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What to order
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Seafood Rice
Mentioned multiple times as absolutely delicious, full of flavor, perfectly cooked, with generous seafood portions and fresh ingredients. Highly praised as the best seafood rice by several reviewers.
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Octopus (including Grilled Octopus, Octopus Salad, Octopus à Lagareiro)
Frequently recommended and highlighted for being perfectly prepared, fresh, and tasty. Octopus dishes are noted for their excellent flavor and quality, making them a standout item.
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Seafood Platter for Two
Recommended repeatedly as giant, generous, and delicious with a variety of fresh seafood including razor clams, limpets, brown crab dip, and more. A favorite among seafood lovers visiting the restaurant.
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Shrimp Curry
Praised for having a huge amount of prawns and outstanding taste, making it one of the best meals experienced by reviewers during their Azores trip.
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Passion Fruit Sangria
Highly praised as the best passion fruit sangria ever had, very nice and refreshing, enjoyed by multiple guests and recommended as a must-try drink.
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Shrimp Creme
Described as outstanding and delicious, recommended as a starter or appetizer by reviewers.
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Steak Sandwich (Prego)
Recommended as a great dish, even considered a dessert by some, with a tradition adopted by visitors; noted for being delicious and a unique item to try.
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Prawn Soup
Mentioned as delicious and perfectly prepared, contributing to the exceptional meal experience.
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Fish Rice
Liked by reviewers for being tasty and well-prepared, enjoyed alongside other seafood dishes.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
About Xitaka
Xitaka is a restaurant, barbecue restaurant, and seafood restaurant in Ponta Delgada, Azores. Reviewers consistently praise the seafood, especially octopus, seafood rice, seafood platters, limpets, and arroz con mariscos, along with friendly, efficient service and generous portions. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with outdoor and rooftop seating available. Prices are generally described as fair to slightly high, with many guests saying the portions and quality make it worthwhile.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Checks
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Xitaka known for?
Xitaka is best known for its seafood, especially octopus dishes, seafood platters, and seafood rice in Ponta Delgada. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the octopus rice, fried octopus, and large mixed seafood platters as flavorful, fresh, and generously portioned.
What dishes are most recommended at Xitaka?
The most frequently recommended dishes are octopus rice, fried octopus, seafood rice, shrimp curry, and the seafood platter. Reviewers also call out limpets, prawn soup, arroz con mariscos, and shrimp and tomato linguine as standout choices.
What is the atmosphere like at Xitaka?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and a bit trendy, with outdoor seating and rooftop seating available. It suits groups and families well, and reviewers also mention that solo diners are common and that the restaurant can handle larger celebrations.
Is Xitaka good value, and what is the price range?
Xitaka is in the €20–35 range, and reviewers describe the prices as fair to slightly high. Many also say the generous portions, especially on dishes like the seafood platter and seafood rice, make the cost feel reasonable.
Do you need a reservation at Xitaka?
Reservations are recommended for lunch, dinner, and especially brunch, even though some reviewers were seated without one when arriving early. Guests also note that the restaurant can get busy with large groups and special occasions, so booking ahead is the safer option.
Is parking available at Xitaka?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Xitaka have vegetarian options?
Yes, Xitaka offers vegetarian options.
Is Xitaka kid-friendly?
Yes, Xitaka is good for kids.
