Zaytun Levant Cuisine
Lebanese and Levantine restaurant that opened in July 2026 on Estrada Monumental in the Ajuda area of Funchal. Traditional Levant and wider Mediterranean cooking — freshly baked breads, mezze, grilled meats and a strong vegetarian and vegan side of the menu — served in a room with hand-painted murals. Signature alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, and open all day from 11:00 to 23:00, seven days a week.
About Zaytun Levant Cuisine
Zaytun Levant Cuisine is a mid-range lebanese, levantine, mediterranean and vegetarian restaurant in Funchal
If you only order one thing, make it the levantine mezze, fresh-baked breads and charcoal-grilled meats — it's what the kitchen is known for and what regulars come back for.
What to know before you go
- Book ahead — this restaurant fills nightly in season, particularly Thursday to Saturday.
- Cards accepted. Tipping ~5–10% on the total is appreciated but not expected.
- Indoor only, so the room can get warm in summer evenings; ask for a table by the door if you like air flow.
- Hours: Monday–Sunday 11:00–23:00
- Address: Estrada Monumental 334c, Funchal, Madeira.
- Phone: +351 291 615 000
- Instagram: @zaytun.madeira
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.
Location
Funchal, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.63620, -16.92980
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Frequently asked
What is Zaytun Levant Cuisine known for?+
Zaytun Levant Cuisine is known for its levantine mezze, fresh-baked breads and charcoal-grilled meats, plus a wider lebanese, levantine, mediterranean and vegetarian menu.
Do I need to book a table at Zaytun Levant Cuisine?+
Yes — reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner Thursday to Saturday and through the summer months.
How expensive is Zaytun Levant Cuisine?+
Zaytun Levant Cuisine is rated €€ — mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Is Zaytun Levant Cuisine vegetarian-friendly?+
Yes — Zaytun Levant Cuisine reliably offers vegetarian options on its menu, which is not always the case in traditional Madeiran restaurants.
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