Catch a taxi to the low-income Ribeira Bote neighbourhood for Mindelo's best pizza inside the basement of a family home. This word-of-mouth pizzeria run by an Italian from Naples has colourful wall decorations, good Montepulciano red and a familial vibe. It's essential to call ahead. Tell the driver to look for Polivalente in Ribeira Bote and don't get out until you're at the door.