Ricardo's Guidebook
Food scene
Places that I have personaly gone to and enjoyed.
I not only frequent the place, but have once upon a time worked here, the quality/cost is well worth the visit.
20 locals recommend
A Traineira
I not only frequent the place, but have once upon a time worked here, the quality/cost is well worth the visit.
Restaurante Marisqueira O Barqueiro
Rua da Ponta da CruzGreen base (spinach’s) is great, i like their rúcula pizza but their best seller is the prawn pizza.
Papa Manuel 3 Centromar - Oficial
Green base (spinach’s) is great, i like their rúcula pizza but their best seller is the prawn pizza.
More than a restaurante, they have a collection of whisky on display wrapping around the restaurante. The owner has a collection of over 30 000 bottles (that I know of ;) )
Obraseiro De Gaula
Estrada Padre Alfredo Vieira de FreitasMore than a restaurante, they have a collection of whisky on display wrapping around the restaurante. The owner has a collection of over 30 000 bottles (that I know of ;) )
From my times as a student, this would be the most authentique "Madeiran" style hamburgers you could get in a walk in restaurante. Their fruit shakes are just as amazing !
Castelo dos Hamburguers
306 Rua da CarreiraFrom my times as a student, this would be the most authentique "Madeiran" style hamburgers you could get in a walk in restaurante. Their fruit shakes are just as amazing !
This was one of, if not the very first espetada typical restaurant in Madeira. I highly recommend a visit.
As Vides Restaurante
1A Estrada do LimoeiroThis was one of, if not the very first espetada typical restaurant in Madeira. I highly recommend a visit.
Besides having the typical espetada milho frito and others, you get to see an amazing collection of whiskey.
Obraseiro De Gaula
Estrada Padre Alfredo Vieira de FreitasBesides having the typical espetada milho frito and others, you get to see an amazing collection of whiskey.
Famous along us locals for its "Picado"...this is a nice place to go for a quick meal and a relaxing beer.
20 locals recommend
Restaurante Beer Garden
462 Estrada MonumentalFamous along us locals for its "Picado"...this is a nice place to go for a quick meal and a relaxing beer.
Doca do Cavacas
66 Rua da Ponta da CruzWho doesn’t like eating with the sound of the waves?
The Snug Old Town
141 Rua de Santa MariaLUNCH here, despite the glamour of the place is surprisingly affordable aimes mainly at people working in the area. And the gem is, its normaly focused on traditional home style cuisine.
For a more a'la'cart experience, dinner is recommended, in such a beautifull and exquisite place.
BONUS there is a art galary beneath, run by the head waiter/Artist.
10 locals recommend
il Vivaldi
2 R. Conselheiro José Silvestre RibeiroLUNCH here, despite the glamour of the place is surprisingly affordable aimes mainly at people working in the area. And the gem is, its normaly focused on traditional home style cuisine.
For a more a'la'cart experience, dinner is recommended, in such a beautifull and exquisite place.
BONUS there is a art galary beneath, run by the head waiter/Artist.
Be it for dinner, or a drink... the view alone is an excelent excuse to visit what once once known as "Molhe".
Fun Fact: this place was once a Restaurante during the day, Disco/Club by night
13 locals recommend
Design Centre Nini Andrade Silva
Be it for dinner, or a drink... the view alone is an excelent excuse to visit what once once known as "Molhe".
Fun Fact: this place was once a Restaurante during the day, Disco/Club by night
SMASH BURGERS and bolo do caco based pizza's....if you on this side of the island it doesnt hurt to feed your soul.
Bolo do Caco Grill & Pizza
SMASH BURGERS and bolo do caco based pizza's....if you on this side of the island it doesnt hurt to feed your soul.
Kyoto na ilha
Promenade do LidoIf I had to describe this it would be simply Breathtaking view,great food and fantastic service.
10 locals recommend
Avista Restaurant
145 Estrada MonumentalIf I had to describe this it would be simply Breathtaking view,great food and fantastic service.
Tradicional Restaurant
Adega do Pomar
located in Camacha, this place is a great choice for cozy meal
Beaches
Praia Formosa
Closest beach, comprised of natural vulcanic pebels and black sand.
Calheta Beach
Lido Bathing Complex
11 R. do GorgulhoComplexo Balnear da Ponta Gorda
Piscinas naturais
66 Rua da Ponta da CruzPrainha do Caniçal, 9200 Caniçal, Portugal
Places to visit
Madeira Botanical Garden
Fort of Saint James
8 Tv. do ForteSanta Catarina Park
18 Av. Sá CarneiroFunchal Municipal Garden
11 R. IvensMonte Palace Madeira
4 Caminho do MonteSightseeing
Viewpoint Pico do Areeiro
Cabo Girão Skywalk
Miradouro do Cabo GirãoMiradouro do Guindaste
Christ the King
Estrada do Cristo ReiImportant places
Farmácia Monumental
456J Estrada MonumentalFarmacy
Farmácia do Fórum
Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça
6180 Av. Luís de CamõesPSP - Esquadra do Funchal
28 R. da InfânciaHospital Particular da Madeira - Funchal
Pingo Doce
Continente Modelo Monumental
Supermarket, close by