Portuguese tapas, bafas and sharing boards in a warm Santa Maria setting — since 2017.
Sal Grosso has been a local favourite on Santa Maria since 2017, serving Portuguese-style tapas, bafas and hearty sharing boards under a canopy of warm light. The menu mixes cold cuts, local cheeses, grilled seafood, rice dishes and classic meats, with a strong wine list to match. Whether you drop in for a glass of Vinho Verde or settle in for a long dinner of octopus, tuna and tapas, it feels like a proper neighbourhood taberna.
Prices in Cape Verdean Escudos (ESC). $ on the menu refers to local escudos.
Appetizers
- Bruschetta750 ESC
Tomato · Brie cheese · Prosciutto
- Nachos With Guacamole650 ESC
Corn chips · Guacamole · Tomato · Red onion · Cheese
- Sliced Prosciutto700 ESC
A selection of the best prosciutto · Toast
- SalGrosso Board1,800 ESC
A selection of cold meats · 4 cheeses · Olives
- Mussels With French Fries1,100 ESC
Tapas
- Vulcan Traditional Tapas900 ESC
Breaded fried traditional cheese · Cane sugar honey · Walnuts · Lettuce
- Garlic Shrimps800 ESC
Shrimps · Olive oil · Garlic
- Tuna Tartare1,100 ESC
Tuna · Avocados
- Buzio "Sal Grosso" Style750 ESC
Local shellfish "Buzio" · Tomato sauce · Olive oil · Onion
- Octopus and Shrimp Mix With Garlic Sauce1,800 ESC
Rice / Pasta
- Oriental Rice800 ESC
Rice · Vegetables
- Oriental Rice With Shrimps1,200 ESC
- Oriental Rice With Meat1,250 ESC
Meats · Vegetables
- Spinach Ravioli1,100 ESC
Ricotta cheese
- Esparguette a Bolonhesa900 ESC
Daily Specials
- Chef's SuggestionAsk
To share · 2 pax
Fish / Seafood
- Tuna à "Criola" Style1,200 ESC
Tuna · Onion sauce · Smashed potatoes
- Octopus Rice1,300 ESC
- Curry "Naza"1,200 ESC
Shrimp curry · Coconut milk sauce
- Grilled Octopus1,800 ESC
Potatoes
Meats
- Breaded Chicken1,200 ESC
Fried potatoes · Rice
- Rustic Burger900 ESC
Steak burger
- Bitoque1,200 ESC
Steak · Fried potatoes · Eggs
- Steak SalGrosso1,950 ESC
Pepper sauce
Side Dishes
- Fried Potatoes / White Rice200 ESC
- Fried Sweet Potato300 ESC
- Sautéed Vegetables350 ESC
- Soup of the DayAsk
Desserts
- Romeu & Julieta450 ESC
- Chocolate Delight With Ice Cream650 ESC
- Island Cheese Pudding450 ESC
White Wine
- Chã d Fogo2,200 ESC
- Cretcheu2,200 ESC
- Cabriz2,500 ESC
- Casa do Santar2,900 ESC
- Flor de Crasto2,800 ESC
- Crasto4,000 ESC
- Esporão4,800 ESC
Red Wine
- Chã d Fogo2,200 ESC
- Cretcheu2,200 ESC
- Cabriz2,500 ESC
- Casa do Santar2,900 ESC
- Flor de Crasto2,800 ESC
- Crasto4,000 ESC
- Esporão4,800 ESC
Sparkling Wine
- Ermelinda3,000 ESC
- Cabriz3,000 ESC
- Grilos3,000 ESC
Champagne
- Veuve ClicquotAsk
- Moet & ChandonAsk
Prosecco
- Milessimato3,500 ESC
- Serena2,500 ESC
