Restaurante Sé Dourada — Restaurant in Funchal

I do never write up these reviews like this is my first one (funny how I look at them all the time but never give one in) but this place freakin deserves this. I’ve eaten threw Europe (Germany, Swiss, Czech, Linchestein (however u write that) a few states in USA (7) and threw every province in Canada and I’m a person that loves to go out and have some good food and a local drink. Anyways I havnt experienced any restaurant quite like this, every person working in there deserves every cent they get! And this is why.

Imagine this 3 guys sweaty and possibly smelly coming back from a 18km hike, hungry. Pass this bar looked at it quick looked way to fancy for how we were dressed and we are trying to do the trip as cheap as possible (we are dressed like a Granola person with a climbing backpack) and it was PACKED with fancy looking folks.

Looked at the boys if anything looked good, then this amazing human being came up to us all dressed up to see if we wanted to eat in the restaurant (in a very polite, original) he got us sold on a beef kebob (beef on a stick) cooked in a traditional Madeirain way for 16€ definetly not the highest priced thing on the menu. He got me sold with how genuine and kind. Our waiter was FANTASTIC, funny, kind, strictly buisness and patient with us at time we couldnt decide with the bottle of wine that he guided us threw wich one to take with the food that we were taking. I got the beef stick (I have no idea what its truly called) the other two got a fillet mignon on a hot stone.(not the true name) We got shrimp as a starter and some garlic bread as well. Ihighly recommend ordering the two together! Perfect mix, dipping that piece of bread in the shrimp sauce is an experience of its own. The beef stick commes out on a little contraption of its own and was perfectly cooked and had an amazing taste! The steak comme halfly cooked on the hot stone and the stones continues cooking it so you decide on how cooked you want it which I find freakin genious! The boys let it cook until the stone was warm and not cooking the steak And the spices OMFG I sneaked in a bite (I was curious) and jesus christ that things was melting in my mouth and no sauces needed even though they give you 2. Then I kind of regrette taking my beef stick just a little bit hahaha We got served by at least 8 different people filling out each task perfectly as if they were all playing a different role in a symphony to make some music. Anyways, WE TRULY FELT LIKE KINGS eating there. Never had an experience like this in my life. Thank you to the staff. Certainly buddy that convinced...

I want to write a detail review because my wife and I had a pathetic experience at this restaurant. 1- I ordered Chiecken breast with mushroom sauce : The chicken was too dry and it was really hard chew. 2- My wife ordered Salmon and spinach lasagne: Salmon was only for name in it. A very tiny piece of salmon and little bit of spinach and apart from that only sauce and lasagne patties were there.

When we complained about it to the waitress: she said " I don't know because I did not cook it and chef knows. We asked her to talk to she about it. And she came back from she's response that it is meant to be like this. If you want more Salmon then order Salmon filled costing 18 euros. We argues that look it is not about money. If you have written Salmon lasagne then it should contain Salmon be it 13 euro or 30 euro. But she was giving lame excuses and at the end saif if you want to eat that then I will bring it back otherwise your choice . Their behavior was so pathetic that I can't even explain (may because we are not WHITE people) We also saw some other people complaining about the food and the waitress was again giving lame excuses. Overall I would suggest don't go to this place because the food is pathetic and so is the their...

The Sé Dourada is an absolute gem for food lovers and wine enthusiasts! From start to finish, our visit was nothing short of perfect.

The food is simply outstanding – every dish is prepared with the utmost care and top-quality ingredients. Highlights include the steak on a hot stone, which is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Equally delicious was the chicken, perfectly tender and beautifully seasoned, as well as the black scabbardfish, which stood out for its incredible freshness and flawless preparation.

The staff is exceptionally friendly, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere that makes you feel welcome from the very first moment. Their service is attentive yet unobtrusive – exactly how it should be.

The ambiance at Sé Dourada is stunning and invites you to linger. The frequent live music performances add an extra layer of charm, creating a unique vibe that makes the evening unforgettable.

For anyone visiting Funchal, an evening at Sé Dourada is an absolute must. Everything here is just perfect – from the food to the service and the atmosphere. We were here several times and will...