As Vides: restaurant in Madeira
As Vides serves Portuguese, grilled and traditional cooking in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Espetada em pau de loureiro (laurel-skewered beef) and booking is recommended.
The reference espetada house: laurel-skewered beef grilled over an open fire and served hanging from a stand, with bolo do caco and house wine. A Madeira institution.
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About As Vides
As Vides sits in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos and serves portuguese, grill and traditional food at mid-range prices
Start with the espetada em pau de loureiro (laurel-skewered beef): 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.
- Hours: Daily 12:00–16:00 & 19:00–22:30.
- Address: Rua da Achada 17, 9325-017 Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.
- Phone: +351 291 945 322.
- Google rating: 4.5 from over 2,100 reviews.
- Price guide: €15–25 per person.
- Dining room has an open fireplace.
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
- 12:00–16:00, 19:00–22:30
- Tuesday
- 12:00–16:00, 19:00–22:30
- Wednesday
- 12:00–16:00, 19:00–22:30
- Thursday
- 12:00–16:00, 19:00–22:30
- Friday
- 12:00–16:00, 19:00–22:30
- Saturday
- 12:00–16:00, 19:00–22:30
- Sunday
- 12:00–16:00, 19:00–22:30
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.66630, -16.98060
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Frequently asked
What is As Vides known for?
As Vides is known for its espetada em pau de loureiro (laurel-skewered beef), plus a wider portuguese, grill and traditional menu.
Do I need to book a table at As Vides?
Yes, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
How expensive is As Vides?
As Vides 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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