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New flavours at Terreiro

The restaurant has introduced changes to its menu while maintaining its concept of comfort food rooted in Portuguese and Madeiran traditions, with a strong Mediterranean influence.

Author Paulo SantosMay 1, 2026

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Summer at the table

The Brisa do Mar restaurant has reopened for the 2026 season, bringing freshness, flavour, creativity and a unique view.

Author Paulo SantosApril 26, 2026

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Dinner in a week of celebration

Avista hosted a wine dinner in a week when it was newly included in the recommendations of the Repsol gastronomic guide.

Author Paulo SantosApril 20, 2026

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Repsol Guide 2026: Suns shine on six restaurants in Madeira

Restaurants Il Gallo d’Oro (three Suns), Desarma and William (two Suns), and Audax, Gazebo and Kampo (one Sun) reinforce Madeira’s presence in the Iberian guide.

Author Marco António Sousa April 13, 2026

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Madeira on the plate

The Uva restaurant has a new tasting menu with ten courses, in which the flavours and aromas of Madeira are ever-present.

Author Paulo SantosApril 3, 2026

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Comfort food to enjoy in Porto Santo

The Rafaela Casa de Chá opened in 2024 on Estrada Velha da Camacha and has been a success.

Author Cláudia Caires SousaApril 2, 2026

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Madeira and the Azores at the same table

On the eve of the Michelin Guide Portugal 2026 Gala, chef Filipe Janeiro welcomed the chefs from Bioma for a six-hands menu celebrating authentic flavours and local produce.

Author Cláudia Caires SousaMarch 11, 2026

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‘No Forno’ wine was presented at a dinner among friends

It is a medium-dry Madeira wine with a gastronomic vocation, created from blends of the Verdelho, Sercial and Bastardo grape varieties.

Author Paulo SantosMarch 10, 2026

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Michelin chefs host launch of Madeira Wine “No Forno”

Fifteen chefs from the Michelin Guide will gather at the restaurant Desarma, in Funchal, for a special dinner celebrating the friendship between gastronomy and winemaking.

Author Paulo SantosMarch 6, 2026

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Madeira wine with a taste of Tokyo

The Madeira Entrada Bar, where you can listen to fado, is located in Japan and offers more than 200 varieties of Madeira wine.

Author Cláudia Caires SousaFebruary 28, 2026

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Calhau de São Jorge

A seaside restaurant is a landmark for comfort food in the north of Madeira Island, next to a beach resort.

Author Paulo SantosFebruary 27, 2026

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The wine of the Atlantic

The sommeliers of three Michelin-starred restaurants in Madeira were challenged to introduce the island's wine to the world.

Author Paulo SantosFebruary 15, 2026

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60 ciders from around the world at The Pommer Pub

It has soul and many drinks, but it is dedicated to cider, from Madeira and other origins, served by the glass or paired with food.

Author PromotionFebruary 15, 2026

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From the land to the table

The Uva Restaurant and Wine Bar focuses on local products and uncomplicated food, with a strong connection to Madeira's terroir.

Author Paulo SantosJanuary 29, 2026

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Kampo concludes “12 Months, 12 Chefs”

A lunch with a Michelin-starred chef from the Czech Republic marked the end of this cycle of events in Funchal.

Author Paulo SantosDecember 15, 2025

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The renovated Alambique

The Saccharum hotel's signature restaurant has a new kitchen, open to the dining room, and a menu that blends Madeiran and Mediterranean cuisine.

Author Paulo SantosDecember 10, 2025

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William hosted third “Madeira: A Taste of The Stars” dinner

Four Michelin-level chefs joined forces in yet another dinner that served as a true ode to gastronomy.

Author Paulo SantosDecember 9, 2025

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Star-studded dinner on the road to the 2026 Michelin Gala

Il Gallo D’Oro welcomed part of Madeira’s gastronomic elite at the second dinner preparing the Michelin Guide Portugal 2026 Gala.

Author Paulo SantosDecember 1, 2025

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Audax at lunchtime

The Audax restaurant has launched a lunchtime tasting menu, crafted by chef César Vieira.

Author Paulo SantosNovember 20, 2025

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Sidra em Brasa filled all expectations

A relaxed atmosphere, top chefs and quality food once again proved to be the winning formula for the third edition of Sidra em Brasa.

Author Paulo SantosNovember 17, 2025

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Madeira with a twist

Madeira wine can be drunk on its own, but it also has great potential when mixed in cocktails, from the simplest to the most complex.

Author Paulo SantosNovember 10, 2025

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Justino’s launches six wines with history

Six wines aged between 20 and 50+ years strengthen the portfolio of Justino’s Madeira, the largest wine producer in Madeira.

Author Paulo SantosOctober 30, 2025

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Madeira’s Michelin star collection gathered at exclusive dinner

Michelin-starred chefs hosted the first of three dinners in preparation for the 2026 gala, which will take place in Madeira.

Author Paulo SantosOctober 22, 2025

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Beer with a taste of the island

The best craft beer in Portugal in 2024 comes from Madeira – and was inspired by the flavours of Pé de Cabra.

Author Cláudia Caires SousaSeptember 30, 2025

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The sea at the table

Ákua is a restaurant with the flavour of the sea, where fish and seafood take centre stage on a menu brimming with aroma and taste.

Author Paulo SantosSeptember 11, 2025

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At the chef’s table

Nikkei offers a fusion dinner blending Madeira and Japan, served in a show cooking style at the chef’s table.

Author Paulo SantosSeptember 9, 2025

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Maritime charcuterie

Cuts of fish are transformed into sausages, hams, and other charcuterie in a pioneering initiative in Portugal by the Desarma restaurant.

Author Paulo SantosAugust 16, 2025

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The young Michelin chef

José Diogo Costa, from Reid's Palace in Madeira, has been distinguished by Michelin as young chef of the year, a milestone in addition to a Michelin Star

Author Paulo SantosAugust 3, 2025

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Comfort Food at 1811

The restaurant in the cellars of Blandy's wine company is a comfortable and welcoming place.

Author Paulo SantosJuly 24, 2025

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The various moments of Recharge

It has a name that evokes energy and is a restaurant full of options, open all day.

Author Paulo SantosJuly 22, 2025

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The journey at Galáxia Skyfood

A journey through the different flavours of Portugal, with a strong focus on Madeira, is the proposal of the Savoy Palace's fine dining restaurant.

Author Paulo SantosJuly 16, 2025

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An Italian dinner... looking out to sea

One of the most renowned Italian restaurants in Madeira, Villa Cipriani, enjoys a unique view over the sea.

Author Paulo SantosJuly 4, 2025

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Restaurant Vista Balancal

The Club House with the best view in the world is home to a Mediterranean restaurant with a cuisine full of flavour.

Author PromotionJuly 1, 2025

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The new Oxalis

The restaurant at Casa Velha do Palheiro has opened its kitchen and changed its concept, launching Oxalis, inspired by a flower that decorates the property's lawn

Author Paulo SantosJune 19, 2025

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Ice cream with the flavour of the island

These are handmade ice creams, with an exotic touch, made only with Madeira fruit, and there are 50 flavours to try

Author Cláudia Caires SousaJune 13, 2025

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The restaurant where chefs go to eat

Casa dos Salgados is a hidden gem tucked in a valley, frequented by top chefs—and only reachable on foot.

Author Paulo SantosJune 10, 2025

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AUDAX - The audacity to innovate

The audacity to innovate and respect for Madeiran tradition are the secret ingredients in the new tasting menu at the AUDAX restaurant, which is well worth discovering

Author Essential MadeiraAugust 27, 2024

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