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CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Portuguese
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Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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Reviewed April 16, 2023

This restaurant was recommended to us by neighbours. We tried it out and had 4 evening meals there within 2 weeks. Great food and service.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 11, 2023 via mobile

Restaurant is located a little inland, super friendly staff, delicious prawns & grilled steak. You really have to go hungry 😋

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed March 10, 2023

This is an outstanding restaurant. Fantastic food, friendly caring staff and great value for your money we have recommended it to all our friends it is first class in every way very beautiful decor and so clean and uncluttered . We cannot praise it enough,...well done Horacio .More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed November 6, 2022

This restaurant is a little bit off the beaten track but well worth a visit. I'm a big fan of the 'Bacalhau com natas' dish and heard that it was good at this restaurant - and it certainly was. The portion was generous and it...was one of the best I've had. They have a nice selection of desserts too. I will certainly be returning on my next visit to Madeira.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed October 6, 2022 via mobile

Late lunch after levadas trip. We found this restaurant just accidentally. Fish soup, chef fish and Madeiran fish were exclusive!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed August 5, 2022 via mobile

Perfect restaurant for perfect local lunch. Big portions and delicious cuisine. Highly recommend! Lovely terrace with fine view.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 12, 2022

The food is always fresh and it is very good value for money. The very best inexpensive restaurant on the island, in my opinion.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 22, 2022 via mobile

We came here twice, as we wanted to enjoy the Seafood paella again, and it was excellent on both occasions - freshly made and plenty of seafood. Great service and the house wines were very good. It appears to be a favourite for the locals...too, who were coming and ordering take outs. It is worth coming early before it gets busy for an evening meal.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed May 24, 2022

We ate at this restaurant a few times as was walkable from our accommodation, ( the walk itself was part of the evenings entertainment!)- note others descriptions. The restaurant seems popular with locals as well as tourists. The meals were pleasant and reasonably priced. We...enjoyed fish dishes, the meat skewers and the paella was particularly good.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed April 6, 2022 via mobile

Amazing food, Customer service and very economic. We had been to many times in Madeira but this is our first time in and the best food I ever had, I order seafood mix and it was fantastic amazing presentation and delicious, my husband had the...plate of the day it was Brest chicken with prosciutto salad and chips that included a soft drink and coffee and my Daughter had steak salad and chips the attention was excellent and spectacular presentation and taste. I try to many restaurants in Madeira but today I try in As fontes the Horacio and this is the best restaurant I have ever try every Dish is amazingMore

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed March 26, 2022

We had plate of the day, the fish that we had was OK. One star only because, they allow customers to smoke cigarettes inside, which spoil even the best food. Several people around our table, smoked cigarettes, we had to change our table, unfortunately it...help only a little. I strongly believe that smoking inside restaurants is strictly forbidden. The waiter said that they allow to smoke as the windows are open for ventilation.... How the management can allow to serve food in the same area where ,they allow smoking???More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed January 26, 2022 via mobile

Been to this restaurant on several occasions and only reviewing now, to make sure that the experience is consistent. Menu very diverse with meat, fish and seafood dishes all at reasonable prices. A limited but good wine selection. Food of excellent quality, delicious and fresh....Have tried several meat dishes and the meat is ALWAYS soft and tender and on point. Only negative is the lack of parking Reservations are recommended and HIghly recommendedMore

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed November 25, 2021

A roadside restaurant well up the hillside - but well patronised by tourists staying at the coast. A good menu - with plenty of fish - and some meat. Good sized portions, good value and good service. We ate early and got a table -...may need to book for later dinner serviceMore

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed September 24, 2021

Never a bad meal here this place is amazing. We live here on the island and we visit at least once a week. Great value for money and excellent quality. Victor is fantastic and looks after the customers with care. We take all our customers...there and everyone loves it. Portions are generous, if your a big eater your happy but for those with smaller appieties they are happy to do sharing plates. What every you want they will do everything to accomodate. Their lunch time specials at just 7 euros can not be beaten. This is a place you must dine at. its popular with the locals so that tells you everything!! Flipper II Madeira Big Game Fishing says Go Eat Here Its Amazing!! 5*More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed August 24, 2021 via mobile

The restaurant looks quite good. Parking wasn't greatt and we had to park quite far. Although we didn't pre-book, we waited 30 minutes to be seated, 30 minutes after we ordered we received the first starter. About 1h after we had the main, with a...few mistakes that were quickly rectified by the staff, food portion and quality is quite good. Unfortunately the waiting time is the bummerMore

Date of visit: August 2021
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As Fontes Do Horacio is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5