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A Traineira: restaurant in Madeira
A Traineira serves seafood and Portuguese cooking in Caniço de Baixo. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Scabbard fish & grilled octopus and booking is recommended.
Cozy seafood specialist in Caniço, known for fresh fish dishes like scabbard fish and grilled octopus in a warm relaxed setting.
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About A Traineira
A Traineira sits in Caniço de Baixo and serves seafood and portuguese food at mid-range prices
Start with the scabbard fish & grilled octopus: it is the reason people come back.
What to know before you go
- Reserve if you can: weekend dinner sittings go early, and walk-ins after 20:00 often wait.
- Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
- Hours: Daily 12:00–23:00.
- Address: Rua Dom Francisco Santana, Edifício Varandas Mar, lojas 1 e 2, 9125-031 Caniço.
- Phone: +351 291 935 170.
- Google rating: 4.6 from over 2,000 reviews.
- Price guide: €20–35 per person.
- Reservations required; outdoor seating and cocktails.
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.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00–23:00
- Friday
- 12:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00–23:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Caniço de Baixo, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64800, -16.84300
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Frequently asked
What is A Traineira known for?
A Traineira is known for its scabbard fish & grilled octopus, plus a wider seafood and portuguese menu.
Do I need to book a table at A Traineira?
Yes, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
How expensive is A Traineira?
A Traineira is rated €€: mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
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