Restaurant Guide

Small and unpretentious. The 1811 fits the meaning of a bistro perfectly, but it is primarily a restaurant with daily suggestions from the chef and a menu of Portuguese and French dishes. Located in the historic Blandy's Madeira Wine Lodge cellars. The restaurant is also worth for its complete wine menu and the possibility of tasting good wines by the glass, accompanied by snacks.

A Gruta blends the idea of a café with a restaurant. The concept here is food for sharing, available in many servings, as well as traditional dishes from Madeira. And you can also enjoy an ice cream in our outdoor área.

Known for the uniqueness of its Goan delicacies, the dishes are based on family recipes. The restaurant features the typical atmosphere of Madeiran households, with windows overlooking the garden, and is decorated with attention to detail. Also on offer is a variety of proposals of international cuisine.

A safehouse in the mountains that used to serve as refuge for hunters and shepherds birthed a restaurant and Bar that serves hunted dishes, some of which exotic, in a welcoming and casual environment.

Fish and other foodstuffs from the sea predominate at Akua. Sitting at the heart of the Cathedral's historic area, the restaurant explores the concept of food sharing, blending flavours from different parts of the planet given a local touch, as well as ingredients. The signature cuisine is authored by Chef Júlio Pereira, and there is no shortage of artisanal bread.

The name refers to a tool used to distill rum from Madeira but the Alambique is not confined to tradition. It recreates traditional dishes and reinterprets local products, adding a touch of international cuisine. This makes it a restaurant of the World

Named after the 200-year-old salt warehouse which it now occupies, this restaurant offers a contemporary cuisine with a strong sense of identity inspired by Portuguese gastronomy and the region of Madeira. The menu also features pastas and risottos, as well as vegetarian options.

One of the finest places in Madeira to go to for espetada. Meat is always good quality and the espetada is served with fried corn, French fries and salad, as is customary in Madeira

This is a family-run restaurant that focuses on traditional-style pizzas. There are also other Italian dishes, from starters to pasta, but pizzas are the speciality. It's one of the best-known pizzerias among Madeira residents

This restaurant offers Madeiran flavours with contemporary cooking techniques, in what they call progressive Madeiran cuisine. It offers tasting menus with a variable number of dishes and a creative cuisine with lots of flavour.

Two concepts cohabitating within a single space: Mediterranean and Asian. Overlooking a ravine with a magnificent view of Funchal, the restaurant offers specialty dishes cooked via the josper system, as well as an Asian menu that offers much more than just sushi. The Avista is also a lounge where you can enjoy a drink or a snack.

It is a restaurant that offers a visit to various parts of Asia, with dishes from different countries and Madeiran products, in a true fusion, which also offers proposals that change with the season. It offers a panoramic view of the sea and the city of Funchal and tasting and à la carte menus.

Located in an emblematic building in the centre of Porto Santo, this is the rebuilt version of one of the oldest restaurants on the island. It offers an Italian-inspired menu with pizzas, pastas, risottos and second courses, as well as cheese boards

Cool and casual, here you can enjoy local snacks such as limpets, swordfish roe, and fresh lobster picked from the restaurant's aquarium as well as other seafoods. This restaurant also offers a wide array of dishes cooked with fresh fish.

This restaurant's star is meat, offering several meat types cooked in many different ways, a highlight being the picanha steak. But fish is not forsaken. The inspiration is Mediterranean. The wine list features about 200 brands, most served by the glass.

Right by the entrance to the Port of Funchal, this restaurant makes its own beer, which can be sold in 'giraffes' or by the meter. Highlights from the menu include seafood or lobster bread stew with prawns, as well as steaks.

A restaurant and a lounge. It operates on a terrace overlooking the sea. It serves Portuguese dishes with a Mediterranean twist and endeavours to work with fresh products, such as the meat or fish of the day, or the herbs grown at the Reid's, the Belmond Hotel where it is located.

Cantina El Mexicano offers flavours from Latin America cooked with meat from Madeira, and paired with exotic drinks from the Caribbean. This place also serves international cuisine dishes. And on the weekends, it doubles as a space for nightly entertainment.

One of the most picturesque restaurants in Madeira, featuring a rustic environment and food of the homemade kind. The restaurant stands out for a variety of entrees and desserts, all placed on the table for the customer to choose from

Grilled meats, on the Josper and beyond, are the mainstay of this restaurant, which offers customers the chance to choose the cut of meat straight from the cold rooms. The grilled meats are matured in-house. There is no wine list eit her, as the choice is made directly from the wine cellar.

