The best restaurants in Cape Verde Boa Vista

A shady terrace with tables surrounded by banana trees and tropical species such as papaya trees is a delightful prospect for lunch. The local cuisine is of the highest quality, complemented by a warm welcome and friendly service. On the menu: grilled lobster (depending on availability), but more modestly, dishes based on tuna, capri or chicken, all cooked over a wood fire and washed down with grogue. The space is large enough to accommodate large families. In short, the perfect representation of "no stress"...

You'll recognize this little restaurant by its yellow façade, and it's Constantina, the owner, who's at the helm. There's nothing superficial here, just the essentials: just four large wooden tables to share if you're alone, local cuisine prepared with tenderness and skill by the female staff, and the sudden feeling of being in a local's home. Take the opportunity to try a typical dish, such as cabrito, sometimes prepared as guisado com massa de milho, or modje de cabrito com xerém... quite a program.

If you want to know where the inhabitants of Sal Rei go to watch a soccer match, meet up with friends at any hour or even share a table with strangers, you have to push open the door of Le Coral, a kind of central canteen that is very popular with the locals. If you turn a blind eye to the decor, the hubbub and the flies, you'll enjoy a hearty dish of the day at unbeatable prices. Excluded from all tourists (at least for the moment), this is a local experience at its best. A boui-boui as we like them. For the Coral, we say OK.

Everything seems to have been frozen in time: the dining table with its porcelain tableware, the paintings and photos, the everyday objects, the rocking chair... this restored house is one of the best-preserved examples of colonial architecture. Transformed into a small museum, the ground-floor section, with its various small patios, also houses a charming restaurant. Esmoregal à l'orange, guisado de buzio, but also vegan dishes, there's plenty to enjoy in this unique space. A dive into history not to be missed.

A lovely atmosphere and great attention to detail for this dapper pink house designed by Sascha and Marcus. Conveniently located in the heart of Sal Rei's alleyways, its cheerfulness and cheerful staff make it a real eye-catcher. In addition to the restaurant's attractive menu, which offers a wide choice of dishes and wines, a clever blend of local and German cuisine, you can also enjoy a snack, ice cream or waffles, or go shopping in the boutique area. Make a reservation for dinner to secure a table on the roof terrace.