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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, International
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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Reviewed 16 May 2020

This was one of the last meals on the island and I have choose Akua as the picture of hs tuna seems to be amazing and it was. Extremely fresh and well prepared so was the ceviche. Can't wait to go back

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 18 March 2020

We were recommended this restaurant by our local Prestige Holiday company representative. We cannot thank this charming Madeiran lady enough for her accurate advice. We were not disappointed with our lovely lunch choices. The place was very busy on both floors of the restaurant with...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 16 March 2020 via mobile

Having so loved Kampo we thought we should try Akua. There are some parts of the menu that are common but as you’d expect a great deal more focus on fish and seafood here. We had the razor clams, prawn with aioli, amber fish with...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 16 March 2020

Renowned for creative seafood cuisine, this restaurant is probably a must for fish and seafood lovers. The menu is limited, and some dishes rather unusual, but everything seems cooked to perfection and nicely presented. Not all ingredients were to our liking, but that’s personal taste....More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 15 March 2020

The food was excellent, the best meal we have had all month, by far! Unique items were a treat, no banana with scabbard fish here and for that we were grateful. The codfish tacos we’re amazing and both fish entree ‘s were great. They take...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 14 March 2020

We have been here for five days now and I have not posted about any of the other places where we have eaten. They were fine but not outstanding. So it will come as no surprise. This place is great. Fresh food, excellently cooked, enough...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 13 March 2020 via mobile

The sister restaurant of Kampo and more for fish based. We had a number of sharing plates to get a good idea of the cooking. The sardines with eggplant and passion fruit had, for taste purposes, no passion fruit in. The razor clam dish, sauce...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 10 March 2020 via mobile

Definitely the best restaurant we visited during our stay on the island. Cosy location with very nice atmosphere. Food was absolutely palate-blowing. Every single position from The menu was an explosion of taste. Waiters very friendly and wise,able to advise on anything that's possible to...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 10 March 2020 via mobile

Definitely the best restaurant we visited during our stay on the island. Cosy location with very nice atmosphere. Food was absolutely palate-blowing. Every single position from the menu was an explosion of taste. Waiters very friendly and wise, able to advise on anything that’s possible...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 7 March 2020 via mobile

We walked past Akua a few times in the day and we went back for an evening meal last evening and again tonight because it is that good. For any money anywhere, this is as good as it gets. Very special.

Date of visit: March 2020
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