European Restaurants near Serra De Agua, PT

“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.“

“The absolute best estepada! You can see how they prepare it and the meat is beautiful even raw! The portion for €15 is larger than elsewhere (with bolo do caco was enough for two) Fast and professional service. Pleasant environment. Parking on the street in front of the restaurant.“

“A genuinely incredible dining experience.

Chef Robert has done something very special here. The combination of ingenuity of recipes, local produce and flawless presentation lived up to the expectations and beyond.

The service was also exquisite.

A must see if you're a culinary fan and in Madeira!“

“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.“

“O.Giro was a delightful way to end our day with excellent coffees and the most amazing Churros with cookie dough ice cream in the centre.
So naughty but oh so nice. The waiter informed us they were the best in the world....he may well be right !!“

“Prices are very low for Funchal, large portions, tasty food. Very nice service. A specific place with a characteristic atmosphere where locals eat. It happens that when you order some dishes, they are no longer available, but this is only because they were sold out that day. Therefore, everything is always fresh.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Restaurante Informal serves some of the most tasty and delicious food I've come across in Funchal, and the charming and cozy atmosphere just adds to the experience. We've gone through most of their menu during our stay on Madeira in February, and along with some amazing hiking experiences, the food from Informal is still being brought up as one of the highlights of our visit!“

“Absolute lace meals in which everything is right up to the loving decoration of the plate.In the meantime, once a week, duty to enjoy the food.The boss is very friendly and accordingly the atmosphere ä Re.Highly recommended [Original] Absolutes Spitzenessen bei dem alles stimmt bis hin zur liebevollen Dekoration des Tellers. Inzwischen ein Mal die Woche Pflicht das Essen zu geniessen. Der Chef ist sehr freundlich und entsprechend ist die Atmosphäre. Sehr empfehlenswert“

“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!“

“It was super delicious!!!

The service was great! Everyone was very friendly and accommodating, with a genuine smile on their faces.

The food and drinks came to the table very quickly.

At the end there was a candy and a matching schnapps for everyone ;) very tasty...

Thank you for the great evening!

We'll definitely come back ;)“

“[PT/ENG] Ambiente agradável, trabalhadores amigáveis e comida deliciosa! Fui duas vezes durante a minha viagem e voltaria sempre que possível :) Lovely ambiance, friendly workers and delicious food! I went twice during my trip and I would come back anytime :)“

“Excellent espetada I recommend it 100% on the island of Madeira if you didn't go there you didn't go to Madeira.

Vegetarian options: It has a spectacular salad grown organically (naturally) without pesticides, it is the best option

Parking: Many spaces without any inconvenience

Kid-friendliness: It also has distraction (games)

Wheelchair accessibility: If you have excellent access“

“It appeared on a list of the best restaurants for tapas in Funchal.

A great success, it is a small place in the heart of the city.
The friendly and professional staff; The food is very good, they speak Spanish, exceptional value for money.

We definitely recommend it“

“First visit the 10% off didn't happen. Second visit they tried to charge us for something we hadn't had. Not impressed and not returning.“

“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! ?“

“Do not judge the appearance of this place! It kind of looks like a travel agency at a mall in the US at first glance - but the food is exceptional and the service was perfect! We got garlic bread, mussels and seafood spaghetti for one - split bc it is huge. It was perfect! One of the best meals here!“

“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.“

“The atmosphere is relaxed and calm with good background music, the food is ? oh my god, what a delight ? we ordered:
* sardine, eggplant and passion fruit (juicy)
* Oxtail ravioli with foie mouse and truffle (pure delight
* escalope of foie, banana and passion fruit
To top off dessert:
* White chocolate, olive and passion fruit (unforgettable)
The waiter's service was of another level, attentive, cordial, friendly, he made us feel very comfortable after explaining each dish in detail.
? RECOMMENDED
Try it, you won't be disappointed.
We arrived late, they only serve a menu until 3pm but with the starters and dessert we managed very well.
We will return

Vegetarian options: Is there any option

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“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“

“I highly recommend !
A very good address with a view of the ocean (in fact the restaurant overlooks the beach). The service is careful and impeccable.
The lemon poncha is one of the best and the garlic bread accompanies it deliciously for a very local aperitif. I let myself be tempted by the squid and shrimp skewer accompanied by grilled sweet potatoes. It was divine but so filling that I couldn't finish my plate. My companion had the pork ribs and he enjoyed it. They were both tender and generous. We didn't have room for dessert. With regret because those of our table neighbors were magnificent“

“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!“

“Delayed review based on visit in August 2025: I felt very lucky that the hotel we were staying in in Funchal just happened to be a short walk to Mundo Vegan, the only all vegan place on the island of Madeira. We came here three times during our visit, for lunch, takeaway coffee, and brunch. I enjoyed my risotto (never had black olives in it before!) but it felt strange to be eating such hot food (like still steaming even by the end of it) when I was so hot myself. The takeaway coffee was good but be warned in Madeira they tend to charge extra for a takeaway cup. Brunch was a feast as we ordered the breakfast of champions - definitely not cheap at €23 but our table could barely hold all the food and drink! Highlights for me were the fried mushrooms and the smoothie. The decor here is also really lovely and the terrace is very colourful with flowers. Downsides would be that it was expensive, and I was melting without any air conditioning (or fans that I could see). Definitely recommend!“

