Restaurante Tony´s — Restaurant in Povoação

I hadn't planned to go to this restaurant, reading more recommendations about a competitor down the street. But as the competitor didn't display their pricing outside, I decided to walk further and see what else this street had to offer. Tony's was the next and as I could study peacefully check the menu outside, I decided to get in. They found me a spot without reservation.

The view is very nice with a long windowed wall. Some seating outside (but winter so not used). If you want those spots you probably need to book in advance. Even for a lunchtime on a Tuesday in the middle of winter the place filled pretty quickly !

Service was very efficient and incredibly quick. They seem to work as a team so whichever waiter is around you serves you first. I haven't seen that in many other places but it seems to work very well.

Good selection on the menu. Not cheap but not too pricy either. Seems to be the standards for Furnas.

I had the typical cozido, it was good but I wasn't fully impressed by it. There is a mix of all kinds of meat and vegetables so they are not all as good as the others. The root vegetables and the cabbage were very adapted to this cooking method and we're very tasty but the leafy vegetable wasn't so good. For the meat, it was okay but I have had better chicken, so it would have gone for into 4* but at this price for those quantities, it just manages to keep the 5*.

I tried the local drink Kima. Very nice. And good point that they offer local products.

I went for the Tarta da Graciosa for dessert. It was okay I cannot compare as I never had ano other Tarta da Graciosa, but quite basic. For the price, I would have expected a bit more (maybe some fruits around/some cream?)

All is all a good experience to try the Cozido da Furnas, with great service. Food would need to be compared with other restaurants in the area, but for my french standard we are okay but not...

This was one of the most disappointing dining experiences of our recent trip to the Azores. We went here having seen many great reviews and have received personal recommendation for a cozido here. We needed to book our cozido in advance, and we are vegetarian so asked for the vegetarian option. We were told we would need to remember our reservation number when we called and would have to give it when asking to be seated (assuming this number referred to our cozido).

When we sat down at the restaurant, the waiters asked us what we wanted to order and were clueless that we had ordered a vegetarian cozido 2 days in advance. We then waited 15 minutes for our cozido to arrive. In the meantime, 5 couples who were seated 5+ minutes after us received their non-vegetarian cozidos before us. This makes sense because the cozidos come from the geyser already ready. There was a little red flag that went up for me at this point and gave me the impression that they were preparing it in the kitchen. Sure enough, the cozido arrives as a tasteless soup, not even seasoned with salt. It did not have the sulphuric taste that we expected, having tasted corn cooked in the geyser. It tasted of nothing and had a half a cabbage, potato, squash and chickpeas. Those around us had at least 3 varieties of meat, a side of rice and a huge mound of food that looked delicious. When I asked if the veggie dish came with rice, we were told that would be extra. It is a rip off that not only is there no protein in the veggie version but that it has no rice and is charged the same as the meat version, at 18 euros. The staff was also rude and very laissez faire. This felt like a tourist trap and would highly dissuade any vegetarians from...

If you're in Furnas, trying the famous Cozido is a must, and I gave it a go at Tony's Restaurant. It was definitely an interesting experience, unlike anything I've tasted before, cooked right there by the volcanic heat underground!

Before the cozido, we started with the soup of the day, a delicious potato soup with kale or cabbage strips, which was a warm start to the meal.

The Cozido itself was good, with very tender meats and vegetables. However, a heads-up: one portion is absolutely huge! My dining partner and I shared one, and it was still way too much for two people – I think it would be perfect for three or even four. We paid 40 euros for one Cozido, which is a fair price considering its size and unique cooking method.

I was also a little surprised that it seemed to lack much in the way of strong seasonings, being quite a simple, natural taste. But that's part of its unique charm, I suppose, letting the natural flavors of the ingredients and the cooking method shine.

Throughout our meal, the waiters were very kind and attentive, which added to the positive vibe. The atmosphere was nice and lively, making for a truly memorable dining experience. Just remember, you'll need to make a reservation as it's a popular spot! Overall, it's a unique and iconic dish to try, and worth the...