Ákua: restaurant in Madeira
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Ákua serves seafood, contemporary and Portuguese cooking in Funchal. Prices are upper-mid (€€€), the house speciality is Fresh Atlantic fish and shellfish and booking is recommended.
Seafood restaurant by Chef Júlio Pereira in the centre of Funchal, a short walk from Kampo. Contemporary Atlantic cooking with a focus on the island's fresh fish, shellfish and sea flavours, served in an intimate, family-style room. Michelin Guide listed; the 'water' counterpart to Kampo's 'earth'.
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About Ákua
Ákua sits in Funchal and serves seafood, contemporary and portuguese food at upper-mid-range prices
Start with the fresh atlantic fish and shellfish: it is the reason people come back.
For a different side of Chef Júlio Pereira's cooking, Jaket in Funchal's Old Town celebrates Madeiran tradition with regional dishes, petiscos and poncha.
What to know before you go
- Reserve if you can: weekend dinner sittings go early, and walk-ins after 20:00 often wait.
- Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
- Hours: Daily 12:30–23:00.
- Address: Rua dos Murças 6, São Martinho, 9000-058 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 938 034 758.
- Google rating: 4.7 from over 2,700 reviews.
- Price guide: €50+ per person.
- Menu and reservations at akuafunchal.pt; also on thefork.pt.
- Outdoor seating, cocktails and Wi-Fi.
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.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:30–23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:30–23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:30–23:00
- Thursday
- 12:30–23:00
- Friday
- 12:30–23:00
- Saturday
- 12:30–23:00
- Sunday
- 12:30–23:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Funchal, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64770, -16.90840
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Frequently asked
What is Ákua known for?
Ákua is known for its fresh atlantic fish and shellfish, plus a wider seafood, contemporary and portuguese menu.
Do I need to book a table at Ákua?
Yes, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
How expensive is Ákua?
Ákua is rated €€€: upper-mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Where is Ákua?
Ákua is in the Funchal area of Madeira (Rua dos Murças 6, São Martinho, 9000-058 Funchal).
What are the opening hours of Ákua?
Listed hours: Daily 12:30–23:00. Check by phone on public holidays and out of season, as times can change.
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