About Us

Faial – the Blue Island!

The ‘Ilha Azul’ (‘Blue island’), as Faial is often called because of its countless hydrangea hedges encountered everywhere on the island, is without doubt one of the most charming islands of the Azores. With a shape that resembles an irregular pentagon, Faial covers a surface of approx. 173 sq. km (21 km long and 14 km wide at its most extreme points), which makes it the archipelago’s fifth largest island. The distances to its neighbours are around 7 km to Pico, 19 km to São Jorge, 85 km to Graciosa and 124 km to Terceira.

The island, like some other Azorean islands, produces cheeses and other milk products, along with cow meat, and by-products notable in Portugal, and it has a rich cuisine that also includes local sea-food.

The many traditional recipes of Azorean cuisine are a culinary delight for the gastronome, particularly those with a penchant for sumptuous, fresh fish who will find their own personal heaven in the Azores. For dessert, there are a wide variety of puddings as well as excellent cheeses, white and red wines, brandy from the island of Graciosa, verdelho from the island of Pico and Biscoitos (Terceira island) are all a "must."

Faial owners Joe and Emily Faria, along with Chef Tony have brought together the finest of Faial's cuisine and combined it with traditional American fare, excellent service and a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. Come on down! You won't leave hungry!

Hours:
Monday & Tuesday, 3PM to 9PM
Wednesday & Thursday, 11:30AM to 9PM
Friday, 11:30AM to 10PM
Saturday, 12PM to 10PM
Sunday, 12PM to 9PM

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                                                  Faial Restaurant & Lounge
                                       970 Douglas Pike
                                                                 Smithfield, RI 401-231-1100
                                       faialrestaurant@aol.com