Restaurants

Tas'ca Principal

4.6 730 reviews Closed R. Da Praia 45 49, Sao Martinho, 9000057 Funchal, Portugal

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At Tasca Principal, located in the heart of Funchal, Portugal, culinary artistry meets a welcoming atmosphere. This vibrant restaurant specializes in fusion cuisine, offering a delightful array of dishes crafted to perfection. Guests rave about the unique tastes and impeccable presentation, making each meal a memorable experience. With welcoming staff and a cozy, dog-friendly environment, Tasca Principal is perfect for solo dining, family gatherings, or a delightful evening out. Enjoy their great cocktails while relishing the live music or the beautiful rooftop seating. Whether for lunch or dinner, Tasca Principal promises a culinary journey worth revisiting.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great wine list
Live music
Rooftop seating
Sports

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar onsite
Restroom
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trending
Trendy

Crowd

Family-friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safespace

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Tas'ca Principal before visiting.

Reviews for Tas'ca Principal

4.6

730 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 730 reviews

Tas'ca Principal is widely praised for its flavorful and beautifully presented Portuguese cuisine, with seafood and local specialties like octopus rice receiving particular acclaim. Guests frequently highlight the attentive, friendly service and accommodating staff, notably for dietary needs. The cozy, relaxed atmosphere, complemented by a charming outdoor patio, enhances the dining experience. While portion sizes vary, most reviews commend the quality and creativity of the dishes. Desserts also stand out as a memorable part of the meal. Overall, Tas'ca Principal is recognized as a welcoming venue that combines excellent food with genuine hospitality, making it a favored choice for both spontaneous visits and repeat dining in Funchal.

Ebony Wright

Apr 09, 2025

We stumbled across this restaurant in search for somewhere to go for dinner. We were very surprised with our spontaneous find. Highly recommend the food here - it’s delicious and so incredibly well presented. The staff are very attentive. I had the venison for starter, the turkey for main and passion fruit mousse. Enjoy …

Diego Scantamburlo

Apr 04, 2025

Very friendly service and good seafood! The Portuguese rice with octopus was incredible and a huge portion make sure to leave some space for the dessert, the local banana cream was out of this world

C. K. (travelck)

Mar 12, 2025

The place is good. Tuna steak was great but better to tell them how to cook it for youThe portions are small, I was feeling hungry after main course so I had to go for the dessert.Very Cozy place overall.

Dans notre Sac à dos

Mar 02, 2025

Delicious!!! We had a 3 course meal and every single one was a tasty experience. Cooked and seasoned to perfection, plus a beautiful presentation. The patio is very relaxing for a dinner outside and the waiter was really kind and professional.

Dave Glover

Feb 13, 2025

Ten days in Madeira and we ate here four times and one dish on two of the visits. Why? The welcome from the staff, the enthusiasm and help from Sarah with my Gluten Free requirements, the unique twists on local dishes, and not overpriced considering how nice everything was. Sarah and Leandro are a real credit to this restaurant, friendly faces, lovely service and we highly recommend Tas’ca

Steph Williams

Jan 25, 2025

My husband and I had a late evening. We walked around for a while looking for a nice, quality place to eat. Luckily stumbled across this place who welcomed us late on.I love fish and hadn't found any restaurants that provided fresh fish. This place offered fresh tuna steak.It was absolutely delicious and the cocktails too!The staff and owners are very welcoming and friendly. It serves genuine traditional Mederian food.Highly recommend

Ilona Lozina

Jan 05, 2025

We have been staying in Madeira almost for a month and had been testing different places every day. In my opinion this restaurant is the best in the island. First of all, its fusion. Secondly, cooked perfect. Also, the staff is professional and it was a pleasure to spent there 2 evenings. Thank you!

Lisa van der Kolk

Dec 31, 2024

Cute, little place with friendly and welcoming staff, tucked away in Funchal's city center. A welcome relief with plenty of shade, and quiet atmosphere. I couldn't stay away and came back for a second night here. Highlights from the menu were: tangerine poncha, tuna ceviche, and the banana chocolate desert (with a hint of passion fruit)