Nova Onda — Cantinho dos Petiscos
Relaxed beachside dining with a focus on fresh local flavours. Friendly service, affordable prices and scenic sea views in Caniço de Baixo.
About Nova Onda — Cantinho dos Petiscos
Nova Onda — Cantinho dos Petiscos is a budget-friendly portuguese, petiscos and seafood restaurant in Caniço. Relaxed beachside dining with a focus on fresh local flavours. Friendly service, affordable prices and scenic sea views in Caniço de Baixo.
Order whatever the kitchen is pushing that day — Madeira's best restaurants change menus with the fish landings and the season.
What to know before you go
- Walk-ins usually work outside the 20:00–21:30 peak; arrive before 19:30 or after 21:30 for the best table.
- Cards accepted. Tipping ~5–10% on the total is appreciated but not expected.
- Outdoor seating is available — request when booking, as it goes first.
- Lunch service is typically 12:30–15:00 and dinner from around 19:00; many Madeiran restaurants close between services.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Dinner reservations are tightest from late April to October and over Christmas / New Year; lunch is easier almost any day.
Location
Caniço, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.63950, -16.83450
Frequently asked
What is Nova Onda — Cantinho dos Petiscos known for?+
Nova Onda — Cantinho dos Petiscos is known for portuguese, petiscos and seafood cooking in Caniço.
Do I need to book a table at Nova Onda — Cantinho dos Petiscos?+
Reservations are not strictly required, but they are sensible at peak dinner hours (20:00–21:30) and on weekends.
How expensive is Nova Onda — Cantinho dos Petiscos?+
Nova Onda — Cantinho dos Petiscos is rated € — budget-friendly. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
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