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What to order
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Garlic Bread
Mentioned multiple times as a tasty starter and even singled out with praise, making it one of the most repeatedly recommended items.
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Fish Soup
Repeatedly highlighted as exceptionally fresh, delicious, and a standout favorite on the tourist menu.
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Madeira Steak
Praised as amazing and cooked to perfection, with multiple reviews calling the steak dishes flavorful and well prepared.
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Chocolate Mousse
Described as divine and used as a favored dessert choice on the tourist menu, showing up more than once in positive meal recaps.
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Sea Bass
Called exceptional when served with risotto, making it one of the most strongly recommended seafood mains.
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Risotto
Praised alongside sea bass and also mentioned in a separate review as mushroom risotto cooked to perfection.
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Shrimp Curry
Recommended for its lovely flavor and satisfying curry sauce, with diners noting it as one of the better curry options.
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Seafood
Several reviews praise the seafood as fresh, delicious, and well cooked, making it a broadly recommended category across meals.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
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| Tuesday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
About Restaurante O Dragoeiro
Restaurante O Dragoeiro is a restaurant in Funchal, Madeira, known for local dishes, seafood, meat, and wine service. Reviewers consistently praise the garden setting, outdoor seating, attentive service, and dishes like swordfish, fish soup, garlic shrimp, steak, and scabbard fish with banana and passion fruit. Many also mention Madeira wine, poncha, and set or tourist menus as part of the experience. It is described as a quiet, intimate place, including for dinner in the Lido district.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is Restaurante O Dragoeiro known for?
It is especially known for swordfish, fish soup, and Madeira wine, along with garden seating in Funchal. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight the set or tourist menu as a good way to try local food at a reasonable price.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurante O Dragoeiro?
Frequently recommended dishes include fish soup, garlic shrimp, swordfish, steak with mushrooms, and scabbard fish with banana and passion fruit. Reviewers also mention mushroom risotto, sea bass, shrimp curry, and garlic bread as strong choices.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurante O Dragoeiro?
The atmosphere is described as quiet, cozy, and intimate, with both a garden setting and indoor seating that looks toward the kitchen. Reviewers say it works well for couples, friends, and relaxed dinners, especially in the Lido district.
Is Restaurante O Dragoeiro good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers call the tourist menu or set menu good value, with one three-course meal reported at 26.90 euros and another tourist menu at 21 euros plus a drink. A few reviews note it can be slightly more expensive than nearby places, but still worth it for the food, wine, and service.
What drinks or extras do reviewers mention at Restaurante O Dragoeiro?
Madeira wine is mentioned often, and guests also praise poncha, cocktails, house red and white wine, and house Tinto. Some reviews mention complimentary Madeira wine on arrival and a brandy or liqueur after the meal.
