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Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Santa Cruz including Pizzaria Pico da Atalaia, Restaurante Praia Das Palmeiras, Pizzeria la Carbonara, Ancora
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1. Pizzaria Pico da Atalaia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By 886duncanb
What a find (thanks to those who have reviewed it for the hint). Do all you can to visit. Wonderful and very thin crust pizza in a lovely, local place with super staff and away from the tourist trap that is much of Funchal. Dear guestItâs very nice to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your visit, we try to make our restaurant very traditional even for tourists we always treat them in the same manner as our locals. We hope to see you soonPizaria atalaia team
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2. Restaurante Praia Das Palmeiras
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
A restaurant by the beach, with Italian cuisine, fish and sea fruits, good variety of snacks and a wide range of drinks, including the traditional "poncha", but also "mojitos", "caipirinhas" and more! Live music and other animations, on the weekends!
Reviewed By arover452
We have been coming to Santa Cruz for over 20 years and it has changed a great dealI remember the promenade when it was just to end of the small park -much shorter than it is now also where Vila Gale hotel is, used to be the local football field, there was no Aqua Park..All that was here was a pebble beach ,but it was good to go swimming.In 2004 the Aqua park was built and in 2006 Hotel Vila Gale openedThe restaurant Praia das Palmeiras has always been there,but it has had three different owners or managers that I know of.Its biggest asset is it position within a few metres from the Atlantic Ocean with good views of Santa Cruz Bay and the Desert Islands.But before anyone gets carried away ,it is a beach side Bar/ snack bar /restaurant.It is very good for A beer ,Gin and Tonic or the local Poncha .and half the price you would pay in an Hotel.I have not tried the Pizzas ,nor would i want to when they serve good local food,e.g. Picardo ,lapas, Espada and many others.Also there is always a dish of the day ,which is always good value.We always come here for a coffee or drink and sometimes a snack .It is a pleasure to sit in the sun and enjoy the view,and talk to the very friendly staff who always do their best to make your visit a pleasant .one. Please be aware in the summer months when the children are on holiday from school It can be very busy and crowded with families enjoying the sun and the swimming Facilities , I recommend this place but accept it for what it is.
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3. Pizzeria la Carbonara
Overall Ratings
4 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By Catrina S
We visited this restaurant 2 times while in Madeira. We tried the pizza, salad, melon with parma ham, and cheese bread over those two visits. The restaurant has both outdoor and indoor seating. The restaurant will deliver as well. The staff was friendly and the food arrived quickly. We liked the food that we had. The cheese bread is very good and I must recommend it.
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4. Ancora
Reviewed By Gampalu
Excellent service with a very friendly host. Quality over quantity and not expensive price. Pizzas homemade in wood oven and other dishes very tasty.
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