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Local recommendations
The restaurants, bars, activities, wellness spots and trusted services we send our own guests to, personally visited and kept current.
Personally visited
Everywhere we send our guests
Places we go ourselves, on the island all year. Filter the row by what you are after.
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Where to next?
You know where to eat and what to do. Here is the rest of the trip.
Our stays
Book our Funchal and Paúl do Mar rentals direct: best value, real local service, no booking fee.
Travel guides
When to visit, where to base yourself, how to get around and the best levada walks, written on the island.
Events and festivals
What is on while you are here: Carnival, the Flower Festival, concerts and the food fairs across the island.
Bar da Lapa
A snack bar on the quay in Paúl do Mar where fried limpets share the menu with ceviche and chow mein. Small plates from €5 to €20, wine and petiscos.
Sabores D’ Itália
Sabores D’ Itália in Funchal Lido is a relaxed Italian restaurant known for homemade pasta, thin-crust pizzas, and rich risottos. A cosy spot offering great value, generous portions, and a warm atmosphere ideal for couples and families.
O.Giro Churros & Paninis
O.Giro Churros & Paninis in central Funchal is a popular casual dining spot known for its signature churros, steak sandwiches, and paninis, offering great value, generous portions, and a cosy, friendly atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Peixaria da Avenida
Peixaria da Avenida is a modern seafood restaurant in central Funchal known for fresh fish, stylish interiors, and friendly service. It’s a great spot to enjoy high-quality Madeiran seafood just steps from Avenida do Infante.
