A unique Brunch in Madeira
Madeira-Grown. Made in-house . no fixed menu
The Manifest
Where the idea was born
Madeira is blessed with a remarkable terroir, shaped by volcanic soil, Atlantic light and knowledge passed down through generations of local farmers.
NUA was created with three ambitions: to honour this heritage and give local produce the recognition it deserves; to show that farm-to-table dining does not have to belong exclusively to the world of fine dining; and to reimagine brunch as something more than the usual.
The result is a creative brunch experience that places locally grown ingredients at the heart of the table. Meat and fish step aside, allowing vegetables, fruit, herbs and roots to take centre stage. Every ingredient is treated with creativity and purpose, because flavour comes first. Always.
The meaning
What NUA Stands For
NUA means “naked” in Portuguese. It reflects the way we like to cook: natural, stripped of artifice, letting each ingredient speak for itself.
Our open kitchen brings this idea to life, inviting guests to see how we work, interact with our team and catch a glimpse of what is coming next.
The origin
Madeiran Spotlight
For her, Madeira was home. For him, it was the place he returned to every summer since childhood.
Years later, their paths crossed, and after five years together, they decided to create something that brought their shared values into one space: sustainability, local community, and good food made with care.
For three years they worked on renovating what would become the restaurant’s space and finally brought NUA to life.
But NUA was never meant to be only about food. It was imagined as a space to inspire and connect: through local art, thoughtful details, warm hospitality, and a deep commitment to building community around shared values.
At its heart, NUA is an invitation: to slow down, to gather, and to nurture.
Dietary Options
Something for everyone at the table
Our menu is fully vegetarian, with a wide range of vegan and gluten-free options. Whether you follow a specific diet or simply love good food, NUA is designed to feel welcoming and abundant.
The Format
Endless all-day breakfast, reimagined as a ritual
The buffet format is intentional. It asks you to slow down, to graze, to try things you might not have chosen from a menu. It creates moments of discovery. It turns a meal into a ritual.
NUA is designed around the pleasure of choosing: returning to a dish you loved, pairing ingredients you would not have imagined together, or simply sitting in the morning light with good coffee and a full plate.