3 Best Restaurants in Pico, The Azores

The open kitchen at this minimalist eatery turns out not only traditional Azorean dishes like grilled octopus and fish soup, but also Azorean fusion cuisine using mainly local products with international inspirations—think fish with lemon risotto and pomegranate. It’s a good place to stop for lunch when driving around the island; when the weather’s warm, you can sit outside on the water’s edge with views of Cais do Pico bay.

This trendy bar and restaurant on the water’s edge is worth visiting just to see its unique wood structure, roughly resembling a whale, as well as the prime views of Faial Island; ask for a seat upstairs on the terrace, especially if you’re here before sunset. Start with a selection of local cheeses to pair with a bottle from the large collection of Azorean and Portuguese wines before sampling a main course “from the sea” or “from the land.”