50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Canico

“This was the perfect place to be for a holiday! We went there for lunch and dinner. The portions are huge and it really feels as if a Portuguese grandma has cooked the food with love. You can even see the lady cooking from a tiny window and we always waved at each other- the atmosphere was heartwarming. We will come back to this restaurant everytime we are in Madeira“

“Very tasty Portuguese food.
Great price/performance ratio. The world's best homemade fries. Be careful, you have to like garlic.
Inexpensive drinks and well-functioning service. Simple ambience, but there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. We will be back.“

“Very tasty food. More upscale cuisine and a bit fancier.
The service is great and the view of the sea is also very nice. In addition, the restaurant is not that huge, which means you can eat in peace and quiet.
The price is rather high, but justified by the location and the food.

Vegetarian options: There are two dishes to choose from. Both great. But you should also order side dishes.“

“I recommend picanha, the most famous on the island!
Super fast service even with the establishment super full at times, super friendly team with smiles on their faces, I recommend it 1000% once you enter you will definitely come back“

“We walked by Vila Ventura several times looking down the terrace and it looked nice. Unfortunately, there was only room for us inside where there were no other people. So a bit less atmosphere for us but great anyway. Staff is friendly and service is quick. The food is great and looks very nice. It's a bit expensive compared to other restaurants in the area - probably because it's part of a hotel.“

“We had toasts and cold drinks. The prices are very good. The atmosphere right by the sea is great. The toasts were just plain toasts, there is nothing explicitly to complain about. The cold drinks were refreshing and served with lemon in a glass.
When we wanted to pay, the waiter accidentally took out the bill from the next table. We noticed it and it was corrected. Can happen.“

“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.“

“Estupendo restaurante para comer pescado fresco con unas vistas espectaculares de Cámara do Lobos y su puerto. El servicio fue atento, amable y muy bueno en general. El pescado fresco es inmejorable, aunque el resto de la comida quizás no era tan buena o merecía tanto la pena como el pescado fresco. Aún así, una muy buena experiencia que recomendaría a cualquiera.“

“Cozy environment. Quality service, with a truly delicious menu. To repeat soon.“

“Grilled limpets were something amazing! Mixed Fish w/ Seafood and 6 Large Prawns is really tasty. We even asked to pack it for take away, because the portion was too big. The dessert had too much sugar inside, but it was unforgettable. And the view… directly inside my heart.“

“Mandatory stop during a walk along the promenade.
Beautiful views of the sea.
As for the staff, don't expect miracles, they look tired, which I don't blame them for.
If you arrive at lunchtime but don't want food, just coffee and drinks, the staff will probably seat you somewhere with a less attractive view.
But beauty is everywhere, so don't stress and relax.“

“Very good food. From the menu I first ate the tomato and onion soup, very tasty. For the second, the swordfish with banana, delicious and very abundant, with all kinds of accompaniment (rice, black beans, potato...). And also, a very friendly treatment, they even invited us to a shot.“

“Excellent service, the girl was super attentive and helped us choose the dish. The minced meat was super tasty, with an incredible sauce, homemade bread and really good fries too!

Super peaceful environment, facing Caniçal Bay, a delight!“

“A small restaurant in Funchal, with quality. The boss has 2 more? Restaurants the Kampo and the Theos, I think. The kitchen is open with a counter where you can also eat as an individual. The dishes were imaginative and delicious. Even things that you might not like are prepared in such a way that they taste good. The main course grouper with seafood rice was AMAZING. Super delicious and we continued to eat even though we were full for a long time because the taste was really good... Thank you that there are still restaurants that cook fresh and good food in high season... It's a bit small but still great.
Great service and child friendly... THANK YOU

Kid-friendliness: Good“

“We ordered a fish from the daily catch with salad. We could choose the fish from the fridge. They prepared the fish quickly and the service was good. The waitress was decent and kind. We payed about 72€ (this price contains one big bottle sparkling water and a sprite).“

“Arrived at 20 30. Hrs .. very busy. Was met by the head waiter who explained that we could expect upto an hour for our food. .. we still decided to stay... had ordered and received drinks .. food took 35 mins.
It was a superb meal ..plus dessert .
Worth evey euro.. recommended 10/10“

“The place was very nice, in the heart of old town. The area was crowded but the center looks this so it's fine. We ordered chicken steak, vegetable soup and pasta, everything was good. Service was really great. Ambience was nice as well. So I would definitely suggest this place for a nice dinner.“

“Hard to beat in terms of taste!
A quiet little side street that invites you to linger.
We had a very nice few hours, with good wine, a very tasty greeting from the kitchen, a very good starter, a main course that was perfect for me and a dessert in the restaurant to round everything off.
Absolutely recommended!“

“We enjoyed eating in this unique restaurant, the view over the sea, the delicious food, beautifully prepared, super nice, courteous staff. Simply recommended and we will definitely come back to simply enjoy a lovely evening with delicious food.“

