Must-see restaurants in Santo Antão

  • Caleta

    Santo Antão

    A bistro-like restaurant with sidewalk tables on the waterfront, Caleta has a French owner who conjures up a mix of European and Cabo Verdean specialities…

  • O Curral

    Santo Antão

    Along the road in the tiny settlement of Chã João Vaz is O Curral, known to locals as Alfred's, a straw-roofed restaurant, farm shop and grogue distillery…

  • Casa Maracujá

    Santo Antão

    This charming open-air rooftop eatery with mountain views serves up some of the island's best cooking, with delicious, locally sourced ingredients…

  • Black Mamba

    Santo Antão

    A friendly, Italian-owned spot that serves up delicious pizzas and pastas as well as seafood (whatever is fresh for the day). It's located inland, a short…

  • Atelier

    Santo Antão

    This artsy hideaway behind Hotel Paul Mar is the local hipster hang-out. Run by a young musician and his wife, it serves yummy snacks, traditional dishes…

  • O Veleiro

    Santo Antão

    On the main highway near the centre of town, O Veleiro serves up tasty (but somewhat overpriced) prawns, grilled octopus and other seafood plates in a…

  • Cantinho do Gato Preto

    Santo Antão

    A popular spot along the main road leading to the oceanfront from the square, this eatery mixes international classics and some local faves. Its small…

  • Pizzeria Ti Lello

    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,…

  • Cantinho de Amizade

    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…

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