O Lampião — Restaurant in Funchal

Tucked away in the charming streets of Funchal’s old town, O Lampião is a true hidden gem. This cozy little restaurant, run by a warm and welcoming husband-and-wife team, offers not only outstanding service but also some of the freshest seafood we’ve had in Madeira.

We ordered the octopus, calamari, and tuna steak – every dish was cooked to perfection. The octopus was tender and flavorful, the calamari beautifully crisp, and the tuna steak fresh, juicy, and seared just right. Each bite reflected the quality of the ingredients and the love put into the cooking.

The atmosphere is intimate and authentic, without any touristy pretense – just great food served with genuine hospitality. If you’re looking for a special place that feels both local and personal, O Lampião is it.

Highly recommended – we’ll...

I feel deceived. Although the lady seems very nice she tricked and overcharged us. I ordered one portion of beef skewer to share with a friend and the owner thought we wouldn't realise that she charges two portions, because we both are. I'm completely sure I ordered one! Of shue thought it wasn't enough food at least give us a warning, don't just add stuff to our order. While eating I was completely unaware because it was my first and only time there, I have no idea of their portion size. My friend asked for cutlery for the starter and she refused because, as she said, its something to eat with your hands. There was also a cockroach in the bathroom, so I guess even sanitary conditions are also not that great. Can't lie, the food wasn't bad, but completely ruined by this...

Fantastic restaurant which is definitely worth visiting for lunch while in Funchal, and one which guarantees a good local camaraderie in stark comparison to the typical restaurant one might find in the area.

The food was fantastic- grilled Polvo & lots of Lapas, grilled limpets, served on a hotplate. The menu varies daily (hence there is no actual menu to have, what you see at the front is what you get on the day: can guarantee that you'll find fresh fish and local foods that you may not otherwise find elsewhere.)

One can try for a vegetarian option- simply ask and the staff will do their best to accommodate you, even if it's not chalked up on the menu at the front it never...