The Bib Gourmand, which features restaurants offering good food at more moderate prices than those featured in the main guide, believes the Armazém do Sal, Casal da Penha, Villi Cipriani, The Dining Room and Avista are all worthy of mention.

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🍴 Fancy restaurant serving michelin guide rated food but in a more casual setting (not a fully vegan venue but they offer vegan options) 📍 Estrada Monumental 143, 9004-532 Funchal, Portugal 💭 This was by far my favourite place we visited throughout the trip and we ended up visiting a few times. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and overlooks the ocean, The cocktails are beautiful and there are a few vegan options on the menu so not only do you have choice but the food is really good. On my first visit, I tried the tofu, mushrooms and vegetable jus which was delightful and on the second visit, I had the Beyond Meat meatballs in a lentil ragout which was fantastic.

Part of Les Suites at Cliff Bay, the handsome Avista is more than a standard-issue hotel restaurant. A century-old house is the setting for two distinctive dining experiences, one Mediterranean and the other Asian, both overseen by chef Benoît Sinthon (who holds two Michelin stars at his island flagship, Il Gallo d’Oro), though most diners choose one of the terraces or outdoor lounges overlooking the ocean. At the main (Mediterranean) Avista, the dishes are largely a la carte and designed to be shared, though there are also bistro-style, innovation-driven and vegetarian tasting menus, all which have earned the restaurant a Bib Gourmand designation from Michelin.

The Avista restaurant has a Michelin star and is considered one of the Funchal´s best restaurants with an extraordinary view of the Atlantic Ocean. Still, focused on Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, where the informality of the restaurant is evident, in transmitting the idea of ​​sharing, since the, more dishes the customers try better!. With a spectacular view and the highest quality fresh ingredients, you cannot miss the opportunity to visit this wonderful restaurant!

Funchal's Michelin-starred hidden gem, is also inside The Cliffs Bay. Perched on a headland, Avista boasts unforgettable panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, creating a breathtaking backdrop for your special evening. Travelers rave about the exquisite fusion of Mediterranean and Asian flavors on the menu, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients transformed into culinary masterpieces.

Location: Estrada Monumental, Funchal (at the Savoy Palace Hotel). Why You Should Visit:With stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, Avista offers a dining experience that combines breathtaking scenery with exquisite cuisine. The restaurant’s menu is a blend of Mediterranean and Asian influences, providing a welcome departure from the more traditional Madeiran dishes.

When you arrive at Avista Restaurant & Lounges, inserted in the five-star hotel Les Suites at The Cliff Bay, the name is right, the view is so privileged. This restaurant-viewpoint, housed in a century-old colonial-style house, between gardens and the sea, with access to the famous Estrada Monumental, has its doors open to everyone since October.

Avista is a sister concern of the famed II Gallo D’Oro and it does not disappoint when it comes to the food. It’s even got a nod from Michelin for its quality & value cooking. Avista is a local favorite that made this list of best restaurants in Madeira because of the food & the views from the restaurant.

If you want to impress someone during an afternoon coffee date – don’t miss the restaurant Avista – a Michelin star restaurant with a beautiful ocean view. They offer a wide range of excellent teas, sandwiches and cakes, which can be served in a beautifully designed garden offering a lot of privacy.

True to the motto "sharing is caring," you'll dine in this diverse family-style restaurant. Chef João Luz bases his menu on comfort food, which he combines with fresh ingredients from the region and a relaxed cooking style - barbecue. Asian influences can also be found in his cuisine.

Avista In a beautifully landscaped seafront setting within the five-star Les Suites at The Cliff Bay hotel, the menu is overseen by chef Benoit Sinth of two-Michelin starred Il Gallo d’Oro. Mediterranean and Asian influences, plus a Josper grill, combine to showcase top local produce.

Located in one of the centuries-old houses you will find the Avista Restaurant & Lounges. Next to the hotel, with direct access to the street. Under the guidance of Chef Benoît Sinthon (Executive Chef at The Cliff Bay), it offers a variety of flavours.

With a unique view, emphasised by the cliff on which the restaurant is built, Avista dazzles both for the landscapes it underlines and for its menu, which highlights the best of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine.

Located in a viewpoint next to the Pirates Bay and the Cliff Bay hotel, the Avista Restaurant & Lounge is an exclusive space that delivers a dreamlike landscap…. Rua da Alfândega, 135, Funchal

We also went to Avista, again part of Porto Bay, where we had Sushi on the terrace with beautiful views and some mellow DJ beats.