RESTAURANTE JAQUET

In the old town close to the market, it is the typical tavern of Funchal! Rather popular with the capital's cobbles, for a few decades it has been a friendly and rustic address that is transmitted discreetly from mouth to mouth. At first glance, the service seems a little bit of a move but is quickly adorable by its simplicity and sincerity. In a rustic family atmosphere, you can easily concocble the slate suggestions of the day. Lapas at the plancha (lemon-sprayed patches, to be tasted in their shiny shells for more flavors) or caramujos (bigorrings), mackerel (cavala), grilled tuna (atum grelhado) and above all the must, peixe-espada preto frito em Vinha de alhos com batatas, the delicious sword fish and its core potatoes, marinated and then fried! To accompany, the Coral beer at the pressure or, even better, the white wine of the house goes very well, if you want to spend more, some good bottles are available; The house serves coffee, but no dessert! Arrive at 7:00 p. m. or after the fire, see if seats are released and, attention, then to the strong smell of vinegar and frying that will impregnate your clothes until the next washing!