Open on a Monday in Madeira — Where to Eat on the Island's Closing Day

Family-run spot in Caniço renowned for Eastern European specialties — borscht, hearty stews and Madeiran staples. Often has live music.

Tucked-away tasca in Caniço serving proper old Madeiran home-cooked food — big portions of espetada, grilled limpets, black scabbard fish, proper local sides. The kind of place where locals eat.

A seafront restaurant and terrace on Praia Formosa in São Martinho, right beside the beach car park — salads, sandwiches, grilled fish, great cocktails and cold drinks served a few metres from the Atlantic, with thatched parasols and the sound of the waves for company.

Friendly petiscos restaurant in the centre of Santa Cruz, serving Madeiran and Portuguese sharing plates — garlic prawns, breaded prawns, milho frito, rissóis and fresh salads — on a terrace steps from the seafront promenade.

Polished São Martinho restaurant on Rua da Casa Branca, serving beautifully plated Portuguese and international dishes — seafood risotto, prawn-topped meats and elegant starters — with great cocktails and outdoor seating.

Standalone restaurant by the PortoBay group on a promontory next to Baía dos Piratas in Funchal. Mediterranean and Asian sharing plates, open Atlantic views, and a Michelin Guide presence since 2020. Chef João Luz has led the kitchen since opening, working with chef Benoît Sinthon to build a menu of surprising flavours designed for sharing.

Tuscan Italian restaurant on the Funchal seafront promenade, led by Florence-born chef Cristiano Cutietta. Wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and coastal seafood on a sunny deck terrace with the Lido at your back.

Friendly Irish-style pub in Funchal serving generous portions, beers on tap and live sports — a great place to unwind.

Lebanese and Levantine restaurant that opened in July 2026 on Estrada Monumental in the Ajuda area of Funchal. Traditional Levant and wider Mediterranean cooking — freshly baked breads, mezze, grilled meats and a strong vegetarian and vegan side of the menu — served in a room with hand-painted murals. Signature alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, and open all day from 11:00 to 23:00, seven days a week.

Chef Júlio Pereira's meat-focused kitchen in Funchal — the 'older brother' of his restaurant quartet. Matured beef, local pork and lamb, and wood-fired grills are served in a warm, theatrical room on Rua da Alfândega. A must for steak lovers and anyone curious about Madeira's land-based produce.

Classic Funchal pastelaria — bolo de mel, pastéis de nata, queijadas and a constant queue of locals at the counter. Stop for traditional Madeiran pastries in the centre.