Do Dia P'ra Noite — restaurant in Madeira
Restaurante Do Dia P'ra Noite
Easy-going restaurant and café a few steps from the seafront in Santa Cruz, serving generous, honest Madeiran cooking at fair prices. Set menu or à la carte, a sunny outdoor terrace, air-conditioned rooms inside, free Wi-Fi, a children's area and takeaway.
About Do Dia P'ra Noite
Do Dia P'ra Noite is a budget-friendly portuguese, traditional, seafood and cafe restaurant in Santa Cruz
If you only order one thing, make it the daily set menu and grilled fish near santa cruz beach — it's what the kitchen is known for and what regulars come back for.
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.
- Address: Rua da Praia 14/15, 9100-167 Santa Cruz.
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
Santa Cruz, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.68840, -16.79360
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Frequently asked
Where is Do Dia P'ra Noite in Santa Cruz?+
On Rua da Praia, a short walk from the Santa Cruz seafront, lido and town square, about five minutes from Madeira Airport.
Is Do Dia P'ra Noite expensive?+
No — it is one of the better-value places in Santa Cruz, with a cheap daily set menu alongside à la carte Madeiran dishes.
Does Do Dia P'ra Noite have outdoor seating?+
Yes, there is a sunny terrace as well as air-conditioned indoor rooms, plus a children's area and takeaway service.
What is Do Dia P'ra Noite known for?+
Do Dia P'ra Noite is known for its daily set menu and grilled fish near santa cruz beach, plus a wider portuguese, traditional, seafood and cafe menu.
Do I need to book a table at Do Dia P'ra Noite?+
Reservations are not strictly required, but they are sensible at peak dinner hours (20:00–21:30) and on weekends.
How expensive is Do Dia P'ra Noite?+
Do Dia P'ra Noite is rated € — budget-friendly. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Is Do Dia P'ra Noite vegetarian-friendly?+
Yes — Do Dia P'ra Noite reliably offers vegetarian options on its menu, which is not always the case in traditional Madeiran restaurants.
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