Desarma
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Julius K. • 15 reviews
March 5, 2025
10/10+3From start to finish, it was wonderful. A great experience, one shouldn't miss. When we left the restaurant, there was a little surprise: a box of chocolates
Desarma • Owner
Dear Mr. Julius Kavay, Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to hear that your experience at Desarma was wonderful from start to finish. It is always our goal to create memorable moments for our guests, and we are so pleased that you enjoyed the little surprise at the end of your evening. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back again soon. Best regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Uwe H. • 12 reviews
February 25, 2025
10/10Perfect!
Desarma • Owner
Dear Client Uwe Henn, Thank you for your positive feedback. Hope to see you soon. Warm regards, Emma Alves – Hostess
Annelise M. • 2 reviews
February 7, 2025
10/10Impeccable service and food. A wonderful ode to Madeira
Desarma • Owner
Dear Ms. Annelise Miller, Thank you for your kind words. We are truly honored that you found our service and food impeccable. It means a lot to us that you see our work as a tribute to Madeira—celebrating its flavors and traditions is at the heart of what we do. We look forward to welcoming you again for another special experience. Warm regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Renee L. • 11 reviews
February 8, 2025
10/10An unforgettable evening! The ambiance was a perfect balance of warmth and elegance. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the service was impeccable. The Chef’s Battle with wine pairings were exceptional with every course telling a unique story. A well-deserved Michelin star! Thank you for making our evening at Desarma so very special. We look forward to returning.
Desarma • Owner
Dear Guest Renee Lundy, Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. It brings us immense joy to know that your evening at Desarma was truly unforgettable. We take great pride in creating an ambiance that blends warmth and elegance, and it’s wonderful to hear that our team made you feel so welcome. We are thrilled that each course resonated with you as part of a unique story. Your recognition of our Michelin star means the world to us, and we deeply appreciate your kind support. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience. Warmest regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Denny S. • 16 reviews
January 2, 2025
10/10Excellent service, outstanding food and best view toward Funchal
Desarma • Owner
Dear Client Denny Schuberth, Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted you enjoyed the service, food, and the beautiful view of Funchal. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience. Warm regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Eduardo P. • 1 review
January 1, 2025
10/10Excellent
Karin Z. • 252 reviews
December 28, 2024
10/10Amazing views. Fab food. Superb service. Highlight: pastry chef. As a celiac, never had a better experience. Thank you, Bruno.
Desarma • Owner
Dear Ms. Karin Zimmermann, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the views, food, and service during your visit to Desarma. It is especially rewarding to know that our pastry chef helped make your experience as a celiac so exceptional. Your kind words inspire us to continue crafting inclusive and unforgettable dining experiences for all our guests. We can not wait to welcome you back for more memorable moments. Warm regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Charles M. • 1 review
December 21, 2024
10/10Just simply a night to remember. Excellent service, atmosphere, food and staff.
Desarma • Owner
Dear Mr. Charles Manford, Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your evening with us was so memorable and that you enjoyed the service, atmosphere, food, and our wonderful team. It was truly a pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable experience. Warm regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Guimarães R. • 2 reviews
November 20, 2024
10/10Wonderful place and food.
Desarma • Owner
Dear Mr. Ricardo Guimarães, Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful experience. Warm regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Sarai G. • 1 review
November 14, 2024
10/10The entire experience was memorable. From the moment we walked inside until we left felt like we were very special guest. The team treated us with kindness and the attention to detail was immaculate. Every thing we drank and ate was delicious and it will be something I will always think about.
Desarma • Owner
Dear Ms. Sarai Gutierrez, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are truly honored that your experience with us was so memorable and that every detail, from the service to the food and drinks, made you feel special. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments in the future. Warm regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Agnes S. • 2 reviews
September 12, 2024
10/10Excellent food; professional and caring staff - it was a nice evening! The only minus - the air conditioning has been set to too low, and we were freezing. (We told the staff, but I guess they couldn't do much).
Desarma • Owner
Dear Ms. Agnes Speck, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent visit to our restaurant. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our staff professional and caring. It’s always our goal to create a wonderful dining experience. We apologize for the discomfort caused by the air conditioning. We will certainly look into adjusting it for future guests. Thank you again for your kind words and valuable feedback. We hope to welcome you back for a more comfortable and enjoyable experience soon. Best regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Caroline W. • 5 reviews
October 2, 2024
10/10Outstanding food and staff. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the food and ingredients. Front of house Emma was amazing and checked with me regularly thst everything was in order for my visit. Receptionist also kind and gracious. Best meal on the island. Will be back!
