Solar da Ajuda
Experience exceptional dining in Funchal. This 4.7-star restaurant offers high-quality, healthy dishes. Discover your next favorite meal.
About Solar da Ajuda
Nestled in Funchal, this highly-rated establishment, with an impressive 4.7 out of 5 stars from nearly a thousand reviews, provides a memorable dining experience. Diners frequently praise the exceptionally delicious and high-quality food, noting dishes grilled to perfection with a focus on healthy, balanced meals. The thoughtful inclusion of fresh salads and varied side dish options, beyond typical fries, is a welcome touch. The atmosphere is conducive to enjoying a fantastic dinner, making it a standout choice for those seeking well-prepared cuisine and attentive service in a pleasant setting. It's an ideal spot for groups looking for a refined yet approachable meal.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Solar da
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
It was a fantastic dinner — the best one on this island! Exceptionally delicious and high-quality food. Everything was grilled to perfection, without any excess oil. A special thank-you for including a fresh salad and offering a choice of side dishes like baked potatoes or rice — since most places only serve French fries, which not everyone eats. So, I could choose one dish that was healthy, well-balanced, delicious, and very filling. My sincere thanks also go to the staff for their kind and friendly service. A truly wonderful restaurant! Arrived hungry and left satisfied. Espada with banana and passionfruit sauce was wonderfully cooked. The fish was soft, but not slimy and still had texture. The based potato arrived with both butter and mayo. Note that this dish is sweet! It's arguably more of a dessert than a meal, but the lemon helps to lower the sweetness. Cons: The chairs are hard sit on and the water is 3 euro (don't order water). Hidden gem. Amazing food, came back couple of times. Stakes are simply the best I had in Madeira. Very friendly staff, nice life atmosphere. Better to book the table.
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Recent Reviews
Ірина Б.
October 11, 2025
It was a fantastic dinner — the best one on this island! Exceptionally delicious and high-quality food. Everything was grilled to perfection, without any excess oil. A special thank-you for including a fresh salad and offering a choice of side dishes like baked potatoes or rice — since most places only serve French fries, which not everyone eats. So, I could choose one dish that was healthy, well-balanced, delicious, and very filling. My sincere thanks also go to the staff for their kind and friendly service. A truly wonderful restaurant!
Enhacker
October 5, 2025
Arrived hungry and left satisfied. Espada with banana and passionfruit sauce was wonderfully cooked. The fish was soft, but not slimy and still had texture. The based potato arrived with both butter and mayo. Note that this dish is sweet! It's arguably more of a dessert than a meal, but the lemon helps to lower the sweetness. Cons: The chairs are hard sit on and the water is 3 euro (don't order water).
Yuliia K.
November 5, 2025
Hidden gem. Amazing food, came back couple of times. Stakes are simply the best I had in Madeira. Very friendly staff, nice life atmosphere. Better to book the table.
Antonia V.
September 27, 2025
Delicious food and excellent service, very alert and curteous! Menus are available in multiple languages. If our first visit had not been on our last day of travel, we would have happily returned. 😊
Adrian B.
November 2, 2025
Very good Portuguese cuisine, especially fish with baked banana and passion fruit. I recommend, really delicious 😋
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Solar da special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
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