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Reviews - Restaurante Vanguarda Madeirense

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8.7/10

Fabulous
499 reviews
Ambience
8.4
Food
8.7
Service
9.0
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  • Paula C.
    Paula C.14 days ago

    8.0

    Generous portions, well cooked.

  • Nicola S.8 months ago

    10

    Warm welcome, was asked if we would like to sit inside or out. We shared the seafood rice which was delicious and full of shellfish.

  • Carl R.9 months ago

    10

    The food was excellent and the waiter very attentive and accomodating. The cost was really good also for the quality of the food and service.

  • Dave B.10 months ago

    9.5

    Lunch time it was very quiet but also a very hot day. as we had our dog we sat out on the terrace. food and service was excellent. this is a yum redemption restaurant note you don't get prices in special board. I sugest stick to main menu to avoid any confusion.

  • Marco V.
    Marco V.1 year ago

    9.0

    the food is really good! they accepted my yums without issues.

  • David B.
    David B.1 year ago

    9.5

    Great lunch and fabulous service . Great place to redemption of yum points.

  • David B.
    David B.1 year ago

    9.5

    Great place for lunch and to redeem yums.

  • Jorge B.
    Jorge B.1 year ago

    9.5

    The food was pretty good and so was the service. The price however, was a bit on the expensive side.

  • Alwyn W.1 year ago

    2.0

    booked table for 10pm. arrived at 9.55pm to be told by rude waitress that the kitchen is closed. i explained that I booked the table through The Fork but that didn't help. I really don't recommend this place.

  • Felipe S.
    Felipe S.1 year ago

    10

    A good place to enjoy the madeirense food 😄

  • Duarte R.
    Duarte R.1 year ago

    7.0

    Service needs to be polish... I did come at 20pm.... One table of 7 and 2 tables of 4 People, all night ... only 2 dessert on menu 😞. No cheese for appetizer, the food it was OK but not Great.

  • David B.
    David B.1 year ago

    8.5

    great food, we had a dog nice terrace to dine but for some reason it was very quiet . we hope to return soon.

  • Hugh B.1 year ago

    9.5

    A small restaurant slightly off the beaten track which is a shame as we had a lovely meal there but hardly anyone else there, they need to have their own web site. Good service, nice outdoor seating.

  • Ron c.2 years ago

    10

    nice traditional fayre ... warm welcome and good timing for service .

    Restaurante Vanguarda Madeirense

    Muito obrigado pela gentileza da vossa avaliação

  • Marci and Rob R.2 years ago

    10

    It was our final night in Portugal and so glad we found this restaurant. Atmosphere was quiet and relaxed. Food was delicious and plentiful. We also had the white sangria…absolutely delicious!! We will definitely return to this restaurant next time we are in Faro!!

  • Frank M.2 years ago

    8.5

    We went to this restaurant for a light lunch. We both ordered omelettes, which were served with chips. The food was very tasty and we enjoyed dining outdoors in the pedestrianised street.

  • Enrico M.more than 2 years

    10

    Quiet place to enjoy your dinner with tipycal dishes from Madeira.

  • Michela C.
    Michela C.more than 2 years

    10

    The discount of 50% was applied without any problems. The service was very good: they were kind and quick. They also offered us (we were 4 people) two types of traditional Portuguese cake, both very good.

    Restaurante Vanguarda Madeirense

    Thanks. You are very kind.

  • Antonio A.more than 2 years

    9.0

    We ate here three times, and enjoyed every bite. The €10 per head business lunch is excellent and very good value.

  • John R.
    John R.more than 2 years

    10

    Friendly staff. Lots of local customers. Beef skewer was excellent. Melon starter and pudding also very good. Good value meal. Discount applied without needing to remind them. Would return without hesitation.

  • Dave B.more than 2 years

    8.0

    Nice restaurant attentive and patient staff explaining the menus Recommended. Give it a try you won't be disappointed

  • Joao F.
    Joao F.more than 2 years

    9.0

    Very nice staff, great food and ambiance!! Recommended for everyone, the best Madeira restaurant in Faro! We'll be back for sure with friends!

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