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Adega Moniz
Restaurant
👍👍 The most amazing little place on all of Madeira. Looks weird from the outside, but walk up the stairs and take the left entrance to descend into a cave full of amazing wine, and astounding food. Looks like tapas, but each portion is nearly a full meal. Try the thinly sliced beef with garlic and laur...
$ $$$
4.70 (968 reviews)
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Abrigo do Pastor restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 Awesome spot for local & traditional eats plus top-notch service! Seriously, best on the island. Better book ahead to snag a table – it's worth it.
$$ $$
4.60 (3.6K reviews)
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Taberna do Petisco
Restaurant
👍👍 I had a great experience at “Taberna do Petisco”! The food was delicious, and each dish was bursting with flavor. We especially enjoyed the “Prego no prato” more than the “Polvo à Taberna”.
The staff’s friendliness and warmth made us feel at home, creating a cozy and enjoyable atmosphere.
The qual...
$$ $$
4.60 (2.8K reviews)
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Parque Ribeira Primeira
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Unique place to catch your own fish, see it get prepared and of course enjoy the fresh prepared meal in a beautiful eco friendly place. The staff are very welcoming and provide a lot of interesting facts.
Don’t miss this opportunity and don’t worry about the short gravel road leading to it.
4.70 (457 reviews)
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Rota Dos Sabores
Restaurant
👍👍 Located not too far from the airport, this small family run restaurant is full of great Madeiran hospitality. Tried fried calamari and sauteed shrimp for snacks during our pass through from the airport. The sauteed shrimp was very flavourful and reminds of a jambalaya but with a sweet taste. Calamar...
$ $$$
4.70 (330 reviews)
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Rita's tea house
Tea house
👍👍 I can't describe how much a love this place! I always find myself craving their pancakes. So far I've tried the breakfasts, brunch and afternoon tea. Everything is delicious and made with care. Truly homemade. The service can be a bit slow at times but that's normal as it's a family run business. My...
$$ $$
4.70 (319 reviews)
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Pimpinelas Coffe Shop Vegetariano
Vegetarian restaurant
👍👍 Vegan and vegetarian options are rare on the island but this place is a treasure. Homemade daily specials as well as cakes and quiches, all vegetarian, some vegan. Incredibly tasty and affordable with great outdoor seating in the pedestrian zone in Santa Cruz. Definitely worth trying if you are look...
$ $$$
4.80 (212 reviews)
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Restaurante O Cesto
Portuguese restaurant
👍👍 A cute little place run by an old couple, wife in the kitchen and husband greeting customers. Very warm and homey feeling, the stews we had are all family recipes. Strongly recommend the chicken stew, very tender and we asked for more sauce because it was so good on rice or dipping bread. The wheat...
$$ $$
4.60 (399 reviews)
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Casa dos Salgados Coffee Bar
Portuguese restaurant
😠 This place unfortunately seems to be permanently closed now. We went today for a visit and as we were checking if it's open or not were told off by a grumpy man and informed that the place is closed-closed. A shame really as the location is great.
And as you see from the reply below, he is still qu...
4.70 (255 reviews)
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Adega do Pomar
Restaurant
👍👍 Absolutely stunning place. Very rustic looking like. Food was excellent. The service was excellent. Plenty to chose from. During the week you have the 'menu of the day' that has choices and different prices. The prices are reasonably ok. The usual for a restaurant like that. They accommodate big gro...
$$ $$
4.50 (707 reviews)
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Santa Cruz Village Hotel
Hotel
Understated quarters, some with ocean views, in a laid-back hotel offering dining & an outdoor pool.
$76/night
4.50 (637 reviews)
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O Braseiro De Gaula
Restaurant
👍👍 Very good hospitality. Tasty food. Huge portions. We had leftovers for take away and managed to eat dinner from that.
$$ $$
4.50 (588 reviews)
15
Hotel Vila Galé Santa Cruz
Hotel
Sophisticated hotel featuring a spa, 2 restaurants & a bar, as well as indoor & outdoor pools.
$91/night
4.40 (1.9K reviews)
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Doce Satisfação
Pastry shop
👍👍 Bakery/pastry/coffey shop with lots of choices and good coffee. Very affordable and delightful vibes, although can be overcrowded with locals in the morning. We ate there every morning.
$ $$$
4.40 (1.3K reviews)
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Madeira Airport Spotting
Observation deck
👍👍 Great point for everyone who loves to see planes landing and while theirs kick off. The best view is on the southern entrance of the runaway. Sometimes you might not have enough parking space, but then you can always climb with your car on the final view point (Rampa Levada do Cano) and enjoy your t...
4.60 (259 reviews)
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Padaria da Lombadinha
Bakery
👍👍 If you are reading this, you should stop by this place and grab something to eat. They have everything you need to have a wonderful breakfast or lunch. They have sweets, sandwiches, and other items.
The owner was kind enough to explain the different types of pastries and sandwiches in perfect Engli...
$ $$$
4.50 (371 reviews)
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Hotel PortoBay Serra Golf
Hotel
Genteel hotel offering a garden, a restaurant & a lounge, plus a spa with an indoor pool & a sauna.
$84/night
4.50 (327 reviews)