Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva
More than a restaurant — a design space inside an iconic fortress with gourmet cuisine and sweeping views over Funchal.
About Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva
Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva is a upper-mid-range portuguese, contemporary and fine-dining restaurant in Funchal. More than a restaurant — a design space inside an iconic fortress with gourmet cuisine and sweeping views over Funchal.
Order whatever the kitchen is pushing that day — Madeira's best restaurants change menus with the fish landings and the season.
What to know before you go
- Book ahead — this restaurant fills nightly in season, particularly Thursday to Saturday.
- Cards accepted. Tipping ~5–10% on the total is appreciated but not expected.
- Outdoor seating is available — request when booking, as it goes first.
- Lunch service is typically 12:30–15:00 and dinner from around 19:00; many Madeiran restaurants close between services.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Dinner reservations are tightest from late April to October and over Christmas / New Year; lunch is easier almost any day.
Location
Funchal, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64640, -16.92030
Frequently asked
What is Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva known for?+
Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva is known for portuguese, contemporary and fine-dining cooking in Funchal.
Do I need to book a table at Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva?+
Yes — reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner Thursday to Saturday and through the summer months.
How expensive is Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva?+
Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva is rated €€€ — upper-mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
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