Best restaurants in Funchal

Tiny, character-packed tasca on Rua de Santa Maria in Funchal's Old Town. Daily-changing chalkboard menu of small Portuguese plates, strong on vegetables and offal.

Family-run casa de fados in Funchal's Old Town, open since 2011 — traditional Portuguese home cooking served while the owners and their family sing live fado between the tables. Small, intimate room; dinner only.

Charming Funchal Old Town spot near the waterfront serving classic Madeiran cuisine on a sea-view terrace.

Casual Madeiran tavern in Funchal from Chef Júlio Pereira (Kampo, Ákua, Theo's, Yuki) celebrating island tradition — regional petiscos and dishes made with fresh local produce, paired with poncha in its many versions, Laranjada, Madeiran wines and traditional drinks. A more relaxed, folk-rooted counterpart to the chef's other Funchal restaurants.

Contemporary Portuguese tasting menus inside a restored 200-year-old salt warehouse in central Funchal. One of the island's most consistent fine-dining rooms.

Fine-dining inside the 17th-century São Tiago fortress overlooking Funchal's Old Town and the Atlantic. Views and atmosphere as much as the food.

Creative, produce-led cooking in Funchal built around sharing plates — fish tartare with toasted cancha corn, baked mussels gratin, roasted cauliflower in turmeric sauce and colourful vegetable-led starters. Rustic ceramic plating, a warm wood-toned dining room and a menu that changes with the season.

Brunch and specialty-coffee spot in Funchal serving beautifully plated brunch boards, omelettes, eggs and fresh sourdough — a relaxed morning stop in the city.

Standalone restaurant by the PortoBay group on a promontory next to Baía dos Piratas in Funchal. Mediterranean and Asian sharing plates, open Atlantic views, and a Michelin Guide presence since 2020. Chef João Luz has led the kitchen since opening, working with chef Benoît Sinthon to build a menu of surprising flavours designed for sharing.

Portuguese restaurant with a modern sharing concept by Chef Júlio Pereira, next to Funchal's Sé Cathedral. Reborn in 2024, it celebrates the city's old tertulias with a menu of Portuguese classics reinterpreted for the table, plus signature cocktails and a lively, young atmosphere.

One of Madeira's most exciting new openings — a chef-driven dining experience with bold flavours and creative presentation.

More than a restaurant — a design space inside an iconic fortress with gourmet cuisine and sweeping views over Funchal.

Stylish, modern Funchal restaurant — not too formal, with food as good as the atmosphere and great cocktails. Lovely touches throughout: each table gets a little brass stool so your handbag never touches the floor.

Rustic-style Funchal restaurant blending a warm atmosphere with inventive Portuguese dishes and friendly service.

Historic Funchal landmark on Avenida Arriaga — terrace seating, ideal for a relaxed lunch, coffee break or afternoon tea in the heart of the city.

Trendy, health-conscious brunch spot in Funchal — colourful bowls, protein-rich dishes and excellent coffee in a contemporary setting inside Hotel Caju on Rua da Carreira.

Favourite of locals and visitors alike — creative breakfast dishes, matcha drinks and a modern vibe just off Rua João Tavira in central Funchal, a short walk from Mercado dos Lavradores.

No-frills seafood specialist on R. Dom Carlos I in central Funchal — lapas (limpets) flame-grilled with garlic and lemon, fresh black scabbard with banana, gambas al ajillo. Locals' choice for affordable seafood done right. Previously known as Marisqueira Tropicana.

New Italian restaurant on Funchal's Avenida do Infante, opened July 2026 by the team behind Konzai Sushi. A €350k fit-out with a Caracas-trained chef (ex-Tatel, Madrid) leading the kitchen — pasta, pizza and modern Italian plates a short walk from the hotel zone.

Lebanese and Levantine restaurant that opened in July 2026 on Estrada Monumental in the Ajuda area of Funchal. Traditional Levant and wider Mediterranean cooking — freshly baked breads, mezze, grilled meats and a strong vegetarian and vegan side of the menu — served in a room with hand-painted murals. Signature alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, and open all day from 11:00 to 23:00, seven days a week.

All-day restaurant inside the NEXT Hotel Madeira on Rua Carvalho Araújo, just back from the seafront near Parque de Santa Catarina — breakfast, lunch and dinner with a Mediterranean-leaning menu built around Madeiran ingredients. Open to non-guests, with a shaded garden terrace.

Chef Júlio Pereira's meat-focused kitchen in Funchal — the 'older brother' of his restaurant quartet. Matured beef, local pork and lamb, and wood-fired grills are served in a warm, theatrical room on Rua da Alfândega. A must for steak lovers and anyone curious about Madeira's land-based produce.

Seafood restaurant by Chef Júlio Pereira in the centre of Funchal, a short walk from Kampo. Contemporary Atlantic cooking with a focus on the island's fresh fish, shellfish and sea flavours, served in an intimate, family-style room. Michelin Guide listed; the 'water' counterpart to Kampo's 'earth'.

Japanese izakaya by Chef Júlio Pereira in Funchal's old town — sushi, sashimi, small hot plates and sake-led drinks in a casual, sharing-focused setting. The newest member of the chef's quartet, born from the Asian touches that first appeared at Kampo and Ákua.

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.

From the vegetable garden to the table — Horta brings healthy comfort food to the Lido promenade, led by Chef Afonso Nogueira. The vegetable is the centre of the plate, using local and proximity ingredients. Michelin Guide recommended since 2024.

Tuscan Italian restaurant on the Funchal seafront promenade, led by Florence-born chef Cristiano Cutietta. Wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and coastal seafood on a sunny deck terrace with the Lido at your back.

Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean mezze and grill on Rua Imperatriz Dona Amélia in the centre of Funchal — cold and hot mezze, lamb kofta, charcoal-grilled meat and fish, and generous platters to share, cooked in an open kitchen.

Hillside restaurant and steakhouse above Funchal with one of the best panoramic views in the city — the whole amphitheatre, harbour and cruise ships laid out below the terrace. Grilled steaks alongside traditional Madeiran and Portuguese cooking.

A seafront restaurant and terrace on Praia Formosa in São Martinho, right beside the beach car park — salads, sandwiches, grilled fish, great cocktails and cold drinks served a few metres from the Atlantic, with thatched parasols and the sound of the waves for company.

Bright, lively spot in the Casa Branca area of Funchal serving comforting international favourites and casual cocktails.

The namesake beach restaurant on Funchal's largest beach — a blue-and-white striped kiosk with a big seafront esplanade directly on the pebbles, serving fresh fish, seafood and Madeiran classics with the Atlantic as the backdrop. Coffee, cocktails and sangria all day on the terrace; a popular sunset spot on the São Martinho promenade. Tel +351 291 177 345.

Easy-going beachfront café-restaurant on the Praia Formosa promenade — coffees, light lunches, burgers and simple Portuguese dishes on a terrace overlooking the black-sand beach. Handy refuelling stop mid-walk along the São Martinho seafront.