“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“

“Very tasty homemade food, amazing service, lots of locals who eat here. Very affordable. It’s a kanteen with good food, you can choose between meat and fish plate. Plates are big and tasty. The service is fabulous, the lady saw us struggling a bit with our hungry and grumpy toddler and asked what can she eat outside of menu. In the end our daughter ate very tasty sandwich that wasn’t on the menu and as well her fish plate. Desserts are really nice as well. So much better than a street away with all the tourist places.“

“A charming little restaurant seating 20 with a cozy bistro atmosphere. A beautiful place for a romantic moment!

The dishes are of finesse and perfect mastery of flavors. For example, I want the piri piri octopus which is soft in the mouth and just seasoned just right.

The meat is perfectly cooked and the accompaniments are top notch.

I highly recommend it!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Nice location for something to eat at good prices. The food tasted perfect, excellent meat with tasty herbs and fried on the grill.

Nothing to complain about Sabones da nassa ILHA.

Kid-friendliness: Great place to come with children.“

“What an experience!
We enjoyed it immensely. There was a lovely woman who sang all evening. The food was of top quality and the price was cheap compared to Dutch standards.
€61.95 for a 3 course menu with prosecco and 3 different wines, they also poured each time the glass was empty.“

“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!“

“Half of the options on the vegetarian a la carte menu can be made vegan. None of the desserts can be made vegan however they kindly whipped us up a chocolate mousse with red fruits, it was delicious. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Food is on the pricey side and has an upmarket feel. Beautiful view out to sea.“

“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“

“I do not have words to explain how tasty, fresh and nice their food is. It is a place where locals eat. The waiters are so experienced that they already know what you want. You must try Espetada(meat on skewer) and for vegetarians( the special burger) on the menu. Bravo, bravo, bravo!!!“

“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!“

“Attentive service that doesn't lure you into the restaurant but gets the job done competently and quickly. Good advice on wine and food.
The food was prepared quickly and excellently.
The dessert is also recommended. If you're already full, feel free to share to experience the taste.“

“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 :)“

“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 :)“

“Very friendly restaurant and affordable prices! I had the tuna steak and unfortunately it was not specified that the sauce was wine, which spoiled my dish a little, too bad :/
In terms of side dishes, we had a plate for 2 of fries and salad, fortunately the quantities were still there!“

“This bar is very nice. Drinks or snacks. The view is very beautiful over the sea from the terrace. Very friendly and fairly quick service. And it's good. Cocktails with or without alcohol and creations based on Madeira wine as well. Great team“

“During our vacation we spent two evenings at Calheta Green. The restaurant is beautifully located - with a view of the sea and quiet, green surroundings. The food was very fresh and tasty. The grill is visible to all guests. The restaurant also offers a bar.
We were particularly impressed by the service of our waiter Igor. We could always trust his recommendations regarding food and drinks. His very friendly and, above all, attentive way of working stands out clearly from other locations on Madeira. After our first visit, his service persuaded us to spend our last evening in Madeira in this restaurant.

Vegetarian options: Fresh, tasty and unusual.
Recommended to other vegetarians.

Parking: Approximately 15 parking spaces available

Wheelchair accessibility: You can park directly in front of the entrance. Access to the restaurant (including the terrace) is level.“

“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.“

“Excellent restaurant, the best food we ate in Funchal!!! To our surprise, it was not the beer that was important, but the excellent food: be sure to try Picado (we ate beef and octopus). Great service and atmosphere! And finally, brandy shots, which is not standard in Funchal! I recommend it 100%“

“Immaculately morning stop! As a bakery enthusiast they are always a first stop abroad and this one is the best of the best. High quality pastries, quick service. The nata was amazing and would be my top rec! Everything priced well. 2 nata, 1 croissant and 1 spinach pocket were only €5.“

“The best overall restaurant we have ever dinned. The food was great, had the beef on stone and on this occasion the best vino Verde. The service and the singing was more than we have ever expected. This place is the one "must not miss" when on this beautiful island.“

“Standards exceed by far everything we have encountered so far. Personnel very friendly and cheerful, there are some Juwels to be found among the wines, trust in the sommelier who will be happy to bring them to you. We highly recommend this restaurant as a high end, lovingly decorated highlight of your culinary voyage to Madeira Island.

Vegetarian options: Vegan and vegetarian dishes available“

“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.“

“Small little restaurant tucked away behind the garden. We had Scabbard fish in wine and octopus.
Food was delicious, waitress was smiley (rare in Madeira). The only thing we were not fan of was the dessert, it was not for our taste.“