🕒 Mon–Sat · 11:00–22:30 (closed Sun)

Family-run Madeiran cuisine & fresh seafood · Hotel Zone, Funchal

€€ · 25–40 / person Seafood Lunch & dinner Funchal Terrace views Booking essential

A family-run Funchal favourite for over 30 years and a Michelin Bib Gourmand pick, Casal da Penha serves honest, traditional Madeiran cooking in a relaxed dining room with a lovely rooftop terrace. Expect fresh fish of the day, regional classics like espetada and scabbard fish, and generous portions in the heart of the hotel zone.

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Highlights

Michelin Bib Gourmand — good quality, good value
Fresh fish of the day bought at the local market
Regional classics: espetada, scabbard fish, grilled limpets
Charming rooftop terrace, a green oasis in the city

About

A family-run institution for over 30 years, Casal da Penha sits in Funchal's hotel zone, tucked among the big resorts yet keeping the warmth of a true local kitchen. The Michelin Guide awarded it a Bib Gourmand for good, honest cooking at fair prices. The father runs the stoves, turning out traditional Madeiran specialities — fresh fish of the day, espetada grilled over wood, black scabbard fish with banana, rice dishes, and even paella. A modest, well-kept dining room is matched by a flower-filled rooftop terrace with views over the city and Atlantic — a small oasis that makes every meal feel a little special.

Good to know

Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00–22:30, closed Sunday
Indoor dining room and rooftop terrace
Cards and cash accepted
English and Portuguese spoken
Reservations strongly recommended
Address: Rua Penha de França – Beco do Ataíde n.1, 9000-014 Funchal
In the hotel zone, near Savoy and the Casino

Local tip from Ola Madeira

Book ahead — since the Michelin nod it's busy most nights and walk-ins often wait. Ask for a table on the rooftop terrace, and don't skip the crepe Suzette flambéed at your table.