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. Galáxia Skyfood
$$$$ | |Seated on the 16th floor of the Savoy Palace, in a cozy room with painted ceilings, you’ll feel like you’re dining under the stars—and the food will truly transport you to another world. Chef Carlos Gonçalves serves up innovative five- to seven-course tasting menus (à la carte is also available) using local ingredients but with a twist—think traditional cozido panelo (vegetables and sausage) transformed into tasty tacos and creamy rice with nori seaweed and lemon purée.
Av. do Infante 23, Funchal, Madeira, 9004-542, Portugal969 882 020Known For
- Inventive tasting menus
- Wonderful Portuguese wine pairings
- Creative desserts using local fruits, such as pineapples and bananas
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch -
3. Gavião Novo
$$ | |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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4. 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 -
5. Pé na Água
$$$ | |From the sandy shores of Praia da Fontinha, climb the stairs to reach this somewhat hidden spot. Sit outside on the rustic deck shaded by palm trees or dine in the surprisingly modern indoor space and watch the staff grill your food in the open kitchen—and come hungry: Pé na Água specializes in huge pots of seafood big enough to feed a whole family.
Estrada Nacional 111, 9400, Portugal291 985 242Known For
- Generous helpings of octopus rice
- Madeira wines by the glass
- Wide-open views
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
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6. Armazem do Sal
$$ | |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. -
7. Casa Madeirense
$$$ | |This restaurant—wedged into a restored house in the hotel zone around the corner from the Cliff Bay Resort—has lavish tile work, hand-painted murals, and a bar that resembles one of Santana's thatch-roof dwellings. The menu is heavy on fresh seafood (trussed lobsters float in a tank by the door) and regional dishes (including espada served many ways, such as with tropical fruit or shrimp), as well as tornedo (meat on a skewer), the house specialty—and, if you're tired of Madeiran food, pizzas.
Estrada Monumental 153, Funchal, Madeira, 9000, Portugal291 766 700Known For
- Expertly prepared tuna steaks
- Elegant checkered tables
- Live seafood "aquarium"
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
8. O Celeiro
$$ | |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. -
9. O Forno
$ | |This storefront eatery is far from fancy—from the outside you might mistake it for a takeout joint—but the wooden benches just inside the door are always crowded because of its excellent oven-roasted chicken, served with salad and fries. It also serves home-baked bread.
Av. Henrique Vieira de Castro, 9400-179, Portugal291 984 035Known For
- Serves kababs and a range of roasted meats
- Inexpensive prices
- Good local wines
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10. Restaurante dos Combatentes
$ | |The inexpensive lunch specials at this streamlined dining room, just behind the municipal gardens, are popular with Funchal's businesspeople. Big portions of simple Madeiran cooking, such as espada, tuna, and grilled pork chops, are served with milho frito (corn fritters filled with garlicky collard greens); for something lighter, try the sopa de tomate e cebola com ovo (tomato and onion soup, garnished with a poached egg).
Rua de São Francisco 1, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-046, Portugal291 221 388Known For
- Reasonably priced plates
- Straightforward Madeiran food
- Friendly staff
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
11. Restaurante Ribeiro Frio
$ | |If you've just visited the Piscifactoría de Ribeiro Frio, this family-owned eatery serves several dishes made with the trout from the local fish farm; the rustic wooden dining room is warmed by a couple of fireplaces. Finish your meal with coffee or tea served with Madeiran honey cake.
N103, Ribeiro Frio, Madeira, 9230, Portugal291 575 898Known For
- Many different preparations of trout
- A few tables outside for alfresco dining
- Regularly changing menus
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12. The Dining Room at Quinta da Casa Branca
$$$$ | |At this formal restaurant in the lovely Quinta da Casa Branca, you can sit beneath ornate chandeliers in the elegant restaurant or dine outside on the beautiful terrace. The menu is not extensive, but dishes such as herb-crusted lamb with chestnuts and eucalyptus are prepared with care using fresh local ingredients; opt for three- or four-course menus with wine pairings, or order à la carte.
Rua da Casa Branca 7, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-088, Portugal291 700 770Known For
- Historic manor house is one of the prettiest spots in town
- Peaceful garden views
- Mix of local and international seafoods and meats
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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