In a rustic environment and with a cosy atmosphere, this restaurant is dedicated to traditional Portuguese food, originating from different areas in the country. The space is divided into different rooms and there is also an outdoor terrace

Casa da Avó seeks to combine traditional flavours with creativity in the preparation of dishes. The commitment is toward a welcoming environment and regional gastronomy, which dominates the menu of this restaurant.

This is a typical family restaurant, cosy, and with the particularity of featuring lesser-known dishes from Madeiran gastronomy on its menu, such as carne da noite. It is housed in a rustic cottage with thatched roofs – the inspiration for its name. There is also an outdoor area

Located next to Forte de São José, 300 metros away from the beach, Casa do Velho Dragoeiro offers a variety of dishes of fish, seafood and cod. Some of these dishes are cooked using original recipes

Casa Madeirense enjoys a solid reputation amongst visitors who seek local gastronomy served in a typical atmosphere. There is always fresh fish available, as well as live seafood, kept inside an aquarium. And the meat options, like the espetada, do not lag behind in terms of quality.

Located in the oldtown of Funchal, Casa Portuguesa lives up to its name and offers a Portuguese food menu that creates harmony between the classic and the contemporary. The space brings to mind a family's dining room.

This restaurant bets on the traditional flavours of meat, fish and seafood. It features three areas: an inner dining room, an intimate terrace and an upper terrace. Options also include dishes from international, Mediterranean, vegeta rian and gluten-free cuisine.

Before large international fast food chains reached Madeira, there already was the Castelo dos Hambúrgueres. A reference for the local people for the quality of the burgers and its shakes and natural juices.

An urbane rustic atmosphere exudes from a renovated Chalet, where Portuguese meat-based food is paired with a complete menu of Portuguese wines. The décor helps to set the inviting mood. The restaurant also serves afternoon tea and possesses rooms fit for small gatherings and celebrations.

A classical and smooth restaurant in the Oldtown of Funchal, with a menu dominated by Portuguese food. Traffic is a faraway notion and the rooftop offers not only a view of the sea, but a sense of its fragrance. It is located by the walls of Forte de São Tiago.

Awarded with a Michelin star, the restaurant proposes a battle of the senses. It promises to surprise the palates. Desarma is a signature restaurant, with cuisine at the highest level. There is the inescapable chef’s counter in the kitchen, and there are tasting menus as well as a complete wine list. Located on the rooftop of the Views Baía hotel, the space sports one of the best views over Funchal.

This restaurant at the heart of Câmara de Lobos is geared toward fish and seafood, though it also serves meat dishes. Where drinks are concerned, it is also known for its blue sangria. It sports a dining room, as well as an outdoor space

In the space of renowned interior designer Nini Andrade Silva, the Design Centre is a signature restaurant, with a contemporary and creative cuisine. It takes full advantage of the beauty of the space – a renovated 17th century fort, in the Port of Funchal.

Located in a picturesque building that brings to mind a small fortress and includes a cave, this restaurant overlooks natural pools, by the sea. It is famous for its fresh fish and seafood, with many servings available. There is an outdoor area from where you can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the sunset.

The restaurant serves a selection of Madeiran dishes. It specialises in fish but also sports noteworthy desserts and side dishes prepared with fruit and produce grown on the estate. A locally produced glass of Malvasia-Cândida is the go-to aperitive

The Savoy Palace's signature restaurant sits at the top of the hotel and sports a view of the bay of Funchal. Dishes here prime on creativity and communicate an experience that appeals to multiple senses, through colour, fragrance and palate. The space is shared with the Galáxia Skybar, with a cocktail menu.

At the emblematic tea terrace of the Belmond Reid's Palace, you can also enjoy dinner and take in the view of the bay of Funchal in a more casual atmosphere. It is one of the options of the Cocktail Bar, featuring a menu that includes some snacks and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. You can also enjoy live music and a selection of cocktails.

This is a small restaurant in the iconic Rua de Santa Maria which bets on the quality of its fish and seafood, not neglecting good meat. Highly sought by the local clientele at lunchtime and occasionally discovered by tourists, it features among its signature dishes limpets and grilled fresh parrotfish, as well as flambeed steaks dressed in Roquefort sauce.

Endowed with a classic atmosphere, and inspired by the best French restaurants, the Goya offers a classic cuisine, along French lines, but resorting to the best Portuguese products. The wine list bets on Portuguese brands.

