Kampo by Chef Julio Pereira

We stopped for dinner here the other evening. at the outset the hostess and wait staff were 5 star; friendly and attentive. We asked for wine recommendations and were given a great, reasonably priced choice matching our planned meal. The Tuna Tartar was excellent, well seasoned and innovative in presentation. The beef carpaccio dish was equally great. We chose to share the Ox Belly; well cooked and a delight. Dinner was finished off with a Chocolate, salted caramel and tangerine dessert…again excellent. The downside of our experience was the service after we had ordered and served our main dish. The service fell right off and we found ourselves having to signal for any assistance. It was odd, as a few tables over was someone re-seated because they were unhappy with their initial seating. Servers doted on the individual for their entire sitting. We were left enjoying our dessert while our coffee order went unfilled. An unfortunate way to end our experience.

2nd of our Julio Pereira restaurants and this was the Steak house. Must say this is where we met the Maitre'd/manager Victor. What a great guy and the one who told us about the 5 restaurant gift if you ate at all of Julio Pereira restaurants. We took a seat at the counter as did many couples. The restaurant is very nice and stylish. Also has a great meat ageing fridge. The service was top notch with our server being so engaging. His accents (English and Irish) were great fun and he gave us good banter all evening. The food was great and even though this was a steak house, there was plenty of fish for my wife who's a pescatarian. For my main course I went for the surf and turf which was fillet steak and tiger prawns, it was really good. My wife had Octopus which they really know how to cook on Maderia. It was our 2nd restaurant in the group and our 2nd stamp. We recommended to other people in our hotel but it was recommend to us by the reception at our hotel. If you're in Funchal you need to go. It's very nice.

Kampo – one of Chef Júlio Pereira’s restaurants in Funchal – was a first-time visit for us, but certainly not the last. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by a friendly hostess who guided us to our reserved table. The menu was briefly introduced, but we had already made our choice at home: the classic five-course sharing menu. We asked for a wine pairing, which they unfortunately do not offer. Instead, our waiter called over the restaurant’s sommelier. With just a few well-aimed questions, he quickly pinpointed exactly what we were looking for. We were not disappointed. An exquisite white wine was selected – sadly, I forgot to take a photo of it. For us, bread is always the first real impression of a restaurant. If the bread is good, good things usually follow. And it certainly did. The virgin butter with truffle and what I assume were house-marinated olives instantly awakened the taste buds. The first dish was a tuna tartare with coriander, beautifully presented like an ice-cream cone. Next came a Bola de Berlim with mushrooms and Portuguese sausage. This dish leaned heavily into truffle territory – if you love truffle, this one is definitely for you. Then came the standout of the evening: mushrooms with roasted pumpkin foam. Wow. Simply wow. Perfectly balanced, beautifully plated, and incredibly flavourful. A dish I will not forget anytime soon. The main course followed: ox belly with mushrooms and truffled potatoes. Once again, truffle played a major role – and I was in heaven. The meat had been cooked for 14 hours and was meltingly tender. The truffled mashed potatoes were rich and indulgent. The only downside? The portion size. There was easily enough food for four people. Personally, I find it frustrating not to be able to finish a dish, and food waste always bothers me. Dessert… well, the photos speak for themselves. Absolutely delicious. To finish, the sommelier returned and suggested a Madeira wine. And once again: wow. Excellent wine, and excellent service – especially being offered a taste before committing to a €40 glass. That is proper hospitality. And yes, it was worth every euro. A small note: the restaurant is often fully booked, so make sure to reserve well in advance. The place is lively, tables are close together, and the noise level is on the higher side. Rating: 4.7 out of 5. There should always be room for improvement – but Kampo comes very close to excellence.

I’m absolutely thrilled! A must-visit place for dinner. The whole chain of these restaurants is great, but we chose this one for our last evening in Madeira — and it was the perfect decision. There were five of us, and my friend and I ordered the “To Share” menu for two — six dishes for €98. I can’t even describe how delicious and satisfying it was. Each dish was unique in presentation, balance, and taste. For that price, such a tasting menu for two is truly exceptional. Thank you for the perfect ending to our vacation!

Awesome place right in the heart of Funchal. A perfect spot for real meat lovers and anyone who enjoys refined delicacies, rich flavors, and beautifully prepared dishes. The open kitchen creates a cool atmosphere, you can literally watch the magic happen, and the whole team is super friendly, attentive, and passionate about what they do. Every plate feels carefully crafted and full of character. Definitely book in advance because it gets busy for a reason. One of the best dining experiences in Funchal, both for taste and vibe.

Late lunch. Ordered the T-bone since it was the only cut available at 4 pm. I'm not really an expert on T-bone, but it was good. I probably wouldn’t order the T-bone again (in any places 😄). I still wish to try the dry-aged ribeye (I'm a big ribeye fan). The tuna tartare was great. Service was fredndly and really good.

We booked the restaurant and very happy with the service. We had restricted vegetarian dietary and the restaurant made our dining experience very smooth and attention to detail. We had mushrooms, seaweed rice and grill vegetables for our vegetarian friends. We also had the Ox belly tacos, Tbone steaks and chips on the side. All of our dishes are delicious with Dark chocolate desserts. Thank you for your lovely service. We had an amazing time.

What can I say about this restaurant, but what a pleasant experience. If you want to try a good restaurant with super tasty food, this is the place. I don't know where to start, and there's nowhere to start, because everything was very, very good. Are you waiting for??? go and enjoy the experience. I highly recommend it