16 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Santa Cruz

Taberna do Petisco Portuguese • $
César Oliveira, R. Cónego Alfredo C. Oliveira 23

Customers` Favorites

Prego Especial de Frango No Bolo do Caco
Petisco de Pulpo Y Petisco de Atún
Bolo do Caco Com Manteiga de Alho
Gratin de Morue Et Patates Douces
Picado de Frango Com Milho Frito
Bolo Do Caco with Garlic Butter
Broa de Milho Com Queijo Fresco
Carne Vinha Alhos E Milho Frito
Prego Especial Em Bolo do Caco
Chicken Steak on Bolo Do Caco

“"Taberna do petisco" is a culinary gem that merits the attention of every discerning gourmet. From the very first bite, it is evident that the dishes are crafted with meticulous care and passion. The house specialties are nothing short of extraordinary—each offering is a harmonious blend of flavors, transforming every meal into a memorable experience.

The service at "Taberna do petisco" is exemplary. The staff is not only courteous but also remarkably attentive, remembering their patrons and adding a personal touch that enhances the dining experience. Notably, despite the absence of a tip on the first day, we were met with the same warmth and attentiveness on our return, a testament to their unwavering commitment to hospitality.

While the staff's proficiency in English may be limited, communication and ordering pose no difficulty. It is clear that at "Taberna do petisco," the universal language of exquisite cuisine is spoken fluently, with taste as the primary medium of expression.

A particularly commendable aspect of this establishment is the exceptional price-to-quality ratio. The prices are moderate, yet the quality of the food far surpasses what one might expect, offering superb value for money. The dishes are sure to impress even the most exacting of palates.

In conclusion, "Taberna do petisco" is a place I unreservedly recommend. Its unforgettable flavors, impeccable service, and inviting atmosphere make it a destination to which I will undoubtedly return.“

4.7 Superb209 Reviews
Adega Moniz Mediterranean • $
Rua de São Pedro n° 58

Customers` Favorites

Tábua de Queijos Oferta Na Compra da Garrafa Vinho
Portion of Sliced Beef with Garlic Butter Sauce
Ham and Cheese Toast on Bolo Do Caco
Laminated Beef with Garlic and Laurel
Grilled Mussels with Garlic Butter
Tábua de Queijos E Enchidos
Prego Em Bolo do Caco XL
Steak in Bolo Do Caco XL
Queijo Fresco Com Doce
Steak in Bolo Do Caco

“Prepare yourself for the unfortunately usual poor acoustics of the place. But the friendliness of the staff, the food and the wine offer overcome this inconvenience. We start with an alheira, samosa and a suckling pig patty, we move on to the regional chopped, the only drawback of which is the already chronic lack of flavor and texture of the potatoes that currently proliferate in the supply circuits. Despite being homemade, it was soft and without much flavor. The wine choice fell on a Medusa Red from 2022, which deserves a score of 9 out of 10.

Vegetarian options: Anything“

4.6 Superb97 Reviews
Restaurante Hibiscus Mediterranean • $$
Quinta Dr. Americo Durao Sitio Da Terca

Customers` Favorites

Tiramisu

“Great place! We went to grab a quick lunch just before our flight and that was a good decision. The restaurant is at the 5-star hotel, the prices are ok, a bit more expensive then Funchal but quality is very good and service was excellent. Also there is a nice view as a bonus.“

4.8 Superb11 Reviews
Restaurante Bom Jesus - Santa Cruz Mediterranean • $$
R. do Bom Jesus

Customers` Favorites

Bolo do Caco Com Manteiga de Alho
Semi-Cold Passion Fruit Dessert
Gegrillte Napfschnecken
Degenfisch Mit Banane
Stockfischkroketten
Passionfruit Cake
Krabbencocktail
Pão do Caco
Tomatensuppe
Batata Frita

“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!“

4.5 Superb84 Reviews
Do dia Para a Noite RUBY Mediterranean • $
R. das Rosas

“Excellent food and very friendly service by the restaurant owner. We had the two traditional Madeiran meals, Espada (scabbard fish) with banana and Espetada (beef kebab). Both were outstanding! the vegetable that came with the fish were cooked to perfection. The bolo do caco (garlic bread) nicely rounded out the meal. all of this with a glass of a nice house red and Coca Cola with real cane sugar for 30 euros. That is hard to beat...“

