Desarma is a contemporary portuguese fine-dining restaurant in Lido, Funchal.
Editorially verified August 17, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Private tour · 3.5 hours
Explore Madeira's east coast on a half-day tour from Funchal. Visit the Cristo Rei Viewpoint, Santa Cruz, Machico Viewpoint, and Ponta do Rosto for stunning views and ...
Day trip · 8 hours
Sample the fine wines of Madeira on a full-day tasting tour from Funchal and learn about the island's wine industry and delicious food. Stop at a selection of wineries...
Guided tour · 4 hours
Sample some local Madeira fortified wine. Visit Funchal market with all its colors. Head to Monte for the toboggan ride. Visit Câmara de Lobos, the fishing village.
Address: Rua das Maravilhas 74, 9000-177 Funchal
William is the Michelin-starred restaurant at Reid's Palace in Funchal, a blue and white room above the cliff named for hotel founder William Reid.
OrderThe tasting menu, read against the sea view from the cliff terrace.
TipDinner Tuesday to Saturday only. The dress code is enforced and the terrace seats fill first.
Avista hangs over Pirate's Bay on the Funchal cliff line, running a Josper grill menu and Asian plates across a carte built for sharing at table.
OrderAnything off the Josper grill, taken at a window table over the bay.
TipThe operator publishes no schedule online, so confirm the lunch service when you book. Ask for the terrace edge, not the inner row.
The Dining Room occupies the manor house at Quinta da Casa Branca in Funchal, cooking a creative Madeiran carte built on produce from the hotel farm.
OrderThe tasting menu with its wine pairing, taken on the al fresco terrace.
TipDinner only, Tuesday to Saturday. The al fresco terrace tables are worth requesting when you book.
William is the Michelin-starred restaurant at Reid's Palace in Funchal, a blue and white room above the cliff named for hotel founder William Reid.
OrderThe tasting menu, read against the sea view from the cliff terrace.
TipDinner Tuesday to Saturday only. The dress code is enforced and the terrace seats fill first.
Avista hangs over Pirate's Bay on the Funchal cliff line, running a Josper grill menu and Asian plates across a carte built for sharing at table.
OrderAnything off the Josper grill, taken at a window table over the bay.
TipThe operator publishes no schedule online, so confirm the lunch service when you book. Ask for the terrace edge, not the inner row.
The Dining Room occupies the manor house at Quinta da Casa Branca in Funchal, cooking a creative Madeiran carte built on produce from the hotel farm.
OrderThe tasting menu with its wine pairing, taken on the al fresco terrace.
TipDinner only, Tuesday to Saturday. The al fresco terrace tables are worth requesting when you book.
UVA is the rooftop restaurant and wine bar at The Vine in Funchal, where chef Thomas Faudry runs a farm-to-table Madeiran line above the harbour.
OrderA glass of Madeira with the daily plate, at the rooftop rail.
TipDinner Tuesday to Saturday, and the rooftop is worth arriving early for at sunset.
Armazém do Sal works a Mediterranean and contemporary Portuguese carte on Rua da Alfândega, billing itself as a warehouse of flavours in central Funchal.
OrderGrilled squid with mashed potato and beetroot mayonnaise, off the chef's selection.
TipThe house publishes no schedule online, so call ahead for lunch. Reservations go through the site or by phone.
Oxalis is the dining room at Casa Velha do Palheiro above Funchal, cooking flavours of Madeira from the estate kitchen garden and island growers.
OrderThe seasonal menu, rewritten as the estate kitchen garden dictates.
TipDinner only, and it is a 20 minute drive up from the Funchal seafront, so plan the taxi back before you order wine.
