Restaurante Do Forte em Funchal

We have been coming to this restaurant for the last 12years. Last year we were a bit disappointed but I’m delighted to say this year it was right back to its very high standards. Although it was very busy the staff were attentive, particularly the wine waiter who within minutes of us being seated provided us with a glass of bubbly and before we could finish that had served us a very nice glass of white wine which he then proceeded to top up 5 times before starting on the red wine! I had a steak Rossini and do not understand why we can’t get steak like that at home without paying a fortune. The fixed price menu which allows you to chose freely off the a la carte menu and includes unlimited wine is fantastic value. We will definitely be back next year!

We ate here 5 years ago and loved it. So disappointed this time. The food was good but nothing special and my husbands main was cold. The sorbet was runny to say the least. We had a lovely table but the service was so slow. It was gone 9.45 when the mains were served having got to our table before 8. We hadn’t gone for a quick meal but there is a happy medium. We were plied with copious quantities of wine while waiting. I’m afraid we won’t return as we’ve now found better restaurants