Mercado Velho: restaurant in Madeira
Mercado Velho serves Portuguese, international and traditional cooking in Machico. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Garden dining in Machico's old market house and booking is recommended.
Machico's best-known restaurant, open since 1972 in the town's old market building. Portuguese and international cooking served in a walled garden with a fountain and a large shaded esplanade, a minute from the beach.
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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: Wednesday–Monday 12:00–20:00. Closed Tuesday.
- Address: Rua General António Teixeira de Aguiar 2, 9200-094 Machico.
- Phone: +351 291 963 055.
- Google rating: 4.2 from 1,175 reviews.
- Price guide: €15–30 per person.
- Lunch and early dinner only; kitchen closes at 20:00.
- No need to book for weekday lunch, but reservations help on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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
- 12:00–20:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 12:00–20:00
- Friday
- 12:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–20:00
- Sunday
- 12:00–20:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Machico, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.71890, -16.76690
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Frequently asked
Where is Mercado Velho in Machico?
In the centre of Machico, in the town's converted old market building on Rua General António Teixeira de Aguiar, a minute's walk from the yellow-sand beach.
How long has Mercado Velho been open?
Since 1972, making it one of the longest-running restaurants in Machico.
Does Mercado Velho have outdoor seating?
Yes, a garden with a fountain and a large shaded esplanade, which is where most people eat in summer.
What time does Mercado Velho close?
It serves lunch and early dinner from 12:00 to 20:00, Wednesday to Monday, and is closed all day Tuesday.
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