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Casa Velha do Palheiro,
Top 10 Madeiran
Dishes
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Caldo Verde
São Gonçalo
The seven-course gourmet menu
at this former hunting lodge, built
in 1804 by the Count of Carval-
hal, gathers inspiration from far
and wide. Roast pigeon “Apicius”
owes its origins to the ancient
Roman cookery writer; gin-and-
tonic sorbet is a witty reference
to the country-house lifestyle;
salad of fresh scallops and
foie
gras
is simply delicious. Dress
code: formal.
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Rua da Estalagem 23
• Map H6 • 291 790 350 • €€€€€
“Green soup , made with
shredded kale, potatoes and
onions, topped with sausage.
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Açorda
Soup flavoured with garlic
and coriander, made with
bread and golden olive oil,
topped off with a poached egg.
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Espetada
Herb-lavoured barbecued
beef, sometimes served on
skewers that hang from a
frame by your table.
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Milho Frito
Deep-fried maize (like Ital-
ian polenta), traditionally
served with
espetada
, though
fries are now more common.
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Lapas
Limpets, plucked from
Madeira's rocky shores and
grilled with garlic butter.
Casa Velha do Palheiro
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Bolo de Caco
Madeiran leavened flat-
bread, baked on top of the
oven and served plain or with
garlic and herb butter.
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Xôpana at the Choupana
Hills Resort, Funchal
Designed by Didier Lefort using
Asian antiques, the Xôpana is a
feast for the eyes as well as the
taste buds. Casual diners can
enjoy a perfect beefburger, while
gourmets can choose creative
dishes. Dress code: smart casu-
al.
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Travessa do Largo da Choupana •
Map H5 • 291 206 020 • €€€
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Espada
Scabbard fish, a succulent
and (usually) boneless white
fish, traditionally served grilled
with fried banana.
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Prego
Delicious Madeiran fast
food - grilled steak in a bread
bun (
prego special
has ham
and/or cheese as well).
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Boca do Cais, Funchal
This modern poolside restau-
rant at the Hotel Tivoli Ocean
Park serves gourmet food with-
out the high price tag that is usu-
ally attached to such dishes as
fennel soup with smoked salm-
on, sautéed duck breast and
quail, or Madeiran bouillabaisse.
Dress code: smart casual.
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Rua
Simplício dos Passos Gouveia • Map G6 •
291 702 000 • Closed L daily, Sun • €€€
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Pargo
Locally caught sea bream,
delicious and nutritious simply
grilled with olive oil.
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Bacalhau
Dried salted cod - very
traditional, but an acquired
taste, served in many ways
including with potatoes and
egg, or casseroled with toma-
toes and onion.
For more restaurant listings
See pp71, 79, 85, 91, 99
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