Madeira Restaurants
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1. A Confeitaria
$ | |This excellent coffee shop has a few branches across Funchal, but the best has to be the one on Rua da Conceição, where chairs spill out onto an unnamed square that's cobbled in black and white stripes. Small tables under shady parasols provide the perfect rest stop to grab a bica (espresso) and a pastel de nata (custard tart); step inside and you'll see row upon row of neatly presented cakes and tarts laid out in the chilled counters like gems in a jewelry box.
Rua da Conceição Praça do Carmo 49, Funchal, Madeira, 9050-026, Portugal291 640 513Known For
- On a quiet square away from the main thoroughfare
- Dazzling array of traditional pastries and desserts
- Some of the best coffee in town
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2. Ákua
$$$ | |The best seats in this intimate restaurant are at the counter in front of the open kitchen, where you can watch the talented young chefs work their magic with local seafood. Though there are a couple of meat items on the menu, fish is the star, with complex yet delicious flavors and beautiful presentations. Both the small plates as well as the more substantial fish and rice dishes are perfect for sharing.
Rua dos Murças 6, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-058, Portugal938 034 758Known For
- Delicious house-made sourdough bread
- Superlative creamy carabinieri (prawns) and seafood rice, and codfish tacos
- Attentive and knowledgeable service
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3. Barreirinha Bar Café
$ | |A café by day and bar by night, Barreirinha is popular with the locals no matter what time of day you visit. This is partly thanks to its menu of easy-to-eat items like burgers, sandwiches, burritos, and salads, and partly due to its location on a hillside with small outside tables on the terrace overlooking the ocean; huge white parasols shade you from the Madeiran sun while local musicians keep the atmosphere lively.
Largo do Socorro 1, Funchal, Madeira, 9060-305, Portugal291 627 418Known For
- Amazing ocean views from the shady terrace
- Delicious range of local sandwiches
- Plenty of ice-cold beer
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4. Galáxia Skyfood
$$$$ | |Seated on the 16th floor of the Savoy Palace, in a cozy room with painted ceilings, you’ll feel like you’re dining under the stars—and the food will truly transport you to another world. Chef Carlos Gonçalves serves up innovative five- to seven-course tasting menus (à la carte is also available) using local ingredients but with a twist—think traditional cozido panelo (vegetables and sausage) transformed into tasty tacos and creamy rice with nori seaweed and lemon purée.
Av. do Infante 23, Funchal, Madeira, 9004-542, Portugal969 882 020Known For
- Inventive tasting menus
- Wonderful Portuguese wine pairings
- Creative desserts using local fruits, such as pineapples and bananas
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch -
5. Gavião Novo
$$ | |It's best to make reservations or arrive early to bag an outdoor table at this cozy, traditional restaurant in the heart of the old town, where they start you off with a complimentary shot of Madeira. The family-run restaurant offers simple yet delicious local food such as expertly grilled limpets, top-quality steaks, and some of the best grilled fish in town.
Rua de Santa Maria 131, Funchal, Madeira, 9060-291, Portugal291 229 238Known For
- Servers happily show off the freshest fish of the day
- Rustic stone-walled dining room
- Breezy tables out front
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6. Il Gallo d'Oro
$$$$ | |Located within the Cliff Bay Hotel, this upscale restaurant serves ambitious, high-end tasting menus, with prices to match. Views are lovely from both the contemporary dining room and the terrace, dishes are presented as works of art, and the extensive wine list showcases bottles from around the world (the excellent sommelier is happy to pair each course with top Portuguese wine, if you choose).
Estrada Monumental 147, Funchal, Madeira, 9004-532, Portugal291 707 700Known For
- Ingredients from Madeira and the restaurant's own gardens
- One of the area's best views
- Wide-ranging wine selections
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
7. La Perla
$ | |From the road, this restaurant doesn't look like much: a fading yellow building with a few signs outside to attract the tourists; step inside and you'll be blown away by the views of the valley from the balcony in the rear. There's a huge wood oven where they grill whole chickens, serving the tender meat with generous bowls of bolo do caco.
Estrada Conego Camacho 30, Curral das Freiras, Madeira, 9030-319, Portugal291 762 102Known For
- Good selection of cakes (including the local treat pastel de nata)
- Succulent meats roasted over a fire
- Very inexpensive
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Rate Includes: No Sun. dinner -
8. Loja do Chá
$ | |A classic spot to sit back and relax, this quaint tea shop specializes in various herbal and fruit teas, as well as coffees, cakes, and light lunches, that you can enjoy at outdoor tables facing a pretty square. You can pick up teas to take home, too.
Rua do Sabão 33–35, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-056, Portugal291 221 309Known For
- 130 different types of teas and infusions
- Quaint setting in Praça Colombo
- Tasty toasted sandwiches
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9. O Corsario
$ | |This laid-back beach bar on the sandy shores of Praia da Fontinha is one of the best places on Porto Santo to soak up the island spirit. Parasols made of dried grass shade the tables, which sit directly on the sand; kick off your shoes, grab a cold beer, and watch the waves lap gently on the shore.
Rua Goulart Medeiros, 9400-164, Portugal291 980 450Known For
- Oceanfront location puts you a stone's throw from the waves
- Generous bowls of mussels and other seafood
- Tasty mojitos
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10. Pé na Água
$$$ | |From the sandy shores of Praia da Fontinha, climb the stairs to reach this somewhat hidden spot. Sit outside on the rustic deck shaded by palm trees or dine in the surprisingly modern indoor space and watch the staff grill your food in the open kitchen—and come hungry: Pé na Água specializes in huge pots of seafood big enough to feed a whole family.
