Seek and find
Madeira isn't known as a culinary destination. That's why I've created a comprehensive blog post about the best restaurants in Madeira for lunch and dinner. Madeiran cuisine isn't particularly distinctive, but fresh fish and seafood are found almost everywhere. Most restaurants are located in the capital, Funchal, where you can find authentic tavernas as well as international cuisine. Want to know more about Funchal? Read the comprehensive Funchal Travel Guide with 19 tips here >>
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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲, 𝟭𝟳, 𝟭𝟴 & 𝟭𝟵
Your Amsterdam weekend, sorted. 🖤
Baby lambs, spring markets, new restaurant openings and more events not to miss, this week's Amsterdam Weekend Guide is packed.
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Have fun making plans!
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PUUR YONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer.
Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese.
I spent the whole evening reading and flipping through the pages.
WHAT A BOOK.
What stories.
WHAT AN ODE.
Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being.
Everything passes by, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert.
With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043.
Thanks for the lovely afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚
PURE JONNIE,
From 14 April
at your local bookstore
(and online)
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This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢
@tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality.
It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3.
In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds.
Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤
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{ one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟵, 𝟭𝟬, 𝟭𝟭 & 𝟭𝟮
This is one of those weekends that's packed with cool events!
Catch the last cherry blossoms, hunt for vintage treasures or feast on oysters.
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 71 tips straight to your DMs.
What's your vibe this weekend… vintage, culture, markets or a new hotspot?
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Follow @yourlbb for the best Amsterdam hotspots, new restaurants, weekend tips and travel inspiration in the Netherlands and beyond. Only Amsterdam tips? Then check out @yourlbb.amsterdam.
𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆?
@eetcafe_de_reiger is the spot to remember.
Cozy, casual, and a seasonal menu. This one was on my list to share for a year and finally it's (almost) asparagus season again! 🤤
Another plus? Prices are very reasonable here!
📍 Eetcafé de Reiger
Jordaan, Amsterdam City Centre
Save this spot for when you're craving warm Dutch traditional dishes in the heart of Amsterdam.
And did you hear the same team took over Eetcafé van Beeren? I can't wait to go there too!
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A cookbook from Grandma. Three Michelin stars. And a beautiful 70s villa in a quiet neighborhood in Bangkok, where you are welcomed as if you were at the chefs' home.
The Sühring brothers do not cook based on trends; they cook from memories. Of their grandmother's farm, of the flavors of their youth in Germany, and of techniques passed down through generations.
@relaischateaux invited me to experience Sühring during a solo lunch, and this is truly my ultimate definition of culinary self-care.
This was a surprising afternoon in Bangkok, where I ate the best German food I have ever tasted. And that in a city where I normally avoid European restaurants. Well, for @restaurant_suhring, you really want to make that exception.
Signature dishes that I still think back to regularly?
🍴 Labskaus with caviar
🍴 Enleta waffle with Pfalz vinegar
🍴 Game pie
🍴 Dry aged Duck
TIP: If you go to Sühring, reserve the seats at the kitchen bar so you have a view of the chefs at work!
Follow @yourlbb for more tips you can trust.
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#prinvited #bangkok #michelin #relaischateaux
In this reels I take you along for fine dining in Bangkok at the three Michelin starred restaurant Sühring.
This is one of the nicest free outings in the spring! Did you know that you can gather (or pick, for the connoisseurs 😉) oysters yourself in various places in the Netherlands? I’m in Zeeland for a bit this weekend, and if we can, we’ll go again.
📍In this video, I show where you can fill your bucket.
Comment oester for the comprehensive guide with all details about all 8 locations + handy tips and rules.
Important to know:
– Max. 10 kilos per person (≈ 1 bucket)
– For personal use only
– Do not scoop or scrape the soil
– Go at low tide
Handy to take with you:
Bucket, screwdriver, boots, work gloves, tea towel, clean clothes and garbage bags (for the oysters and dirty clothes).
And of course: also bring an oyster knife, lemon and champagne 🍋🥂Because you want to taste something right away!
