In the main towns, there are several restaurants that provide both foreign and native Creole food. Several of them also include live Cape Verdean music on a weekly basis. Resort locations like Mindelo (on the island of São Vicente) and Santa Maria (on the island of Sal) have lots of restaurants and pubs, and on weekends, the music often goes late. Tourists can experience the culture of Cape Verde through bars and nightlife, which are a lot of fun.

In addition, there are a few locations in Santa Maria that occasionally host movie evenings.

Restaurant guide

Fresh seafood, such as tuna, wahoo and lobster, is widely available in Cape Verde. Hotels are becoming better at serving vegetarians; many now provide vegetarian dishes or cook food to order. There won't be as much selection in neighborhood eateries, where the usual offerings are an omelet or spaghetti meal.

Regarding the current standing of restaurants and any recently opened outlets, our insider blog representative will be able to provide guidance.

Sal's Island

Barracuda: A stunning restaurant serving seafood with excellent service.

La Tortue: The Cape Verdean Buffet and live music nights at La Tortue Morabeza are highly popular and require reservations.

Pastis, Chéz: Great seafood in a cozy little setting.

French food at Atlantis: Wonderful location directly on the beach, ideal for a unique event.

Leonardos: The European and Italian cuisine of Leonardos.

Cafe Kreole: Excellent Lobster (when in season) and fine Cape Verde cuisine served at Cafe Kreole.

O'Caranguejo: Excellent seafood pasta, pizza, and meat and fish dishes are served at O'Caranguejo, a Portuguese restaurant next to the market.

Marea Delectable: Authentic Italian food.

The Dubliner Irish Restaurant: Delicious food, a European menu, and first-rate service characterized the Dubliner Irish restaurant.

La Villa: European and Italian flavors

Cams Café: Exquisite sweets on both local and European menus. notably the island's greatest cakes.

Basic Grill: Excellent grilled fish and shawarmas are served at this little shack-style barbecue restaurant.

The Island of Boa Vista

Earth's mother country - Rabil

Excellent food that is well-liked by the locals is served without a set menu. A genuine experience from Cape Verde.

Hotel Porto Grande - Mindelo, Island of São Vicente

Wonderful setting in the heart of the city, with a view of the square, offering pizza, steak, and seafood.

Morabeza e Tradisson - Mindelo

Excellent service and cuisine.

Santiago Island Alkimist - Praia

Specializes in fresh fish, seafood, and Italian cuisine.

Praia's Creole Restaurant

Known as the greatest restaurant in Santiago, it is housed within the Pestana Tropico Hotel.

Fishing Village - Beach

The upscale restaurant Pescador, which serves excellent fresh fish and has excellent service, is located just next to the Pestana Tropico hotel.

The Plateau of Quintal da Musica

serves live music Monday through Saturday and specializes in traditional European and Cape Verdean cuisine.

Achada S. Antonio Presents A Grelha So Mar

Great grilled fish, notably tuna barriga de atum with fried veggies, is served at this typical Cape Verdean eatery.

Quintal Da Musica

Excellent reviews for a European and Cape Verdean restaurant that serves regional cuisine while including live music.

Foods and Beverages from the area - Try these Cape Verdean dishes:

Chapupa Rica: The national food of Cape Verde is called chapupa Rica; it's a stew composed with vegetables, pork, and fish.

Buzio: A flavorful, traditionally slow-cooked stew made with soy sauce and seafood, mainly mussels.

Bol de cus-cus: A tasty cake made with corn and sugar, bol de cus-cus is typically served warm with cabra cheese and butter.

Caiderado: Tomato puree, fish (often cavala), and potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, and other vegetables are cooked together to make caderado, or caiderado.

Canjo: Rice, chicken, onions, and carrots combined in a soup.

Queijo de Cabra com Doce de Popoia: This traditional delicacy consists of popoia jam and pieces of cabra cheese.