Estrada Nacional 111, 9400, Portugal291 985 242Known For
- Generous helpings of octopus rice
- Madeira wines by the glass
- Wide-open views
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11. Restaurante O Calhetas
$$ | |You can't visit Porto Santo without stopping by this fantastic seafood restaurant on the far end of Calheta Beach. The fresh fish of the day is always your best bet, or try the giant spicy prawns, amêijoas (cockles), or caldeirada (fish stew). There's also a snack bar open all day for drinks and lighter fare.
Ponta da Calheta, 9400-090, Portugal291 985 322Known For
- Perfect spot overlooking the sandy shoreline
- Free shuttle to and from the town
- Great place for beers at sundown
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12. The Wanderer
$$$$ | |For the most unique dining experience in Madeira, head to the ground floor of a nondescript shopping mall, where you’ll enter into another world—one only experienced by six lucky diners at a time, who sit communally at one long table. Self-taught Swiss-born chef-owner Selim Latrous, who spent many years in Southeast Asia, incorporates Thai and Indian flavors into his five-course tasting menus; friendly sommelier Christian pairs every dish with unique drinks (either alcoholic or non) while Selim shares the story behind each dish, making for an entertaining and culinarily satisfying evening you won’t soon forget.
Av. do Infante, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-015, Portugal915 682 872Known For
- Beautifully presented surprise menus
- Ingredients foraged from throughout Madeira
- Delightful beverage pairings, including poncha and stout beer
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
13. Uva
$$$$ | |You'll find this striking restaurant on the rooftop of The Vine Hotel, where at night the city sparkles below. The name comes from the Portuguese word for "grape," so it's no surprise that wine takes center stage here, with an excellent selection of local vintages that the waiters can confidently talk you through.
Rua dos Aranhas 27-A, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-044, Portugal291 009 000Known For
- Creative dishes using local ingredients
- Spectacular views from the huge windows
- Delicious wines from Madeira and Portugal
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
14. Armazem do Sal
$$ | |Set inside a former salt warehouse, this fashionable restaurant with bare brick walls and a few outdoor tables serves immaculately presented contemporary renderings of Madeiran and Portuguese dishes like black scabbard fish with lime risotto and vegetables from the garden. À la carte lunch and dinner menus are a good deal.
Rua da Alfandega 135, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-059, Portugal291 241 285Known For
- Delicious "gastronomic tour" set menu with wine pairings
- Serves the best of local seafood
- Seasonal produce from local suppliers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat. -
15. Casa Madeirense
$$$ | |This restaurant—wedged into a restored house in the hotel zone around the corner from the Cliff Bay Resort—has lavish tile work, hand-painted murals, and a bar that resembles one of Santana's thatch-roof dwellings. The menu is heavy on fresh seafood (trussed lobsters float in a tank by the door) and regional dishes (including espada served many ways, such as with tropical fruit or shrimp), as well as tornedo (meat on a skewer), the house specialty—and, if you're tired of Madeiran food, pizzas.
Estrada Monumental 153, Funchal, Madeira, 9000, Portugal291 766 700Known For
- Expertly prepared tuna steaks
- Elegant checkered tables
- Live seafood "aquarium"
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
16. Casa Velha
$$ | |In the tiled dining room of this well-established restaurant, exuberant floral arrangements, white-lace curtains, and green tablecloths rustle gently in the breeze of ceiling fans, while outdoor tables are set beneath a leafy trellis. The food is prepared with great care, and menus change every few months; starters feature seafood dishes like swordfish carpaccio and mains include pastas, grilled fish, and Chateaubriand.
Rua Imperatriz D. Amelia 69, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-018, Portugal291 205 600Known For
- Beautiful open-air dining area
- Grilled scabbard fish is a specialty
- Old-world atmosphere
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17. Corvopan
$ | |This bakery opposite the seafront doesn't look special from the outside, but when you taste the freshly baked bread and delectable cakes you'll soon see why many locals make this a daily stop. This is the place to be after church on Sunday, with everyone lined up to grab a pastry.
Avenue Marco Marques Rosa, 9240-221, Portugal291 842 065Known For
- Long glass display counter filled with treats
- Serves a good cup of coffee
- Smattering of outdoor tables
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18. Golden Gate Grand Café
$$$$ | |Just across from the tourist office in the heart of Funchal, this restaurant-café has been open for business off and on since 1814; sit in the airy interior, capture one of the tables that flank the sidewalk, or—even better—bag a seat on the balcony. You can pop in for coffee, light local specialties, or British-style afternoon tea, or settle in for a feast of (somewhat pricey) Portuguese dishes.
Av. Arriaga 29, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-006, Portugal291 222 978Known For
- Sophisticated historical setting
- Decadent cakes and coffee
- Golden Gate dessert with walnut ice cream, roasted pineapple, and mango salsa
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19. Museu Café & Petisco
$ | |This is one of Funchal's coolest café-bars; it's a great spot to hole up for a coffee, cocktail, or even a full meal. Nestled behind the Museu de Arte Sacra, there's outdoor seating facing the delightful main square.
Praca do Município 85, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-043, Portugal291 620 510Known For
- Tasty sandwiches
- Large selection of drinks (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic)
- Occasional live music
Restaurant Details
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20. O Celeiro
$$ | |Traditional Portuguese cooking seems right at home amid the farmhouse decor at this casual spot on a narrow lane near The Vine Hotel. The dining room fills up with business executives enjoying a relaxing lunch and a mix of celebrating visitors and locals at dinner.
Rua das Aranhas 22, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-044, Portugal291 230 622Known For
- Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, and huge tapestries
- A range of excellent octopus dishes
- Algarve-style cataplanas, seafood stews served in copper-lidded pots
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
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