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Audax: restaurant in Madeira
3 Estrelícias : Exceptional: worth planning a trip around. Awarded by the MadeiraInfo editorial team.
Audax serves contemporary, Portuguese and fine-dining cooking in Funchal. Prices are upper-mid (€€€) and booking is recommended.
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About Audax
Audax sits in Funchal and serves contemporary, portuguese and fine-dining food at upper-mid-range prices
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
- Reserve if you can: weekend dinner sittings go early, and walk-ins after 20:00 often wait.
- Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 12:30–15:00 & 18:30–22:00. Closed Sunday and Monday.
- Address: Rua Imperatriz Dona Amélia 104, São Martinho, 9000-018 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 291 147 850.
- Google rating: 4.8 from over 500 reviews.
- Price guide: €50+ per person; tasting menu around €115.
- Reservations via thefork.pt.
- Great cocktails, vegan options 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
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12:30–15:00, 18:30–22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:30–15:00, 18:30–22:00
- Thursday
- 12:30–15:00, 18:30–22:00
- Friday
- 12:30–15:00, 18:30–22:00
- Saturday
- 12:30–15:00, 18:30–22:00
- Sunday
- Closed
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
32.64780, -16.90900
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Frequently asked
What is Audax known for?
Audax is known for contemporary, portuguese and fine-dining cooking in Funchal.
Do I need to book a table at Audax?
Yes, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
How expensive is Audax?
Audax 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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