo Antão
This Italian-run spot with a covered patio churns out the island's best pizzas as well as a decent lasagne. It's a short walk away from the coastal strip,…
Cabo Verde
Serves some of the best grilled seafood in town, with tables set on an open-sided thatched roof terrace overlooking the crashing waves. The dish of the…
Cabo Verde
A favourite among expats, this cosy Italian trattoria serves up excellent thin-crust pizzas, as well as delicious housemade pastas and heartier grilled…
Cabo Verde
Famed for its pastries, the ever-popular Pão Quente also serves up hot sandwiches, pastas, salads, savoury tarts, omelettes and other light fare. The…
Cabo Verde
Cabo Verdean and European food is dished out at this funky spot inside a blue container fronted with a tree-shaded terrace, just up from the main square…
Sal
Reserve ahead at this cosy, narrow restaurant, which serves top-quality (and priced accordingly) meat and seafood dishes with an Italian twist. Excellent…
Cabo Verde
French-run Alto Mira serves up tasty wood-fired pizzas and a few fish dishes, plus Fogo wines. The Mediterranean courtyard setting is pleasant.
Cabo Verde
For dining and drinking with a view, Mirage serves up pizzas, sandwiches, salads and cocktails from the open-air terrace at Praia Shopping.
Cabo Verde
A delightful (if unimaginatively named) bakery with fantastic chocolate-covered doughnuts and a few outdoor tables.
Cabo Verde
This seafront spot with a large pink and rather dated interior is where locals come for a good meal paired with eager service. The extensive menu features…
Cabo Verde
Right on the plaza, in a white modern structure with covered alfresco seating, this easygoing spot is a great place to grab a bite and see the action. The…
Cabo Verde
Locals flock to this simple Portuguese-run restaurant for the amazing grilled tuna belly (barriga de atum), skewered and served with potatoes on a…
Boa Vista
Grab a table in the back-room restaurant of this friendly traditional spot on the northeast side of Sal Rei's plaza for a simple and inexpensive meal of…
Cabo Verde
On the main street leading up from Nova Sintra's square, this restaurant with a terrace serves decent fish and meat dishes off a picture menu. There's…
Santo Antão
A down-home place near the main plaza with a courtyard (and partial mountain views). Come for pork cutlets, fried fish, spaghetti and good-value lunch…
Cabo Verde
Popular lunchtime spot that locals storm for good and inexpensive daily specials (a deal at CVE400). It's simple, down home and friendly.
Mindelo
One of several handy Fragata supermarkets in the centre. This one is particularly well stocked.
Sal
Found on the square, this is a good old-fashioned cafe-bar that serves simple meals and drinks.
Cabo Verde
Tereru di Kultura has a lovely oceanfront terrace and small menu of seafood and pizzas.
