European Restaurants near Sao Jorge, PT

“Me and my two friends went here for dinner one night and it was so good we came back several times during our stay! It's a rustic, small restaurant with a bar. The place was well attended, mostly by locals, which is usually a good sign. There is plenty of parking spots right next to the restaurant and you can sit outside or inside. The food was very tasty and the portions were huge. The prices are very fair.
Where the restaurant really shines is in the service, Lucio and his wife Isabel are very nice, hospitable and simply warm-hearted people!
All in all, I would recommend a meal at this restaurant to anyone passing by São Jorge! We will keep it in best memory and hope to see you again!
Thank you Lucio & Isabel :)“

“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.“

“Slow life on Madera has a name: L&LSuch a cosy and charmful place - with a great food and hospitality.Owners speaks wonderful british english - so there is a story behind this.However - they're born Madeira's fragrance. Classy one.“

“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!“

“Super cute little but nice restaurant directly on the way to the lookout point. The food is all freshly prepared. Even the fries are freshly cut. Super nice boss who is happy to have a chat. I recommend everyone to stop there and have something to eat and drink.“

“We took a break here while exploring Madeira. The Bar / Restaurant popped up at my Google maps and it was worth stopping by! Beautifully located in nature, modern Ambiente and good food & drinks! I had the vegetarian burger you see on the picture and it was delicious! From coffee to cocktails, from snacks to a full on menu - everyone will be pleased!“

“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!“

“We had the 3 different meat skewers and sides. The skewers were honestly delicious, I highly recommend!

Dietary restrictions: Different types of dishes are offered

Parking: Right in front of the restaurant“

“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.“

“"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.“

“Stopped here to grab some breakfast and a coffee. We had ham and cheese, chicken sandwich, sausage roll and fresh orange juice. The orange juice is amazing…you can’t ask for better. Americano was also pretty great. Lovely atmosphere as well.“

“Amazing value for money.
We got bread and rolls for our hikes from there every morning. We also took the chicken pizza and some other savoury treats with us and everything was tasty.
We treated ourselves to a breakfast of cake one morning as there are soooo many to choose from. The slices are enormous.
Would recommend to have breakfast there every day to try everything. I tried a lot in a week but still feel I am missing out on some things :)“

“We got there by accident while driving to the nuns' valley. It is a place visited mainly by the local community with local decor and atmosphere (I personally love and appreciate such places). The food is very tasty, fries cut from fresh potatoes (the large portion of fries is huge), delicious meat, wonderful vegetables. Local service with very basic English but I highly recommend it.“

“Poncha and a Nikita drink was needed on the trip and as we went to the peek of the island that day to see the sun set and this is a prime location for after or before staff are friendly atmosphere is awesome and the fresh air surrounding the area is the best

Parking: It's big enough for up to 30 cars give or take possibly more but also think it'll be different at various times of the day

Kid-friendliness: It's kid friendly although it's close to a not so busy road but caution is still key due to location

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there is a ramp“

“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!“

“Een aanrader voor wie graag bij en tussen de locals eet. Het voorste deel van de zaak (de bar) kan misschien wat afschrikken, maar achter deze bar ligt een fijne zaak met een zeer aangenaam terras verstopt. Supervriendelijke uitbaters die er een erezaak van maken om jou goed te bedienen. Ze serveren lekker eten voor een eerlijke prijs.

Bestel hier zeker de plaatselijke lekkernij, een poncha. We hebben het op verschillende plaatsen gedronken, maar het was nergens zo lekker als hier.“

“A must stop. They don't speak English, if you ask for an English menu they shake their heads. In a few words, they will tell you what, of course, has nothing to do with what you think. Here you really arrive in Madeira. You can eat well for cheap. It is not a place reserved for tourists. But Google is your friend, you can figure out what's going on and they don't care about you. ? Then you'll get something to eat. But you get the feeling of going to a local on Sunday. Don't ask for a cheese sandwich, because cold Gepsonka cold cheese is cold Madeira bread. But they bring it out in 1 minute.“

“One of the few places that prepares "express" poncha as tradition dictates. The owners were very kind and, in addition to making us drink, they also prepared an excellent dish of strips of meat and thick potatoes. Absolutely recommended, can't wait to go back!“

“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“

“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!?“

“The poncha (regional, passion fruit or fisherman's) is excellent, highlighting the fact that it is made fresh and accompanied by delicious "dentinhos" (chicken wings, pork legs, among others). Attentive and friendly service! Totally recommendable!“

“This is one of the authentic bars in Madeira. Starting from the front door itself, above which something about tradition is written, to the door handle itself, which is original and over 100 years old. The floor is made of cobblestone, old stone, like Skadarlija in Belgrade or in general the old pedestrian zone in cities. Inside there is an old anchor, lanterns, machines used to make wine, as well as various other decorative items. The choice of drinks is a separate story and I hope I won't scare you if I tell you that there are old bottles of wine that cost 2000 euros. Good old rum is served here as well as standard drinks. The view is beautiful because the sea is right across the street. Truly a place you should visit if you're passing by.“

“Wonderful hidden place with amazing traditional cakes and great coffee. It was so good that we ordered more )). So for 2 cakes, 2 cups of coffee and a bottle of water was 9 euro all together. The view is spectacular! Really enjoyed. Thank you.

