18 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Arco De Sao Jorge

“We stopped here for lunch and we were not disappointed. Their bruschetta was amazing, aswell as their chicken toast. We also tried a dessert called a chocolate surprise and it was delicious. Even though we expected a small lunch, we got huge portions that we couldn't finish. The young man who served us was super kind. I would definitely recommend this place. :)“

“Super delicious food, friendly and personable service. The ambience may not be the best, but the food was delicious! The cakes we had for dessert (chocolate cake & cheese-passion fruit cake) were homemade and simply delicious - I can only recommend them!“

“Without exaggeration, one of the best meals we’ve ever had, and our favorite meal in Madeira. We got the beef brisket and pork shank, which were excellent! The meats are all marinated and smoked on-site and the flavors are truly delicious. To drink we just had the fresh squeezed lemonade which was wonderful. For dessert we had the passion fruit crème brûlée which was incredible. Wonderful and super friendly service! If you have the chance, definitely make it a point to try this place!“

“Address not to be missed in Porto Da Cruz:
We had the pleasure of discovering this restaurant which doesn't look much from the outside but which turns out to be a gem well known to the locals for its simple, homemade and fresh cuisine. Greeted by Suzanna with a great smile, in French, she brought us on a large platter 4 superb fresh whole fish from which to choose the one we were going to taste. Deliciously grilled, soft, we feasted on a superb sea bream, a hearty and tasty plate. So, either we don't have a sea view, the style is more tavern, with paneling but we delight our taste buds for a more than fair price, proof that the address is good, the queue, we don't don't reserve!! We had a great bowl, a free table straight away!! Local atmosphere, a little noisy but lively. All the staff are super efficient in serving and satisfying every guest. Congratulations to everyone, ...and kisses to Suzanna!

Kid-friendliness: Yes, it has high chairs for children and the waiters are attentive to them.“

“Most delicious chicken skewers i’ve had in my life, never thought i will ever write a review about chicken skewers, but they were really nicely seasoned and prepared on a wooden fire. My husband had a tasty beef egg steak and fries, which were also delicious and on top we got to enjoy them with a great view to Funchal&the ocean while breathing the fresh mountain air. Restaurant is very nicely decorated in a rustic mountainy style and the owner who also served us was very, very hospitable…Big thank you for making our day, this place should become a sort of prerequisite pit stop for everybody going or coming back from Eira do Serrado who needs a recharge of batteries.“

“Our lunch at the Lavrador São Vicente restaurant was a real highlight of our stay in São Vicente. We tried the grilled mussels and the fish of the day (sea bass) and were amazed by the quality and taste of the food. The mussels were grilled to perfection and the sea bass was fresh and superbly prepared.

The price-performance ratio is unbeatable. Despite the high quality of the dishes, the prices are more than fair, making this restaurant a must for anyone in São Vicente. The service is also particularly noteworthy: the service was extremely nice and made us feel very welcome.

Overall, we can only warmly recommend the Lavrador São Vicente restaurant. If you are in São Vicente, you definitely shouldn't miss this culinary experience!“

“Parking space is scarce... great view. Sitting outside under sun protection is great. Portions are large and so it is enough for two adults to order just one espetada.

Parking: Along the very narrow access road and for 10-15 cars at the restaurant“

“Best value for money so far on Madeira, the dishes are very good, the service is good and there is a very beautiful view.

Parking: Large parking lot right next door

Kid-friendliness: Children's menu with several choices“

“We discovered this restaurant by chance on Maps and went there because of the very good reviews and experiences from others. We were enchanted by the food. The grilled tuna was phenomenally tender and juicy, we were completely thrilled. The service was extremely friendly and accommodating. The ambience and furnishings were very cozy and inviting. Highly recommended!“

“Very tasty food, fast service. Came here on a recommendation. Two adults and two children €56.70. We took pao de caco, lapash, eshpada filet, it was simply divine and prego children on a plate. Portions are very large. I recommend this restaurant, it will be delicious.“

“Four of us ate here. The selection of meat dishes is extensive. However, the vegetarian selection is very clear and unimaginative. There is room for improvement. The meat dishes were very good. Side dishes had to be ordered separately, which we classified as too expensive. The vegetarian dish we ordered (vegetable canoe) looked good. However, the vegetables were “very well done”. The mixed dessert plate we ordered was great - you should share it. The wine list offers a very large selection. Ambience is quaint.

Vegetarian options: Hardly any good vegetarian dishes“

“We came across this restaurant by chance, kindly recommended by the host of our apartment in Sao Vinci. We had the rice with octopus, the grilled octopus, and the octopus with beans. It was all really delicious, the best place in all of Madeira. The staff were very kind and helpful. The portions were really very generous, so much so that we asked if we could take home what was left over. In Italy we are not used to such large portions at such a low price. I would definitely go back!!! I recommend it to everybody.
P.s the view of the sea is enchanting“

“Don't be afraid, if nobody is inside. We had beef and chicken espetada and it was delicious. Meal comes with sides (rice, fries and salad) and the whole portion was really big. Seems more for locals than for turists. Definitely worth the visit!“

“It is a striking restaurant, due to its shape and location.

Located in São Vicente Bay, it is a restaurant with different types of appetizers, seafood dishes, meat or quick things to snack on like prego sandwiches or hot dogs.

The prices are a little high, but due to being characteristic of the area and being a highly touristy area, it is to be expected.

Parking: Few parking spaces available nearby.“

“My family loved the location: we watched the waves from the „first row“, so to say. We had the daily fish (seabream), it was really good. Our friend had the omelets, she was happy. Sangrias good. But then when we wanted cakes a very unfriendly waitress came (until then we were served by a bit toothless but friendly guy) and in a very unfriendly way said no cakes and then in a very unfriendly way we got our coffees. I was kind of baffled by that. The bill was very high compare to other places.“

“Extremely delicious food, great service and a great view of the sea. Nothing more is needed.

Parking: You can easily get one on the side of the road in the evening. I imagine it would be more difficult during the day in summer.“

“If you are looking for a place to eat good fish cooked over a wood fire other than sabre, I highly recommend this restaurant. Go and enjoy some beautiful and delicious fish (porgy, snapper, etc.)

Very good value for money. Don't be fooled by the outside of the restaurant, the food is really good.
Don't miss this address“

“The restaurant was fully booked so we asked a nice couple of we could join their table. The waitress was a little bit stressed but the waiter was really nice. We ordered some grilled calamari and a octopus salad, which was both really great - they serve you some vegetables and potatoes with every meal and we ordered some extra fried pollenta. Food was way better than the restaurant itself looks - the view is beautiful as well.“