Fresh lime poncha after the Levada Nova hike really hit the spot. Made right in front of us, super refreshing.

Calamari was solid. Tropical poncha hit the spot too. Staff brought out all the desserts to help us pick&mdash;chocolate cheesecake won.

Stumbled in for a drink and ended up staying way longer than planned. The beer list is seriously impressive&mdash;three different Krieks on offer, which I never see. Staff actually know what they&#39;re talking about and pointed me to one I&#39;d never tried before. Place has a nice laid-back vibe too, not too loud. Would go back just for the beer selection.

Came here with a couple friends after shopping and honestly the pizza surprised me. Crust was light, not too heavy, and the fresh pasta tasted like actual homemade stuff. Place gets a bit busy around dinner but we grabbed a table fast. Would go back just for the carbonara. 🍝

The mushroom risotto was the move &mdash; rich, creamy, big chunks of mushroom. Tuna tataki on the side, fresh and tasty. Cozy spot, prices fair. Solid pick if you&#39;re nearby.

The grilled mackerel was fresh and simple, exactly what I wanted. Good portion for the price, and the mixed salad on the side was a nice bonus.

Fabulous staff, food and wine really good. Can&rsquo;t fault the venue and will be returning again during our break. Highly recommended.

Beautiful, quiet location in a residential area in Arco de Calheta. Great ocean view. Really well prepared food compared to most restaurants we visited during our stay om Madeira Island. Fair prices for the quality and rather large portions. We ended up dining here more than once.  Would recommend!

The restaurant offers an elegant atmosphere with first-class service, making it a delightful dining experience. The food quality is impressive, showcasing balanced flavors and skillful preparation.

The mixed seafood grill was solid and the portion was big. Poncha hit the spot too. Came back for breakfast and those past&eacute;is de nata were the best I had in Portugal. Prices fair for what you get.

The bruschetta on that Madeira bread was really good. Pizza came loaded with toppings too. Service was quick, no complaints.

The pizza dough was almost Neapolitan style, veggie pizza was loaded. Outdoor tables could be cleaner though.

Portions are massive here, we definitely over-ordered again. They packed the leftovers without us even asking. That&#39;s why I keep coming back.

Been coming here for a while now. That ocean view never gets old, honestly. Buffet&#39;s got a decent spread of local stuff, and the price is fair for what you get. Gets pretty packed around lunch though, so I try to time it right. Still my go-to when I want something easy and reliable.

The grilled tuna steak was cooked right and the portion was generous. You can hear the waves while you eat, pretty laid-back spot. Solid pick after a day out.

Stopped in for a pizza after a long walk. Dough was decent, crust had a nice chew. Staff were friendly enough. It&#39;s more American-style than Italian, so don&#39;t expect a Neapolitan pie. Fine for a quick bite, nothing crazy. Prices were okay for what you get. Probably won&#39;t go out of my way, but it hits the spot if you&#39;re nearby.

The medium pizza here is seriously big &mdash; we ordered it for two and still had leftovers. Garlic bread was the real highlight though, crispy and buttery just right. Staff were nice, checked on us a couple times without hovering. Place was a bit warm inside but nothing crazy. Solid spot if you&#39;re hungry and don&#39;t want to overthink it.

The carpaccio was as good as last time, and the cheesecake still hits the spot. Staff remembered us, which was nice. Prices are fair for the area, so we&#39;ll keep coming back.

Stopped by for lunch after seeing the lava pools &mdash; got a window seat, which made it. Food was decent, well-prepared, nothing fancy but solid. Service was polite and quick. Toilets were clean, which was a nice surprise. Only thing is it&#39;s a bit touristy, but that&#39;s expected. Fine spot if you&#39;re already there.

Came in on a quiet afternoon, owner was super chill and talked with us while the food got made. He suggested a local white wine &mdash; good pick, didn&#39;t cost much either. Octopus with potatoes was solid, well cooked. Place felt genuine, not touristy at all. Would go back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Stopped by for a quick drink and ended up staying longer than planned. The poncha was properly strong, not the watered-down tourist version. Bartender knew what he was doing. Prices felt fair for the area. Place has that real local vibe, nothing fancy but comfortable. Wish they had a bit more seating though, got busy around 10pm.

The octopus done a few different ways&mdash;grilled, confit, that sort of thing. All of it tasty, especially for the price. A nice glass of white wine on the side made it even better.

The tasting menu with wine pairing set us back a good chunk of change, but honestly, the portions were decent for that price point. Each course came out looking sharp and the server knew what he was talking about when he explained the wines. I left full, which doesn&#39;t always happen with these fancy multi-course things. Just wish they&#39;d slow down the pacing a bit between courses, felt a little rushed at the end.

Extremely salty food. After being asked how it was I was honest and all the waiter done was turn the back and go back to the till area.Overall cheap, but awful flavour.We&rsquo;ve requested a sangria and it didn&rsquo;t even had any fruit.I&rsquo;d avoid going here if you want a decent experience.

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