Atlantic - Funchal

One of the best meals we have had on the island in three weeks! This restaurant has had a chequered history but under the current ownership the food is magnificent. Apologies for the length of this review but this charming restaurant, right next to the Atlantic, deserves it. I'll talk you through our experience now ... Aperitif Verdelho (medium dry Madeira unusually good quality. Starter both couldn't resist the salmon tartare exquisite refreshing and light with gentle Asian flavourings of lemon grass, ginger and chilli. We were spoilt for choice some temptingly different starters on this menu. Mains having been starved of it for weeks, I really fancied pasta so I had the linguine with cherry tomatoes and prawns SO tasty and much more exciting than its title, and Clive had a melt in the mouth rib eye steak drizzled with house pesto, with an inventive salad including almonds and pine nuts. We shouldn't have, but couldn't resist adding a side of fried maize, an island speciality it was the best we'd ever had light as air and deliciously crisp but not oily perfect. Dessert unsurprisingly, we couldn't manage one, but a tempting choice was available. We will definitely return (probably more than once! next year.

The food was top notch, easily the best we've had in Funchal so far (so much so we made a second reservation), with incredibly friendly staff. More than worth a visit; in addition to the delicious food the restaurant also comes with a superb view of the Atlantic (I recommend making a reservation for an hour before sunset), making it an ideal choice for a romantic dinner

Best steak I've ever eaten! And the chocolate delight more expensive than others but not overpriced and was worth the slight bit extra

During my stay I went there three times! Each time was great, delicious food and wine. Great service too! The food was Madeirense style but with a twist, very refined! A must on the island!

Great food and service last night. First time we have eaten here in the evening, previous visits have always been lunch. Will be back for lunch before we leave :