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Most Popular Mediterranean food in Faja da Ovelha, Calheta, Madeira Islands
Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Faja da Ovelha including Bar O Ideal, Restaurante Chico Tradicional, Restaurante O Farolim, Restaurante Sol E Mar, Casa Grelhados Prazeres Rurais, Restaurante O Manjerico, Restaurante Beira Mar, Portinho, Restaurante Solar dos Prazeres, Manifattura Di Gelato
10. Manifattura Di Gelato
Overall Ratings
4 based on 584 reviews
STILL TEMPORARY closed due to the construction works on the mountain ordered by the regional government. We still don't know when we are allowed to open again. We apologize for this and will let you know about the reopening of the marina as soon as we get
Reviewed By RMK_10
This was a wonderful unassuming place, more like a Cafe atmosphere than a restaurant but has capacity of a restaurant & quality food to boast.Young people run the business but the ingredients/cooking used is absolutely first class. Alejandro served us on the first visit where we had a prawn pizza, which was plenty, thin crust but really tasty, swallowed down by a cold local beer.All you can hear is the water buffeting against the barrier at the harbour/marina with boats all around & locals using for walking,smoking & chatting. Really lovely romantic place to spend evening & munching into the generous pizza.Wife tried an unusual chilli flavoured ice cream quite unique in taste.Place is really made memorable for the people that works there & their own stories of life/expectations in Madeira.Great honest food with fair prices.Must Eat & please pay tip direct to Staff, they really deserve it..
9. Restaurante Solar dos Prazeres
Overall Ratings
4 based on 142 reviews
The Solar dos Prazeres Restaurant, located in Prazeres in the municipality of Calheta, has been a successful restaurant since its opening 14 years ago. It is said to be "the" place to go to eat the best Cod on the Grill in Madeira which is complemented by
Reviewed By rufford155
This is almost a repeat of my previous review - no apologies.Went for Sunday lunch with local Madeiran friends. Heaving again, packed with locals but good service.Madeiran steak excellent with lots to accompany it. The milho (fried corn) still the best I've had on the island.They kindly repeated the vegan bake for my wife and again half was taken home for dinner the next day.The staff were attentive and friendly throughout and the cost was very reasonable.Highly recommended.
8. Portinho
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By Dr Hermann Jose... T
We enjoyed the open air seating, sea view and breeze, fine drinks, and delicious bola de cago, fish soup and lapa mussels - it is worthwhile to come here and hang out. Owners speak various languages (English, Spanish, German), staff is super friendly. After lunch go for a walk through the village of Jardim do Mar, a real garden with old houses and lots of terraces, a repaired water mill and very pretty village. Great place, highly recommended. Child friendly.
7. Restaurante Beira Mar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By 673maikelv
We were staying in the Savoy Sancharum hotel and we were Looking for somewere else to eat and we came across this restaurant.We can highly recommend this place, the food is great and the service is very good. In the end we went there 3 times and evertime it was great.â¤ï¸Thank you so much dear customer for your review.It's good to know you enjoyed our service and that you really liked our food.We hope to see you next time!
6. Restaurante O Manjerico
Overall Ratings
5 based on 49 reviews
Because we value good service, and we believe in working with quality, we only open by reservation in advance. We are just two people, in this typically family restaurant, and we try to provide a fantastic experience to who chooses our restaurant to eat.
Reviewed By Just A
I can tell you that this was one of the best meals I have ever eaten !! My husband and experienced not just the best food but we've met the most amazing couple who clearly love what they do... Thank you so much for the best meal we had in all of Portugal and the most memorable experience .. We feel so specialthat you opened the restaurant just for us !!Love Judy and Mario ...from VancouverWe where very pleased to open the restaurante for you, and it was a pleasure to meet you!Thank you very much for your comment.
5. Casa Grelhados Prazeres Rurais
Overall Ratings
4 based on 414 reviews
Traditional Portuguese and Madeiran Food. Closed on Thursday. Kitchen Schedule from 12:00 to 16hoo / 18h00 to 22h00. Closes on Sunday and Holidays at 18h00.
Reviewed By ricardovares
Prazeres Rurais always have food that feels like it was home-cooked. There is a slight drop in some ingredients quality (some meats in the cozido), but overall still good. The service is friendly and good price/ quality.Ecological remark: doesn't make sense to only have plastic small bottles of water. In a restaurant there is no reason to not use glass bottles.
4. Restaurante Sol E Mar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By traveler2985
Restaurant was completely empty and it took us 15 minutes to get served at which point or entree options are limited because they waited so long to serve us and the kitchen was closing. Also, they have a "special" tourist menu that doubles the price of all entrees - isn't that cute!? Not a fan of that practice, won't be back. We are tourists but we're quiet and like local places; these people weren't as friendly as you'd normally encounter in Madeira.
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3. Restaurante O Farolim
Overall Ratings
4 based on 695 reviews
Reviewed By SONeill333
We found this restaurant whilst taking a drive around the east coast. Some of the locals had recommended it aswell as seeing good reviews on TripAdvisor. We asked to be seated outside as it was coming near sunset time. Staff were very friendly and helped me choose a beautiful rose wine called Atlantis. We had garlic bread to start and the steak for our main. The sirloin steak was good and loved the veg. The chips were like homemade chips we have ar home in Ireland:) The waiter always made sure my wine glass was topped up. To top it all off we watched the sunset. It was amazing. If we are ever back in Maderia we would definitely come back.
2. Restaurante Chico Tradicional
Overall Ratings
4 based on 494 reviews
Reviewed By Safirah63
Excellence is just one word to describe this lovely cosy family traditional restaurant literally out on the woods!The service was well considerate especially once they knew I was a non speaker of thier native language.I wanted traditional food I got traditional food Cabbage soup with garlic butter and breadFried CalamariAnd some Bacalhau (Portuguese pronunciation: [bÉkÉËÊaw]) is the Portuguese word for cod andâin a culinary contextâdried and salted cod. Fresh (unsalted) cod is referred to as bacalhau fresco (fresh cod).Side dishes of potatoes , salad, rice and so much more including a family cake for dessert - walnut and honey cake with banana and cream on side. - delishService was amazing and what a fantastic way of ending a wonderful adventure Obrigada!
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1. Bar O Ideal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By adamlambert
We went experimenting with the feedback being so high,we arrived the employee was friendly although only speak portuguese.We ordered "minced meat" and limpets.whe waited for a long time 45 m ok whe wre not in a rush but then insted of meat he brought octopus i found it funny but i don't like octopus! I went to talk to the cook because she speaks fluent English and when I got to what they call the kitchen I was terrified it was such a tiny space where meat was store whit fish and juice and fruits it must have been about 45 degrees where the cook's sweat fell straight into the food.I just left the place feeling sick.
