Zarcos Restaurant & Steakhouse: restaurant in Madeira
Zarcos Restaurant & Steakhouse serves Portuguese, Madeiran, steakhouse and traditional cooking in Funchal, Conde Carvalhal. Prices are mid-range (€€) and the house speciality is Panoramic terrace views over Funchal bay with chargrilled steaks and Madeiran dishes.
Hillside restaurant and steakhouse above Funchal with one of the best panoramic views in the city, with the whole amphitheatre, harbour and cruise ships laid out below the terrace. Grilled steaks alongside traditional Madeiran and Portuguese cooking.
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About Zarcos Restaurant & Steakhouse
Zarcos Restaurant & Steakhouse sits in Funchal, Conde Carvalhal and serves portuguese, madeiran, steakhouse and traditional food at mid-range prices
Start with the panoramic terrace views over funchal bay with chargrilled steaks and madeiran dishes: it is the reason people come back.
Zarcos sits on the hillside above Funchal on Rua Conde Carvalhal, and the view is the star: from the terrace you can see the city amphitheatre, the harbour with its cruise ships and the curve of the bay out to the Atlantic. Sunset from a front table is worth timing your booking around.
The kitchen is a steakhouse at heart, with chargrilled cuts and generous plates alongside traditional Madeiran and Portuguese dishes. It runs continuous service from midday to 10.30pm every day except Monday, which makes it useful for late lunches. Book ahead for a terrace table on clear evenings: +351 291 795 599.
What to know before you go
- Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
- Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 12:00–22:30. Closed Monday.
- Address: Rua Conde Carvalhal 136, 9060-327 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 291 795 599.
- Price guide: €15–35 per person.
- Outdoor seating and a good cocktail list.
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
- 12:00–22:30
- Wednesday
- 12:00–22:30
- Thursday
- 12:00–22:30
- Friday
- 12:00–22:30
- Saturday
- 12:00–22:30
- Sunday
- 12:00–22:30
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Funchal, Conde Carvalhal, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.65200, -16.89400
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Frequently asked
What is Zarcos Restaurant & Steakhouse known for?
Zarcos Restaurant & Steakhouse is known for its panoramic terrace views over funchal bay with chargrilled steaks and madeiran dishes, plus a wider portuguese, madeiran, steakhouse and traditional menu.
How expensive is Zarcos Restaurant & Steakhouse?
Zarcos Restaurant & Steakhouse is rated €€: mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Where is Zarcos Restaurant & Steakhouse?
Zarcos Restaurant & Steakhouse is in the Funchal, Conde Carvalhal area of Madeira (Rua Conde Carvalhal 136, 9060-327 Funchal).
What are the opening hours of Zarcos Restaurant & Steakhouse?
Listed hours: Tuesday–Sunday 12:00–22:30. Closed Monday. Check by phone on public holidays and out of season, as times can change.
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