Fodor's Expert Review Casa Madeirense
$$$
Funchal
Portuguese
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.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Expertly prepared tuna steaks
- Elegant checkered tables
- Live seafood "aquarium"
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.