Tony’s Restaurant – The Famous Cozido das Furnas

Tony’s Restaurant has been a Furnas culinary institution since 1984, internationally recognized as one of the best restaurants serving Furnas stew in São Miguel, Azores.

Furnas stew is a dish slow-cooked for 6-7 hours in pots buried in the ground where natural volcanic fumaroles are located, harnessing the local geothermal heat. The alchemical process used to cook the stew leaves the meat—chicken, pork, beef, chorizo, and black pudding—flavorful and tender. Each piece can be shredded with a fork, drizzled with a little of the extra broth provided separately, and mixed with the vegetables cooked alongside the meat (cabbage, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots).

Tony’s is located on Largo do Teatro, in the heart of Furnas, right next to the Church of Our Lady of Joy in downtown Furnas.

You can enjoy hearty stew, octopus, cod, or Tony’s steaks in a popular setting. The restaurant offers two distinct areas: the lively ground floor with a traditional Azorean bar, and the second-floor terrace overlooking the church square, providing a more tranquil atmosphere.