A restaurant that bets on organic production and a creative quality cuisine. It uses products grown on the grounds of Quinta da Serra, where the restaurant is installed. The place offers a contemporary perspective on traditional products as well as other products which, though they may not be ingrained in tradition, are also farmed in the estate.

This is a space where modernity and tradition coexist. The offer consists of mostly burgers, for all tastes and in all sizes, paired with natural juices and homemade crisps, in a soothing atmosphere and with a menu that is constantly innovating and transforming itself.

This is a restaurant that focuses on sustainable, vegetable-based food. It is not vegetarian, but has vegetarian and vegan dishes, as well as meat, fish and seafood delicacies, made with the Josper oven. There is also a bar where cocktails are served.

This Italian à la carte restaurant offers a set of delicious flavours prepared with great quality and creativity. Enjoy the proximity to the sea and deep sense of tranquility that comes from being so close to the Lido bathing complex, in the Seaside Promenade of Funchal. There are also children's menus.

Awarded two Michelin stars, this is the perfect place for a romantic dinner for two. French chef Benoît Sinthon is renowned as one of the best on the island and offers a creative signature menu, with top-notch ingredients from each season.

Located inside the Meliá Madeira Mare Hotel, this à la carte restaurant offers international cuisine. Featuring a modern décor and cozy atmosphere, it gives you the opportunity to dine inside the dining room or on a deck with a seaview.

The Il Vivaldi offers the public a double concept. One the one hand, it is a Mediterranean restaurant. One the other, a barbeque place. Then there is the Terrace Bar where you can enjoy a cocktail or a drink from a wide array of beverages. The atmosphere is homely, yet classic and sophisticated in style.

In the vibrant Rua de Santa Maria, in the heart of Funchal's old town, Madeiran dishes and snacks are served in a place where tradition meets gastronomy. There are always fresh ingredients and local drinks such as poncha, Madeiran soft drinks and typical festival drinks.

This gastropolo features three spaces: a terrace, an indoor space and a tropical garden. A menu of signature cocktails welcomes you. Japanese food dominates. And after dinner, the tables are cleared away so that the evening can take off to the sound of DJ music.

More than a restaurant, João do Cabeço is a space for snacks, like diced beef and beef in bolo-de-caco flatbread sandwiches, and where the atmosphere is white and welcoming, a reference

In one of the old houses of Quinta da Penha de França, this restaurant offers a menu featuring regional, Portuguese and international cuisine. Here, you can enjoy the quality of the food and service in the tranquillity and beauty of the gardens, and to the soft times emanating from the piano and which keep you company throughout your dinner.

This restaurant bets on products from the countryside and transforms them in a restaurant that is linked with a spirit of luxury. The signature cuisine of by Chef Jailo Ventura, who invests in proximity. At Kampo, the cuisine and home blend, bringing the experience of tasting closer to the experience of cooking.

A homely atmosphere in a restaurant that combines Mediterranean-inspired flavours and a intimate architecture, right at the centre of the tourist zone. L’Osteria presents a wide and eclectic wine selection, ideal for those who delight in a glass of good wine.

The cuisine at La’ no Fundo is heavily inspired by African flavours and a concept of fusion cuisine. In a homely environment, and with an outdoor setting, the restaurant enjoys a privileged location, next to Fortaleza de São Tiago.

Some deem it the most cosmopolitan space in Porto Santo. It is located on the beach and is only open between Easter and September. It runs as a restaurant but also as a leisure spot, ideal for a late afternoon drink with friends

It's a beach restaurant with a large terrace on Calheta's sandy beach. It offers a wide variety of local Madeira delicacies, but also snacks, pizzas and various dishes. It has a full drinks menu, including some cocktails and wines from most Portuguese regions

The Loft offers a variety of options for brunch, from bowl, to bagels, sliced toast, salad, eggs and pancakes to top it all of the same area also several natural juices, smoothies and alcohol-free cocktails. And there are vegetarian options as well as menus for children.

This space is more than a Portuguese food restaurant with a modern touch. It is a market that sells quality Portuguese products, including wine. It is also a space where you can just snack, outside conventional meals.

