Eating well in Madeira does not have to be expensive. Across the island, small cafés and neighbourhood snack bars serve hearty pratos do dia and traditional dishes for a fraction of the price you might pay in tourist restaurants. Here are some of the best places to eat on a budget outside Funchal.

Eating well in Funchal does not have to be expensive. The best cheap meals are usually found in simple snack bars and neighbourhood. From hearty pratos do dia to generous portions of traditional food, these restaurants offer an authentic Madeiran meal without the tourist prices.

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