Franco's Corner: restaurant in Madeira
Franco's Corner serves Portuguese, international and seafood cooking in Funchal, São Martinho. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Seafood risotto; prawn-topped meat dishes; cocktails and booking is recommended.
Polished São Martinho restaurant on Rua da Casa Branca, serving beautifully plated Portuguese and international dishes, seafood risotto, prawn-topped meats and elegant starters, with great cocktails and outdoor seating.
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About Franco's Corner
Franco's Corner sits in Funchal, São Martinho and serves portuguese, international and seafood food at mid-range prices
Start with the seafood risotto; prawn-topped meat dishes; cocktails: it is the reason people come back.
Franco's Corner has quietly become one of São Martinho's best-rated dining rooms, a short walk from the Lido hotel strip. The kitchen plates with real care: a saffron-tinted risotto crowned with candied orange zest arrives ringed by seared scallops finished with caviar, roe and edible flowers, and the prawn-topped meat dishes come in rich jus with vegetables on the side.
Cocktails are a strength and there is outdoor seating for warm evenings. Note the split service, lunch runs 12:00–15:30 and dinner 18:00–23:00 Monday to Friday, Saturday is dinner only, and the restaurant is closed all day Sunday. Booking ahead is wise, especially at weekends.
What to know before you go
- Reserve if you can: weekend dinner sittings go early, and walk-ins after 20:00 often wait.
- Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
- Hours: Monday–Friday 12:00–15:30 and 18:00–23:00; Saturday 18:00–23:00; closed Sunday.
- Address: Rua da Casa Branca 82, São Martinho, 9000-113 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 291 782 005.
- Menu and reservations: francoscornerrestaurant.com.
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
- 12:00–15:30, 18:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00–15:30, 18:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00–15:30, 18:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00–15:30, 18:00–23:00
- Friday
- 12:00–15:30, 18:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 18:00–23:00
- Sunday
- Closed
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Funchal, São Martinho, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64380, -16.93050
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Frequently asked
What is Franco's Corner known for?
Franco's Corner is known for its seafood risotto; prawn-topped meat dishes; cocktails, plus a wider portuguese, international and seafood menu.
Do I need to book a table at Franco's Corner?
Yes, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
How expensive is Franco's Corner?
Franco's Corner is rated €€: mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Where is Franco's Corner?
Franco's Corner is in the Funchal, São Martinho area of Madeira (Rua da Casa Branca 82, São Martinho, 9000-113 Funchal).
What are the opening hours of Franco's Corner?
Listed hours: Monday–Friday 12:00–15:30 and 18:00–23:00; Saturday 18:00–23:00; closed Sunday. Check by phone on public holidays and out of season, as times can change.
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