Jaket: restaurant in Madeira
Jaket serves Madeiran, Portuguese and petiscos cooking in Funchal, Old Town. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Traditional Madeiran petiscos and poncha and booking is recommended.
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.
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€€, about €20 to €40 a head
Traditional Madeiran petiscos and poncha
Daily 12:30–22:00.
Recommended, tables are limited
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About Jaket
Jaket sits in Funchal, Old Town and serves madeiran, portuguese and petiscos food at mid-range prices
Start with the traditional madeiran petiscos and poncha: it is the reason people come back.
To go with the food, there is a short list of drinks that are part of Madeira's soul: the iconic poncha in its many versions, the refreshing Laranjada, local wines and the traditional arraial drink.
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: Daily 12:30–22:00.
- Address: Rua de Santa Maria 5, Zona Velha, 9060-291 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 939 557 377.
- Google rating: 4.7 from over 800 reviews.
- Price guide: €20–40 per person.
- Menu and reservations at jaket.pt; also bookable via thefork.pt.
- Outdoor seating, cocktails and vegetarian options.
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
- 12:30–22:00
- Tuesday
- 12:30–22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:30–22:00
- Thursday
- 12:30–22:00
- Friday
- 12:30–22:00
- Saturday
- 12:30–22:00
- Sunday
- 12:30–22:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Funchal, Old Town, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64780, -16.90830
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Frequently asked
What is Jaket known for?
Jaket is known for its traditional madeiran petiscos and poncha, plus a wider madeiran, portuguese and petiscos menu.
Do I need to book a table at Jaket?
Yes, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
How expensive is Jaket?
Jaket is rated €€: mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Is Jaket vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. There are vegetarian dishes on the regular menu rather than a single token plate.
Where is Jaket?
Jaket is in the Funchal, Old Town area of Madeira (Rua de Santa Maria 5, Zona Velha, 9060-291 Funchal).
What are the opening hours of Jaket?
Listed hours: Daily 12:30–22:00. Check by phone on public holidays and out of season, as times can change.
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