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Solar da Ajuda


4.0 of 5 stars 38 ratings  |  Write a review

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2 of 5 stars
scotland
16 Dec 2009 New

We have been there three times in as many years and think it is declining in food standard and lives off its reputation. Very popular with British and Scandinavian visitors who can't be inquisitive as there are more interesting restaurants with better atmosphere, table spacing and menu selection nearby. People come for the "novelty" of steak on a hot stone... more

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5 of 5 stars
crete
8 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

the new restaurant, almost oppersite the regency palace hotel. where we where staying., is excellant from the bosses to waiters . food always very good. we went quite a few times.would like to go theresoon if possible. more

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3 of 5 stars
Essex
27 Oct 2009

stayed in Madeira in late September 2009. This restaurant was recommended to us by friends and although we enjoyed the meals it is nothing special and I cant understand why its rated 3rd best. Good value, family friendly, good buffet salads but just average. more

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5 of 5 stars
wales
27 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We were recommended this restaurant by one of the bar staff at our hotel so were a bit cautious. There was no need to be! We were given a warm welcome and realised straight away that the restaurant was very popular and full of repeat customers. The tables are very close together so if that doean't appeal to you don't... more

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3 of 5 stars
York
5 Sep 2009

We are regulars to Madeira and we have been to this restaurant three times and so have a fairly good idea as to it's 'worthiness' of being number three (at the time of print) of 'best restaurants'. Yes, the restaurant is famous for it's 'Steak on a Stone' dish, but as many comments have pointed out, it isn't all that... more

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5 of 5 stars
suffolk
24 Aug 2009

Hubby and I ate here 3 times during our 9 day break at the end of July. All the meals were very good value and very tasty. Lovely salad bar and apple pie to die for. Steak on the stone fantastic. Hubby had his birthday when we were there and this is where he chose to eat that evening. Staff... more

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3 of 5 stars
Glasgow, United Kingdom
3 Jun 2009
3
people found this review helpful

We had the steak on a stone and it was good but not outstanding. It's a bit of a novelty thing having your meat served raw and you pay for the privilege of cooking your own meal. A wee bit strange but having said that, the quality of the fillet steak was very good and tasty. The restaurant itself is... more

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3 of 5 stars
28 May 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Ate there once: true...the steak on the stone was good but I wouldn't get carried away! The sight of the salad bar was very "canteen" and my salt cod was average more

Average
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3 of 5 stars
Cambridge
17 May 2009
3
people found this review helpful

We visited this restaurant in March 2009 based on the reviews here. While the meal was ok, it was nothing spectacular and this is certainly not the No.1 restaurant in Funchal. It wasn't the worst meal of our holiday, but it was by no means the best either - in fact we had lunch in a tiny, run-down bar high... more

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3 of 5 stars
Ireland
9 May 2009
1
person found this review helpful

..............one of the most disappointing meals of our trip.............average fare. Lots of other good restaurants in the area so can't understand how this restaurant is top of the list. In fact, it's like eating in your work canteen. more

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Solar da Ajuda Address

rua | Hotel Belo Sol, Funchal, Madeira 9000-350, Portugal
Tel: 291 762 318
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.