Food/Drinks
Madeiran gastronomy combines traditions and local ingredients, offering delicious dishes such as black scabbard fish, kebabs and honey cake. Enjoy authentic Poncha and Madeira Wine, exploring local restaurants and establishments to discover the rich cuisine of this fascinating island.
Espetada Madeirense
This dish consists of pieces of beef skewered on bay leaves and grilled. It can be found in several local restaurants, such as "Taberna Ruel" in Funchal.
Bolo do caco with garlic butter
This typical bread is made from wheat flour and sweet potato and is served with garlic butter. It can be found as a starter in most Madeiran restaurants.
Picado madeirense
A dish of minced meat with french fries and fried corn.
Grilled Limpets
The limpets are a very popular seafood in Madeira. The "Restaurante Gavião Novo" in Funchal serves delicious grilled limpets.
Fried Corn
This traditional side dish is made from ground corn, flour and onion, and is fried until crispy. It can be tasted in most restaurants as a side dish.
Madeira Wine
This fortified wine is produced in Madeira and has different varieties, such as Sercial, Verdelho, Bual and Malvasia. "Blandy's Wine Lodge" in Funchal offers guided tours and Madeira Wine tastings.
Poncha
This alcoholic drink is made with brandy, sugar cane honey and lemon juice. It can be tasted in bars such as "Venda Velha" in Funchal and "Taberna da Poncha" in Serra de Água.
Orange Cheesecake
These small sweets are made with cheese, sugar, flour and orange. They can be found in most Madeiran pastry shops.
Honey Scones
This traditional side dish is made from ground corn, flour and onion, and is fried until crispy. It can be tasted in most restaurants as a side dish.
Tomato and onion soup
This traditional soup is made with tomato, onion, garlic and pepper.
Black Swordfish with Banana
This dish combines grilled swordfish with fried banana, resulting in a delicious and unusual flavor. The "Restaurante Vila do Peixe" in Câmara de Lobos is a great place to try this delicacy.
Carne de vinha d'alhos
A dish of pork marinated in wine, garlic and bay leaf, then boiled and served with fries or rice. You can try it at the "Restaurante Abrigo do Pastor" in Camacha and beyond.
Madeiran style octopus
Octopus cooked with wine, garlic, tomato and pepper, served with boiled potatoes.
Tuna Steak
Grilled tuna served with different sauces, such as the villain sauce (made with vinegar, oil, garlic and pepper).
Licor de Ginja da Madeira
An alcoholic drink made with sour cherries and brandy, similar to Óbidos ginja.
Honey Cake
A dense and moist cake made with sugar cane honey, nuts and spices, traditionally eaten at Christmas. It can be bought at "Fábrica Santo António" in Funchal.
Prego in bolo do caco
Prego is a traditional Portuguese sandwich, usually made with beef and condiments. In Madeira, the nail is served in bolo do caco, giving the dish a regional touch.
Sandes de carne de vinho e alhos
This dish is made with pork meat marinated in wine and garlic, then cooked and served in a sandwich. It can be found in several places in Madeira, such as the Mercado dos Lavradores in Funchal.