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Central Restaurant

10 Rua Joao Paulo II | (town centre), Canico, Madeira, Portugal
291934344
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Ranked #1 of 18 restaurants in Canico
Cuisines: Brazilian
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

The food was hot, wholesome and tasty. We ate here twice during our trip to Madiera and enjoyed both meals. The service was good and we felt we had very good value for money. The cost was reasonable and the meal just what we needed after a long walk!!

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Northwich
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5 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Loved this quirky restaurant. Very friendly staff, great food and a lift back and to the hotel thrown in!!

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Cornwall, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

My family and I went to this restaurant twice during our stay in Madeira and we absolutely LOVED IT! Fantastic food, fantastic service, fantastic SANGRIA! HAHA The meat! OMG the MEAT! To DIE FOR! Great atmosphere, extremely friendly service, and very very welcoming. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!

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Espoo, Finland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Friendly, fast and very attentive service. The food was good and the portions very, very big. And I'm talking about the smaller and less expensive rodizio! I left from the restaurant with a smile on my face and quite a few extra calories to burn out! The price was much lower than we expected, considering the quality and quantity of... More

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Visited there with wife and 2 children aged 13 and 11. Waiters could not have ben more friendly. We had the rodizio which meant that the meat kept coming. It was all very good value, esp the kids mini rodizio which didnt seem to be limited in any way. Definitely one for meat lovers. Go there with an empty stomach.

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Canico, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013 via mobile

Went here a few years ago for my birthday and food and service were really good. Then we went here for the combined birthday of my parents in law. We sat in the back part which was perfect as we had some privacy and great service. Dishes are good size! Good value for money.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013 via mobile

visited this restaurant at lunchtime only six other people there, hence not much of a buzz. All others were locals and the food was fabulous. We had pork, carved off a skewer at the table, as much as we could eat, never tasted pork so good! Black beans, cabbage and rice might not sound appetizing perfectly. hot pineapple sliced at... More

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013 via mobile

Well worth the 15-20 minute drive from Funchal. Bustling restaurant with fast, efficient service. Delicious grilled and roast meat in huge or even all-you-can eat portions, served with rice, black beans and cabbage. Outer slices of beef can be a little salty. Beef is served medium-rare. We asked for a wine recommendation and got a very nice Douro for €15.... More

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Duiven, The Netherlands
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012 via mobile

Went here because of all the reviews on Tripadvisor. Went here twice, first time we took the chateau briand for two, Wauw they know how the prepare a steak! During the diner we saw the chefs walking around with big pieces of meat. Wondering what that was. The lady from the restaurant let us taste the pineapple dessert for free!... More

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London
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Ignore the naff plastic sign outside, this restaurant was our favourite on the island. Go for dinner on the weekend when it's lively (full of locals, always a good sign) but you'll need to make a reservation. Dinner for 2 people is about €35 excluding wine - very good value for the quantity of food. The translated English menu was... More

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