Tasca Literária Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe: restaurant in Madeira
Tasca Literária Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe serves Portuguese, petiscos and traditional cooking in Funchal Old Town. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Daily petiscos chalkboard and booking is recommended.
Tiny, character-packed tasca on Rua de Santa Maria in Funchal's Old Town. Daily-changing chalkboard menu of small Portuguese plates, strong on vegetables and offal.
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About Tasca Literária Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe
Tasca Literária Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe sits in Funchal Old Town and serves portuguese, petiscos and traditional food at mid-range prices
Start with the daily petiscos chalkboard: 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.
- Hours: Daily 11:00–23:00.
- Address: Rua de Santa Maria 77, 9060-291 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 291 220 348.
- Google rating: 4.1 from over 810 reviews.
- Price guide: €15–40 per person.
- Outdoor seating on Rua de Santa Maria, with live music some evenings.
- Busiest around 20:00.
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
32.64819, -16.90256
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Frequently asked
What is Tasca Literária Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe known for?
Tasca Literária Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe is known for its daily petiscos chalkboard, plus a wider portuguese, petiscos and traditional menu.
Do I need to book a table at Tasca Literária Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe?
Yes, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
How expensive is Tasca Literária Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe?
Tasca Literária Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe is rated €€: mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Is Tasca Literária Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. There are vegetarian dishes on the regular menu rather than a single token plate.
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