O Lagar: restaurant in Madeira
O Lagar serves grilled, traditional and Madeiran cooking in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Espetada em pau de loureiro and booking is recommended.
Classic espetada house in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, beef threaded on laurel branches, grilled over a wood fire and served hanging from an iron stand, with bolo do caco, milho frito and house wine.
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About O Lagar
O Lagar sits in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos and serves grill, traditional and madeiran food at mid-range prices
Start with the espetada em pau de loureiro: it is the reason people come back.
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: Monday–Saturday 12:00–00:00; Sunday 12:00–23:00.
- Address: Estrada João Gonçalves Zarco 478, 9300-167 Câmara de Lobos.
- Phone: +351 291 941 865.
- Google rating: 4.5 from over 4,600 reviews.
- Price guide: €20–35 per person.
- All-you-can-eat espetada service, outdoor seating and a fireplace.
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
- 12:00–00:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00–00:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00–00:00
- Thursday
- 12:00–00:00
- Friday
- 12:00–00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00–23:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.67000, -16.99190
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Frequently asked
What is O Lagar known for?
O Lagar is known for its espetada em pau de loureiro, plus a wider grill, traditional and madeiran menu.
Do I need to book a table at O Lagar?
Yes, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
How expensive is O Lagar?
O Lagar is rated €€: mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
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