Two MICHELIN stars · Modern European

Il Gallo d'Oro menu and prices

Funchal, Madeira · In The Cliff Bay, a five-star PortoBay hotel · Chef Benoît Sinthon

The "This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 11 moments at Il Gallo d'Oro costs €295 (about US$330) per person, or €470 with the wine pairing. It’s open for dinner only. The cheapest way in is the "This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 8 moments, at €255. Prices include service, so dinner for two with wine comes to €940.

Cheapest way in
"This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 8 moments, €255 a person, €40 (14%) less than dinner More ways to spend less
Compared with others
Dinner is 4th dearest of 9 two-star menus in Portugal (middle price €295). Compare them
Price checked
13 Oct 2026 from the restaurant’s website Sources
Restaurant’s websiteGoogle MapsHotels nearby
Dinner, €295, "This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 11 moments (other menus from €245)Lunch, Dinner onlyWine pairing, €175Dinner + wine, €470Per person, service included
Checked 13 Oct 2026 · restaurant’s website
Google rating, live from Google Maps
Menus and prices

How much does the Il Gallo d'Oro menu cost?

From €255 for the "This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 8 moments to €295 for the "This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 11 moments, per person in EUR, including service, with the cost for two.

Per personFor two
"This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 11 moments11 courses€295€590
"This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 11 moments with wine pairing€470€940
"This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 8 moments8 courses€255€510
"This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 8 moments with wine pairing€395€790
"The Farm Experience" vegetarian menu, 11 moments11 courses€295€590

Every figure is for one guest. Menu prices include VAT. Service is usually included, though some restaurants add a service charge; tipping is optional. Supplements such as caviar are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.

Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Il Gallo d'Oro before you book.

Spend less

What is the cheapest way to eat at Il Gallo d'Oro?

The "This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 8 moments, at €255 per person for 8 courses. That’s €40 less than the "This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 11 moments.

  • "This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 8 moments €2558 courses · "Portugal in a Glass" pairing €140, or €135 more for the premium pairing · €40 less than the "This is Il Gallo d'Oro" tasting menu, 11 moments
  • Henrique Sá Pessoa €245The cheapest two-star dinner menu in Portugal, Creative
Booking

How to book at Il Gallo d'Oro

Book online or by phone on +351 291 707 700.

  1. When tables are releasedBooking ahead is required: by phone or by email to [email protected].
  2. Where to bookBook on their website Or call +351 291 707 700.
  3. CancellationsNo-shows and bookings not cancelled at least 24 hours ahead are charged €150 a person.

From Il Gallo d'Oro’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.

Before you go

Dress code, children and opening hours at Il Gallo d'Oro

What is the dress code at Il Gallo d'Oro?

Smart casual. No sportswear, flip-flops or shorts.

Can you take children to Il Gallo d'Oro?

Children aged 8 and over are welcome.

When is Il Gallo d'Oro open?

It's open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Monday and Sunday.

Mon closedTue–Sat 19:00–22:00Sun closed

Hours from its hotel’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.

From Il Gallo d'Oro’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.

At a glance

Il Gallo d'Oro: stars, chef and address

How many Michelin stars does Il Gallo d'Oro have?

Two. Il Gallo d'Oro holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 9 two-star restaurants in Portugal. It has held them every year since 2016.

Who is the chef at Il Gallo d'Oro?

The head chef is Benoît Sinthon.

Where does Il Gallo d'Oro rank on critics’ lists?

Il Gallo d'Oro is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:

From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.

Cuisine
Modern European
Where
Funchal · Madeira · Portugal
Hotel
The Cliff Bay, a five-star PortoBay hotel
Address
Estrada Monumental 147, 9004-532, FunchalOpen in Google Maps
Dietary needs
Has a vegetarian tasting menu; Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Links
Restaurant’s website · MICHELIN Guide page
How it compares

Is Il Gallo d'Oro expensive for a two-star restaurant?

Its €295 dinner menu is the 6th cheapest of the 9 two-star dinner menus in Portugal with a published price. The middle price is €295, which it matches.

RestaurantCuisineDinnerLunchWine pairing
Henrique Sá PessoaLisbonCreative€245€160€140
AntiqvvmPortoCreative€265€265€235
Vila JoyaAlbufeiraModern European€290€290–
BelcantoLisbonCreative€295€295€165
Casa de Chá da Boa NovaLeça da PalmeiraModern European€295€140€200
Il Gallo d'OroFunchalModern European€295–€175
The Yeatman Gastronomic R.Vila Nova de GaiaCreative€300–€120
OceanPorchesCreative€395––
Fifty SecondsLisbonCreative€495€495€195

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Map

Starred restaurants near Il Gallo d'Oro

The 2 nearest, all within 1.3 km.

  • William Modern European · 390 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner €190
  • Desarma Modern European · 1.3 km (0.8 mi) away · dinner €225

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Sources Restaurant: portobay.com. Stars: Il Gallo d'Oro in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: its hotel’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).