Taberna do Petisco: restaurant in Madeira
Taberna do Petisco serves Portuguese, seafood and traditional cooking in Santa Cruz. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Garlic prawns, octopus and seafood petiscos and booking is recommended.
Tiny, no-reservations tavern in the old centre of Santa Cruz that locals and visitors queue for. The menu is built around seafood petiscos, garlic prawns, octopus, cuttlefish and daily fish, served quickly at tightly packed tables or on the small pavement terrace. Arrive early or be prepared to wait; it fills up every night.
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What to know before you go
- A table booked a day or two ahead saves a wait, especially for the second dinner sitting.
- There are tables outside; ask for one when you book, because they're taken first on warm evenings.
- Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 12:00–00:00. Closed Sunday and Monday.
- Address: Rua Cónego Alfredo C. Oliveira 23, 9100-105 Santa Cruz.
- Phone: +351 291 643 525.
- Google rating: 4.6 from 4,130 reviews.
- Price guide: €10–20 per person.
- In Priest Gabriel Olavo Garcês' Square. Outdoor seating, cocktails and Wi-Fi.
- Usually busy from around 18:00, with waits up to 30 minutes.
Best time to visit
Open all year. Summer and the Christmas–New Year window are the hardest for tables, booking a day or two ahead avoids the gamble.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- 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
- Closed
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
32.68805, -16.79155
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Frequently asked
What is Taberna do Petisco known for?
It is famous for seafood petiscos, especially garlic prawns and octopus, served in a tiny, busy tavern in Santa Cruz old centre.
Do I need to book Taberna do Petisco?
No reservations are usually taken; it is small and popular, so arrive early or expect to wait for a table.
When is Taberna do Petisco open?
Tuesday to Saturday, roughly noon to midnight. It is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Where is Taberna do Petisco in Santa Cruz?
On Rua Cónego Alfredo C. Oliveira, a short walk from the main square and seafront in central Santa Cruz.
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