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Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva: restaurant in Madeira
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Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva serves Portuguese, contemporary and fine-dining cooking in Funchal. Prices are upper-mid (€€€) and booking is recommended.
More than a restaurant, a design space inside an iconic fortress with gourmet cuisine and sweeping views over Funchal.
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About Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva
Design Centre by Nini Andrade Silva sits in Funchal and serves portuguese, contemporary and fine-dining food at upper-mid-range prices
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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: Tuesday–Sunday 11:00–23:00. Closed Monday.
- Address: Estrada da Pontinha, Forte de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, 9000-726 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 291 648 780.
- Google rating: 4.5 from over 1,200 reviews.
- Price guide: €50+ per person.
- Reservations via covermanager.com.
- Outdoor seating, a private dining room and great cocktails.
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
- 11:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–23:00
- Friday
- 11:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–23:00
- Sunday
- 11:00–23:00
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
32.64640, -16.92030
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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, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
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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