Casa de Abrigo do Poiso: restaurant in Madeira
Casa de Abrigo do Poiso serves Portuguese and traditional cooking in Camacha, Poiso. Prices are mid-range (€€) and the house speciality is Fresh cheese with honey & walnuts; octopus.
Mountain shelter restaurant at the Poiso pass, 1,412 m up on the road to Pico do Arieiro. Hearty traditional Portuguese food, a roaring fireplace in misty weather, and the classic Madeiran starter of fresh cheese with honey and walnuts.
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About Casa de Abrigo do Poiso
Casa de Abrigo do Poiso sits in Camacha, Poiso and serves portuguese and traditional food at mid-range prices
Start with the fresh cheese with honey & walnuts; octopus: it is the reason people come back.
Poiso sits at the saddle between Ribeiro Frio and the climb to Pico do Arieiro, and the Casa de Abrigo is exactly what the name promises: a shelter. When the cloud rolls over the ridge the fireplace is lit, and there are few better places on the island to wait out the mist over a long lunch.
The menu is generous and traditional: octopus is a standout, and the fresh cheese drizzled with honey and scattered with walnuts is the starter almost every table orders. It makes an ideal lunch stop on a Levada do Balcões walk or a Pico do Arieiro sunrise trip. Book or arrive early at weekends, phone +351 291 102 171.
What to know before you go
- Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
- Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 08:00–22:00. Monday 08:00–18:00.
- Address: ER103, Poiso, Via Pico do Arieiro, 9050-554 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 291 102 171.
- Google rating: 4.4 from 4,661 reviews.
- Price guide: €10–30 per person.
- Outdoor seating, fireplace and a private dining room.
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
- 08:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 08:00–22:00
- Friday
- 08:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 08:00–22:00
- Sunday
- 08:00–22:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Camacha, Poiso, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.69220, -16.86670
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Frequently asked
What is Casa de Abrigo do Poiso known for?
Casa de Abrigo do Poiso is known for its fresh cheese with honey & walnuts; octopus, plus a wider portuguese and traditional menu.
How expensive is Casa de Abrigo do Poiso?
Casa de Abrigo do Poiso is rated €€: mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Where is Casa de Abrigo do Poiso?
Casa de Abrigo do Poiso is in the Camacha, Poiso area of Madeira (ER103, Poiso, Via Pico do Arieiro, 9050-554 Funchal).
What are the opening hours of Casa de Abrigo do Poiso?
Listed hours: Tuesday–Sunday 08:00–22:00. Monday 08:00–18:00. Check by phone on public holidays and out of season, as times can change.
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