Ice creams are one of the delicacies, as they are made by the Italian restaurant itself. But here you can enjoy a full Italian menu, with thin-crust pizzas, pastas, antipasto and main courses. You can also enjoy the view of the boats moored in the Calheta Marina

It’s a traditional fish and seafood restaurant with regional flavour and timing. The speciality is fresh fish. It is located in the old Villa Baleira market, a building from the mid-20th century. It also serves just drinks or sandwiches

This restaurant offers fusion cuisine with a strong Indian and Asian inspiration achieved through creative dishes. The dishes and the concept of the space are intended to be a challenge to a mixture of cultures and flavours. It has a family atmosphere

A barbecue place that combines the regional tradition, ambience and flavours in a single spot. The espetada, the fried corn and the bolo do caco flat bread are the main stars of a restaurant that is fully committed to the cuisine, spirit and traditions of Madeira

A space that invests in the fusion between Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine. The menu features several options ranging from salads to fish, meat and sushi. This space also doubles as a bar, with a diver cocktail menu to be enjoyed in the rooftop terrace

Located by the Calheta beach, this restaurant is committed to regional and international cuisine. The swordfish served with banana, the tuna or the swordfish stand shoulder to shoulder with other Madeiran products, all transformed into displays of great creativity

The only restaurant on the island associated with Relais & Chateaux. The Dining Room at Casa Velha Do Palheiro offers a pleasant dinner experience in an ambience of refinement. The gastronomy is predominantly Mediterranean and employs fresh products from Madeira.

Sporting one of the most privileged views of Porto Santo, this restaurant and lounge bar offers a more rich diverse suggestions of meat and fish, but where there is no shortage of risottos, salads and daily specialties always priming for quality and originality. There are also diverse cocktails and a transfer service on offer

The name is inspired by the way matches were known locally in Madeira. The restaurant offers dishes cooked in the Josper charcoal oven, with butter and irreverent melts, focusing on meats, fish and sausages matured in the space itself. There is a focus on healthy dishes and Portuguese snacks, as well as cocktails

Pizzaria Colombo is one of the most sought restaurants in Porto Santo, and very much appreciated by locals. As well as a wide array of pizza, you can enjoy a rooftop terrace with a nice panoramic view

One of the most beautiful places in Porto Santo is Calheta. That is where you can find this fish restaurant. As you dime on a summer day, you can enjoy a magnificent sunset by the sea, with a view of the Ilhéu da Cal

Integrated into the Club House of the Porto Santo Golf Course, this restaurant features a wide room as well as a wide flooring with a view of the golf course. It is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and its wine list features Portuguese wines.

A restaurant specialised in brunch, with bowls, pancakes, rolls, salads, sliced toast, eggs, wraps, all prepared on the spot and with fresh products. The menu features further light dishes and can be paired with natural juices, smoothies and wine

This restaurant occupies the primordial house of the historic Quinta da Bela Vista, an 1844 building that has been adapted into a hotel. It is a fine dining venue with Mediterranean inspiration and classic service that adapts to the characteristics of the space and has a distinctly English style

A restaurant that focuses on terroir by valuing local products. The cuisine is contemporary, comfy and set in a space which benefits from an overwhelming view of the north coast of Madeira and part of Porto Santo

This restaurant offers a signature cuisine based on the Madeiran culinary tradition and creatively authored by Chef Octávio Freitas. There is a big focus on the freshness of local and seasonal products combined with nature, passion, sharing, originality and irreverence

Peerless in Madeira, the Bahia Restaurant in the Casino Park Hotel combines cuisine with music shows. Choosing to have dinner in this refined space, where the menu is fixed, always ensures satisfaction. As a digestive, the sparkling show reminds you of the tradition of good old casino shows

Located inside the Fortaleza de São Tiago, this is a restaurant that sports an international cuisine and offers a privileged view of the bay of Funchal. With an atmosphere of history, this restaurant can accommodate groups and events.

Located in the Vila Baleira Suites hotel, it is a restaurant with a tranquil atmosphere that focuses on a concept described as enriched gastronomic experiences. It serves a pre-set daily menu with four courses combining international flavours

Located in the Vila Baleira Village hotel, this is a restaurant whose guiding star is sustainability. It focuses on fields, seasonal ingredients transformed into dishes with great gastronomic creativity. With a concept of sharing food, each dish seeks to tell a story

It's a seafront restaurant facing the sea. It offers a different menu for lunch and dinner, with fish and seafood in the spotlight. The menu combines traditional recipes with fusion approaches, including an oriental touch. The sea air is present and you can enjoy your meal outdoors. There is a children's menu.

A restaurant inspired in Italian gastronomy, with pizzas, lasagnas, risottos and several desserts. Some of the fresh vegetables used to cook dishes are grown in an orchard belonging to the hotel. The atmosphere is cozy and there are also tables outside.

