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Practical information : Eating out Cape Verde

Timetable

Dining options vary from one island to another, and even from one village to another. This also applies to the hours, and in some places, you can eat at any time. It is not uncommon to see Cape Verdeans sitting down in restaurants in the morning to have breakfast. Also, many establishments have the habit of opening relatively early to serve the famous cachupa, in all the islands, including in more touristy areas like Sal. Restaurants serving more specific cuisine, such as pizzerias, French cuisine or churrasquerias, will open at more traditional hours, from noon for lunch. Let's not forget that the locals love to travel on weekends with their families or groups, to spend long hours at the table (especially if there is a buffet), especially on the beach. This quickly gives the place a very festive atmosphere, if there is music, and there is a good chance that this is the case.

Budget & Tips

The cost of living in Cape Verde is estimated to be 40% lower than Western standards, especially for eating out on the islands. Nevertheless, for a developing country, prices in Cape Verde can sometimes be surprising. This is the case on the islands of Sal and Boa Vista, which are very touristy and relatively expensive.

What costs extra

In restaurants and cafés, service is included in the bill. Tipping is therefore by no means compulsory, but it is highly appreciated and left to the customer's discretion, counting for a minimum of 10% of the bill.

Kids

Children are welcome in restaurants. However, it is rare to see special menus for them on the menu or on the menu cards. As the dishes on offer are perfectly suited to the particular tastes of young children - grilled meat or fish as much as the local cachupa - they will certainly find something to their liking.

Smokers

Tobacco legislation does not prohibit smoking in restaurants or cafés.

The best restaurants Cape Verde

ALTO MIRA

CASA MARACUJÁ RESTAURANTE

BAR-BISTRO SANTO ANDRE

NANDA'S PLACE RESTAURANT ET BAR

AMERICO'S

CUSINHA D'TERRA

CAPE FRUIT

CHAVE D’OURO

RESTAURANT LA LAMPARA

EL MIRADOR

ANABEL - BRUNCH & ICE CREAM

NAUTILUS

CREPARIA SOL DOCE

CALETA

LINHA D'ÁGUA

TORTUGA

BIG LANCHE

QUINTAL DA MUSICA

MORABEZA

ODJO D’AGUA

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