Desarma • Owner
Dear Ms. Caroline, Thank you for your praising review and lovely words following your recent visit to Desarma restaurant. We are very happy to read that we were able to match your expectations. Hoping to see you soon. Best regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Diego Y. • 1 review
September 26, 2024
9/10$800 an one of the courses is literally a slice of bread?!
Dan L. • 2 reviews
September 25, 2024
10/10Service was out of this world and location is amazing
Desarma • Owner
Dear Mr. Dan Lee, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service and the beautiful location of our restaurant. Our team works hard to create an unforgettable experience for our guests, and it’s rewarding to know we succeeded with you. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience! Best regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Kate G. • 9 reviews
August 31, 2024
10/10This restaurant is a unique experience. The staff were impeccable from the moment we arrived. We were taken by the kitchen which is open to the restaurant when we first arrived to meet the chef who gave us a warm welcome. This restaurant only does tasting menus so we were prepared for a culinary adventure. We were not disappointed! Everything was beautifully presented with theatrical flair and each course was like nothing we’d had before. We did the wine pairing and this was also an adventure with several wines we’d never encountered before. The combinations of flavours were unique. This is truly a restaurant to celebrate an occasion. I can’t praise them highly enough. When one of our courses had an ingredient that I can’t digest, they immediately removed it and substituted it later with a different course and wine pairing. The dining room is like an art gallery with a magnificent view of the city and coastline. In short, this restaurant is truly spectacular.
Desarma • Owner
Dear Ms. Kate Gimblett, Thank you for your praising review and lovely words following your recent visit to Desarma restaurant. We could not explain our experience better than you have. Also, we appreciate your detailed words and the fact that you pointed everything out in such a very "real" perspective. We thank you once again and we hope to have the pleasure of seeing you soon. Warm regards, Emma Alves – Hostess
James P. • 3 reviews
August 21, 2024
10/10Exciting and imaginative Madeira-centric menu and wine pairing. The staff was informative, accommodating professional and very friendly which made for a lovely evening. We certainly will return. Highly recommended.
Desarma • Owner
Dear Mr. James Pippin, First and foremost we would like to thank you for the praising review you shared following your visit to our Desarma Restaurant. We always find it nice to read that our guests left having a great experience and Thank you for pointing out our professional and friendly team, they do their best to grant a special evening to all of our cleints. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Desarma on a future occasion. Warm regards, Emma Alves – Hostess
Ghazi A. • 3 reviews
August 21, 2024
4.5/10I had a disappointing experience at the restaurant. The food was terrible and seemed aimed at those with less discerning tastes. The prices didn’t make sense for the quality. However, the desserts were excellent and a highlight. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend it.
Desarma • Owner
Dear Mr. Ghazi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We deeply regret that your experience at Desarma fell short of your expectations, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Desarma’s concept reflects the author’s cuisine by our renowned Chef Octávio Freitas and therefore has a choice of pre-set experiences that enhance both modern and traditional cuisine styles. The menus are largely influenced by the Madeiran cuisine heritage, it’s local products and the island’s rich ethnography, taking the experience to a much higher level. Our team is committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring that every guest leaves Desarma with a positive impression. Therefore, we sincerely apologize once again for the disappointment you experienced, and we thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. Warm regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Zachary B. • 1 review
August 15, 2024
10/10The food was great but the staff was also very welcoming!
Desarma • Owner
Dear Mr. Zachary Beamish, We would like to thank you for choosing our Desarma Restaurant. Also, thank you for sharing your excellent experience, which we can see through the rating you gave us and your kind comments. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
Carys W. • 6 reviews
July 3, 2024
10/10Unbelievable experience, the best meal we have ever had. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable, the entire evening was spectacular. If you can visit Desarma, you must!
Desarma • Owner
Dear Client, We would like to thank you for the praising review you shared following your recent visit to our Desarma Restaurant and we are very happy to read that we were able to match your expectations. Looking forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Warm regards, Emma Alves - Hostess
E l. • 2 reviews
May 10, 2024
4/10Very very slow with the food. The food was hit and miss, not what we would expect from A Michelin star restaurant
Desarma • Owner
Dear Ms. Elizabeth Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We deeply regret that your experience at Desarma fell short of your expectations, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We will certainly take your feedback into consideration as we continue to refine our offerings and service. If you would be willing to give us another chance, please reach out to us directly, and we would be delighted to assist in arranging a future reservation. Once again, we sincerely apologize for the disappointment you experienced, and we thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. Warm regards, Emma Alves
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