Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 175 reviews

What arover452 doesn't like about Boca De Panela:
We have eaten at this place before. Our first visit was just after this Restaurant opened which was quite a few years ago.It was very good. I think the place must have changed hands . Because our last visit was not a good experience .Like another reviewer we found the fish overcooked and dry. I need not say any more. I have also sent a question about the picture showing sun beds and swimming pool which is clearly not... View all feedback. What Chilli-Cymru likes about Boca De Panela:
We went here for lunch on a quiet day mid week and we were the only customers there at the time. Perhaps partly for this reason, we had excellent, personal service. The owner even brought us an additional extra to try, which was a plate of steamed winkles. Don't be put off by the unpromising outside staircase access, the interior is attractive and there's a great view. We shared a plate of seafood spaghetti which was... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 41 reviews
FreeSpiritAppleby
22.11.2023 - 05:20

Restaurant is in a nice setting an elevated position overlooking the harbour, with large panoramic windows. Like many other establishments in the area it produc...

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Chilli-Cymru
22.11.2023 - 05:20

We went here for lunch on a quiet day mid week and we were the only customers there at the time. Perhaps partly for this reason, we had excellent, personal serv...

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valerie
22.11.2023 - 05:20

Visited the restaurant several times over our 10 days in Santa Cruz, closed on Monday so had to eat in our hotel ! as we thought we should try it... More expens...

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Neil
22.11.2023 - 05:20

We were recommended to go to this restaurant by the receptionist at our Hotel. We were not disappointed. Good food and very friendly staff.

Carolyn
22.11.2023 - 05:20

I found the food generally in Madeira to be quite bland but the food in this restaurant is cooked beautifully, and presented so nicely. The restaurant is extrem...

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Gastroranking-pt
2.3 ★ from 37 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 97 reviews

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