“Very nice, well-kept environment, a little more refined than many typically tourist places. Relatively off the beaten track in central Funchal, but worth the walk. The tomato soup with egg was slightly acidic, but pleasant. The steak on the good stone, the garlic prawns do not leave an indelible memory. Friendly and smiling service. Advised.“

“In 2021, me and my fiancé probably had dinner with you. That day we spoke to a very nice waitress who was about middle-aged and spoke German very well (I think her husband came from Germany or Switzerland). In any case, we promised her that we would invite her to our wedding, but we never exchanged numbers. If this woman is with you and still remembers us, please tell us how we can reach you and invite you to Switzerland :)“

“Outstanding! Our favourite place in Madeira by a mile. The service was impeccable. Standout dishes were the starter of goat cheese pastry with pumpkin chutney. And the two mains we had of grouper with lime and seaweed risotto and fish filet with coriander squashed bread. An excellent, modern and fresh twist on traditional cuisine - thank you!

Only drawback was how hot it was inside given it’s an open kitchen - would have appreciated some aircon“

“We ordered the samurai sharing platter, and we would highly recommend it. It is great value for money. It was so fun to share and try all the different sushi's. The flavours were exceptional, and the service was incredible. The food was so good that we decided to order another plate of sushi based on our servers recommendation, and the chocolate brownie dessert sushi is a must try. We loved every aspect of this restaurant, and it created a magical evening. If you love sushi, then this is the place to go.“

“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.“

“Excellent fish, meat and side dishes, a cheerful atmosphere created not only by the staff but also by local guests. The friendly staff have fun with you, speak English and show you the selection of fish. I strongly recommend the restaurant!“

“In a side street, inconspicuously located, the small restaurant offers an excellent regional and national cuisine of very good quality.At first glance, this jewel is easy to overlook at reasonable prices.We let ourselves be pampered several times.Highly recommended. [Original] In einer Seitengasse, unscheinbar gelegen bietet das kleine Restaurant eine vorzügliche regionale und überregionale Küche von sehr guter Qualität. Auf den ersten Blick ist dieses Juwehl zu vernünftigen Preisen leicht zu übersehen. Wir haben uns gleich mehrfach verwöhnen lassen. Sehr empfehlenswert.“

“Living in the Hotel Panoramico, we were looking for good, authentic local cuisine beyond the tourist mainstream. A few streets further on, we found what we were looking for in the Restaurante Casa da Sogra, which was not only within walking distance, but also very positive in every respect: owner-run family restaurant (the owner's parents are the chefs) with an unusually nice approach both from the senior personally and from the service (the owner's daughter actively works there). We were so impressed that we ate there again two days later and left the restaurant in a high mood. Excellent food without the chichi, great wine, wonderful dessert, excellent value for money! Thank you for the successful evenings, we'll be happy to come back!“

“The food was very good. We ordered some prawns, stuffed chicken, swordfish, spaghetti and spicy chicken. All very good. Very generous quantities.
The waiters are super friendly. They were very attentive to make sure everything was fine and they even recommended things to do in the area.
I would recommend it without hesitation.“

“We booked through The Fork and we were honestly surprised. The treatment was unbeatable, attentive service that takes care of the customer. We had a 30% discount for the application, however it did not apply to the specialty. Despite this, we ordered it and it was delicious, both the point of the meat and its juiciness. Without a doubt, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.“

“Restaurant, which doesn't look like much at first glance
Typical Portuguese restaurant with quality products, fresh and more than adequate quantity, all with reasonable prices. the friendly and smiling staff.
I highly recommend this address, I think we will return there this week.“

“Informal restaurant in the center that offers genuine cuisine mainly based on the catch of the day.
Excellent welcome and rabbits from Mario, owner and manager of the place, who with great joy animates Taverna da Sè with the help of his very faithful assistant George.
Reservation is recommended as it is an intimate venue.
Good quality/price ratio“

“Very good restaurant, chosen by chance while walking at the port.
We ate very well, fresh fish! Perhaps the wait was a little long but the dishes were worth it and our children were served beforehand (good point). The terrace is pretty and the waitress is very warm and smiling! She welcomed customers in at least 4 languages ​​around us, respect!
Very good quality/price ratio!“

“Wonderful late dinner after an afternoon hike. We were welcomed immediately and started with amazing perfect limpets. Our fish - cod, falling apart in a bed of olive oil and potatoes -and grouper, fresh off the grill with crisped salted skin, were cooked so perfectly. Our wine and lime poncha delicious and for dessert we shared both the passion fruit cheesecake (which was more like a sweet custard) and an almond pie.“

“Ate at this lovely little restaurant 16/01 and enjoyed some local fish sea bream dorado and tuna steak.It was wowsical paired with a green wine vinho verde recommended by the host.Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and was well worth seeking out.“

“This is a great local fish restaurant, I was there 2 times about 1 month ago. Can recommend the prawns, the squid and the good garlic bread, super tasty. All at very reasonable prices. The staff are very service-minded, fast and pleasant. Worth a visit for many reasons.
Will go there again.“

