Location: Porto da Cruz
Top Restaurants in Porto da Cruz
Where to Eat in Porto da Cruz: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Porto da Cruz (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpoɾtu dɐ ˈkɾuʃ], is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico in the northeastern corner of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,597, in an area of 25.22 km².
Things to do in Porto da Cruz
1. Gelati Machico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By RichardBlakey - Heathfield, United Kingdom
Whistle stop tour of the bars before catching the roller coaster SAM bus back to Funchal.
Polite service , good English when my Portuguese failed me.
Massive single bola ICS cream cone for €1.95. Probably the best way to taste honey cake. About 15 flavours some yoghurt and sorbet included
2. Snack Bar A Pipa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 368 reviews
Reviewed By shazmo2015 - Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Don't be put off by the words 'Snack Bar' outside this restaurant, the meals are hearty and well cooked. There is a good choice on the menu; we ate here twice and enjoyed both meals and consider it good value. There were local families eating there on both occasions which helped to provide a homely, welcome atmosphere. The Sangria too is highly recommended!
3. Restaurante Praca do Engenho
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By iceman123EastSussex - East Sussex
We had eaten here several times in the past and enjoyed two good lunches this trip. The location is excellent right on the Promenade only metres from the sea. The food is freshly prepared and a there is a wide range on the menu, especially the fish.
4. Restaurante Vila Bela
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
O restaurante e bar Vila Bela fica situado no passeio maritimo do Porto da Cruz e apresenta um ambiente descontraido e familiar, onde a hospitalidade dos proprietarios vai faze-lo sentir-se em sua casa. O restaurante conta com um menu de varios petiscos, inserindo-se no conceito de petisqueira, possuindo tambem um menu de pratos e sobremesas. De entre os diversos petiscos podemos realcar o chouric
Reviewed By Naomi H
We were renting a villa in Porto da Cruz and stumbled across restaurant on sea while trying out the sea water pool beside it came back time and time again over our stay. Great food and friendly service. The two brothers were v friendly and spoke good English. Also a Portuguese lady was lovely! The owner runs a surf school locally and was very friendly too. The music and ambience was very relaxed. With stunning sea views. Try the prawns and mussels and pizza. Thanks guys Naomi, Brian, Ava & Zak from Scotland
5. Taberna Do Petisco
Overall Ratings
5 based on 447 reviews
Reviewed By Madeiraislandnews - Canico, Madeira
Really good food, lots of locals, always busy. Friendly staff. Good choice of small dishes for a group of friends to share.
6. Restaurante Praia da Alagoa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Monique D - Valkenburg, The Netherlands
We visited this restaurant yesterday and we really must say that the food was excellent. The fish was very fresh and tasty. Also the price was more than reasonable. But one disappointment : the service from the waiter was poor. When we entered there was a large group having lunch. We asked to be seated. When we had a table we were just ignored. Even after waiting fifteen minutes and asking politely to be served. The young man just said: " a minute!" I don't understand why they don't just tell a customer what the problem is. If he just would have explained that because of the group it would take a little longer. This is no way to keep customers!
7. Snack Bar Piscinas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
8. Katrepa's Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
A typical cafe/bar with the best Poncha in Madeira.
Reviewed By Sancho5a - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
After a short hike along a Levada we made a stop at this cafe. We enjoyed the typical pancha (?), a local drink with Organe juice, honey and a sugar cane schnaps. Great view and very friendly staff although we invaded the place with 30 people.
9. Penha d'Ave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By lapinjano - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Restaurant Penha D’Ave
Saveurs en montagne
Jean A. Vachon
Porto da Cruz, Madeira - À la recherche de notre dernière destination avant la conclusion de notre voyage à Madeira, soit l’Hôtel Don Pedro à Machico, notre bus parti de Ribeira Brava s’est rendu jusqu’à Porto da Cruz, petite ville en altitude avec vue sur mer.
À quelques pas de la fin de notre parcours, nous avons découvert le Restaurant Penha D’Aye perché tout au haut de Porto da Cruz.
Le long trajet de bus ayant creusé l’appétit, il était naturel qu’on y arrêta...
Les toilettes y étaient “frettes” en “tabarouette”!
Mais ce qui réchauffait davantage c’était la capacité de notre serveur de nous adresser la parole en français!
D’extérieur modeste, ce restaurant (à vendre...) était tout à fait joli à l’intérieur. Une terrasse fermée donnant sur rue, deux pièces intérieures, l’une avec un décor sobre avec six tables dressés et une avec un bar bien garni étaient disponibles aux clients, surtout locaux. Les cuisines se trouvaient plus profondément dans le restaurant.
Arrivé à midi, nous choisissons une table au soleil sur la terrasse et décidons de partager le repas comme nous avons l’habitude de faire à mi-journée.
La consultation du menu nous révéla un grand choix de mets.
Nous avons opté pour le menu du jour: soupe ou salade maison, poulet ou poisson et dessert - un flan caramel ou une salade de fruits à 12,50 euros.
Notre serveur nous recommande fortement le flan de caramel en choix de dessert. Il nous assure que tout est délicieux et préparé sur place.
La soupe est chaude et goûteuse, le poulet fond en bouche, les légumes - carottes, piments, champignons, salade et riz sont délicieux ainsi que le dessert. Un excellent cappucino conclut ce repas, un véritable régal, preuve que la nourriture en altitude peut combler les appétits.
