Madeira is quite the gastronomic island, and you will not have any issues eating gluten free in Funchal. I will not bore you with tons of facts about the city, but rather dive straight into it. I spent quite a few months on the island, and below you will find some recommendations when eating out…
Caniço is a coastal town on Madeira, not too far from the island capital Funchal. It is known for cliffs, amazing ocean views, Garajau Cable Car and beach, the Cristo Rei viewpoint, a botanical garden hotel, and, well, wind. While you may think that wind is something you would want to avoid, it is actually…
Previous Next Pestana Carlton Madeira has three different restaurants, but during lock down only one will be open. If you happen to be a guest there, you may be better off eating somewhere else if you are Celiac as it is a buffet only restaurant. If you are only choosing to eat gluten free as…
Opan is a bakery with gluten products, and I do not recommend going there to eat. The only reason I am mentioning it here, is because they do have gluten free bakery items in their designated freezer. Thus, if you are staying in Madeira and have access to a kitchen, you can stack up on…
This is a popular brunch place located not too far from the Forum mall, directly situated along the main road. The interior is very nice and you could even call it “instagram” friendly. They have a comprehensive menu, but as a Celiac you may want to be a little careful here. Details of Establishment: Name:…
Getting tired of the same “old” dishes at most of the restaurants? How about a Mozambican meal? Yes, you heard me right. There is actually such a restaurant in Funchal, and you’ll be happy to know that a lot of the dishes are naturally gluten free. So, if you are feeling a little hungry while…
After eating a lot of fish and traditional Portuguese food, you may be craving some Indian and Nepalese dishes. If so, you are in luck as there is quite a large quantity of Indian restaurants in the city. Outside of the city center, next to the mall the Forum, you will find one such restaurant…
A cozy restaurant along the Lido walking path with good food and attentive staff. The menu is extensive and even has a small section with some gluten free dishes singled out. Staff is attentive and the restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere, especially inside. Details of Establishment: Name: Cris’s Type: Restaurant Location: Edifício Tecnoparque Passeio…
Madeira Itinerary for Road Trips Now, there are many places left out in this Madeira itinerary. For instance, I did not do more than one levada walk, which the island is famous for. Since I was staying longer on the island, I decided to save those for separate trips. Especially as quite a few of…
This is an unexpected gluten free gem in Porto, tucked away in a little plaza with a local market. It is a small but cute cafe, which unfortunately did not seem to be too frequently visited. I visited the cafe twice, and saw very few people coming by. It seems to be family ran, and…