The oyster season runs from September to about April / early May, so now that the water isn't so cold, this is the perfect outing.
In the full guide, I share exactly where you can easily find them without much effort. Leave a comment and I'll send it to you right away!
Who do you want to go oyster collecting with soon?
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Happy weekend in Amsterdam! I made a list with 79 (!) fun 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯, 𝟰, 𝟱 & 𝟲. This week's guide is packed because of Easter weekend and I saved the best tips for you in the guide on 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲.
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with all 79 tips straight to your DMs.
What's your vibe this weekend? Markets, Easter lunches, or a festival?
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This is the time to make plans for Easter in Amsterdam 👀🐣🐰
Are you team lunch or dinner?
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Ps: More tips for Easter in Amsterdam, from restaurants to markets, on WWW.YOURLITTLEBLACKBOOK.ME
Anti-Guide, going around to God that a good thing is!
So close and perfect to go by train, with endless great places to visit.
Think: delicious food, nice hotels, coffee shops for your matcha ;-) and wine bars you actually don't want to leave. During our last trip, we added a few new favorites to the Antwerp Little Black Book once again.
Save this guide for your next city trip to Antwerp. Have fun!
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⦁ @osakaantwerp
⦁ @mea.antwerp
⦁ @glouglouborgerhout
⦁ @le_pristine_antwerp
⦁ @hertog_jan_at_botanic
**Illegible**
⦁ @hotelfranq
⦁ @viaantwerp
⦁ @hoteldewittelelie
𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦
⦁ @millesime.antwerp
⦁ @dogmacocktails
⦁ @cafe.bobby
⦁ @cafezeezicht
⦁ @billiesbierkafetaria
𝗖𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗘 & 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗦
⦁ @bakkerijfunk
⦁ @polly.antwerp
⦁ @cafe.betty
⦁ @tinsel_antwerp
⦁ @caffenation_coffee
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⦁ Roof farm @paktantwerpen
⦁ For thrift store finds: Antwaarpe Goeiemorgen
⦁ Shop at @frnchparisofficiel
⦁ For all fashion lovers @momuantwerp
⦁ Must-visit museum @rubenshuisantwerpen
💌What is your favorite hotspot in Antwerp that I absolutely have to visit next time?
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺
These are those few magical weeks each year when the city suddenly feels different. Everything is in bloom and all you want to do is be outside. Coffee to-go in hand, and just head out as soon as the sun shows up.
𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺
📍 Bloesempark – Amsterdamse Bos (the classic, yes it gets busy, but totally worth it)
📍 Rijksmuseum
📍 Fruittuin van West
📍 Westerpark
📍 Jozef Israëlskade
📍 WG grounds
📍 Nelson Mandela Park
📍 Bos en Lommerplantsoen
📍Amstelpark
By mid-April most of the sakura will already be gone, so if you want to catch it: this is your moment.
I'll definitely be doing a few more rounds before it's over.
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🌸 Discover the best places to spot cherry blossom in Amsterdam and enjoy the sakura in full bloom. 🌸
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟴 & 𝟮𝟵
This is one of those weekends where your only problem is how you're going to fit everything into this last weekend of March (yes already?!).
From a free event to try new Limited Subs at @ijveramsterdam to slow mornings, a market stroll (or two), maybe finally ticking off that new restaurant that's been on your list for weeks… and ending somewhere with a good glass of wine while telling yourself “just one more” 😉
𝗡𝗲𝘄-𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺:
📍 @caferestaurant.meyer
📍 @kamer.bar
📍 @rondo.restaurant
📍 @weinlokalstern
📍 @enotecadeolyphant
📍 @tonton.noord
📍 @yusu.coffee (centre)
📍 @eetcafe.vanbeeren
📍 @kidamsterdam
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 47 tips straight to your DMs.
What's your vibe this weekend… markets, cocktails or a new hotspot?
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These are the best restaurants in Madeira according to the locals
On the boulevard, but also in the narrow streets of the old town, they're already waiting for you with menus. It's part of the experience on an island that thrives on tourism. But... with the tips from this Madeira restaurant guide, you'll simply walk right past them.
