Gastronomy in Madeira

In Madeira you will find one gastronomy typical regional based on top quality products. The international kitchen it is also widely represented.
Having a close contact with the sea, you will find in most of the excellent restaurants seafood and fresh fish dishes. Limpets, octopus, shrimp, tuna fillet and saber fish fillets are just a few examples of the region's regional delicacies.

It is also mandatory to savor the typical dishes of the region, such as the tuna steak with fried corn or the delicious “espetada” of roast beef on a baywood skewer, accompanied by the “do caco” cake.

Other traditional gastronomic products are also the homemade couscous, the homemade bread kneaded with sweet potatoes and the meat with wines and garlic (marinated pork).

If you are lover of fruit You will find Madeira a true paradise.
Tropical fruits such as mango, banana, avocado, pineapple and passion fruit are abundant and their exotic flavors put a finishing touch to meals, both in their natural state and in the form of puddings, mousses and ice cream.

For those with a sweet tooth, they will present a rich pastry. The most typical sweets are the "Bolo de Mel" and the "Broas de mel", made with rich ingredients, such as spices and sugar cane honey. The "Complained" and fennel candies are also highly appreciated.

As for the drinks, the possibility of choice is also very varied. Exotic fruit juices, such as passion fruit, papaya, guava, etc., the famous “poncha” made with cane brandy, honey and lemon, and the famous Madeira wines, which can serve as appetizers or be savored with coffee, are other original options.

O TASCO restaurant. Funchal. Madeira (April 2024)