A historic stone house with a museum-like atmosphere in Serreta at Terceira's western end, cooking regional meat-focused dishes including slow-cooked alcatra, blood sausage and fried pork. A meal runs about EUR 15-22 (approx USD 16-24).
Ti Choa occupies a historic stone house in Serreta, at the western end of Terceira island, with a museum-like atmosphere that reflects the building's age and the region's rural heritage. The kitchen focuses on regional meat-focused dishes, most notably a slow-cooked alcatra that takes four to six hours to prepare, alongside blood sausage and fried pork, all rooted in traditional Terceira farmhouse cooking rather than any modern reinterpretation. The dining room retains the character of the original stone house -- exposed stonework, rustic furnishings and artefacts that give it a lived-in, historic feel, with a quiet-to-moderate noise level and no dress code. The beverage list is simple, focused on local Terceira wines suited to the richer meat dishes. A meal runs about EUR 15-22 (approx USD 16-24), a fair price given the slow-cooked nature of the signature dish. Reservations are recommended, particularly since the alcatra requires hours of cooking time and Serreta's remote western location means walk-in traffic is limited.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Wed-Mon, lunch and dinner |
| Reservations | Recommended |
| Address | Grota do Margaride, 1, Serreta, 9760 Terceira, Portugal |
Signature dishes
- Alcatra (4-6 hour slow-cooked beef stew)
- Blood sausage
- Fried pork
Good to know
- Known for
- Terceira regional meat dishes; known for alcatra
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Location
Grota do Margaride, 1, Serreta, 9760 Terceira, Portugal
38.7746, -27.3494 View on map
Highlights
- Slow-cooked alcatra (4-6 hour beef stew)
- Historic stone house with a museum-like atmosphere
- Blood sausage and fried pork, traditional Terceira dishes
- Remote, rural setting in Serreta at Terceira's western end
Tips for visiting
- Reserve ahead since alcatra takes 4-6 hours to slow-cook
- Combine a visit with exploring Serreta's rural western coast
- The historic stone house is worth a slow, unhurried meal
- Arrive with time to spare given the restaurant's remote location
Accessibility
The restaurant is housed in a historic stone building in Serreta, which may have uneven or stepped flooring typical of older rural structures.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the alcatra take to prepare?
The signature alcatra is slow-cooked for four to six hours, so reservations ahead are recommended.
What kind of building is Ti Choa in?
It occupies a historic stone house in Serreta with a museum-like, rustic atmosphere.
Is the location easy to reach?
Serreta is at Terceira's western end, somewhat remote, so planning transport ahead is worthwhile.