Restaurante Vila do Peixe
Discover Madeira's best seafood at Vila do Peixe, boasting a 4.4-star rating. Enjoy fresh catches and great service. Reserve your table today!
About Restaurante Vila do Peixe
This charming eatery in Madeira offers a delightful seafood experience, earning a strong 4.4 out of 5 stars from its patrons. Diners consistently praise the exceptionally fresh fish, often selected directly from the counter, and the generous portion sizes. While the price range is moderate ($$), reviewers find the quality and preparation well worth the cost. The atmosphere is noted as pretty, and the service, though occasionally busy, is generally good. With options for outdoor seating and the availability of cocktails, it's a popular choice for both couples and groups seeking authentic Madeiran flavors.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Restaurante Vila
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We had a great dinner there! Food was very tasty and portions quite big. You can choose your own fish, whey will tell you exact price after checking the weights . Great starter of the day for 3.5 euro. Waiting time around 40 min. for food, but that’s ok. I highly recommend this place. Delicious food, fresh and perfectly made. Pretty place with really good service. Not cheap, but worth it! Fresh fish right off the counter, but service was a bit difficult to catch since they were running around everywhere. The octopus was delicious, but I was confused why we only got one type of octopus. The description said octopus 3 ways, but they only brought us octopus in a soupy way. The prawns were crispy and well seasoned with a lemony flavor. For mains, we got fish from the counter. It was a mix of tuna belly (super soft and just a bit fatty), a red snapper equivalent, and a monkfish. Aside from the food, the restaurant has floor to ceiling windows for great views of the fishing village below. At night, the church and some parts of it are lit up.
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Recent Reviews
Michał G.
May 7, 2025
We had a great dinner there! Food was very tasty and portions quite big. You can choose your own fish, whey will tell you exact price after checking the weights . Great starter of the day for 3.5 euro. Waiting time around 40 min. for food, but that’s ok. I highly recommend this place.
Kinga K.
October 22, 2025
Delicious food, fresh and perfectly made. Pretty place with really good service. Not cheap, but worth it!
Stephanie H.
August 22, 2025
Fresh fish right off the counter, but service was a bit difficult to catch since they were running around everywhere. The octopus was delicious, but I was confused why we only got one type of octopus. The description said octopus 3 ways, but they only brought us octopus in a soupy way. The prawns were crispy and well seasoned with a lemony flavor. For mains, we got fish from the counter. It was a mix of tuna belly (super soft and just a bit fatty), a red snapper equivalent, and a monkfish. Aside from the food, the restaurant has floor to ceiling windows for great views of the fishing village below. At night, the church and some parts of it are lit up.
Crystal W.
August 7, 2025
Overall a solid dining experience. I came here solo and picked one of their most popular fish, limpets (requested a half order as I was by myself), and bolo do caco (also half order). The limpets were delicious and lived up to the hype. Bolo do caco was also good. Fish was delicious, although some parts were a bit too salty but it was just the seasoning on the skin. It came with 3 sauces: mayo, a hot spicy one and a pesto oil. The pesto sauce was delicious. The fish was a pretty big portion and was definitely full after.
Sydney M.
January 4, 2025
Great place and excellent selection of fresh fish, you’ll need reservations for sure on weekends and during the high season. Prices are reasonable for European standards but maybe on the pricier side for Madeira. We haven’t tried their sister restaurant but it has great reviews as well. It was a week after Christmas and we had carolers which was entertaining 😍
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Restaurante Vila special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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