Local flavors
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3 places picked to eat in Cruz.
A beachfront restaurant on Rua da Saúde, at Praia do Preá, with outdoor tables. The menu mixes seafood and pasta, such as fisherman's risotto, octopus à lagareiro (roasted with olive oil and garlic) and seafood spaghetti, and suits travelers who want a more elaborate dinner after a day at the beach.
An Italian restaurant in Sande Open Mall, on Avenida Beira-Mar at Praia do Preá, run by an owner from Bolzano. It serves pasta, risottos, bresaola carpaccio and tiramisù with imported ingredients and a wine list from small producers, and suits travelers looking for an intimate dinner.
A simple restaurant on Avenida Beira-Mar, in the fishermen's stretch of Praia do Preá, with tables facing the sea. It serves octopus, lobster, grilled fish, moqueca and fish in shrimp sauce with homestyle seasoning, and suits travelers who want unfussy seafood.
