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    Arsenio's Restaurant

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    #220 of 633 Restaurants in Funchal
    $$ - $$$, Mediterranean, Barbecue, European
    Rua Santa Maria 169 | Madeira Restaurants, Funchal, Madeira 9060-291, Portugal
    +351 291 224 007
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    Rua Santa Maria 169 Madeira Restaurants, Funchal, Madeira 9060-291 Portugal
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    Since 1981 serving and spreading typical Portuguese Cuisine in Funchal's Old town. We are specialized in charcoal wood grills with local fish and meat. Live Portuguese Fado Music every night from 19:30h until 23:30h
    PRICE RANGE
    €12 - €44
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly
    Meals
    Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
    CUISINES
    Mediterranean, Barbecue, European, Portuguese
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Highchairs Available
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    Reviewed 1 February 2019
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    Date of visit: December 2018
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    Reviewed 29 January 2019 via mobile
    Fado and Food

    Being in Funchal, Madeira, we wanted to listen to the special Fado song, and we were recommended to go to the Arsenio to get this. We had a starter and a main course(fish and shellfish only), water and a glass of wine each. The bill...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
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    Duarte G, Gerente at Arsenio's Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 17 February 2019

    Dear guest, Thank you for your Kind review. We work very hard to offer a different Dining experience, and a good value fort the money. We never been the cheapest in Funchal, but quality and free Live Fado Performance every night has a price. We...More

    Reviewed 17 January 2019
    Best espada

    This restaurant served the best espada of all the restaurants we were at in Funchal. We were told they do music in the evening but our last day.

    Date of visit: January 2019
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    Reviewed 15 January 2019 via mobile
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    Date of visit: January 2019
    Duarte G, Gerente at Arsenio's Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 17 January 2019
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    Date of visit: January 2019
    Duarte G, Gerente at Arsenio's Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 15 January 2019
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    Date of visit: January 2019
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    Date of visit: December 2018
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    Reviewed 7 January 2019
    Complete rip off and overcooked food

    We arrived early at the restaurant and decided to sit in the patio area. I ordered 2 beers. One of the owners approached us and we had a short conversation, it was obvious he had been drinking quite heavily and smelt of intoxicating liquor. On...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
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    Duarte G, Gerente at Arsenio's Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 10 January 2019

    Dear Guest, We are a very known restaurant in Funchal. We always recommend a good pearing with Our dishes even when the guest choose the cheapest wine with the best dish. We always explain prices, we never do hard sale. If the guest agrees we...More

    Reviewed 24 December 2018 via mobile
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    Reviewed 21 December 2018
    Great fish, attentive service

    The fish was so fresh and beautifually prepared, it was a treat to eat! Bring a full appetitie, as the portions are hefty. Service was excellent, although not-in-your-face. The fado show was ok; not the best I've heard, with the exception of the chef. His...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
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    Duarte G, Gerente at Arsenio's Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 11 January 2019

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking your time to rate us. We work a lot to provide the best experience of Food & Fado to our guests. Daniel Gonçalves is one of the owners and sometimes he can sing for our guests with...More

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    Hello, we are planning to have a menu with starters, mains and deserts from 55 € to 75€ per person, drinks not included. Kind Regards,
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    Thank You for your contact. You can send us your pictures to goncalves.duarte gmail com We will deliver to Madame Irene Aveiro. Hopping to see you in your next trip to sunny Madeira Island. Kind Regards, Duarte Goncalves
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