A restaurant with a touch of the classic, located by the seaside, next to the long beach of Porto Santo. The food, of good quality, comprises mostly traditionally Portuguese dishes and the wine list changes according to the season of the year

With a cozy environment, contemporary décor and a lot of urban culture, this modern fishmonger bets on the fresh fish of the day, sushi and snacks with a taste of the sea and something else. The menu also features meat dishes

A unique restaurant that combines a historic building with a cuisine with a touch of tradition. The menu features suggestions of Madeiran and Portuguese cuisine, with specialty dishes cooked in the fire, the pot and the traditional Cataplana. The restaurant produces its own bread and desserts. Wines are preserved next to a 100-year-old cistern

Terreiro focuses on fresh, local produce and offers comfort cuisine inspired by tradition and served in a trendy atmosphere. The building has a large garden. It is a restaurant offering Portuguese and international cuisine, where cocktails are also a favourite.

Integrated into the mother house of Quinta da Casa Branca, this restaurant features a magnificent dining room. It offers a careful à la carte service in a classical environment both inside and on the outdoor terrace. The restaurant offers an inventive and contemporary gastronomic cuisine

This restaurant is known for the concept of sharing a bite. Inspired by the English pubs, this is a place with a history of many decades. You can enjoy varied wine options by the glass and a diverse menu of ales and cocktails

Located on the iconic Avenida Zarco, in the heart of Funchal, this is a Portuguese food restaurant with a contemporary twist, offering dishes from all regions of the country. It has a large terrace and a balcony, in a street closed to traffic, which allows for a peaceful meal. The wine list is comprehensive and based on Portuguese wines.

Located in the Oudinot building in the historic centre of Funchal, the restaurant offers a view of the city and the sea. It is a space dedicated to fusion cuisine, which uses the robata grill charcoal oven system. Vegetarian dishes and brunch options are also available daily.

Located in the Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, the Tipografia is a pleasant restaurant with a bistro menu focused on Mediterranean cuisine. The Portuguese wine list is varied. The inspiration for the decor is taken from an old printshop that used to be housed in that space.

Torres was founded in 1975 and became known for its wood-fired octopus and chicken dishes. Today, the next generations of the family carry on the project, which promotes regional cuisine, has diversified the dishes on the menu and guarantees quality combined with careful service

This is the Saccharum Resort's pool restaurant. It's Mediterranean-inspired, with plenty of pizzas, fish and meat dishes, as well as vegetarian options. With a wide sea view, it has a wine list with various Portuguese regions represented. At lunchtime, the menu is based on snacks

The Vila Alencastre is committed to Mediterranean inspiration with Madeiran and Portuguese dishes, never comfort food. Also on offer are seafood dishes and you can enjoy your meal in the gardens

This barbecue house is committed to the quality of its meat, be it beef, poultry, Iberian pork or lamb. The steaks and regional espetada feature among the specialty dishes, as do a selection of sausages. The restaurant enjoys a magnificent view over the bay of Câmara de Lobos.

The main attribute of this restaurant is that fish is grilled over a fire. The fish is displayed in a stall and sold for its weight. The site also sports an excellent view of the bay of Câmara de Lobos

Casual but chic, the Villa Cipriani enjoys a magnificent location at the Belmond Reid's Palace Hotel, atop a ravine. The food is Italian, with pasta and risotto to boot, as well as with meat and fish dishes. There is a large outdoor terrace for summertime dinners, with a spectacular view of the sea.

A sanctuary for meat-lovers, the Vista d'António barbecue house welcomes its guests into a rustic atmosphere. It is armed with a vast and eclectic wine selection, featuring wines that adapt to the most demanding of criteria

Sporting a beautiful view of the Porto of Funchal, this is the Belmond Reid's Palace's signature hotel. Awarded one Michelin star, the restaurant offers a creative approach to European food, in a contemporary cuisine with the best products from Madeira and beyond. And there is a full-stocked wine cellar. The name is lent by William Reid, a Scottish visionary who immigrated to Madeira in search of fame and fortune and founded the hotel in the late 19th century

Sporting a beautiful view of the Porto f Funchal, this is the Belmond Reid's Palace's signature hotel. Awarded one Michelin star, the restaurant offers a creative approach to European food, in a contemporary cuisine with the best products from Madeira and beyond. And there is a full-stocked wine cellar. The name is lent by William Reid, a Scottish visionary who immigrated to Madeira in search of fame and fortune and founded the hotel in the late 19th century.

A journey through Asia, with traditional dishes from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, China and Japan. The restaurant, located in the heart of Funchal's hotel zone, focuses on traditional dishes, simple cuisine full of flavour