If you’re planning a trip to Madeira Island and love discovering great food spots, you’re in for a treat. We’ve put together our Top 5 Madeira Brunch Restaurants—perfect places to relax and enjoy delicious meals during your holiday. Whether you’re into pancakes, smoothie bowls, or a hearty full English breakfast, there’s something here for every taste and budget.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- What is Brunch?
- Top 5 Madeira Brunch Restaurants
3.1 Brunch Club – Funchal
3.2 Loft Brunch and Cocktails – West Funchal
3.3 Three House Hotel – Central Funchal
3.4 Quinta do Furão – Santana
3.5 O Maltez – West Funchal - Why Have Brunch in Madeira?
- Brunch in Madeira – FAQs
What is a Brunch?
The word Brunch is formed by joining the word “Breakfast” with “Lunch”, and originated in the nineteenth century in England, becoming very popular in the United States of America from 1930 onwards.
This meal is generally served between 10 am and 2 pm, for an indefinite period, on days such as Sundays, holidays or other special dates, usually preceding the actual lunch. It’s the perfect meal for those who like to sleep until late in the morning.
Brunch is usually a very varied meal and can have the following meals:
- scrambled eggs with bacon
- cereals
- fruits
- vegetable salads
- pancakes with jam
- natural juices
- tea
- coffee
- sweet pies
- you can also have a savoury
- puff pastries
- cold meats
- various types of bread
- croissants
- biscuits
- cakes
- cheeses
- alcoholic beverages (clericot, champagne, etc.)
- and milk.
Have a look at our Top 5 Madeira Brunch Restaurants to visit:
English Breakfast and Pancakes in Brunch Club.
1 – Brunch Club
Brunch Club is a restaurant located in the middle of the centre of the city of Funchal (address: R. do Bom Jesus 6, 9050-028 Funchal). It has a small and cosy place where you can have a great selection of delicious meals like delicious pancakes, french toast, full English breakfast and more.
This restaurant has options for vegetarians.
2 – Loft Brunch and Cocktails
You might find this restaurant on the west side of Funchal, close to one of the biggest malls of Madeira – Forum Madeira (address: edf séc.xxi, Estrada Monumental loja D, 9000-100). If you decide to visit, you can choose meals like delicious bowl salads, eggs and many more.
This restaurant also has options for vegetarians and vegans.
Discover a few suggestions: Vegan Funchal: A Guide to the Best Plant-Based Eats in Madeira’s Capital.
3 – Three House
It’s a hotel located in the centre of Funchal (address: Rua brigadeiro Oudinot nº2 , Funchal, Madeira). You can visit it on Saturday or Sunday and have a delicious brunch. You can choose, for example, delicious bowls, toast with eggs and more.
4 – Quinta do Furão – Hotel
You might have your brunch in a beautiful steading on top of a cliff in Santana, Madeira (address: Quinta Do Furão, 9230-082, Santana). You can choose to have some waffles with chocolate, hot homemade bread and many more delicious things.
5 – O Maltez
It’s a small place located on the west side of Funchal (address: Estrada Monumental 8, 9000-098 Funchal). Here you can have a nice snack or a lunch/brunch with the best value for the quality.
Why have a Brunch while on holiday in Madeira Island?
Brunch in Madeira is more than just a meal—it’s a moment of relaxation during your holiday. Whether you’re exploring Funchal or driving along the coast, a good brunch is the perfect way to:
- Sleep in and still enjoy a great meal
- Combine breakfast and lunch into one satisfying feast
- Discover local and international flavors in beautiful settings
Plus, many of these restaurants cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free preferences.
Read more: Top 5 Funchal Attractions You Can’t Miss.
Do you like Brunch? Explore the list above while on Madeira Island
If you love gastronomy our list of 5 Madeira Brunch Restaurants is a must-try while you stay in Madeira. Some restaurants are new others are well-established in Madeira. We at Madeira by a Local, don’t have just one perfect location for your brunch, all the above are a great choice.
