Debbie H. • 7 reviews
February 8, 2025
10/10Lovely food, lovely staff, good value
Ronald W. • 2 reviews
February 7, 2025
9/10We visited this restaurant many times during the last twelve years and it has never failed to impress us with their food, service and friendly manner.
Michael F. • 3 reviews
January 29, 2025
9/10Calzone
Debbie H. • 7 reviews
February 3, 2025
10/10Great food, super service as usual, good value for money
Reg B. • 6 reviews
February 3, 2025
7.5/10maitre d' very good. Nice place good food, decent wine by the glass. Waiters, although pleasant, need to be further trained. overall, good.
Martyn M. • 4 reviews
January 26, 2025
10/10Have been going to this restaurant on and off for many years. On our last trip to Madeira we enjoyed it so much on our first visit particularly the charm and efficiency of the front of house team led by Margarida and the quality of cooking. We went two further times. Our favourite food is Italian and it came as no surprise to learn that the Head Chef is Italian. We tried a variety of dishes all good but the pastas were exceptional. Il Basilico has modern decor , nice lighting ( not too bright) and a relaxed "buzzy" but not loud vibe. We went to other we regarded restaurants during our stay but both my wife and I agree we enjoyed Il Basilico the most which is what it is all about. The only reservation is that the wine list is quite expensive.
Emma B. • 1 review
January 28, 2025
6/10The food here in Il Basilico was wonderful. Unfortunately the lack of service really dampens your experience. The staff are really nice, chatty and helpful.. when you can engage with them, but lack leadership. The front of house manager was very nice too, but the restaurant manager lacks manners and management skills in our opinion. It’s a shame as Horta their other restaurant next door is incredible.. the service here was so good….
Chris G. • 11 reviews
January 20, 2025
10/10Great food and atmosphere for lunch on a wet day.
Graham T. • 1 review
January 19, 2025
10/10We first visited Il Basilico back in October 2023 and knew that when we returned to Funchal that we would eat there again. The restaurant is as good today as it was then. Good food, welcoming staff and excellent service. Can be difficult to get a table as it’s part of a popular hotel but to me that says it all. 10/10
Stuart W. • 21 reviews
January 18, 2025
5.5/10So under staffed! We sat down at 6:30 first in…only had a main course and left at 8:40pm. Food was great service was shocking but no fault of the server who was running around like a headless chicken. Soo many nice restaurants in this area where the food and service is great. PortoBay missing the point here. Lovely bar that nobody sits in, doors closed until 6:30. Why? Plenty of F&B staff in the hotel and this is their flagship restaurant???big miss here….🤔
Tracey Anne E. • 12 reviews
January 14, 2025
10/10Great choice of tasty food options. staff polite and helpful when needing advice on gluten free options. Atmosphere very relaxed. No pressure to rush eating. Decent time between courses.
Stephen M. • 8 reviews
January 10, 2025
4.5/10The food was reasonable, but let down by really poor service.
Linda S. • 15 reviews
January 8, 2025
10/10Good food service
Peter C. • 1 review
January 6, 2025
10/10We have been visiting Il Basilico on our visits to Funchal for some five years. The restaurant retains the high standards for food, service and ambience we enjoyed on our first visit and have done ever since. We will no doubt return when we visit Madiera again
Helen B. • 19 reviews
December 29, 2024
10/10Great food Great service
Sue K. • 13 reviews
December 16, 2024
9/10Fabulous menu, so much choice I need to return. Decent ambience on a busy rainy Monday & staff coped well with everyone and always helpful and pleasant.
Mike M. • 1 review
December 12, 2024
7.5/10Has been one of our favourite restaurants for years but last night was not their usual high standard. Starter fine then a 20min wait for the main course and the wine was forgotten until requested again. Food lovely as usual but hot food served on cold plates is amateurish. We went last week and it was excellent so hopefully it was merely a blip.
Priscilla A. • 1 review
December 11, 2024
10/10I celebrated my birthday here last night. The service was fantastic, the staff went above and beyond to ensure my group has a wonderful evening. What made the event even better was that we brought a simple last minute birthday cake and the staff beautifully decorated the cake before bringing it out which was such a nice gesture and really appreciated.
Chris H. • 2 reviews
November 28, 2024
9/10An excellent restaraunt. Stylish decor, great service and good food - would just like to see more choice of non-meat dishes, and these clearly indicated on the menu
Chris H. • 23 reviews
December 3, 2024
8/10Good Italian style restaurant. Menu predominantly pizza and pasta, ours were perfectly cooked with tasty sources. I guess the only issue this restaurant has is that in a place with so many very good restaurants it appeared a bit ordinary. But a more straightforward meal without any fuss worth a visit.
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