Dona Amelia Restaurant

An amazing dinner experience from start to finish - you must eat here if you’re in Funchal. We had an early weekday dinner and were surprised by how nice it was. It gives off french restaurant vibes with white table cloths and very polite staff. The waiters were very friendly and offered helpful recommendations. We had seafood mains which I’ve attached pictures of, and the food was incredible. The dessert was delightful, and they also have a respectable dessert wine offering. When we were done they brought out complimentary pastries which is a very nice touch too. I have literally no negative comments about the place, it was sublime. I would give six stars if I could.

What could I say! After so many times in Funchal we finally made it here. Must say we re sad not having eaten here before. If you like a traditional french cuisine but also some delicious other dishes then go here!!! The foie gras is very generous, the linguine with prawns were made with a traditional bisque sauche (!) like you won‘t get it anywhere on the island. Let it accompany with a recommended wine. You will love it. As a main course we got the chateauxbriand. Go and get it. And get a nice recommendation of a red wine too!! As a desert they serve you the crêpe suzette or a nice apple pie or just some other sweets. You will love it. Don‘t forget to book a table in advance.

The place is beautiful and staff friendly. Sadly the food was a big let down, everything lacked flavour, and portions were really small. Very overpriced for basic dishes. Disappointed as everything we had in Madeira so far had been really delicious.

Tonight I was eating with my family at the restaurant Dona Amélia to our complete satisfaction! I read in certain reviews that the food is tasteless, petty, overpriced - I can't confirm any of all this. I myself worked in the hotel industry & gastronomy and know the profession very well. I have hardly experienced a restaurant in Madeira that is in many ways such a model for good gastronomy. The food was excellent, of very good quality and in any case also in the quantity more than enough. In addition, everyone from the team is a very good host. It starts with the welcome, goes over the service during the evening until the farewell: Always accommodating, friendly and really attentive to the guests. What also gave me great pleasure as a professional: The team is well trained, extremely professional, expeditious and seems very well-established as a team. They really work together and seem to have the attitude: "If it's somehow possible, we'll do it!" The whole thing is upscale gastronomy and can have its price. We come back here with joy!

As recommended by other reviewers we booked a table in the upstairs room. We did look at the lower room and it is dark and as it was almost empty of customers lacked atmosphere. The upstairs room is light and with the kitchen open there is plenty of atmosphere. We had the pork and grilled fish. Both delicious. The veggies were a little too soft for our liking but that seems to be the way they are cooked in Madeira, as it was the same in other restaurants. The tables are beautifully set out, lining tablecloths and napkins. Glassware sparkling. The service was excellent. Overall a lovely evening and a good price.

Amazing food with brilliant service, a great restaurant with a lovely setting to visit in Madeira highly recommended

We came here as it was close by to our hotel! We loved the food however the atmosphere was very quiet. We felt that because we did not order wine and a starter the service was not as friendly.

Excellent cooked fish and great service! Loved the atmosphere with the open kitchen concept and the wonderful view. I especially enjoyed the starter with the shrimps in garlic sauce 🌟 really tasty!

We stopped here for dinner before a concert that was close by. They were very aware of our timeframe for completing the meal and got us our dishes with plenty of time to finish. The wine selection was good and we enjoyed all our dishes including the bread at the beginning.

We happen to walk by and saw the Michelin rating and decided to try it. Overall service was perfect, the food was very good, but I wouldn't say Michelin-rating good if you're coming from a big city with really high quality food. The local Madeira wine was wonderfully fresh and smooth and so was the local fish.

We (Catalan/Spanish & German) ate in several restaurants in Funchal and we would say that the "Dona Amelia" is certainly one of the top-places to go to. The cuisine is best described as an imaginative mix of traditional ingredients and international standards. There is a good range of quality fish and seafood dishes and a very good choice of wines. The service is impeccable and the food is of a high quality. The atmosphere not too formal to appear in jeans and t-shirt. The prices are a bit high maybe, but we would certainly recommended "Dona Amelia"!