4.5 Superb46 Reviews
Recanto da Pitada Fast Food •
R. Cónego Alfredo C. Oliveira

Customers` Favorites

Tabua de Queijos
Soup of the Day
Picado de Carne
Tapas à Pitada
Prego Em Prato
Chicken Tapas
Cheese Board
Francesinha
Tomato Soup

“Eating vegan is difficult in Santa Cruz and Madiera in general. It's meat and dairy heavy, but Recanto da Pitada do a vaguely named Vegan Tapas. It was surprisingly tasty, 8 pieces of pizza-like tapas with a vegan sausage and chickpea patty, topped with vegan cheese.

I'd definitely recommend this if you are after a vegan/plant-based meal in Santa Cruz. It was a large serving despite being in the starter section.

The staff were really friendly and helpful and it was reasonably priced for €20 including drinks for two people.“

4.4 Superb54 Reviews
Cantinho dos amigos Mediterranean • $
Santa Cruz

“We were looking for traditional food and we found it here with super straightforward and honest owner that added to the experience. We ordered scabbard fish with bananas and it was super good. Never had it this way before and I was nicely surprised with this combo. But the craziest thing was cheesecake for dessert that had no sugar and its sweetness was coming from super good cheese that owner makes by himself. I was checking other reviews from curiosity and saw some reviews stating that owner is “not nice”, for me personally his super straightforward attitude was a blessing because I hate fake people :) For me and my friends it was amazing experience and we fully recommend this place!“

4.3 Superb26 Reviews
O Engenho Mediterranean •
R. do Bom Jesus

“(Translated by Google) An exceptional restaurant, friendly staff and very good food.Great for tourists who come to visit Madeira Island(Original)Um restaurante excecional, funcionários simpáticos e comida muito boa.Ótimo para turistas que vem visitar a Ilha da Madeira“

3.6 Good7 Reviews
PORTALIANO Mediterranean • $$
R. de São Francisco 2B - 7.55 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sealed Duck Breast with Wine Reduction and Orange Risotto
Tiramisú Con Frutos Del Bosque
Ravioli with Cottage Cheese
Passion Fruit Panna Cotta
Portuguese Steak and Eggs
Tiramisu with Fruit Jam
Ravioli with Spinach
Smoked Salmon Pizza
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Vegetarian Risotto

“Als Vorspeise hatten wir Bruschetta und waren begeistert, dass wir eine art Baguette bekamen was selbstgemacht aussah mit Spinat und das traditionelle Bruschetta in nichts nachstand. Auch die Pizza war Mega lecker. Fluffiger Rand aber kein Veganer Käse Updated from previous review on 2024-09-19“

4.7 Superb209 Reviews
Cris's Place Mediterranean • $$
R. da Casa Branca 34A - 8.65 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rumpsteak Medium Rare with Rosti Potato
Chocolate Fondant with Salted Caramel
Venison Steak with Red Wine Sauce
Parrot Fish in Black Beer Tempura
Fillet of Sea Bass with Seafood
Lamb Shank in Low Temperature
Steak with Dark Beer Sauce
Slow Cooked Lamb Shank
Scallop and Shrimp
Crispy Pork Belly

“Amazing food. Unfortunately the deal doesn't provide a good selection of wines. They just provide house white or red after a small sparkling wine. They should provide dessert wine and a selection over the course of the meal. Not just house wines.
Last year Chris' food quality was similar but the alcohol selection in the past was loads better.“

4.7 Superb126 Reviews
il Vivaldi Mediterranean • $$
R. Conselheiro José Silvestre Ribeiro 2 - 7.62 miles

Customers` Favorites

Risotto Crevettes Et Coquilles Saint Jacques
Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Risoto de Cogumelos Com Tomate Seco
Schokokuchen Mit Flüssigem Kern
Shrimp and Scallops Risotto
Scallops with Pea Risotto
Coquille Saint Jacques
Millefeuille de Fruits
Brownie with Ice Cream
Passion Fruit Souffle

“I remember it being a good restaurant, with good service and, above all, good distance between tables. However, I no longer remember the dishes we ate or how much we paid. The food was good, as meals in Funchal are generally good for a restaurant of this level, and the price was higher, as prices are generally higher in restaurants of this level in Funchal.“

