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    Dona Amelia Restaurant

    660 Reviews
    #106 of 629 Restaurants in Funchal
    ££ - £££Mediterranean, European, Portuguese
    Rua Imperatriz Dona Amelia 83 | Funchal, Madeira 9000-018, Funchal, Madeira 9000-018, Portugal
    +351 291 225 784
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    Overview
    4.5
    660 reviews
    • Excellent54%
    • Very good32%
    • Average10%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
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    CUISINES
    Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    ££ - £££
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    LOCATION
    Rua Imperatriz Dona Amelia 83 | Funchal, Madeira 9000-018, Funchal, Madeira 9000-018, Portugal
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    1 - 10 of 484 reviews

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Quiet , full restaurant

    I had been recommended the saddle of lamb and it didn’t disappoint.my wife had chicken and prawn pasta which she said would have again. I would definitely eat the lamb again

    Thank Getaway40017166211
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Charming

    Tiny little restaurant. Booking essential. Great service from a team of real old school waiters. We both had grilled fish with avocado sauce mains which came on kebab sticks which meant that some were a bit overdone but the rest was fine. Served with polenta...More

    Thank 430gilliang
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Fantastic!!!!

    Great restaurant with fantasic food and service, we come every year for the past 20 years. Sidonio is a fantasic guy and made us feel very welcome. Thoroughly recommend.

    Thank Sophie W
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Lovely Dinner

    No reservation but got a table upstairs in this very charming restaurant. This was our first visit to Madeira and we had no idea of the local cuisine, however the staff were really helpful in describing all the options & explaining the local ‘specialities’ We...More

    Thank Kev S
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Hidden Gem!

    This restaurant was recommended by our hotel and I have to admit it took a bit of finding but onced we arrived we were greeted with a warm welcome and showed to our seats. The restaurant was busy but had a very calm and relaxing...More

    Thank tesswarby
    Reviewed 8 October 2018
    Fantastic restaurant

    This restaurant is just round the corner from our hotel. The staff are very polite, helpful and efficient. The menu is not enormous but a good selection nonetheless. They add some nice littel touches such as a canope while you are waiting for starters and...More

    Thank 678SteveR
    Reviewed 6 October 2018
    Very good value

    We have been here many times so it is a favourite of ours and it is consistently very good. Convenient for the Royal Savoy and Pestana Casino group of hotels it offers very helpful and attentive service, comfortable seating, nice roof top views of the...More

    1  Thank Alan B
    Reviewed 3 October 2018
    A really good restaurant. Simple. Service and Food are five star.

    Fully agree with positive reviews - we ate here twice. Service is faultless - very smart, professional, attentive and polite. Menu choice is good - I enjoyed the smoked sword fish and my companion had the foie gras (controversial, but delicious) and we shared a...More

    Thank Karter44
    Reviewed 2 October 2018
    Excellent veal

    The veal was the best and tenderest my wife has eaten for a number of years. House wine very drinkable. Prices reasonable as well

    Thank David O
    Reviewed 1 October 2018
    Still as good as ever

    Eat there twice on our recent trip. Still as good as ever. Great food, sensible prices and very friendly staff.

    Thank The-Emsworth-Kid
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    djn659
    13 December 2016|
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    Response from OnlyItalktothealiens | Reviewed this property |
    Hi. Sorry I didn't answer you sooner - I've only just seen your post. The other answers have give hopefully answered you and I hope you had a pleasant trip and an enjoyable meal. I stay at the Pestana Casino and it is only... More
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$44 - US$88
    Cuisine
    Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
    Good for
    Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    18:30 - 23:00
    Monday
    18:30 - 23:00
    Tuesday
    18:30 - 23:00
    Wednesday
    18:30 - 23:00
    Thursday
    18:30 - 23:00
    Friday
    18:30 - 23:00
    Saturday
    18:30 - 23:00
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: Rua Imperatriz Dona Amelia 83 | Funchal, Madeira 9000-018, Funchal, Madeira 9000-018, Portugal
    • Location: Europe  >  Portugal  >  Madeira Islands  >  Madeira  >  Funchal
    • Phone Number: +351 291 225 784
    • E-mail
    Description
    The Dona Amelia is one of Funchal’s finest restaurants, specialising in Mediterranean cuisine and local dishes. Located in the heart of the hotel district, this easily-accessible restaurant prides itself on high quality cuisine, excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant also offers a superb selection of wines as well as a cocktail bar located under the restaurant.
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