Cantinho da Serra: restaurant in Madeira
Cantinho da Serra serves Madeiran, traditional and stews cooking in Santana, Pico das Pedras. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Cozido em panela de barro (clay-pot stew) and booking is recommended.
Mountain restaurant outside Santana with sweeping valley views, known for its slow-cooked clay-pot stews (cozido em panela de barro) and traditional Madeiran sides. A rewarding stop after a north-coast drive or a Caldeirão Verde hike.
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About Cantinho da Serra
Cantinho da Serra sits in Santana, Pico das Pedras and serves madeiran, traditional and stew food at mid-range prices
Start with the cozido em panela de barro (clay-pot stew): 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 12:00–22:00.
- Address: Estrada do Pico das Pedras 57, 9230-107 Santana.
- Phone: +351 291 573 727.
- Google rating: 4.4 from 1,313 reviews.
- Price guide: €20–30 per person.
- Reservations via thefork.pt.
- 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
- 12:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00–22:00
- Friday
- 12:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00–22:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Santana, Pico das Pedras, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.78780, -16.89970
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Frequently asked
What is Cantinho da Serra known for?
Cantinho da Serra is known for its cozido em panela de barro (clay-pot stew), plus a wider madeiran, traditional and stew menu.
Do I need to book a table at Cantinho da Serra?
Yes, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
How expensive is Cantinho da Serra?
Cantinho da Serra 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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