Very leisurely atmosphere as everything is made from scratch.Wonderful food,two waiters who really know their stuff and a chef who isn't afraid to show his face and ask if you enjoyed it! The best value in Funchal and a dining experience to savour. more

We followed Trip Advisor to Olives and were delighted by what we found. It's so unlike so many of the restaurants in Funchal. No touts trying to persuade you to peruse their menu. No pressure at all. And a menu which offers a welcome break from the scabbard fish/steak homogeneity displayed by so many Funchal eateries. Most of the customers... more

Terrific Espedata. Very friendly service. Can be a bit busy and necessarily slower on Fridays and Saturdays. Seemed very popular and we would back that up. more

Been there twice but the service was just ok, the food nothing special the price nice! Don't recommend it because is really nothing special! I've been in other places much better with friendly service, for almost the same price! more

Well prepared and nicely presented simple meal, at very small price (the typical espada is only at 6-7€ !). The service is very kind. Very small (4-5 tables inside, same outside). more

Although we didn't actually eat here in the end its worth noting that they had 3 or 4 good veggie choices as well as the usual local fish & meat choices. Menu certainly looked like it lived up to the other reviews on here and staff seemed very friendly too. more

We managed to find Olives on our penultimate night on Rua Queimada Cima Funchal - not far from the cathedral. The menu choice was excellent and the food cooked superbly. The service was timely and attentive without being in your face and the guys new what they were talking about. I believe inside can be rather hot so we sat... more

Wonderful food, service, atmosphere and excellent value. Most enjoyable meal and very friendly family run restaurant. My favourite restaurant of the week this year and can't wait to go back next year Would and have recommended friends to go here. more

We found this absolute gem of a resturant on our penultimate night and just wish we had found it earlier..... Fantastic food, amazing service and excellent value. I simply cannot fault this place and I am a very hard lady to please... You MUST go here more