Restaurants cuisine d'Afrique Cape Verde

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"...

L'Esplanada Blackfish is the restaurant on the terrace of the Musée de la Marine. It's quiet, it's clean, it's simple and it's tasty, with healthy dishes geared towards marine flavors - don't miss the tuna carpaccio. The service is impeccable, and the setting quite pleasant, all for a more than reasonable price. Open late in the evenings, with musical evenings sometimes programmed for Saturday nights. What more could you ask for?

The setting? Magnificent! In front of the pool, with a panoramic view of Mindelo Bay. The concept? Environmental! Here, we pride ourselves on sourcing products as closely as possible, using as few fossil fuels as possible and focusing on organic produce. As for the dishes, chef Lala offers a wide range of options (meat, fish, vegetarian) and brilliantly invents her own compositions. For a convivial dinner with friends, for example, original tapas are the perfect accompaniment to aperitifs. Whatever you choose, the magic happens.

Next door to Sandro's is a restaurant where visitors are greeted by the broadest of smiles, that of Adi and Juju. From the covered terrace, there's a superb panorama over the valley, which you can enjoy while eating a good meal, whether it's barbecued fish or other regional dishes. Apart from the rice and fish, it's worth noting that all the produce comes from the local area, with chickens frolicking in the neighboring field and vegetables grown on site. Everything is fresh, organic, full of flavor and homemade.

Not far from the main streets, small but very welcoming, the Bom Petisck restaurant boasts family-style cuisine par excellence. Fish, chicken and even vegetarian dishes to suit everyone's tastes are on the menu, all prepared in the Cape Verdean style. A simple tuna dish becomes tasty when transformed by expert hands. Gambas, octopus, peribs and other seafood are absolutely fresh and mingle with rice or spaghetti, satisfying large appetites. Simple, good and effective.

Without a doubt one of the most fashionable restaurants in Tarrafal, Maracujá, with its fruity connotations, honors local cuisine with a touch of French inspiration. This is not surprising since the friendly owner lived in Marseille for several years. Octopus, tuna and fish of the day can be found on a sober menu, but it is aimed at all palates. In the evening, several cocktails are suggested including the succulent Brazilian caipirinha , with passion fruit of course. Live music on Saturday night for a lively atmosphere, just the way we like it.

If you're looking for bling-bling, don't go there: Campanas is the opposite. It is a highly popular address, not (yet) touristy, with a terrace and a small room quickly invaded by a local population in need of meetings and agape. But above all by those who want to dance, have fun, sing, or even take up an instrument to participate... all in an overexcited atmosphere. With a little luck, you will have the opportunity to see the famous Nho Nany who performs there on weekends. On the kitchen side, African flavors on the menu.

This restaurant offers a selection of local and international dishes à la carte for lunch, followed by a menu in the evening. The French chef uses local and locally-sourced produce, and is able to cater to everyone's tastes. The evenings are accompanied by live music to add a touch of fun to the experience. The icing on the cake is the panoramic view over the valley, one of the most beautiful on the island... A great time ahead.

Perched atop the eponymous guesthouse, this restaurant offers magnificent sea views, especially as the sun sets. The large terrace is perfect for two, groups or families, with cocktails and generous dishes. Fish lovers will love the tuna steak on hot stone, one of the highlights of the menu. The menu also features meats, salads, burgers and pastas, not to mention vegetarian options. A warm welcome and a good time ahead.

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.

To try it is to adopt it. That seems to be the opinion of many loyal customers of this restaurant run by the affable Luis. Specialities? Colorful dishes based on grilled lobster and shrimp, served in contemporary tableware. And for vegetarians, crispy rice with vegetables presented in the form of skewers... you'd be wrong. Wooden tables set on the cobblestones, invasive plants, but not too many, the perfect setting for a delicious moment in a place heavily steeped in history.

Having become a local institution since 2014, the restaurant of the friendly Didi is a friendly place, with a decoration far from sophisticated but warm, that everyone knows in Tarrafal. This is where parties are organized, birthdays and sometimes marriage proposals are made with pomp and circumstance over a grilled lobster. Located near the docks, its menu is focused on products straight from the sea, garoupas and other fish and shellfish. Didi also advertises a freshly prepared house catchupa once a week.

Who doesn't know this organization present in all the islands of the archipelago? More than just a restaurant, it is also a centre for musical and gastronomic exchanges that Marco, its dynamic director, aims to transform into the island's "cultural lung". On the kitchen side, at the helm is the famous Su, who in addition to concocting traditional dishes, sometimes represents the country in competitions, and who can organize a culinary workshop for you. Get your aprons!

Taking a well-deserved lunch break and relaxing in a lush green setting is just what you've been longing for. Conveniently located at the end of your hike in the Serra Malagueta park, or at the end of the road if you're traveling by car, you'll meet Marcolina, who's busy cooking up pizzas, fried doughnuts, fish or chicken dishes accompanied by vegetables and rice. Choose from the menu of the day, which includes a drink, dessert and coffee. Good to know: even the bread is homemade.

With its wooden tables and musical instruments hanging on the walls, the Gata Fish is a Portuguese-style fishing port tavern, where you will find a family atmosphere full of authenticity. Simplicity reigns supreme, you would almost think you were a guest, where the lady of the house would have enjoyed preparing the usual typical meal (spaghetti with tuna, fish cachupa) and brings the pot to the table for a ladle service. It is only the prices, above the average, that bring you back to reality.

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 vast terrace, a predominantly female team who will grace you with a broad smile and little attentions throughout your meal, it doesn't take much to have a good time. Not forgetting, of course, what's on the plates. These include grilled octopus cooked to perfection, fish fillets with colorful vegetables, the famous Cape Verdean fried moreia , poached pears or flans dripping with caramel for dessert - in short, "dilizia di casa" (the delights of the house)... quite a program!

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.