Armazém do Sal - Michelin Guide 2024

Had a lovely meal with the family while on vacation. There was live saxophone music with classics like Your Song and Yesterday. The food was terrific, and we chose the perfect wine pairing—surprisingly affordable too. The waiter was a little too attentive with refilling our water and wine glasses ;) just two sips and they were topped up again. But overall, it was all very nice, tastefully and friendly.

Credit where credit is due: the service here is absolutely amazing. The staff are incredibly friendly, polite, and genuinely make you feel valued – 10/10 for the team. Unfortunately, the food was a real disappointment and, for us, the single underwhelming dining experience we’ve had in Madeira so far. The fact they were on Michelin Guide will certainly mislead you into thinking you’re going to have an amazing meal. • Couvert: The bread and focaccia were served cold, not even at room temperature, and the butter portion was so small it was barely enough for one person, let alone to share. • Appetizers: We ordered beef tartare and ceviche. Both dishes were bland and lacked basic seasoning. The tartare felt like had not even salt or pepper, making it feel like eating raw meat straight from the butcher. The ceviche was completely overpowered by purée and sorbet, masking the fish flavor and textures entirely. • Main dishes: We had the prawn risotto and the cheeks. Both were “okay,” but had we skipped the starters, we might have been less disappointed. The risotto had plenty of prawns and decent flavor, but the rice was far too wet. The cheeks were tender, but the sides were plain, and the mashed potatoes had a taste that simply wasn’t for us. In short, while the service is exceptional, the food quality does not match the prices charged and let my wife and I very disappointed. For half of the price you can easily enjoy far better meals, with amazing views, elsewhere in Madeira. Can’t recommend a visit here.

We had a fab experience here. They catered for my wife’s allergy needs 100%. Lovely people looking after us, lovely surroundings, lovely live music in the background.

Second time coming here. The first time (jan 2024) the tasting menu was fantastic, so I wanted to take my girlfriend. This time round the menu had changed significantly and was rather disappointing. However, the wine pairing was incredible and helped mask this. The staff were very nice, although the service could have been better. Also, please be aware that they don’t take amex. Would still highly recommend! - but please sort out the tasting menu and get an amex card reader

Fantastic. Visiting from London / South East UK, and pleased to say our palates were well looked after. Surprised to see someone describe it as horrendous, that feels harsh and unnecessary tbh ! We had one Fish Lover and one Meat Lover set, with a wine pairing for the meat. Sat outside. Lovely staff, and the live guitarist was perfect background to a thoughtful and genuinely tasty meal Had booked thru Google Maps, having experienced issues with Open Table. Only nudge is that the veg’s probably could be tidied up in prep, but the laminated menus, signage from the street and overall branding could do with a refresh to better reflect the quality of the experience !

Everywhere around the islands, people are very kind. Here the staff's hospitality is above and beyond. It's a weird alley, but please enter and book a table here. You won't be disappointed.

The service was top notch. The cooking was perfect and I didn't see any faults with it. I just didn't love my meal. I think it's one of those times where you didn't order the best option off the menu for yourself lm

This is a difficult one. Overall the food was fine, service was very much split, and atmosphere was average. Although this is in the Michelin Guide currently, I can’t say it was in anyway stand out… FOOD The food is presented in a way which I understand what they are trying to do, but does feel rather dated by current standards. Food itself was cooked well, and wouldn’t say any of it was badly done but it wasn’t great or good. SERVICE There are clearly 2 tiers of service staff here. Our order was taken by a lady who clearly knew the menu, and knew how to run proper front of house staff. She was very good, attentive, and knowledgable - excellent. But the rest of the general staff were a bit clueless? they didn’t seem to really know much about the food, drinks, or what was going on. Real shame compared to the lady who took our order ATMOSPHERE We went on a Wednesday and there were a total of 6 other tables, it was not busy, and it felt slow. The decor was fine, but nothing amazing. Overall, average. Everything about this place is just average.

Great service, nice location and easy atmosphere. The food was a bit disappointing, the Risotto to much liquid and overall overdone. The fish was great-

We went a second time and we could convince ourselves that staff can be helpful and charming. Overall we are convinced that 5* are deserved. We have no reservation or hesitation to recommend the restaurant. Excellent meals are all created with Portuguese touch.

Great food, nice terrace (no real view, but you're outside), service was good but not great: long waits for menus, not proactive with empty glasses, that sort of thing. Kid friendly!

This has to be one of the best restaurants in Madeira. The cuisine is imaginative, inventive, creative and bursting with flavour. The service is professional and impeccable. Miguel, our sommelier, is knowledgable and well able to recommend the perfect accompaniments to each dish. Very highly recommended.