Kampo by Chef Julio Pereira

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.

Incredible food, great value for money and fantastic service. Really recommend Kampo! Absolutely loved the steak tartar, the oxtail tacos and the oxtail ravioli! Our waiter was so helpful, teaching us about Madeira wine and giving us recommendations for what would pair well with our food! Such a great experience, would definitely go back again!

They initially seated us in a spot with our baby where, at the table next to us, a sick child was coughing and had their feet up on the table. We asked to be moved, and they relocated us. We had the full tasting menu: the tuna tartare was very bad, but the mini burgers were fantastic, as were the beef brisket and the dessert. The service was friendly but chaotic — they brought the wrong wine and tried to take our order multiple times. As much as we love Theo, we wouldn’t return here again.

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.

We were sat at the bar top where the chefs prepare the food which was amazing. It was great to see how much compassion the workers have into making and preparing the food. The food itself was pretty good. We got the dry aged ribeye to split. We asked for medium, but came out a bit more rare, it was very good either way. The steak came with fries, a tomato and onion salad, and pickles. The service was ok. The hostess did mention that I had a birthday, The waitress did not which is ok But still would’ve been nice since it was on the reservation. No birthday dessert or option was offered, but I do realize a lot of places don’t do it so that is not taking away from the rating. The hostess and bussers were fabulous and nice But the waitress had an attitude the entire time and was very confusing. She first Was upset that we weren’t ordering an appetizer and saying we would be hungry and was trying to push bread on us and then after when we wanted to ribeye, she was pushing for us to only get one due to the size and that we would be too full(Which was fine because it was big and we saved money but we easily could’ve finished two) And then once we picked one dinner, she then was upset we didn’t order an appetizer again. It might just be her personality, but a bit more hospitality goes a long way. We were uncomfortable after the initial interaction And had no interest in ordering a dessert after(which she also was upset over). Overall, great atmosphere and food, just not great server. Ps we got the mango mojito and cinnamon Caipirinha were both good and reasonably priced.

My partner and I visited this restaurant three times within a single week — and for good reason. The overall experience was consistently excellent. I ordered the beef burger with foie gras, which was outstanding: perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and beautifully balanced. As a starter, we shared a tuna tartare that was truly exceptional — fresh, refined, and expertly seasoned. When we first arrived without a reservation, we were asked to wait at the bar. The host handled the situation with remarkable professionalism and kindness, and we were seated within about twenty minutes. The cocktails were also excellent, crafted with real attention to detail. Overall, an exceptional dining experience — both in terms of food and service. Highly recommended