A chef friend gave me tips on his favorite restaurants on the island. You'll find them in this list of the best restaurants in Madeira! Along with my personal favorites where I ate during my trip and the tips I solicited especially for you from the locals I met on various tours.
Pulpo at Faja dos Padres
These are the dishes you want to try in Madeira
Dishes you'll definitely want to try include grilled octopus, lapas in garlic wine sauce (also called limpets or Chinese hats), and steak with Madeira sauce. Start the evening with "doses," the local tapas. These often feature seafood, like lapas, but also, for example, pickled octopus with onion (so incredibly delicious, you'll definitely want to try it).
Limpets
Can't quite figure out what to eat with the menu? Feel free to ask the staff for tips and explanations! You might even discover the black scabbardfish, which you wouldn't normally order. Curious how monstrous this local fish looks? Then be sure to check out the fish market. Mercado dos Lavradores in Funchal.
Mercado dos Lavradores in Funchal
15 Madeira restaurants to remember for your next trip
Most good restaurants are located in Funchal. Therefore, in this blog post, I'll distinguish between restaurants in Funchal and those outside.
Best restaurants in Funchal
Boho Bistro: At Boho Kitchen, Asian and Portuguese cuisines converge. You can choose from various menus showcasing the best of chef Francisco Silva's cuisine, or you can order à la carte and create your own perfect meal.
Kampo: This restaurant opened in 2018 near Funchal Cathedral and is already known as one of the best in the area. It's a modern bistro where I'll definitely reserve a table next time I book my ticket.
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Restaurante SHU.AKA: For the best sushi in Funchal (and probably all of Madeira) go to Shu.Aka.
Il Vivaldi: A classic in Funchal, close to the seafront promenade, offering both food and interior design. If you dine here, reserve a table on the terrace with a view.
The Vivaldi
William RestaurantThis Michelin-starred restaurant is located in the luxurious Belmond Reid's Hotel It's also known for its excellent afternoon tea. If it rains in Madeira (which can happen occasionally), treat yourself to a culinary afternoon.
Jolie: Not really a restaurant, but the nicest juice bar on the island, which you can find in the corner of the farmer's market Mercado dos Lavradores in Funchal finds.
Jolie
Mule: This restaurant, recently opened in Funchal, is one of the new generation of bistros raising the island's culinary bar, according to local food scene insiders. The dishes are pure, with a surprising twist.
Taberninha Zé Vitória: Don't be put off by the restaurant's location. It's located at the end of the touristy Rua Santa Maria, a street with street art adorning centuries-old, dilapidated doors. The street is lined with touts, but according to locals, this tavern is the place to go for authentic Portuguese food.
Nini Design Center
Nini Design Centre: Looking for lunch in a unique location? A former fort now houses the studio and restaurant of Madeiran designer Nini Andrade Silva. You can also dine there, but I personally think the terrace overlooking the water is the best.
Confeitaria No Mercado: Good coffee shops in Madeira are few and far between. Especially if they also have to look nice enough for an Instagram photo. For the tastiest sweets and the best coffee, go to Confeitaria in the Mercado dos Lavradores in Funchal.
Confeitaria No Mercado
TIP: Want to try the local alcoholic drink Poncha at a bar? Then go to Barreirinha Bar Café (with a sea view) or Rei da Poncha (among the locals on a small square).
Estalagem Da Ponta do Sol
Best restaurants in Madeira with a view
Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol: During my trip to Madeira, I stayed at this design hotel in the village of Ponta do Sol. Even if you're not staying at the hotel, the restaurant is highly recommended. The steak with Madeira sauce is delicious!
Quinta do Farao: Yet another hotel restaurant. Outside of Funchal's city center, I've noticed that most of the better restaurants are located in hotels. If you dine at this quinta, you'll want to reserve a spot on the terrace overlooking the cliff. Don't be alarmed if it gets very busy inside during lunch; you won't notice it much outside. This restaurant has a magnificent view.
