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Perched above the cliffs, Mediterranean cooking, sharing plates, afternoon tea and cocktails come with a view that can stop conversation mid-sentence<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h3>\n<p>The dining room appears to rest on the edge of the ocean. Beyond its broad glass walls, the coastline curves around Pirates\u2019 Bay while the Atlantic continues uninterrupted towards the horizon. Tables sit close enough to the cliff for the sea to become part of the meal \u2014 bright and vivid by day, almost abstract after dark.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Set within Les Suites at The Cliff Bay, Avista has been conceived for different moments of the day. At lunch, clear island light floods the room and brings the horizon within reach. In the afternoon, tea revisits a classic ritual with a lighter, less formal touch. By dinner, the coastline has faded into shadow, leaving reflections, low lighting and the sound of the water below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>The menu begins in the Mediterranean, with occasional Asian inflections and a natural inclination towards sharing. Petiscos, \u00e0 la carte dishes and vegetarian options arrive at the centre of the table in a style that feels contemporary and relaxed, while remaining carefully judged. This is cooking designed for ordering widely, lingering over the meal and allowing the table to follow the pace of the conversation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Outside, the lounges extend the experience among greenery, deep seating and a fireplace that comes into its own after sunset. The drinks list moves between wine, classic cocktails and more adventurous house creations \u2014 good reason to arrive before dinner or remain after dessert.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>A continuous presence in the Michelin Guide since 2020 and selected again for 2026, Avista finds its character in the meeting of food, architecture and landscape. The view may prompt a first visit; the way the restaurant changes through the day encourages a return.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 1px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<ul>\n<li>One of Funchal\u2019s most expansive Atlantic views<\/li>\n<li>Selected by the 2026 Michelin Guide<\/li>\n<li>Contemporary Mediterranean cooking with Asian influences<\/li>\n<li>Petiscos and dishes intended for sharing<\/li>\n<li>Afternoon tea overlooking the ocean<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor lounges with a fireplace and chill-out area<\/li>\n<li>Classic and signature cocktails<\/li>\n<li>Group menus and parking available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 30px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Not to be missed: <\/strong>Arrive before sunset, take a table beside the glass and let the Atlantic set the pace for the first part of the evening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10381,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Estrada Monumental 145, 9004-532 Funchal","_application":"avista@portobay.pt","_company_name":"Avista Restaurant & Lounges","_company_tagline":"Mediterranean dining with one of Funchal\u2019s finest Atlantic views.","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[126],"job-types":[152],"class_list":["post-10417","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job_listing_category-eat","job_listing_type-funchal-en","job-type-funchal"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Avista Restaurant &amp; 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