Praça Velha: restaurant in Madeira
Restaurante Praça Velha
Praça Velha serves Portuguese, traditional and seafood cooking in Porto da Cruz. Prices are mid-range (€€) and the house speciality is Octopus and monkfish on the village square.
Classic Portuguese restaurant on the old square in the centre of Porto da Cruz, a short walk from the seafront. Known for generous plates of octopus, monkfish, espetada and home-style Madeiran cooking, with views towards the sea and Penha de Águia.
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What to know before you go
- Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
- Hours: Wednesday–Sunday 12:00–21:30. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Address: R. da Praia 2, 9225-051 Porto da Cruz.
- Phone: +351 964 602 186.
- Google rating: 4.6 from 693 reviews.
- Price guide: €10–20 per person.
- Outdoor seating; dogs allowed. Reservations by WhatsApp.
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
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12:00–21:30
- Thursday
- 12:00–21:30
- Friday
- 12:00–21:30
- Saturday
- 12:00–21:30
- Sunday
- 12:00–21:30
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Porto da Cruz, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.77180, -16.83030
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Frequently asked
Where is Praça Velha restaurant?
On R. da Praia in the centre of Porto da Cruz, on Madeira's north-east coast, a short walk from the seafront.
What are Praça Velha's opening hours?
Wednesday to Sunday 12:00–21:30, closed Monday and Tuesday.
What should I order at Praça Velha?
The octopus and monkfish dishes are local favourites, alongside classic espetada and home-style Madeiran plates.
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