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Manifattura di Gelato: restaurant in Madeira

Manifattura di Gelato serves Italian cooking in Calheta. .

Italian restaurant with a covered terrace along Calheta marina. Mike McCabe walked past on Saturday evening, 17 October 2026, and found it busy. This is an observation of the evening atmosphere, not a review of a meal eaten here. Open daily 12:30–21:30.

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Cuisine
italian
Outdoor seating
Yes
Area
Calheta
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About Manifattura di Gelato

Manifattura di Gelato serves italian food in Calheta.

Eat what's in season: black scabbard and tuna in summer, espada with banana in autumn, slow-cooked beef and limpets through the cooler months.

What to know before you go

  • Outside seating exists but is limited, so it's worth flagging your preference in advance.
  • Hours: Daily 12:30–21:30.
  • Address: Avenida D. Manuel I 7–8, Porto de Recreio da Calheta.
  • Phone: +351 291 823 645.
  • Opening hours verified by Mike McCabe.

Best time to visit

No closed season. If you're aiming for a weekend dinner between May and October, treat reservations as compulsory rather than optional.

Opening hours

Monday
12:30–21:30
Tuesday
12:30–21:30
Wednesday
12:30–21:30
Thursday
12:30–21:30
Friday
12:30–21:30
Saturday
12:30–21:30
Sunday
12:30–21:30

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 Manifattura di Gelato known for?

Manifattura di Gelato is known for italian cooking in Calheta.

Where is Manifattura di Gelato?

Manifattura di Gelato is in the Calheta area of Madeira (Avenida D. Manuel I 7–8, Porto de Recreio da Calheta).

What are the opening hours of Manifattura di Gelato?

Listed hours: Daily 12:30–21:30. Check by phone on public holidays and out of season, as times can change.

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