ÁKUA

ÁKUA, located in Funchal, is a restaurant led by Chef Júlio Pereira, who also helms Kampo and ÁKUA. The establishment centers on the art of cooking fish and seafood, drawing its identity from the depths of the Atlantic. It offers flavors sourced from the nets, rocks, and beaches of a country shaped by the sea, emphasizing freshness and a sharing-style dining experience. The restaurant features an open kitchen, allowing guests to observe the culinary team at work, which enhances its interactive and contemporary atmosphere. ÁKUA’s menu reflects Chef Pereira’s culinary vision rooted in product quality, seasonality, and family influence, with dishes inspired by his father’s butcher shops, grandfather’s vegetable gardens, and mother’s kitchen. Cuisine highlights include seafood-focused plates, market fish preparations, shellfish rice dishes designed for sharing, and a classic sharing menu for two. ÁKUA has earned recognition such as the Prémio Cinco Estrelas Regiões 2023, underscoring its commitment to gastronomic quality within a sea-inspired concept.