Vegetable and chickpeas curry at Fonte Cuisine in Pico
Vegan “telha” : vegetables and chickpeas cooked in a clay pot at Fonte Cuisine in Pico

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant located inside Aldeia da Fonte Charm Hotel offering some unlabeled vegan options. Previously named Hocus Pocus. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-14:30, 18:30-21:30.

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4 Reviews

First Review by InêsCanteiroPereira

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absolutegravity

Points +270

Vegan
29 May 2026

Don’t bother!

I realise now that the other reviews are quite a few years old. There is no longer a vegetarian section on the menu - rather a chef’s vegetarian special full stop. The night we visited it was lasagne - which I explained I couldn’t have as a vegan. Eventually I was given ‘vegetarian clay’ which wasn’t on the menu. It was basically roasted veg in a tomato sauce, with some rice. It was absolutely fine as I was really hungry.
The (maybe head) waiter was unfriendly and pretty rude. Our waiter was a lovely young guy from Cape Verde - the best thing about the place imo.

Updated from previous review on 2026-05-29

Pros: Lovely young waiter

Cons: Complete lack of vegan options, Unpleasant staff overall

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IsaG

Points +204

Vegan
05 Mar 2023

Tasty food!

Understanding staff and very tasty food.

Pros: More options than most places!

Cons: No dessert

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cecile_b

Points +2731

Vegan
24 Oct 2021

Simple but great food

This restaurant serves around ten vegetarians dishes that are listed on a dedicated section on the menu. The waitress knew what vegan means and was able to point out the vegan dishes.

I had the vegetarian “telha” the first time I visited. It was simple but tasty, vegetables were soft and crispy and chickpeas were soft. It was delicious and I liked that it had vegetable AND a source of plant based protein, which is not often in the Azores.
The second time, I tried the vegetables curry. It was almost the same vegetables as the “telha” but in a very good curry sauce.
Both dishes were generously served and had rice as a side.

I found that the prices are also pretty low for the quality of the food.

The terrace is lovely and a great place for a dinner.

Updated from previous review on 2021-10-24

Vegan “telha” : vegetables and chickpeas cooked in a clay pot at Fonte Cuisine in Pico

Vegetable and chickpeas curry at Fonte Cuisine in Pico

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InêsCanteiroPereira

Points +67

Vegan
11 Aug 2021

A lot of vegetarian options

Came here with my family and was quite surprised with the location. Beautiful outdoor sitting inside of a "Nature Hotel", surrounded by a charming forrest. I even took a walk while waiting for my food and found a beautiful view of the ocean. The menu has a vegetarian section, plus some other vegetarian dishes and starters, all marked as such. Nothing fancy or new, but tasty
Reservations recommended during the summer months

Pros: Good variety of vegetarian options, Atmosphere

Cons: Vegan options not labeled

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