Island classics

Traditional Madeiran dishes.

The food and drink that define this island — what each one is, how it's made, and where to try it in Caniço.

Poncha

Madeira's famous drink — sugarcane rum beaten with honey and fresh citrus, mixed to order at our bar.

Sweet-potato flatbread cooked on a stone and served hot with dripping garlic butter.

Chunks of beef rubbed with garlic and sea salt, skewered on laurel wood and grilled over the coals.

Black scabbard fish fillets, lightly fried and served with sweet banana — the island's signature plate.

Old-school Madeiran comfort food — soft boiled cornmeal with cabbage and herbs, served with tuna steak.