Big Game Maio Restaurant: A Journey through Italian Flavors and Cape Verdean Tradition
Located in the heart of Vila do Maio, the Big Game Hotel restaurant welcomes its guests in a vibrant setting, inspired by the colors and atmosphere of the ocean. Our kitchen is where the technique and heart of Italian tradition meet the extraordinary raw materials of the island, creating a unique blend of freshness and taste.
Our Philosophy: Quality and Seasonality For us, cooking means respecting the land and the sea. For this reason, our Menu is designed to offer you the most beloved traditional dishes, but its composition may vary throughout the year. We firmly believe in using authentic ingredients: the availability of our dishes follows the rhythm of the seasons and the availability of the best local products.
The Surprise of the Day: Fresh Catch The true heart of our offering is the Daily Specials (Off-Menu). Every morning, we personally select the freshest and finest products offered by the market and the fishermen of Maio:
Seafood Specialties: Yellowfin tuna tartare, delicate carpaccios, and our famous shellfish dishes such as lobsters and crabs.
Land Specialties: The renowned Maio kid goat, prepared according to local customs for an authentic and unforgettable flavor.
Pasta and Pizza: Generous first courses with bronze-drawn pasta and fragrant pizzas, for those who don't want to miss out on the true taste of home.
Hospitality and Convenience The restaurant is open to everyone, including both hotel guests and external customers. To best welcome those coming from all over the world, our menus are available in Italian, English, French, and Portuguese. Every meal at Big Game Maio is designed to offer you a pleasant and genuine moment, where the quality of the raw material is always the top priority.
