Hidden gems: Food & Drinks in Cape Verde

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Cape Verde.

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Restaurante Budha Beach
Restaurant
👍👍 I stayed at the Budha Beach Hotel, so I ate at the restaurant every day. The food was amazing. It was very delicious, good portions and very well presented. I had numerous dishes, and there wasn't anything that I thought was not up to par. The lobster paella was superb with the lobster cooked perfe...
5.00 (64 reviews)
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Cantinho d'Africa 'FB', Bar Restaurante Churrascaria
Restaurant
👍👍 Awesome place to eat. Food is excellent and truly authentic prepared by their cook from Guinea. The atmosphere is also great and, place is furnished African style. Many locals go often there, which is a good indicator of the quality. Price is really fine and not overly priced for tourists. Overall,...
5.00 (28 reviews)
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Mariama in Morro - Loja Bert Restaurante
Restaurant
👍👍 Easily some of the best spaghettis we've ever had! Freshly made with herbs directly from the backyard. Wonderful host with huge knowledge about herbs & plants. Thanks for showing us the benefits of moringa! An absolute insider tip.
5.00 (23 reviews)
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Casa JPi
Hotel
👍👍 geweldige plek mooie kamers goed diner en ontbijt en fantastische gastheer!
$64/night
5.00 (22 reviews)
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Restaurante Cassumai
Restaurant
👍👍 Muilto bom Djabo com aroz ♡♡♡ Delisious! Friendly people, very good food and very good prices. Have to go back!!
5.00 (20 reviews)
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Habibi
Bar
👍👍 #paramveerarmy
5.00 (15 reviews)
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Restaurante Benvinda
Restaurant
👍👍 Conhecemos a Benvinda há muitos anos, quando dirigia o Barracuda junto ao pontão de Santa Maria, sempre cheio de gente e com reserva obrigatória de mesa. Durante anos, nas nossas estadias no Sal, foi sempre ponto obrigatório para uma ou duas boas refeições. Gostámos de a reencontrar no seu novo rest...
5.00 (15 reviews)
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Ady & Juju
Restaurant
👍👍 Un lugar con encanto y vistas increíbles para pasar un buen rato en mitad de nuestra ruta! Restaurante muy limpio. Tomamos dos zumos de mango, muy ricos! También dan comidas.
4.90 (185 reviews)
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Relax Montanha
Bar
👍👍 O Senhor António é uma simpatia! Bebemos ponche tradicional de mel de cana acompanhado com queijo de terra. O almoço estava muito bom, tudo plantado e colhido ali. Um almoço rodeados pela natureza. Recomendo muito!
4.90 (119 reviews)
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Martin’s restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 I ordered tuna fish in coconut milk and it was delicious! Staff very kind and friendly, the owner always close to the guests. Breathtaking view of the ocean and wonderful beach makes this place even more magical. Thank you!
4.90 (80 reviews)
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Chacha Chicken restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 Wonderful place, you can’t find more authentic than this. Street cooking, nice people, food served quickly and awesome taste. Chicken, pork, fish or else, Cha Cha is the grill queen here. Just ask and you’ll be served by really kind people. Oh and don’t miss the tasty lentils or the traditional kat...
4.90 (52 reviews)
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BIG BAR
Bar
👍👍 Este espaço é algo que nunca tinha visto. Um ambiente espectacular. Porcos, galinhas, cães, burros na rua. Tudo de uma simplicidade e boa onda.
4.90 (49 reviews)
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Atelier Bar made in Sampadiu
Bar
👍👍 Very nice meal. They had two options on the menu: fish or chicken. It comes with vegetables, fries and some complementary additions. After cooking, the chef started playing and singing on his guitar. Very nice atmosphere!
4.90 (39 reviews)
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Restaurante Gosto & Sabor
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 The food is delicious, local dishes. The staff is very friendly. Low prices. Charmfull place!
4.90 (38 reviews)
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Bombu Mininu
Cafe
👍👍 Very cozy and intimate place...plenty of arts exhibition, music shows and good vibes...definitely worth a visit when in Mindelo!
4.90 (37 reviews)
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Casa Liloca Plateau
Restaurant
👍👍 Uma verdadeira pérola na cidade de praia. A comida é deliciosa com pratos a variar diariamente. A carne assada é de outro mundo! Preços muito acessíveis e um staff extremamente amigável. Recomendo vivamente. Menção especial à cachupa feita nesta casa, após ter comido perto de uma dezena de cachupas...
4.90 (37 reviews)
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bowlavista - good greens
Restaurant
👍👍 Fresh, affordable and good location. Well staffed and cute decorations. I had a cachupa bowl and my partner took an avocado sandwich. Although stated as starters, it was a lot of food.
4.90 (35 reviews)
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M.S ESTÉTICA (Sobrancelhas e Estética)
Eyebrow bar
😠 Espaço a evitar Marquei na aplicação unhas de gel com a Stefanie, cortou me em 4 dedos com a broca, até fazer sangue, não me pediu desculpa e deixou me as unhas por acabar com tips e cortadas porque eu pedi lhe para não me cortar que me estava a magoar Começou aos gritos, de forma insultuosa e a man...
4.90 (32 reviews)
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Ca' Dju
Restaurant
👍👍 This restaurant is a must on the island. Everything in this restaurant makes sense, the food, the atmosphere & the very kind service (mother & daughter who do this with passion) We had 4 dishes to share, they were delicious, you could taste everything was fresh and made with love. If you are on the...
4.90 (30 reviews)
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Ristorante Manera
Restaurant
👍👍 Fantastic dishes, very good agnolotti, up to the Italian standard. Very nice place and helpful staff.
4.90 (30 reviews)
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