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Venda da Donna Maria

Rua de Santa Maria, 51, Funchal, Madeira 9060-290, Portugal
+351291621225
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Ranked #61 of 291 restaurants in Funchal
Price range: ₹636 - ₹1,156
Cuisines: Portuguese
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Went there the first day of our trip in Madeira. Welcomed by really friendly staff and that was just the beginning. Every single thing was a hit, all from the first plate to the last. Bolo do caco and fried potato skin for starter,grilled limpets as entry, "Picado Madeirence" beef as main and Passion fruit mousse in the end. FANTASTIC... More

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Norwich
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Six of us went for lunch and all had fish. All empty plates. The vegetable was simply cooked but fresh. House wine, both white and red were very good as was the waiter. Altogether a very enjoyable lunch with good ambience.

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West Yorkshire
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123 reviews 123 reviews
77 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 79 cities Reviews in 79 cities
128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This is on the main restaurant drag in old Funchal. We called in on chance for dinner. We were seated in a booth off the dining room referred to as 'the confessional'! We were dissappointed with the food ( overcooked Tuna and cremated Creme Brulee) but enjoyed one of the best bottles of red wine ( Duoro Valley) of our... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Excellent meal in superb surroundings, not the cheapest but good things never are. Try the green wine.....superb

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Lisbon, Portugal
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

Passing by this small restaurant every day we finally decided to stop, and what a good idea ! Amazing atmosphere, not worsten by the food, which is really good. I had the tomato/onion soup, a bolo do caco and a fabulous maracuja mouss. One should definitely stop :)

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Lovely authentic restaurant with great atmosphere and lovely staff. If you like fish soup you will be in heaven and the rest of the meal did not disappoint . Lovely beef on skewer and a sirloin were cooked to perfection. This needs to have a higher rating than it does because it outranks some others like beef and wine, which... More

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Newport, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

old town location inside small but atmospheric, Pork with garlic and wine excellent, also steak very succulent with interesting local vegetable and fried corn

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Oslo, Norway
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

After a good experience at this restaurant on our first night in Madeira we decided to try it again. This turned out to be quite disappointing. Neither food or service was up to standard, the fish had a very strong taste of lemon and they mixed our orders up and served the wrong main course and sides. Overall, they seemed... More

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Llandeilo, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Very little pandering to tourist tastes - local food, serious intent, though looks similar to many places just for tourists, from the outside. Business locals use this for lunch, usually a good sign. Generous portions, try the bread soup - an entire serving bowl delivered to your table - take as much as you like - garlic, chilli, herbs -... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

Very friendly service, quick and nice, good atmosphere but mediocre food. The lambshops were burned and the skewered meat lacked taste.

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