25 Best Italian Restaurants near Ribeira Brava

“This is the spot! WHy?
For the locals: they know what they're getting, so they go.
But for us tourists from the U.S., you get more then what you pay for. Our first visit we just wanted some pizza! So a quick Google search and they weren't that far from where we were staying, so we went.
The service was beyond awesome. This is not your everyday pizza, although you can get it however you want, this is Madieras flare to pizza, which was delicious. The owner (I'm so sorry I forgot her name, and her husbands) made us Poncha,,,and I had already tried some on the island, but this was LEGIT Poncha. It's fresh...and I don't mean fresh out of the pitcher, I mean a FRESH HANDMADE GLASS every drink!
The best part of our visit was the hospitality. We were so happy with our experience we said we'd be back. They were closed the next day, but she invited us back for her husband to make a steak dinner for us in 2 days, which would be our last day on the island, and we accepted.
Two days later and we had the most enjoyable evening of our whole trip. The steak dinner and accompaniments were top notch, but the conversations and stories we were able to share about ourselves, their families, and the island really put an explanation point to our incredible family vacation.
I only wish we had met them and their establishment earlier in the trip. They gave us an overwhelming amount of information on little tips and tricks and hidden gems about the area that the hours of research we'd done on YouTube never covered....guess we'll just have to go back! Thank you again and again for two enjoyable evenings of dinner!
(P.S.- take a cab or Uber...I promise you, you are going to want more then 1....2....3....glasses of her Poncha! :)“

“Excellent food quality, the kitchen is also excellent. The attention of the unbeatable staff, David makes you feel at home. He is the soul of this place. Highly recommended, it is the best restaurant in the area. And very well priced.

100% recommended, total satisfaction.
A 10/10! TOP.“

“Incredible good pizza. 10/10Very nice staff.We just wanted to have a small midday snack, and the pizza blew us away. Perfect crunch, great topping. Someone knows his craft…If you can overlook the somewhat sterile ambience, you will be served really excellent food.“

“Das italienische Restaurant liegt direkt am Hafen und vom Tisch aus kann man aufs Wasser sehen. Die Karte bietet ein paar klar gelabelte vegane Speisen, manche optional vegan, wenn zB Käse beim Risotto weggelassen wird. Wir entschieden uns für Bruschett, Risotto und Foccachia. Für gewöhnlich frustriert mich Pizza ohne Käse, das hier angebotene Foccachia ist jedoch super lecker und würde ich jederzeit nochmal bestellen (ich hätte es eher als Pizza Marinara eingeordnet). Das Pilz-Risotto hingegen war für meinen Geschmack etwas zu fest.“

“Most delicious Italian food I've ever eaten. Huge portions at a great price. Really enjoyed the fact that they offer a half large pizza along with a large salad that was more than just lettuce and tomato. Delicious sangria and smooth creamy Gelato. Will definitely be back.“

“EVERYTHING IS PERFECT !
The staff is incredibly friendly, the service is perfect, and the dishes are delicious!
An address to remember when we return to Madeira for the holidays. It’s the best restaurant we’ve eaten in, and their chocolate fondant is the best in France or Portugal ♥️“

“Pizzeria Naye is very good! The pizzas are crispy, well topped and delicious. The dough is perfect and the ingredients are very fresh. The atmosphere is cozy and the service is friendly. An absolute insider tip for delicious pizza. Definitely try it!“

“It was very nice to sit on the restaurant terrace, great interior too. I liked the pizza with tofu “cheese” (although I’m not a fan of cheese alternatives and would order a pizza without cheese next time) and really loved the nice soy milk cappuccino.“

“Loved their tasty Carbonara and the Poncha. Despite the language barrier, the server went out of her way to ensure my meal was satisfactory. She was very timely in checking with me and knew just when to clear plates and ask if coffee was needed.I can't speak to the interior of the restaurant as I sat in their outdoor patio. The patio was well spaced allowing movement back out into the sidewalk. Many are crowded so that you can barely pull back your chair. Highly recommend.“

“Great selection of different Italian dishes. We particularly liked the fact that you can order “mini pizzas” and half pizzas with salad if you’re slightly hungry. Deduction for the ambience due to the location. The waiter was very attentive and polite, but unfortunately spoke little English, which made the ordering process a bit complicated. Great pizza - great value for money! We will be back.“

