Hidden gems: Restaurants in Vila 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 Vila Verde.

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Cantinho d'Africa 'FB', Bar Restaurante Churrascaria image
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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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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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Africa+SAB
Restaurant
👍 Secondo me il miglior ristorante della zona, i camerieri sono molto attenti e scrupolosi, con noi si sono sforzati di parlare italiano, ottimi i piatti, pesce cucinato veramente bene, chi ha preso il polpo ne è rimasto entusiasta. Io e altri commensali abbiamo preso il tonno cucinato in diverse mani...
4.90 (21 reviews)
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Mar Adentro, Ilha do Sal
Creole restaurant
4.80 (141 reviews)
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IL FARO ITALIAN Restaurant & Pizzeria
Restaurant
👍👍 Been there twice and tried the both the pizza and the tuna steak. Both excellently done and the pizza is really Italian style. The vegetables that came with the tuna were just amazing in the way they were cut into thin slices. Staff really friendly and I'll definitely come back again.
4.80 (107 reviews)
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Restaurante Budha Beach
Restaurant
👍👍 Restaurant Budha Beach is one of the best Restaurant in Sal Island. The Chef provides you the best food experience in the Island. Go and enjoy!
4.80 (85 reviews)
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La Trattoria, café & Italian restaurant in Cape Verde
Restaurant
👍👍 We were here the first night after the renovation, and it seems that it was a successful one :) The food was great all around, and we were all happy with our drinks. Another great Italian place in Santamaria! I had the gnocchi gorgonzola and it was one of the best Italian dishes I've ever had.
4.80 (65 reviews)
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Restaurante Cassumai
Restaurant
4.80 (37 reviews)
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Praia Santa Maria
Restaurant
👍👍 Longue plage de sable fin, ou après s’être balader on peut soit manger un bout ou boire un verre. Dommage qui l'on ne puisse pas faire cela tranquillement, car les vendeurs sénégalais vous accostent a tout bout de champ pour acheter leurs breloques !
4.80 (25 reviews)
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nha gost
Cape Verdean restaurant
👍👍 Very good food, and what is most importand it’s fresh. Unlike other places, you don't have to wait long, the menu is in many languages, you can also order takeaway. Very nice owner, and service. I've been here several times, and I will definitely come back.
4.80 (17 reviews)
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Marea
Restaurant
🫤 My beef was good but my friend ordered slow cooked cow cheeks. The meat tasted really bad, like liver. Presentation was very poor, just mushed potatoes and tasteless spoon of some veggies. Not recommended. Super pricy! Definetly not the best restaurant in Sal. Very dissapointed since this was suppos...
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4.70 (194 reviews)
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Cham
Restaurant
👍👍 A great local find. Just 3 dishes of the day. Grilled fish, chicken & a tuna and chickpea salad. Our Creole was clearly useless as we ordered one chicken with chips and one tuna and chickpea. We got two chicken with boiled potatoes and other veg. Looked good, so we didn't change and it was very...
4.70 (138 reviews)
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Fábrica de grelhados
Restaurant
👍👍 We came here for my birthday. The staff was super nice and welcoming. They made me spaghetti frutti di mare al dente as i wished and their atun tartar is amazing. They also offer daily menu at a friendly price for lunch so you can try the local fish types and the meat dishes. The place is super clea...
4.70 (48 reviews)
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Baraonda
Italian restaurant
👍👍 We came here in June after being recommended by family who frequently dine here. We can see why! The owner was very welcoming, the food was delicious (best bruschetta I’ve ever had!!) and the service was perfect. We will definitely come again when we’re back in Cape Verde! Thank you
4.60 (123 reviews)
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The Coconut Room
Restaurant
👍👍 During our vacation to Cape Verde in Santa Maria Island, my group had the opportunity to dine at a restaurant owned by a charming couple from the UK. We had a wonderful experience there. We were pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome we received from the couple who owned it. One of the highlight...
4.60 (89 reviews)
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Palmeira
Restaurant
4.60 (70 reviews)
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The Box Casual Food & Drink
Restaurant
👍👍 For a chilled vibe, great drinks, reasonable prices & AMAZING bruschetta, try #TheBox in #santamaria
4.60 (19 reviews)
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Pizza Art Food & Drinks Cabo Verde
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 Pizza and pasta were delicious! Great place, we have visited many times during our stay in Santa Maria.
$$ $$
4.50 (164 reviews)
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Bar di Nos Augusto
Restaurant
👍 New location for Augusto, a historic meeting point that has recently changed location. Classic dishes such as grilled chicken or traditional pinchos have not changed. In addition, it has added some interesting things of traditional cuisine such as catchupa and bean soup, but you can also enjoy a goo...
$ $$$
4.50 (114 reviews)
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Bo Beach Bar
Restaurant
👍 Nice place to enjoy the sunset and get away from the crowds
4.50 (84 reviews)
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