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Essência do Atlântico: restaurant in Madeira

Essência do Atlântico serves Portuguese cooking in Calheta. .

Portuguese restaurant with a covered marina terrace. The supplied menu includes black scabbardfish with banana, tuna steak, espetada, octopus, pasta and risotto, with vegetarian dishes too. On Saturday evening, 17 October 2026, Mike McCabe found it quieter than the neighbouring venues and felt the menu was a little more expensive. He did not report eating here. Open daily 11:00–22:00.

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Cuisine
portuguese
Outdoor seating
Yes
Area
Calheta
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About Essência do Atlântico

Essência do Atlântico serves portuguese food in Calheta.

Order whatever the kitchen is pushing that day, Madeira's best restaurants change menus with the fish landings and the season.

What to know before you go

  • Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
  • Hours: Daily 11:00–22:00.
  • Address: Avenida D. Manuel I, Loja 6, Calheta.
  • Phone: +351 291 822 178.
  • Opening hours verified by Mike McCabe.

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
11:00–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–22:00
Saturday
11:00–22:00
Sunday
11:00–22:00

We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.

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Frequently asked

What is Essência do Atlântico known for?

Essência do Atlântico is known for portuguese cooking in Calheta.

Where is Essência do Atlântico?

Essência do Atlântico is in the Calheta area of Madeira (Avenida D. Manuel I, Loja 6, Calheta).

What are the opening hours of Essência do Atlântico?

Listed hours: Daily 11:00–22:00. Check by phone on public holidays and out of season, as times can change.

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