Parking: You can park your car just next to the cafe“

“Its 11:00 pm & all restaurants were closed by the beach! This is a safe haven for late night eaters ! Ate ham & cheese toast & steak special sandwich that hit the spot after a long day of sightseeing. Drinks were delicious. Definitely recommend visiting.“

“The several times I've eaten at the restaurant, the food has always been good and tasty, the prices are reasonable and the view over the airport runway is excellent for watching the planes take off. Even if it's not for lunch or dinner, it's a very pleasant space with or alone, even if it's just to have a good coffee.“

“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“

“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!“

“Because it looked like food across the street, but we just wanted something to drink, we ended up at John's. A very friendly lady who had lived in Switzerland for many years gave us very courteous advice at the counter, hence service 5 despite self-service. A bolo, an apple pie with the drinks, and the apple pie was wonderful with lots of cinnamon, which was a great snack and a very warm conversation.“

“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.“

“On the outskirts of Santana. The best restaurant I have eaten in in Madeira. Above all quality and quantity. Homemade food with quality products and well cooked. Dishes like grandma's, goat, lamb, beef, desserts... It is worth keeping in mind that it would have been helpful to be guided in the portions. Thank goodness we didn't order starters. A shame because everything looked very good. They provide you with a taper to take away. Recommended 190%“

“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!“

“Waren hier zum Lunch. Das kleine Café versteckt sich etwas zwischen 2 Häuserfassaden. Ist aber sowas von den besuch wert! Das Essen ist frisch zubereitet, schmeckt hervorragend und ist preis leistungstechnisch vmtl das beste was man vegan/vegetarisch auf der Insel bekommen kann. Wir kommen definitiv wieder 🙂 Hatte Portugals Nationalgericht in vegan 🌱- richtig fein 😋“

“I would rate it 10/5 if I could. Dad manned the grill, while mom fried up some of the best fries. An authentic family owned restaurant, SO friendly and helpful. EVERYTHING is home grown, so it's a true farm to table Portuguese experience. MUST GO.“

“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.“

“Restaurant located in Santana at the top of the village. Food and correct price. The seveuse speaks a little French. The typical houses are approximately 2oo meters below the rote in front of the restaurant.

Parking: Around twenty places.“

“My favorite restaurant in Madeira. We visited multiple times during our vacation. Joe Carlos is an awesome dude who gives his best for the customers satisfaction. We loved the fish from the catch of the day. They use special spices for that. You can eat while having a panoramic view.
I can really recommend you to come here and try the catch of the day.“

“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.“

“Super nice service! Very quaint bar/pub/restaurant. We were just sitting here with locals who were enjoying their beer after work. We had the sandwich with everything on it and it was really delicious!
It's charming and delicious, so it's worth it :)“

“Sunday afternoon we were the only people there, opted for coffee and cake. Turned out to be the best banana cake ever! Freshly made, moist, light, tasty, just wonderful. 2 x coffees 2 chunks of banana cake €7 bargain! OK so the back to the levada is up a steep hill but hey, I do it evety day for a slab of that cake !“

“Nice place to be with friends to celebrate.

Parking: Free roadside parking.

Kid-friendliness: It is suitable for children because they can play under their parents' supervision.

Wheelchair accessibility: Location accessible to people with reduced mobility.“

“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“

“If you are in the area, it is worth having your lunch on this terrace. Unique place, with not only a view of part of the beautiful golf course, but in clear weather you can also see the Desertas, Sao Lorenzo, and Porto Santo in one view. Excellent menu and food, friendly prices. The kitchen closed at 4:00 PM.“

“(Translated by Google) Very good house, with a wide variety of high quality wines, where we can spend good moments of fraternization.I recommend.(Original)Muito boa casa, com uma grande variedade de vinhos com muita qualidade, onde podemos passar bons momentos de confraternização.Recomendo.“

“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.“

“EAT HERE. This place is SO good. The arepas are delicious and huge for a good price. Best food I had while on the island, and I went ALL OVER the island. The staff are really nice! A very cute family owned restaurant. Would recommend stopping here if you are passing through or coming from the airport. You will be sad if you miss it!!!“

“Super nice atmosphere, they give you the option of eating outside or inside on the terrace, drinks and dessert not included in the price. Everything is homemade and with views of the sea, the food is all good and will not leave a bad taste in your mouth. I totally recommend it. They understand Spanish well.“

“(Translated by Google) Large space, parking, games, good atmosphere I like it a lot, friendly staff, good service, I strongly recommend it...(Original)Espaço grande, parque estacionamento, jogos, bom ambiente gosto muito, pessoal simpático bom atendimento, recomendo vivamente...“

“This is a typical local smoll bar, you can have something to eat/drink even try local snacks and drinks.

Parking: It has around 10 parking spaces next to the entrance of the bar, free of charge.

Wheelchair accessibility: That is a flat entrance, same level as the parking lot“