Taberna Ruel: restaurant in Madeira
Taberna Ruel serves Portuguese and petiscos cooking in Funchal Old Town. Prices are mid-range (€€).
Portuguese restaurant in a yellow house on Rua de Santa Maria, the painted-doors street of Funchal Old Town. Wicker chairs and pink-clothed tables fill the street under a long awning, and inside the dining room runs back beneath an old stone arch to the bar. Petiscos, Portuguese mains, poncha and cocktails, with vegan options. Photos and video taken by Mike McCabe on 26 October 2026.
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€€, about €20 to €45 a head
Daily 11:00–23:00.
Walk-ins welcome
Yes
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What to know before you go
- Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
- Hours: Daily 11:00–23:00.
- Address: Rua de Santa Maria 119, 9060-291 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 291 231 720.
- Google rating: 4.3 from 3,476 reviews (October 2026).
- Price guide: €20–45 per person.
- Outdoor tables in the street, cocktails 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
- 11:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–23:00
- Friday
- 11:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–23:00
- Sunday
- 11:00–23:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Funchal Old Town, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64806, -16.90169
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Frequently asked
Where is Taberna Ruel in Funchal?
At Rua de Santa Maria 119 in Funchal Old Town (Zona Velha), the same street as the painted doors art project.
What are Taberna Ruel's opening hours?
Daily from 11:00 to 23:00.
Does Taberna Ruel have outdoor tables?
Yes. Tables are set out in Rua de Santa Maria under the restaurant's awning, so you can eat watching the Old Town go by.
Has Madeira Info been to Taberna Ruel?
Yes. The photos and video on this page were taken by Mike McCabe on 26 October 2026.
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