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Cuisine of Madeira for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Madeira Madeira is a genuine gastronomy paradise for tourists fond of sea foods and exotic fruits. The local restaurants will treat their guests with incredible food masterpieces made of crab meat and seashells. The fans of fish dishes should try spiced tuna and sword fish. Local desserts will enjoy the healthy diet enthusiasts as they are mostly made of fresh fruit.
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Local people cultivate selected bananas, mangos, avocados grapes and oranges on the vast fertile andosol plantations. Travelers will find the vast choice of fresh fruits on the colorful market places of Madeira. The first courses are popular in the restaurants serving ethnic cuisine. One of the most popular among them is considered to be sopa de tomate e cebola. The soup is made of fresh tomatoes, onion and eggs. The treat features incredible taste.
The favorite treat of local people is Asorda soup made of bread, eggs, garlic, spice and olive oil. Asorda soup is the best way for the tourists wishing to try authentic ethnic dishes. Despite of the heart of the ethnic cuisine being sea foods and vegetable soups, the local restaurants present a good selection of meat treats. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Many cooks prefer keeping to the ancient recipes while cooking meat dishes. The dishes are cooked on the open fire or just grilled. The kebab is of immense popularity among tourists. Experienced chefs use the laurel sticks instead of spits to roast the meat. One should try the grilled beef espetada being thoroughly chafed with garlic and salt. In addition to fish and meat treats the visitors of local restaurants will be offered to try fresh salads.
Madeira Monte, Jardim tropical Monte Palace The ethnic vegetable dishes will be of great interest for European cuisine fans. The dishes are made of simple and habitual to Europeans ingredients. Fresh tomatoes and onions, carrot and squash, broad beans and flavoring spices are the main components of major vegetable salads. In addition to dainty dishes one should surely order Portuguese wines. In all speciality restaurants of Madeira the guests will be offered the rich wine list. The sea foods are recommended to add with green wine and the best addition to kebab will be the vintage wine.
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Restaurants of a wide variety of gastronomic profiles are widespread on Madeira, and in Funchal, you can visit the renowned international restaurant Cris's Downtown. Its guests are offered delicious meat dishes and very beautiful salads with seafood. They can try fish specialties and desserts made of exotic fruits. The restaurant has an extensive wine list, which presents the best Portuguese wines from various regions of the country.
Madeira Funchal Nearby is the famous Indian Restaurant Indian Palace, which will surely appeal to all lovers of curry and spicy Indian food. This restaurant is well-known among vegetarians, as it serves a lot of interesting dishes from rice and vegetables. Even though the restaurant is quite small, it is regularly visited by both locals and tourists.
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In Camara de Lobos, you can visit the famous restaurant O Polar, the main specialization of which is meat dishes. Wonderful barbecue and many popular Portuguese and European dishes are available for tasting here. Despite its original specialization, the restaurant is perfect for families with children.
Madeira Prazeres One of the best restaurants in the resort area of Paul do Mar is Bar O Ideal. In this cozy family restaurant, you can try fantastic Mediterranean-style dishes prepared from local seafood. Fish and shrimp are expertly cooked over an open fire, which gives them a special taste. Since its opening, the restaurant has been managed by one family, so many specialties in it are prepared according to special family recipes.
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The famous French restaurant Goya is located in Funchal. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious and expensive in Madeira. It strikes guests not only with an abundance of rare delicacies on the menu but also with its refined atmosphere. A spacious restaurant hall will be an ideal place for a banquet. The restaurant's price level is quite high, but its tables are still always booked for many weeks ahead. Nearby is the original Lá Ao Fundo restaurant, which is also ready to delight you with a variety of unique dishes. Its menu contains popular African dishes prepared from special rare products.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Madeira and surroundings

Where to go for dinner in Madeira: recommended cafe and restaurants

Molhe - Restaurant And Terrace Lounge
Where: Estrada da Pontinha, Porto do Funchal, Madeira; Telephone: +351 925 492 962;
Xôpana
Where: Travessa do Largo da Choupana, Funchal, Madeira; Telephone: +351 291 206 020;
O Celeiro
Where: Rua das Aranhas, 22, Funchal, Madeira; Telephone: +351 291 230 622;
Doca do Cavacas
Where: Rua Ponta da Cruz, Funchal, Madeira; Telephone: +351 291 762 057;
Bioforma
Where: Rua da Queimada de Cima, n 31, Funchal, Madeira; Telephone: +351 291 229 262;
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Madeira
♥   Restaurant 'Casa Velha' Funchal. Type - Traditional cuisine. 24.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Armazém do Sal' Funchal. Type - Traditional cuisine. 24.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Uva' Funchal. Type - Modern cuisine. 25.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Dona Amélia' Funchal. Type - Traditional cuisine. 25.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'William' Funchal. Type - Classic cuisine. 26.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'The Dining Room' Funchal. Type - Modern cuisine. 26.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Il Gallo d’Oro' Funchal. Type - Modern cuisine. 26.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Goya' Funchal. Type - French. 27.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Vila do Peixe' Câmara de Lobos. Type - Seafood. 28.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Madeira

Travel notes on best cuisine and restaurants of Madeira (Portugal) on OrangeSmile.com. Famous recipes and traditional dishes and courses in Madeira restaurants. Where to eat - our recommendations on popular places in Madeira, where you can taste delicious meal and also spend a good time with your friends.
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