About O Patanisca

O Patanisca is one of those restaurants you’re happy to stumble upon while exploring Ponta Delgada, and I usually introduce it as a relaxed local spot where food, conversation, and atmosphere come together without trying too hard. Located at R. Dr. Gil Mont'Alverne Sequeira 11 A, 9500-199 Ponta Delgada, Portugal, it sits in an easy-to-reach area that works just as well for a casual lunch break as it does for an unplanned evening out with friends. The overall restaurant vibe feels comfortable and inviting from the moment you arrive, which makes it easy to settle in, scan the menu, and enjoy the experience at your own pace. When the weather is nice, outdoor seating adds another layer of appeal, especially if you enjoy lingering over drinks while watching the city move around you. Flexibility is clearly part of the appeal here, since you can choose to dine in, grab takeaway on the go, or rely on delivery and no-contact delivery when convenience takes priority. The offerings are broad enough to suit different moods, with beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits covering the social side of things, while coffee keeps daytime visits just as relevant. The food approach favors small plates and quick bites, which naturally encourages sharing and sampling, and late-night food makes it a reliable option even after typical dinner hours. Vegetarian options are available as well, making group decisions easier and more inclusive. When I talk about O Patanisca, I often highlight how effortlessly it fits into a day or night in Ponta Delgada, whether you’re planning ahead or choosing a place on impulse where good drinks, approachable food, and a relaxed setting simply work together.

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Business Info

From the business

From the business

+ Identifies as women-owned

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ No-contact delivery

+ Delivery

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

Highlights

Highlights

+ Great coffee

+ Great dessert

+ Great wine list

+ Live music

+ Rooftop seating

+ Sport

Popular for

Popular for

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Late-night food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Vegetarian options

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Catering

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

+ Wi-Fi

+ Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Quiet

Crowd

Crowd

+ Family friendly

+ Groups

+ LGBTQ+ friendly

+ Tourists

Planning

Planning

+ Reservations required

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Cheques

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

Parking

Parking

+ Paid street parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 06:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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+351 296 718 224

R. Dr. Gil Mont'Alverne Sequeira 11 A, 9500-199 Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Reviews

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Everything was delicious. The sushi was very fresh, squid was tender and well seasoned, veggies had good flavor, steak was tender as well, the soup was so yummy and my son ordered a bowl after trying mine. It was nice to dine outside on this charming street enjoying the breeze. Occasionally a car will drive by but it's not often.

- Helen N -

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This is my second evening in Ponta Delgada, and once again, I found myself at PataNisca for dinner. This restaurant is an excellent place to experience local cuisine. The food was absolutely delicious, with a great selection to choose from. The service was outstanding-friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was so inviting that I didn’t want to leave. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Ponta Delgada!

- Liubov Moroz -

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Very tasty! The squid was tender and the sweet potato was amazing. I've asked and they said it was a local one, a new taste for me. Nice. I was quite early (around 6pm) but hungry and the staff was very friendly. Can recommend it if you like good value for money and honest food and people. Thanks for the good meal :)

- Christoph Meyer -

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We were looking for a local restaurant and here we are. Not overpriced food with many choices. Happy to eat fresh fish and another unique tastes! The menu offers everything what you would look for and also various alcohol selection. Waiting time was okay, even if the restaurant was full on Sunday noon. The staff was friendly and very professional - dealing great with many guests inside. My partner really enjoyed veal steak - was exactly as he expected! After a great dinner we decided for a desert and pineapple mouse was delicious too. Very natural and fresh. Visit this place if you would like to try great tastes from Azores :) I highly recommend! Ps. I did pictures before side dishes arrived. We also received salad and fries.

- Aneta -

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Some of the best sushi I’ve ever had. On the menu were names of the sushi with no description, so I asked my waitress what was in the hot sushi option and she said she didn’t like sushi and didn’t know. I ordered it anyway and was not disappointed. It was sooooo good. Highly recommend ordering the hot sushi! I also had the ceviche which was really good, but if I went back I’d order something else.

- shannon hand -

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Had the Tuna on point with sweet potatoe! Spotless! Amazing atmosphere and the beer is also cool! Highlight of the place was the service of Dinesh, best service i had on the island by far! Super kind and professional!

- Durval Silva -

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We really enjoyed the cod cakes (Pataniscas de Bacalhau). Coupled with bread and quiejo fresco, the cod cakes made for a great mid afternoon refreshment. Sipping a couple of beers and sitting on the covered patio (behind the restaurant) contributed to a good experience as well. January 12, 2025 C & J

- Jamie O'Donnell -

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