Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe

Funchal, Madeira

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Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe

It might take you a while to pronounce the name of the restaurant, but do not let that deter you from locating it — it is well worth the effort. Tasca Literaria Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe is known for their seafood dishes, cooked with prime quality, fresh ingredients. Patrons recommend the crab salad and mussels.

Useful Information

Address: Rua de Santa Maria 77, Funchal
Email: info@tascaliteraria.com
Phone: +351 291 220 348
Opening House: Daily 11am–11pm
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/tascaliteraria

Dining

If there is one thing for certain, you won't run out of restaurants to try in Funchal. The city is known for staying true to the roots of Madeiran cuisine, which is praised by both locals and visitors. There is a lot of seafood to discover, for example the traditional dish Espada com Banana, which is swordfish served with fried bananas. Don't worry, there are also plenty of dishes which feature steak, or other types of meat.

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It might take you a while to pronounce the name of the restaurant, but do not let that deter you from locating it — it is well worth the effort. Tasca Literaria Dona Joana Rabo-de-Peixe is known for their seafood dishes, cooked with prime quality, fresh ingredients. Patrons recommend the crab salad and …

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