Restaurante Do Forte

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Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2017 Winner
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Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. Superb
1. Superb
"I celebrated our pearl wedding anniversary here and it was awesome"
kevinheath
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2. Travellers Choice
2. Travellers Choice
"We enjoyed the experience immensely, the delightful ambience"
Bonzorino
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3. Wonderfull Atmosphere
3. Wonderfull Atmosphere
"All in all a wonderful evening and I can't wait to return"
barnsleylad2015
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About
Restaurante do Forte Linking the Soul of Restaurant do Forte to the Essence of the São Tiago Fortress (17th Century) is a rare encounter between history, architecture and gastronomy. These spaces can be interpreted, in a genuine experience distinguished by its gastronomic diversity, that combines an international cousin with typical Madeiran ingredientes. We have the most varied services from pick-up with Classic Cars, Live Music and Exclusive packages such as our Golden Package and Romantic Package. From the informal and intimate to the spectacular and glamourous, Restaurante do Forte has a range of unique spaces, whether you’re planning a private party, wedding or corporate event. The Restaurante
PRICE RANGE
€10 - €35
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, After-hours
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Contemporary, Portuguese
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards
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Reviewed 3 days ago

We have just returned from a ten day holiday in Madeira. We have been many times before and always visit the Forte. The location, the food, the wine and the service could not have been better. It was good to see Jolene back who is...More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 24 September 2018

We eat here 16 years ago and returned on the 13th Sept for our wedding anniversary hoping it would be as good as before, it was better. We decided on there special menu which has the full choice of the whole selection of food and...More

Date of visit: September 2018
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RestDoForte, Gestor de Relações com o Cliente at Restaurante Do Forte, responded to this reviewResponded 12 October 2018

Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for your visit and having the time to write this review. We do work hard to assure that all of our guests have a memorable meal and that everything from the food, service and ambiance need to...More

Reviewed 4 days ago

We had an excellent meal in this beautiful setting. Had we thought it through we would have slipped lunch that day and gone for the 'Special Concept' menu which offers 6 courses including wine for EU42.50 pp. As it was we just had an entrée...More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Visited on a Saturday night which was quiet at first but soon filled up. All the food was excellent - octopus starter and beef wellington were v nice. Portions more than adequate (we ate at Chris' earlier and their portions were smaller). The wine flowed...More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Date of visit: March 2019
Forte_e_ArmazemDoSal, Gestor de Relações com o Cliente at Restaurante Do Forte, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

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Date of visit: March 2019
Reviewed 1 week ago

We had lunch here and fortunately had a table outside, overlooking the sea. The service was impeccable and both our dishes delicious. I had the lamb chops and my husband the veal. Both dishes were a joy just to look at, with a riot of...More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We had pre booked a table here several weeks prior to our visit and had asked for a table near to a window. On arrival we were shown to a table that couldn't have been further away from a window, I do understand that not...More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Forte_e_ArmazemDoSal, Gestor de Relações com o Cliente at Restaurante Do Forte, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Dear guest, Thank you so much for your visit and review. We are very sorry for not living up to your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and shall make sure we find out what happened to your table on that evening. We hope you can...More

Reviewed 1 week ago

This restaurant has been on our to do list for years and we finally went there ion our last night in Funchal only to be dissapointed the concept menu was a bit tired there is need of a review of there way of doing things...More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Forte_e_ArmazemDoSal, Gestor de Relações com o Cliente at Restaurante Do Forte, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Dear guest, Thank you so much for your visit and review. It would have been highly appreciated if you had been honest with us on the evening when you visited. We feel sorry that you have not enjoyed your experience beyond average and we hope...More

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tpooleyuk
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Response from ChristoJH | Reviewed this property |
Sorry I didn’t respond in time - for some reason I didn’t see your request until now. As you discovered for yourselves, it’s smart casual, so that shorts are really not appropriate.
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Dean M
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Response from jgmbarnes | Reviewed this property |
You need to ask them directly, but unless they are foodies I suggest not.
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