Madeira Restaurants

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  • 1. Gavião Novo

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    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, Portugal
    291 229 238

    Known For

    • Servers happily show off the freshest fish of the day
    • Rustic stone-walled dining room
    • Breezy tables out front
  • 2. Restaurante O Calhetas

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    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, Portugal
    291 985 322

    Known For

    • Perfect spot overlooking the sandy shoreline
    • Free shuttle to and from the town
    • Great place for beers at sundown
  • 3. Armazem do Sal

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    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, Portugal
    291 241 285

    Known 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.
  • 4. Casa Velha

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    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, Portugal
    291 205 600

    Known For

    • Beautiful open-air dining area
    • Grilled scabbard fish is a specialty
    • Old-world atmosphere
  • 5. O Celeiro

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    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, Portugal
    291 230 622

    Known 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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