Recanto da Pitada: restaurant in Madeira
Recanto da Pitada serves Portuguese, traditional and casual cooking in Santa Cruz. Prices are good value (€) and the house speciality is Home-style plates and takeaway near the beach.
Small, casual kitchen on Rua da Praia in Santa Cruz doing quick, home-style plates and takeaway. Popular with locals for a fast, cheap lunch between the square and the beach; service can be hit and miss when it's busy.
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About Recanto da Pitada
Recanto da Pitada sits in Santa Cruz and serves portuguese, traditional and casual food at good-value prices
Start with the home-style plates and takeaway near the beach: it is the reason people come back.
What to know before you go
- Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
- Hours: Friday–Wednesday 09:00–22:00. Closed Thursday.
- Address: Rua da Praia 18, 9100-105 Santa Cruz.
- Phone: +351 291 655 568.
- Google rating: 4.3 from 321 reviews.
- Price guide: €10–15 per person.
- All-you-can-eat option, outdoor seating and vegan 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
- 09:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–22:00
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 09:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–22:00
- Sunday
- 09:00–22:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Santa Cruz, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.68860, -16.79390
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Frequently asked
Is Recanto da Pitada good for a quick lunch?
Yes, it is a small, informal kitchen on Rua da Praia doing home-style plates and takeaway, a couple of minutes from Santa Cruz's square and beach.
What is Recanto da Pitada known for?
Recanto da Pitada is known for its home-style plates and takeaway near the beach, plus a wider portuguese, traditional and casual menu.
How expensive is Recanto da Pitada?
Recanto da Pitada is rated €: good-value. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Where is Recanto da Pitada?
Recanto da Pitada is in the Santa Cruz area of Madeira (Rua da Praia 18, 9100-105 Santa Cruz).
What are the opening hours of Recanto da Pitada?
Listed hours: Friday–Wednesday 09:00–22:00. Closed Thursday. Check by phone on public holidays and out of season, as times can change.
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