32 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Machico

“Portela À Vista Restaurant is fantastic and very easy to find. I have never been to a more beautiful restaurant with such a fantastic view of nature.

On Saturdays, we knew in advance that there would be a lot of people waiting for a table, so we called the day before to make a reservation. When we arrived at Portela Restaurant, we only had to wait for a few minutes.

We asked the waitress for the traditional food, espetada with French fries, and the food was excellent. The prices for food and drinks were very reasonable considering the quality offered.

However, we were not pleased with the service. The waitress was occasionally inconvenient and often seemed upset about things that customers shouldn’t need to be concerned with.“

“If you are looking for authentic Portuguese food with unbeatable service and in a Portuguese atmosphere, this is one of the best places.
Very friendly waitresses, excellent food and very cozy place with excellent views from its terrace.
Unbeatable quality-price ratio.
Totally recommended“

“We were advised at A Traineira (Caniço de Baixo) and we are completely satisfied.
The bolo do caco at the beginning fresh from the wood-fired oven together with our traditional Poncha was divine. Then the picanha accompanied by 2 risottos (onion, beans and chorizo) was the highlight. We ordered it rare to our liking and it arrived that way. Then, at the end, the mousse clearly made in-house with hazelnuts on top was perfect, not to mention the always attentive service. I highly recommend it!“

“My daughter and I went, we were very well attended to, the black beans were very tasty and the meats were tender and very tasty. The service from the team was professional from the beginning, but the gentleman who served the meat was 10 stars (Mr. Paulo Sérgio) and always served with great friendliness, good humor and willingness, it was a pleasure to be served by him. Super recommended! On Monday, it really was starting the week off on the right foot. Thanks!“

“Great experience, most hospitable restaurant that we visited on our vacation

It was very meaningful for us to be shown how to cook properly and ensured we enjoyed our meal

Just a note for others - cash only

Thank you for taking care of us! ?“

“Had a variety of dishes here over 3 evenings, all were excellent but the peppered steak was top of the pile, best we have had and we have had a fair few!Everything about this restaurant is excellent food, drinks, the place itself has a lovely feeling and let us not forget the staff from the chef to all the waiting staff 'thank you so very much' for a fantastic 3 visits.“

“Small, remote restaurant. Homemade cakes and smoothies are really tasty and freshly made. The poncha was rather medium, but above all not cold enough. Nevertheless, everything fits. I think you can definitely stop here. We didn't eat anything, but what we saw looked pretty good so far.“

“Tried the Pastel de Nata many times before: in Portugal, Macau, HK, and never liked it. Until this one - it’s a different level of this pastry! Never thought it could taste like this. Go to Sta Cruz just to try it!!
The service is amazing too!! Love everything about this place, thank you!?“

“My husband and I ate at this lovely restaurant twice during our stay in canico. The service was very good, a good choice of food on offer! Staff were very friendly! The food, wow! Fabulous, I had tuna, it was absolutely delicious, the sauce was so tasty! my husband had beef, so tender! Thoroughly enjoyable experience! Thank you!“

“If you are looking for delicious food with exceptional service this is the spot to visit when you are in Santa Cruz Maderia. Henrique has an amazing talent of providing classical Portuguese dishes with a modern twist. I have had the privilege of eating here several times and we’ve adored every meal!!! The chef Henrique is kind and generous along with all the staff. Don’t hesitate, as this place will not disappoint. I wish I could give this place 10 stars !!!!! The food is sooooo good !!! We are from Canada and can’t wait to come back and eat here again ! Thank you to everyone at Doce for giving us such a unique and welcoming experience in Santa Cruz.“

“A quaint restaurant, an honest menu for meat eaters, but that's what is mainly eaten in Madeira. I think it's very inexpensive and I think wine connoisseurs will also feel very comfortable here. Boss (I think) very open and attentive.“

“The beautiful homemade wings are already a reference for anyone who wants to try this delicacy. The wings are delicious, very well seasoned and always hot. Ready to make delicious treats. They can also be accompanied by traditional fried corn and, why not, a beer. An excellent place for a snack. I recommend!“

“Very unique, local experience. We ordered upstairs and watched while our beef was cut and put on the skewer, grabbed some bread and wine and walked around to the dining area downstairs. You cook the meat yourself, eat with your fingers, and drink wine from a paper cup. It is not fancy, but I am not complaining! The food was great, and it was a great experience.“

“We had a very nice experience at the hole in one. Staff has been very friendly, they were quick and even when it was really crowded for the UEFA starting game in Munich, they handled everything very well.
The place is also really nice, always felt like enjoying the evening!“

“We ate the chopped and sword fillet and they were good and tasty. I never say this but the companions' doses are a bit excessive.

Poncha I honestly didn't think it was anything special.

In terms of service, it was probably the best I had during my stay in Madeira, very friendly and good-natured.