Fathers' Girdle: This unique eco-hotel at the foot of a high cliff is worth a visit for lunch if you're on holiday in Madeira. I stayed there for two nights and explored the island extensively during those days, but if you choose to stay here, you should really enjoy the location and the tranquility. The restaurant is only accessible by cable car or boat. The food is local and certainly not fancy, but it is delicious and pure. The octopus, the tuna, and the paella are highly recommended. Order some appetizers to share beforehand, such as the lapas shells.
Quinta do Farao
| TIP: Via the website of Visit Madeira you can find a lot of practical information about the island.
Madeira travel tips for planning your trip
After reading these travel tips for Madeira, are you excited to go on a holiday to Madeira yourself? Then also read these travel tips to help you plan and book your trip. Transavia of Tui You can fly to Madeira. Because there are only a few flights per week, it's often cheaper to book a package holiday. Therefore, it's definitely worth considering all the alternatives when planning your trip to Madeira. In these Madeira travel tips, I've already done some research for you!
FLIGHT TICKETS TO MADEIRA:
If you're looking for flights to Madeira, search for "Funchal" as your destination. This is the island's capital, where the airport is also located. Use the links below to find tickets for your desired dates.
➳ Transavia offers flight tickets from €75 for a one-way trip >>
➳ Book a return ticket via Tui from €249 >>
| TIP: Are you flying via Schiphol? Then you can here Download a €5 voucher for a discount at See Buy Fly! Reserve a cheaper parking spot in advance if you by car to Schiphol goes. That can save quite a bit of money. Our favorite hotels near Schiphol (which we've also tested ourselves) are citizenM en Hilton. Handy if you have a very early flight!
CAR RENTAL IN MADEIRA
Through which channels you reach those people, classic and out of the box. Sunnycars, Reviews, Happycar of Europcar You can book a car to pick you up at Funchal Airport upon arrival. If you want to see more of Madeira than just the area around your hotel, renting a car is essential.
YOURLBB'S FAVORITE (BOUTIQUE) HOTELS & TRIPS:
☾ Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol: Boutique design hotel with sea view and good restaurant. (From €615,- incl. car, also bookable as a package tour via Eliza Was Here)
☾ Fathers' Girdle: A unique eco-hotel at the foot of a high cliff, accessible only by boat or cable car. In the evening, you can relax at the seaside restaurant.From €615,- incl car, also bookable as a package tour via Eliza Was Here)
☾ Pestana CR7 Funchal: Design hotel with a pink rooftop pool. (Can also be booked as a package trip via Corendon from €913)
☾ Castanheiro: Small-scale apartment-hotel in Funchal with swimming pool and spa. (from €961,- via Tui)
☾ Calhau Grande: 8 rustic houses for a real Portuguese atmosphere. (from €625,- incl. car via Eliza Was Here)
☾ Quinta do Farao: at the top of a cliff with a waterfall and a panoramic restaurant. (from €820 incl. car via Tui)
☾ Quinta do Arco: Quietly situated yellow quinta with a rose garden, private cottages and shared swimming pool. (from €605,- incl. car via Eliza Was Here)
☾ Baia Azul: larger modern hotel with sea views on the quiet side of Funchal. (from €613,- via Tui)
☾ Casa do Papagaio Verde: Romantically decorated, with a large garden and sea view. (from €595,- incl. car via Eliza Was Here)
TOURS & ACTIVITIES IN MADEIRA:
✦ Via Hit The Road Madeira You can book a sunrise tour for breathtaking views from Pico do Arieiro.
✦ Go on a RIB boat from Rota dos Cetaceos Dolphin watching from Funchal. You might even be able to snorkel with them if the weather is good!
✦ Would you like to take a Levada walk with an experienced guide? We took a tour with Madeira Adventure Kingdom.
Want to read more blogs about Madeira? Then click through to the extensive travel guide >>
Do you have any tips for Madeira that shouldn't be missing from the Madeira Travel Guide? Let us know via the button below and TIP THE EDITORS!
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PSSSST... you can find more (travel) tips in my books!
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- The Amsterdam City Guide (Dutch) & The Amsterdam City Guide (English)
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