Restaurante Desarma

September 29, 2025

We started off strong with deconstructed dishes, all hints to local products and produce. We thought it had set the tone for the night and we had high expectations. As we led up towards the main dishes it started to feel a little less exclusive and creative. A dish with wagyu and black truffle felt somewhat off to all the dishes we had. That having said, the atmosphere and hospitality we’re exceptional. Perhaps you can check socials off others to see whats on the menu and see if it feel worth trying. If you go, try and see if you can get a pot at the kitchen. It looked very sereen!

October 6, 2025

Every dish is an explosion of flavour and perfection. Service was very good. Restaurant is beautiful with ocean view and open kitchen. There were 2 small problem I did not like that I was very enjoy their break it was nice and warm then I asked for a second piece which was not same temperature as the first one it was room temperature and it’s a turn off for me., then at the end there was 1 piece of chocolate has roasted wheat which was very hard to break it down I was trying to break it down to taste the flavour but I gave up because I don’t want to maybe crack my teeth. Other than that everything was a perfection. Thanks to all the chefs and staffs. Abrigado🙏🇨🇦

November 9, 2025

An incredible dining experience at Desarma! The food was creative and beautifully executed — definitely deserving of its Michelin star. The atmosphere felt both relaxed and refined, and the view is simply breathtaking. Every detail, from the presentation to the service, was spot on. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable culinary experience.

July 27, 2025

TLDR; This was, beyond a doubt, the best fine dining experience I’ve ever had, and if you’re looking at reviews to make your decision - just book this place. My partner and I always seek to try at least one fine dining establishment in every place we travel to. Unlike all the places we’ve been, which were fantastic in their own right, Desarma combines warm and friendly service with amazing food that featured Madeira flavors. I know, I know…all fine dining places are supposed to have good service, and they usually do. But I can’t stress enough how nice and kind the front of staff were at Desarma. Besides the service, you can look forward to good food that is often paired with unique and tasty sauces. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection, and it’s difficult to decide which was my favorite dish of the night. I was so full towards the end yet I managed to finish the last meat main because of how easy (and tasty) it was to eat it. This was truly an unexpected and unforgettable experience. If you’re on the island and looking for fine dining, this place should definitely not be missed.

July 22, 2025

An all-timer exceptional meal celebrating the local history and bounty of Madeira! We had the joy, privilege, and pleasure of savoring the 12 course tasting menu with Portuguese wine pairings at the Chef’s Table (counter surrounding the kitchen) and had a close view of the chefs in harmonious action. The front of house staff (Eduardo), chefs (shout out pastry chef and king of sourdough bread Bruno), and sommelier (Joao - laser focused and intent on making every pairing better than the last, traditional rules and stodgy thinking need not apply here) were so friendly, approachable, enthusiastic, and willing to share their knowledge that they massively enhanced our experience and made this a night we will never forget. Cannot recommend highly enough… mastery of technique, craft, flavor, presentation, and service on display.