The open dining room at Origens — white roof beams, stone wall, blue shutters and Santa Monica beach
Santa Monica beach
Boa Vista · Cape Verde
Local cuisine, rustic chic
Open 10:30 am – 6 pm
The place

A table rooted
in its land.

Origens is a tribute to the origins of Boa Vista. Inspired by the island’s landscapes, traditions and rural heritage, the restaurant celebrates Cape Verdean history through an experience that is authentic, elegant and deeply rooted in its land.

The patio — blue shutters, raw stone, white roof beams
In the evening, beneath the string lights
The dining room and cocktails under the pergola
Fresh Santa Monica lobster
Fresh Santa Monica lobster
Catch of the day
Prawns sautéed in olive oil and garlic
Prawns sautéed in olive oil and garlic
Traditional dish
Carpaccio with seasonal sauce
Carpaccio with seasonal sauce
Fresh starter
Grilled octopus with white wine and orange
Grilled octopus with white wine and orange
Signature dish
Reviews · Google & Tripadvisor

What they say.

4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
from 239 reviews · Google & Tripadvisor

A true gem in an idyllic setting. I had the best tuna fillet of my life, cooked to perfection. The staff are attentive — you feel right at home.

— Ana Silva, November 2025 · Google

Off the beaten track, 4×4 access, this restaurant on the most glorious beach is well worth the detour. We had the lobster paired with cava — by far the best meal of our week in Boa Vista.

— A. Denny, February 2026 · Tripadvisor

A must in Boa Vista. Having a cocktail in this idyllic setting, lost in the middle of nowhere, is already an experience in itself. The plates showcase the fresh fish caught by the team.

— Garthi S, May 2026 · Tripadvisor
Origens Santa Monica, building lit up at night
Private hire · Events

Celebrate, facing the ocean.

The venue can be hired privately by day or by night — cocktails, birthdays, weddings, private celebrations. Capacity 87 seated, 300 for cocktails. Food and music designed to measure with the team.

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Getting here

How to find us.

Address
Santa Monica beach
Praia de Santa Mónica, Boa Vista
Cape Verde
Opening hours
Monday → Sunday
10:30 am – 6:00 pm
All-day service · Kitchen closes at 4 pm
Getting there
Map of Boa Vista: Sal Rei to the north, Origens Santa Monica to the south-west
30 min from Sal Rei by 4×4 or pick-up.