Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: European / Mediterranean. Wine strengths: Portugal, Champagne.
Pearl is the En Primeur Club membership app, where members save venues, book tables and use the concierge.
The menu
What to order
- Brown crab and prawn salad with avocado
- Smoked mackerel with vegetable pickles and cider in yellow pepper emulsion
- Green asparagus cream soup with cottage cheese
- Grilled Black Angus fillet with garlic mousse and sautéed vegetables
- Sautéed lamb loin over couscous with Arabic coffee sauce
- Bass with dry tomato risotto
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: European / Mediterranean. Wine strengths: Portugal, Champagne.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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The Dining Room
The wine
The Dining Room holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
Details
- Elegant
- Classic
- Romantic
- Intimate
- Scenic
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Garden
- Terrace
- Historic Building
- Design Destination
- Hotel Restaurant
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Farm To Table
- Garden
- A La Carte
- Set Menu
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 7–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 7–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 7–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 7–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 7–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 7–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 7–10:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
Elegant, classic manor-house setting with refined service, starched linens, and a quiet, intimate atmosphere complemented by an al fresco terrace overlooking the gardens.
Around The Dining Room
The Dining Room is at R. da Casa Branca 7, São Martinho, 9000-088 Funchal, Portugal.
- Quinta da Casa Branca, under 0.1 miles
- Brisa Do Mar, 0.2 miles
- William, 0.2 miles
- Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira, 0.2 miles
- Les Suites at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay, 0.2 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 18 restaurants, 4 hotels, 1 bar and 4 wineries in Funchal.
Booking
Reservations: Recommended. Contact The Dining Room through its website and by phone at +351 291 700 770.
Questions about The Dining Room
- Where is The Dining Room?
- The Dining Room is at R. da Casa Branca 7, São Martinho, 9000-088 Funchal, Portugal.
- What recognition has The Dining Room received?
- The Dining Room is recognised by Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026).
- How do I book The Dining Room?
- Reservations: Recommended. Contact The Dining Room through its website and by phone at +351 291 700 770.
- What else is near The Dining Room?
- Nearby in Funchal: Quinta da Casa Branca (under 0.1 miles), Brisa Do Mar (0.2 miles) and William (0.2 miles).