“We are so happy to have discovered this location near us (outside the city center). Simply fantastic. Super tasty, fresh food (e.g. spaghetti Bolognese and penne). Great prices and nice location. I think the positive reviews speak for themselves. We'll definitely come by again.“

“Dinner at Lume Pizza has been unforgettable. The simple pizza Margherita is one of the best pizzas napoletana my friends and I have ever eaten (and we had lots in Naples last year). We loved it so much we went to Lume three times during our stay. Highly recommend if you like pizza napoletana :)“

“We were visiting this pizzeria on our first day in Funchal. We came to the place a tiny bit before the opening time and friendly staff allowed us to sit already and look at their menu. We both ordered pizza and local beer. Pizzas was tasty and we finished them both. It deserves all the high grades.“

“Revelation! The place is inconspicuous from the outside. We ordered two bruschettas and a pizza. A rich appetizer, everything is delicious, fresh and aromatic. Decent serving time. A place with a homely atmosphere, a lot of guests during our visit - noisy, cheerful and joyful.“

“On our mini-moon to Madeira we booked our final meal to be at Villa Cipriani and it was a beautiful spot to enjoy.
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and sunset in Madeira was beautifully romantic and picture-esque.
The service from the team was exceptional from beginning to end. The food itself was exquisite and you could taste how fresh it was.
Highly recommend“

“We've been living in Madeira the past 10 years. Since moving here the competition have increased by leaps and bounds. Martucci is quite new among the "concept" restaurants in Madeira. Concept is where you pay a fix fee for all the courses and wine is included and normally quite good value for money. In our opinion Martucci rank in our top 3 "concept" restaurants with Ill Vivaldi and Mozart. The staff are friendly and attentive without being in the way. Food is excellent and done to perfection. I had one of my best steaks in Madeira here. We can highly recommend Martucci's for a new experience and if you have not tried the "concept" yet, this would be a good opportunity. Ps: the pizzeria area is separate and does not do the "concept" menu.

Ps: Update, we are now 15 years on the island. Still Martucci's is a firm favourite of ours and offers excellent value for money. We can highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Everything is very delicious! We ordered a high seas pizza, barbecue chicken wings, and an espetada. The pizza was made with homemade dough, and the ingredients tasted very good. As for the wings and the espetada, the same, a lot of flavor and very delicious. Very affordable price.

Very friendly and pleasant service. They attended to us quickly and were very attentive to the questions we had.“

“The food is honest and well cooked, with big portions. The service is very good. The ambiance is one of a neighbourhood taverna - very lively, but might get too noisy at times.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian pizza and pasta

Kid-friendliness: The place is spacious and the menu has small portions' options.

Wheelchair accessibility: The entrance is at the sidewalk's level.“

“We wanted somewhere close from our hotel (Cliff Bay) to have dinner. This was a Monday evening and we walked in without a reservation and got a table no problem. The restaurant did get very busy as the evening went on. We had a Bruschetta starter, two main courses (Tuna Salad & a Cannelloni) , Tiramisu, bottle of water and half bottle of wine, with a tip came to 65 euros. Without doubt the best value meal we had in Funchal and the food was pretty good. The service was good and friendly and the atmosphere in there was very nice. I'd recommend it and would definitely go again.“

“The best Pizza by such a long shot that the service and atmosphere don’t matter. Been here twice and will certainly return soon. The small pizza is ‘not small’ and they don’t hide ingredients either. Best value for your money, do not pass the opportunity to experience it.“

“Wow as a foodie I have to say the meal tonight was unbelievably delicious!

The only down side was the initial service, we were shown to our table and left for several minutes with no attention and eventually had to call a member of staff over for a drink!
But they recovered well and the rest of the evening and service was great and we would highly recommend!“

“The pizza wasn't huge, but it was just right, tasty in our opinion and certainly at a much better price than at the Saint Vincent waterfront. Very nice owner. Overall, I recommend it.

Parking: Free seats near the pizzeria.“

“You have a direct view of the water and the food is good. Service can be a bit slow, but there are many tables and the restaurant is always busy.
It seemed like they were cooperating with the sushi place next door, but we haven’t tried that.“

“This place has been recommended from someone who lives on Madeira. This has been the best bakery on the island. Quality and price wise: we had 2 drinks (coffee and fresh orange juice) and 3 pieces to eat and paid only 9,30 euro. The bakery pieces were fresh and still warm. Absolutely delicious: taste perfect, consistency perfect.“