Situated in luxury Cliff Bay Hotel, the Il Gallo D?Oro is one of the restaurants on the Madeira known for its sophistication and wonderful ambience. My wife and I decided to explore the restaurant and experience the wonders of the only restaurant with a Michelin star on the Madeira. The experience was in one word, AMAZING!!!

The restaurant has a welcoming aura enhanced by the décor that just makes you want to stay there and explore further, and with the beautifully executed dishes of Chef Benoît Sinthon who has been in charge since 2004, one would have no reason to leave in a hurry. The décor, the kitchen, the wine, the service and the music all blend together to create a fine balance between contemporary and classical style.

The Mise en Bouche reflect the creativity of the chef, perfect with a glass of Pommery Brut. I started with the signature dish the tasty Duo de Foie Gras , while my wife had the Golden Ball by Benoit Sinthon which was literally a ball with three layers of dishes consisting of langoustine, fish tartar and local squids, amazing piece of art and so great in mouth. The sommelier advice us an Alvarinho Contacto 2015 by Ansemo Mendes.
 

Next, we had the Portuguese Scarlet Shrimp which was a perfect equilibrium of flavors better than any shrimp I had tasted. The creative and refined blend of ingredients presented us with a truly remarkable dish that left us with the feeling of being in a two stars restaurants. My wife had a top-notch COAST LINE ...