Pub Arruda — Restaurant in Madalena

We were 3 girlfriends visiting PICO for 3 days end of June 2022. We ate here twice and would have gone back if we were there longer. First was dinner of grilled squid and boiled potatoes - excellent!, tender and juicy. Our dinner with wine (bottle) was under 20 euros each. Huge portions. Next day we had the buffet brunch (12 euros pp). Tried a bit of everything (you won't be disappointed). Best regional cooking, friendly staff. Our waiter remembered us (short fella, well no one is really tall in Portugal, I felt right at home!) and even remembered the wine we had previously ordered. Lots of locals eat here so that's a great sign. At brunch they brought out a fish dish and the waiter came right over and suggested that I try it, Again, another winner. Food is perfectly seasoned. Arruda is right across from the Ferry terminal. I think about this place a lot, just a lovely spot. Will definitely...

Our guides brought us here for our first meal after an overnight hike of the Pico Summit. Anything would have been acceptable after the hike, but I was amazed. We had the lunch buffet, and I tried a little of everything. Only wish I had more room for more. Finding flavorful food on the Azores has been a challenge, but not here. Thank you to the owner for being...

Without talking about the great selection of local food and the low prices, I have to say that the service was the best I have ever had. Example, four of us arrived for lunch-the place was full-whild leaving I noticed outside tables-we asked if we could eat outsied. The owner set up two large umbrellas, had the table set, and we enjoyed the best meal possible. I...