03 - “Good food on your holiday is essential. Good restaurants? We know them all!”

Food, food, food, we just love good food. In Santa Maria you’re at the right place for some delicious meals. We made a selection of good restaurants in Santa Maria. Give it a try. One tip from us, go with an empty stomach, because you going to eat a lot of good things!

Sabores e Livros @saboreselivros

This restaurant is definitely in our Top 3. Here we always eat too much, because we can not choose between all the good stuff on the menu. We always order more than we intend to do. All the starters are delicious, the meat dishes are also fantastic and the meat sauce from the Chef is brilliant. Sabores e Livros is also one of the few places in Ilha do Sal where you can eat sushi. Delicious!

Photo: Pescador

Odjo de Aqua @odjodaguahotel

You can't leave Cape Verde without paying a visit to this restaurant. This almost iconic restaurant (and hotel) has a perfect location by the sea. The name "the eye of the water" is therefore completely at its place. Put on your fancy clothes and enjoy the live music as you hear the waves lapping against the building. For the ambiance and atmosphere, Odjo de Aqua definitely deserves a ten. The food is also particularly well cared for.

Le Privé @leprivesal

Are you ready for something romantic? Then the cozy and atmospheric courtyard of Le Privé is perfect suitable for your night out. This fish and meat restaurant always adds positively to the ambiance of the evening. Recommended? The Mixed Fish as a starter! But to be honest everything is good!

Baracuda @restaurantebarracuda

Tuna from the Chef, veal Spareribs, tuna carpaccio, squid from the grill and many more delicious dishes. You can eat good food and it is a really nice place to be. Both in the afternoon (lunch) and evening (dinner). Baracuda is a no brainer for us.

Piri Piri @santamariacvsal

Piri Piri is located in the Sobrado hotel. Great food and great wines for the wine lovers. The great service and music makes it perfect. The price-quality ratio is also something that does not go unnoticed. Highly recommended!

Americos @restauranteamericos

First of all, the restaurant has a beautiful design. The building catches everyone's eye, but It doesn't stop there. The food and service is just as of high quality as the design. Do you want to dine in a chic way? Then Americos is the place to be.

Photo: Sabores e Livros

Salty Water @saltywatercv

A classic Portuguese. The dishes are particularly flavorful, and the atmosphere is always cozy. With the fish and meat dishes, Salty Water gives a perfect reflection of the rich Portuguese cuisine. If you love sports and especially soccer, this is your place. No game will be missed at Salty Water!

Carangeijo @OCaranguejo

In short; great food, fast service, cozy and fun. From pizzas to traditional Portuguese Food with a local twist. Beautiful place!

Leonardo Cafe @leonardocafecapoverde

The place to be for a romantic dinner. Pay one visit to Leonardo and you'll never forget. The food there is delicious, and the wine list is great. After an aperitif, the adventure begins. From the intricate octopus carpaccio to the simple spaghetti Milanese. You will experience the enchantment in one of Leonardo's beautiful rooms.

Piscador @piscadorsal

In one of the side streets of Santa Maria you will find this hidden gem. The owner is hip and young and has years of experience in the field of tourism. This fish restaurant has delicious fish dishes, fish soups, a variety of tuna dishes and much more. Let yourself be surprised by the special dishes on the menu, which are beautifully presented on your plate. The food will also taste better because of the live music.