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Restaurante do Forte: restaurant in Madeira
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Restaurante do Forte serves Portuguese, international and fine-dining cooking in Funchal. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Seafood with fortress sea views and booking is recommended.
Fine-dining inside the 17th-century São Tiago fortress overlooking Funchal's Old Town and the Atlantic. Views and atmosphere as much as the food.
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About Restaurante do Forte
In Funchal, Restaurante do Forte covers the mid-range end of the portuguese, international and fine-dining scene
Most tables end up with the seafood with fortress sea views somewhere on them: it's the plate this kitchen has built its name on.
What to know before you go
- Book ahead, this restaurant fills nightly in season, particularly Thursday to Saturday.
- Outside seating exists but is limited, so it's worth flagging your preference in advance.
- Hours: Daily 12:00–15:00 and 18:30–23:00. Brunch 15:00–18:30.
- Address: Travessa do Forte 3, 9060-123 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 291 215 580.
- Reservations recommended.
- Inside Forte de São Tiago; outdoor and indoor seating.
Best time to visit
No closed season. If you're aiming for a weekend dinner between May and October, treat reservations as compulsory rather than optional.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00, 15:00–18:30
- Tuesday
- 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00, 15:00–18:30
- Wednesday
- 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00, 15:00–18:30
- Thursday
- 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00, 15:00–18:30
- Friday
- 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00, 15:00–18:30
- Saturday
- 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00, 15:00–18:30
- Sunday
- 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00, 15:00–18:30
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
32.64850, -16.90390
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Frequently asked
What is Restaurante do Forte known for?
Restaurante do Forte is known for its seafood with fortress sea views, plus a wider portuguese, international and fine-dining menu.
Do I need to book a table at Restaurante do Forte?
Booking is the safer plan. Weekend evenings and the whole summer season fill quickly, and walk-ins often wait.
How expensive is Restaurante do Forte?
Budget for mid-range (€€), mains, a couple of drinks and couvert if you accept the bread and butter brought to the table.
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