The wooden dance was a pleasant surprise, my family and I loved it and I even participated in it!“

“We really love this place. We love the simple menu and very well cooked fresh food. We have been twice it's so good. Both times we had the chicken served hot with a sort of piri piri, the best homemade fries with fresh garlic, superb Bolo do Caco better than anywhere else and a lovely fresh salad with Avocado. Simple food but the highest quality and nice friendly staff serving on. This place for us is one of the best kept secrets in Funchal, don't tell everyone.“

“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.“

“Good food with friendly service. We loved our food and there was enough to choose. I have tried the soup of the day and beside that we both eat meat. As a starter we eat local cheese. When we are in the possibility we would love to go back to this restaurant again..“

“One of the oldest restaurants in the region, but I had never stopped there for a meal.Although it was calm when we got there on a Saturday. dinner, quickly filled up.Our service was friendly and fast.We ordered chicken and kebab which was divine.The side dishes were good, but priced well above average.Serving of corn €9.50Serving of salad €9.50A skewer of meat €16One and a half chicken €21It was a good experience, but honestly we thought it was expensive for what was presented (only the kebab was actually very good)“

“We came in the evening, only locals in the pub, they said there was nothing to eat. We ordered a ponche - lemon, apparently the locals drink it, and we got free squids fried with onions, then broadsword heads, and finally tuna. A wonderful local culture experience!“

“We stumbled upon this gem in our morning walk, and decided to eat here on our last night in Lisbon… absolutely beautiful… from start to finish the service the food atmosphere… the best we’ve had experienced and definitely will try the London branch as from Uk however we all said rather well travel to Lisbon again with revisiting this restaurant again thank you for all… even the wonderful service every dish was mouthwatering prime meats melts in the mouth and the Caipirinha cocktails ? to finish was amazing having the Brazilian cuisine in Brazil this is best to it … well done we look forward to seeing you again graciously thank you..“

“Hele mooie nette zaak (hogere segment), recht tegenover het Pestana Carlton Madeira hotel in Funchal. Ze hebben naast het restaurant ook een mooie rooftop. Personeel is bijzonder vriendelijk en gastvrij. Naast een goede wijnkaart beschikken ze ook over een aantal leuke speciaal biertjes (nog niet veel tegengekomen op Madeira). Wij hebben genoten van onze Heifer Steaks & Espetade. De ‘Sauted patatoes’ waren ook subliem. Aanradertje als je van lekker eten houdt ??????“

“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!“

“Its very nice place! All the time owner is here and He is very firendly! He can help you to choose dishes! In Garajau street is the best place to eat! And the food is amazing!???and the poncha! Poncha is the best!!! We was here two times, and i think we will comeback! Thank you Antonio!“

“Many thanks to the whole team at Zarcos Restaurant. We really enjoyed our stay there - from the excellent service to the excellent food and wine, as well as the enthusiasm for the Euro 2024 football games shown, to the wonderful view from the lovingly landscaped terrace overlooking the large bay of Funchal.
We went there several times during our Madeira vacation and were never disappointed. We can fully recommend stopping here! Kind regards to the whole team and the boss! Jimmy & Corinna“

“Heerlijk eten in dit restaurant ,sfeer is super relaxed en ook al zit je er de hele avond.
Je word absoluut niet weg gekeken om de tafel weer vrij te maken voor de volgende gasten.
Service ook uitstekend en je komt niets te kort en word er ook niet steeds gevraagd of je nog iets wil bestellen.

Kid-friendliness: De kleine meid van onze vrienden vermaakte zich prima.
Had dr eigen kleurboek mee en had ruimte zat aan tafel om haar ding te doen.
Tot de toetjes kwamen ,toen ging alles aan de kant?“

“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 came here twice in 1 week and both times the food was amazing. The espetada madeirense and the cod fish were fantastic. Also, very friendly servers and the view is absolutely breathtaking. If you go on a Saturday, you will enjoy the bailinho da Madeira ( Madeiran Folklore music and dancing) It starts at 8pm. Price is very reasonable for the quality of food.
Definitely recommend.“

“Arrived without reservation, staff found a good spot for us for 1.5 hours. Very good beef skewer, comes with a lot of nice side dishes and a desert. I think it’s amazing how it costs less than average in funchal center and tastes much better
Friendly staff“

“This restaurant is worth discovering. It is located in a quiet square in the middle of the city of Funchal.

We were very happy about the great meat selection and the plates to share. Especially the roughly hand-cut tartare with a great seasoning was a dream.

The staff was friendly and helpful in the selection and quantity of dishes. It was also no problem to take allergies and intolerances into account and the dishes were modified by the kitchen.

The kitchen is small and you need a little patience. But it's definitely worth it!

Wheelchair accessibility: The terrace is easily accessible with ramps. I didn't visit the inside or the toilet.“

“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.“

“Great toilets.
No idea about the food or service I just used the toilets. In any case they were great: no code so free and clean. I recommend.

Kid-friendliness: If your children need to go to the toilet, come here.“