A cosy, family-owned restaurant in Furnas serving traditional Azorean dishes for over 30 years, best known for its cozido das Furnas cooked using the village's volcanic steam vents. Cozido typically costs EUR 18-25 (approx USD 19-27) and should be reserved a day ahead.
Tony's Restaurant is a cosy, family-owned restaurant in the village of Furnas on São Miguel island, run for more than 30 years and known island-wide for its cozido das Furnas -- a slow-cooked stew of meats, sausages and vegetables buried in the ground and cooked for hours by the geothermal heat of Furnas's volcanic steam vents. There is no chef pedigree beyond generations of family experience with this specific method; the dish's flavour depends entirely on the geothermal cooking process rather than any modern technique. The dining room is simple and unpretentious, wood-panelled and casual, with a comfortable noise level typical of a family restaurant serving mostly lunch groups who have come to Furnas specifically for the cozido experience; there is no dress code. The beverage list is modest, focused on Portuguese table wine and local cider rather than a curated programme. Cozido typically costs EUR 18-25 (approx USD 19-27) and should be ordered at least a day ahead, since each portion must be buried in the volcanic ground the morning it is to be served.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily, lunch |
| Reservations | Cozido must be ordered 24 hours ahead |
| Address | Furnas, 9675 Povoação, São Miguel, Portugal |
Signature dishes
- Cozido das Furnas
Good to know
- Known for
- Azorean cozido specialist; known for cozido das Furnas
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Location
Furnas, 9675 Povoação, São Miguel, Portugal
37.7684, -25.3212 View on map
Highlights
- Cozido das Furnas cooked using volcanic steam vents
- Family-run for more than three decades
- Simple, welcoming dining room in Furnas village
- One of the island's most authentic cozido experiences
Tips for visiting
- Order the cozido at least 24 hours in advance since it is cooked underground
- Lunch is the only realistic time to eat cozido, as it is a midday dish by tradition
- Arrive with an appetite; portions include several meats, sausages and vegetables
- Combine the meal with a walk around Furnas's steam vents beforehand
Accessibility
The restaurant is a ground-floor building in Furnas village with street-level access; specific wheelchair facilities are not confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to order cozido in advance?
Yes, cozido das Furnas must be ordered at least 24 hours ahead since it is cooked underground using volcanic steam.
Is Tony's Restaurant open for dinner?
It serves lunch daily, in keeping with the traditional timing of the cozido meal.
What makes the cozido here special?
It is cooked using the natural geothermal heat from Furnas's volcanic steam vents, a method unique to the area.