“Authentic Madeiran food which was beautifully cooked and tasted amazing. The staff were all very friendly and the service excellent. We had scabbard fish which was soft, delicate and very tasty, and also an octopus salad which was also very good. The owner recommended a bottle of wine which went very well with all of our dishes.“

“Wonderful restaurant! Mauricio Faria, the chef, does a great job, especially when it comes to starters and main dishes (the pasta with lamb are amazing, as well as the fish we had). Waiters are very friendly and attentive, and the place, with its orange morrocan vibes, makes the experience even more appreciable. I unreservedly recommend :)“

“We love good food. And that's what you really get in this case! We ate at several restaurants in Funchal, but we visited this one no fewer than three times because the food was really great. Meat is well cooked, fish is prepared perfectly. The only downside is that the bus stops in front of the terrace. But if you eat inside, you won't have any problems with that. The decor of the place isn't anything special... but once again the food is really great! Nice service and food was served quickly.“

“We ate in this restaurant today and can only say: Chapeau! First-class food, very friendly, courteous and attentive staff, the price-performance ratio is right. We can recommend this excellent restaurant to anyone who wants to eat something quieter and more select.“

“We were walking along the beach and this restaurant caught our eye.
For dinner we had a beef burger and picodas de carne.
The beef burger with fries was very tasty and, above all, very cheap at 9 euros.
I actually ordered picodas with chicken and not beef. Unfortunately it was a bit dry but otherwise very tasty. Especially the portion for 17 euros is also very inexpensive.
Iced tea and Barisa passion fruit also only 1.90 euros.

Unfortunately only 4 stars because of my food but otherwise only recommended, especially the price-performance ratio.“

“It was a super pleasant experience. We booked a table as we didn't know if it would be full at lunch time.
In terms of menu, the chef's suggestion wasn't on the menu but we followed it because it's a dish I love: tuna belly. It came in a super cute little boat and each belly was well composed.
Super well made and good presentation.
The swordfish with passion fruit was also good.
Dessert was the volcano, which is like a petit gâteau and it was wonderful.
I highly recommend it!!!

Parking: Very close by there is a public car park for which you must pay a parking fee.“

“We came here on a recommendation, we would never have found it otherwise. The octopus is the most tender we have eaten in Madeira - it goes through like butter! The service is also really good. A clear recommendation and the price is super fair for the offer (prices on the menu are usually for two people plus fries and salad.“

“No matter how many times i go to Praça Velha is always amazing. The atmosphere is great, the Chef does great food and the kitchen is managed so well that ot comes out in good time and spot on. Dino, the owner is also an great host, always chating and making you comfortable and of course all the staff are allways nice and happy.. recommended for sure. Any time i go to Madeira i visit Praça Velha“

“A must visit for people who loves eating fish!!!! We had wreckfish and sem bream, both are very tasty, with absolutely fair price!

We also had passion fruit bavarois, it's so good!! Have no regret to finish the whole slice even though we are already full. Highly recommend!“

“Today we had a very nice evening on the restaurant terrace. Despite the light wind, the view was fantastic; at high tide you could sit above the water. The service was excellent, the food simple but very tasty. We paid €25 per person for a three-course menu including two drinks.
I can clearly recommend the restaurant.“

“Everything good: friendliness, quantity, price, location and quality of the food. Let's see, very happy. I'm not saying it's the best restaurant in Funchal or the most organized service, but for the price, how delicious everything is and the effort they put into it, they deserve 5 stars.“

“Fantastic restaurant. I love going to Dona Amelia and it’s always a highlight when visiting Madeira. The food, service and ambience are all perfect. We went on Christmas Eve as a treat and were not disappointed! Dona Amelia is the standard all restaurants should strive to reach.“

“Visited this restaurant at lunchtime, a place at the end of the promenade with a great view of the sea.
The service tried hard, but was a little overwhelmed; our drinks only came after a slightly longer wait
We ordered small mackerels, which were very tasty. Then we had grilled squid, which was also super tasty and well prepared.
The prices were okay and we moved on satisfied and full.“

“This is easily a must-visit restaurant. The food is fantastic. The bread is delicious and fresh. The skewers is perfectly medium cooked, full of juice, well seasoned with the smell of grilling charcoals. The sea bass is so fresh that you can smell the sea when it’s on the table. And this is no figurative speaking.
The atmosphere is wonderful, local and home feeling. The staff is super friendly. He joked around, offered liquors and gave up many tips for our trips. Really made me felt welcome.
And they have that beautiful bird, very adorable, interactive with you.
All in all, great experience. Definitely recommended.“

“It is a little more expensive than other good restaurants in the area, but there is a very calm atmosphere on the terrace, and spectacular views. The food pleasantly surprised us, especially the risotto with limpets and shrimp. The girl who helped us was wonderful. Overall, very good experience.“