The Table is Set - Azorean Home Cooking and Wines
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
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Genuine Azorean hemade food, amazing Portuguese wines, dessert wines and home made liquors. Avoid the hustle and bustle, interact with the locals and enjoy another layer of the island reserved only for the expert travellers.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Dinner
Private transportation
What To Expect
Visitors are welcomed into our home. When weather conditions allow the meal can be served in the garden. Drinks and entrees are served during dinner preparation. It is not just about the food, but mainly for the interaction with the locals. Usually, a typical Azorean meal is served accompanied by Portuguese wine. For dessert you cannot miss one of the many typical sweet’s, coffee, dessert wine and homemade liquors. During the event the hosts will give an explanation about Azorean culture, history, traditions, gastronomy, sometimes including the exchange of recipes. Price varies depending on group size (Price varies according to the number of people, more people mean lower price). As this is a small family business, we are unable to offer vegetarian or vegan options. We can deal with some food intolerances. Please notify in advance. By choice, we always work with small groups of up to eight people. In the case of organized groups and large families, we can serve more than eight people. We can organize private events. Starters, meals, wines and desserts may vary. It can be typical food and sometimes, when the weather permits, it can be a meat or fish barbecue.
Sample Menu
starter
Bread, cheese, olives and sausages
We only use selected local products
main
Terceira island Slow Cooked Pot Roast (Alcatra) and cod fish casserole
Alcatra pot roast it's the number one typical local dish. Prepared with 3 different kinds of cow meat and cooked low and slow for about 6 hours.
dessert
Terceira island typical sweet’s
D. Amélia cake or Conde da Praia pudding, coffee, desert wine and home made liquors
Options
The table is set
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Execllent
388lambertr,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent stay everytime as Ramada is my second home manahil haider the guest relation officer is so cating and loving her interaction
Amazing dinner hosted by locals
colleenmA3617PZ,
Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was by far one of our top favorite experiences on our Azores trip. Victor and his wife are wonderful hosts and amazing cooks. We had such a huge spread and were able to experience so many Terceira authentic foods. They also shared with us many stories about the history and folklore of the islands and also current events and sites to see. Victor was so prompt with communications and also extremely helpful. Even after our dinner he helped us with recommendations of places to go and see and eat at. We had a magical night and left absolutely full and quite content and happy to have met such a lovely local couple. Thank you Victor for a magical night on Terceira
Memorable experience with an extraordinary host
nunocncarvalho,
Jan 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The quality of the service provided by Vítor exceeded all expectations. His passion for the region was reflected in the local cuisine he presented to us, providing an authentic taste of Azorean culture. I highly recommend these experiences to anyone looking for not just a destination, but an exceptional host who will make their stay truly special.
Warm hospitality-Terrific Experience
ShaSha3g,
Jun 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Victor picked us up from our ship, provided an informative tour, especially interesting to see the air base that was active during WW2 and now being re-activated. Upon arriving at his home we were greeted warmly by his wife, Helia, and taken into their lovely backyard/garden for several local appetizers, some cooked right in front of us. Served local wines that were delicious, while getting to know our hosts. We then moved into their dining room where we were served a traditional Azorean beef stew, slow cooked for 5 hrs in a clay pot with delightful seasonings. After supper we were served an "Amalia cake" and more wine, some made personally by our delightful hosts. We had interesting conversation, learning about some of their customs and saw video of the bull run that occurs every year right outside their home! Victor provided photos from the air base, i mentioned earlier, from when it was active and explaining how important it was/is geographically. All in all, we would heartily recommend this experience, we have shared with our friends that it was the highlight of our entire 14 day cruise. thank you, Victor and Helia.
Great experience
franzi102017,
Jun 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful evening with Victor and Helio. They served a delicious traditional Portuguese dinner with appetizers, deserts and wine. We learned a bit about the local culture and some interesting information about the geologic history of the island. Overall, a great evening. Thank you.
Yummy & Fun Dinner Experience
joannarO5442EO,
Mar 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dinner with Victor and Hélia was so much fun! They welcomed us to their home for a local dinner experience. The dinner was so special to know the importance of the dishes, and they were especially delicious. They were able to share many stories about the island, the history and events, and even offered a lot of wonderful recommendations for our stay.
A warm and welcoming experience - I'd recommend!
Dan,
Jul 31, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00A very warm and welcoming experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting the island. Tasty food, excellent wine, and great company - what more could you want!
Magical Night
polruanlad,
Jun 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you do one thing on Terceira, do this. Vitor and Elia are superb hosts, and they seem to have a knack for bringing together interesting and enjoyable people from all over the world for a traditional Azorean feast in their beautiful backyard under the trellised grapevines. Wonderful food, wonderful wines, wonderful conversation, and a rare glimpse into the lives of the locals. The hosts speak perfect English, as does their son Gonzalo, who is also great to talk to. Such a pleasure to converse, laugh, and enjoy the company of terrific people from various places. This was really one of the top experiences of my traveling life.
Amazing Dinner Experience
E8508QYkimberlyr,
Mar 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After having an amazing two day private tour with Vitor, it was so nice to enjoy a typical Azorian meal at his home with him and his wife. We loved their home and backyard, and we enjoyed blood sausage, chorizo and wine on their patio. We went inside for the main course, and we were treated to octopus and beef tongue, both cooked in an alcatra clay pot. The octopus was delicious, and I never thought I would same the same about beef tongue, but it was tender and flavorful! I had seconds! For dessert we had a tasty Azorian brownie cake. We were served a different wine before, during and after the meal, in addition to a few more, and we left feeling quite content! Vitor and his wife made us feel at home, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Highly recommend!
Unique moments
Fearless545022,
Aug 20, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello 👍👍👍 It was a unique experience with extraordinary people 😍 We were lucky to meet Mr. Vítor and Dona Hélia ♫ a couple with a young spirit, open and very social in which it is notorious the pleasure they have in welcoming well the tourists, we, 😁 They have a passion for their island, explain all the details and all the traditions of the land 😍 We loved to see and learn how to prepare a beautiful bowl of beef to grill in the fire and Dona Hélia's aperitives prepared with affection are to eat and cry for more 😍 The son is also very friendly, young and sociable to follow the parents' "burdens" 😁 We will never forget the way we were received and without this experience... You can even say that... We could have loved the island but it would not have been the same ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Big kiss at three 😍
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