I decided to try this restaurant out after a long day of walking around the city centre. I am a solo traveller and wanted somewhere that had authentic food but was still in the city centre. I was sold by the reviews that said that...locals frequented this place. The prices are a bit higher than the other restaurants in the area but I feel that is completely justified in the quality of the food. I was their first cover for the night having arrived at 6.10pm. I requested to be sat at the back so I could enjoy my solo dining experience away from foot traffic. That was a good choice as I had the entire back garden to myself for some lovely photos. There are a few painted doors in the area and a leafy design perfect for pictures. I had the Black Scabbard "Espada" fillet with Banana and Passionfruit Sauce. This seems a weird combo but it worked perfectly. It was served with crushed potatoes and veg all assembled well on the plate. I asked the waiter to recommend a wine to go along with the dish and his choice was spot on. I felt totally comfortable there as a solo diner and I highly recommend going.More

We discovered the steak or salmon stone worth trying it’s different , another favourite, is Sushi which is very popular with the locals

Santa Maria has become my favorite restaurant. The Food is exellent and the prices are very fair. If you‘re at Madeira its a must have .