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Joy: restaurant in Madeira
2 Estrelícias : Excellent: worth a detour. Awarded by the MadeiraInfo editorial team.
Joy serves contemporary and international cooking in Funchal. Prices are upper-mid (€€€) and booking is recommended.
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.
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About Joy
Joy sits in Funchal and serves contemporary and international food at upper-mid-range prices
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
- 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: Tuesday–Sunday 18:00–23:00 (dinner service 18:00–22:00). Closed Monday.
- Address: Beco Imperatriz Dona Amélia 8, São Martinho, 9000-609 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 920 163 636.
- Google rating: 4.8 from over 400 reviews.
- Price guide: €50+ per person.
- Menu and reservations: joyrestaurante.pt.
- Outdoor seating, great 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
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 18:00–23:00, 18:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 18:00–23:00, 18:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 18:00–23:00, 18:00–22:00
- Friday
- 18:00–23:00, 18:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 18:00–23:00, 18:00–22:00
- Sunday
- 18:00–23:00, 18:00–22:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Funchal, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64780, -16.90950
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Frequently asked
What is Joy known for?
Joy is known for contemporary and international cooking in Funchal.
Do I need to book a table at Joy?
Yes, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
How expensive is Joy?
Joy is rated €€€: upper-mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Is Joy vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. There are vegetarian dishes on the regular menu rather than a single token plate.
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