4.5 Superb207 Reviews
Restaurante Olives Mediterranean • $$
Rua da Carreira n° 116 - 7.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Deep Fried Goats Cheese on a Onion Marmalade and Cherry Tomatoes Balsamic Reduction and Pesto
Stuffed Sweet Pepper with Wild Rice and Sautéed Vegetables
Orange and Almond Delight with Tangerine Sorbet
Avocadosalat Mit Tamarilla Und Scharfer Soße
Queijo de Cabra Panado Sobre Marmelada
Apple Crumble Mit Mandarinensorbet
Beetroot and Walnut Cheese Salad
Served with a Tangerine Sorbet
Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Ziegenkäse Mit Zwiebeln

“We were looking for a place with a reasonable offering for meat eaters and vegetarians. Through our research we specifically looked for this shop, which - because it was on the 1st floor and had no tables on the street - was easy to miss. A relatively small operation with exceptionally good food. Small problem: we had three young ladies between 12 and 18 with us, and the description of the dishes ("sophisticated cuisine") was a bit confusing. There's no place to order a meat skewer with a mountain of fries, but in the end everyone found a dish and none of them disappointed, in fact most of them were excellent. In the end, everyone had an excellent quality starter, main course and dessert, and at a more than fair price. A clear recommendation if you want to skip the standard dishes.“

4.4 Superb101 Reviews
Restaurante Lá ao Fundo Mediterranean • $$
R. Portão de São Tiago 17A - 6.95 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mil Folhas Com Creme de Ovos E Aveludado de Maracujá
Arab Spring Rolls with Mango Chutney and Yogurt Rati
Atum Baseado Com Arroz de Açafrão E Gengibre
Breaded of Shrimp with Avocado Spicy Sauce
House Salad Side with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Schokoladenküchlein Mit Orangenglacé
White Cream and Coriander Pumpkin Soup
Dourada Com Risotto de Açafrão
Caril de Gambas Com Arroz Árabe
Cheesecake Mit Passionsfrucht

“We got a place for six people without a reservation. Unfortunately, the high chair that we would have needed for our baby was reserved for another family all evening, but they didn't use it from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For this reason there are only four stars and a deduction for service, even though David was very attentive, friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was a little disturbed when the boss reprimanded the staff and we had our table right next door. The food was excellent and the price/performance ratio was right. We'd love to come back and reserve the high chair next time ?“

4.2 Good199 Reviews
Akua (Akua by Chef Júlio Pereira) Modern European • $$$
R. Dos Murcas 6 - 7.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sobremesa de Gelado de Chocolate Branco E Gelado de Maracujá Com Uma Pasta de Azeitona Com Mel
Market Fish with Seafood Pasta and Pil Pil Creame
White Chocolate Black Olive and Passion Fruit
Mini Chocolate Cake with Tangerine Sorbet
White Chocolate Olive and Passion Fruit
Pain Maison Beurre Aux Algues Et Olives
Homemade Bread Olive and White Butter
Sardines Eggplant and Passion Fruit
Brased Tuna with Razor Clam Rice
Sourdough Bread with Nori Butter

“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“

4.8 Superb243 Reviews
Serra e Mar Mediterranean • $
R. Cónego Fernando vaz Histo. N.12 - 9.67 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rindfleischspieß Regional Medium Mit Hauseigenen Kartoffeln Zur Pommes Verarbeitet Und Salat
Schwarzer Degenfisch Filet Mit Gegrillter Banane
Bolo do Caco Com Manteiga de Alho
Grilled Beef with Mushrooms Sauce
Plato del Dia Pulpo Encebollado
Beef Steak with Salad and Fries
Espada Com Banana E Maracujá
Schoko Und Maracuja Kuchen
Grilled Limpets with Garlic
Garlic Breeld Bolo do Caco

“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!“

4.8 Superb230 Reviews
Chefe Steak House and Sea Basket Mediterranean • $$
Centro Comercial Eden Mar, R. do Gorgulho 3 - 8.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Pork Fillet with Pineapple
Espada Mit Banane Und Gemüse
Grillteller Für 2 Personen
Smoked Parma Ham with Melon
Homemade Chocolate Cake
Grilled Chicken Breast
Plate of Vegetables
Grilled Pork Gratin
Geschmorte Lammkeule
Steak on the Stone

“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“

4.9 Superb133 Reviews

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