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The Ritz Madeira The Ritz Madeira is one of the oldest grand cafes in Funchal, Madeira, located on the main street opposite the beautiful fragrant municipal gardens in bloom 12 months a year. The Ritz open-air esplanade and 1st floor terrace both overlook the enchanting colourful gardens with the backdrop of the majestic Madeira Mountains. The varied menu caters for all palettes with a selection of drinks, light snacks and upstairs a restaurant with live cabaret show and dancing every Saturday night. The homemade Italian Gelato is not to be missed and available in 32 delicious flavours, all made daily by the Gelato Chef with no preservatives or additives. The Ritz Madeira serves one of the best traditional English afternoon teas, and you can book a table to enjoy it any day of the week between 14:00 and 16:00.
Karin S.Karin S.
30
First time in Madeira. Decided on Afternoon Tea at the Ritz, for my girlfriend's birthday. Messaged them beforehand to arrange candles in her cake. They didn't disappoint. The waiter Carlos, is a gem, took control from the begining, sitting us at a prime table, overlooking the gardens. Came out with our food, candles in cake, to the sound of Happy Birthday from the speakers. All in all, it's a must do experience, even if you're only there the day off a cruise. Thank you Carlos...Mike and Siam who own this beautiful place, are very lucky to have someone like you in charge of the restaurant. You made it the best birthday, for my girlfriend Dolly. We will be back.5☆
Ian CockerillIan Cockerill
10
Excellent service and location, with below average food. We ate here twice on our visit to Madeira. First time was for lunch. I had a great chicken burger and my wife an average Thai chicken dish. We gave her dish tge benefit of doubt. We loved the promise of an afternoon tea later in the week, so we made reservations for it based on the prominent related advertising on the menu. The tea was a colossal disappointment given the 35 Euro per person price. Scones and sandwiches were dry, had fat bread and stale. The desserts were average and my tea was just ok. Loved the freshly squeezed orange juice, great service and balcony seating, but if you want a great afternoon/high tea meal, you need to go elsewhere. I get way better afternoon tea offerings near my home in Canada.
MA IkramMA Ikram
00
Ein Schmuckstück im Herzen Madeiras Ich kann gar nicht in Worte fassen, wie beeindruckt ich von "The Ritz Madeira" war. Gelegen in einer pittoresken Kulisse mit Blick auf einen wunderschönen Park und eine belebte Taxistation, bietet das Restaurant ein einzigartiges und unvergessliches Erlebnis. Das Ballett der Taxifahrer auf dem Platz davor, insbesondere das humorvolle Wechselspiel zwischen den erfahrenen, die ihre Taxis lieber von Hand vorwärts bewegen, und den jungen, die den Motor kurz starten, ist fast schon eine zusätzliche Attraktion. Das Essen ist ausgezeichnet, jedes Gericht schmeckt hervorragend und zeugt von hoher Qualität und Kreativität. Von den knackigen Garnelen über die saftigen Burger bis hin zur cremigen Pasta und dem erfrischenden Caprese-Salat – das vielfältige Angebot lässt das Herz eines jeden Feinschmeckers höher schlagen. Die Bedienung ist tadellos, professionell und aufmerksam, und sie trägt sehr zu dem Gesamterlebnis bei, das man bei jedem Besuch im "The Ritz Madeira" hat. Unser mehrmaliger Aufenthalt in diesem Restaurant wurde jedes Mal zu einem Highlight unseres Tages. Die Preise sind mehr als fair und bieten ein großartiges Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Jeder, der Qualität und einen fairen Preis zu schätzen weiß, wird sich hier wie zu Hause fühlen. Die Bezahlung mit Karte war problemlos und bequem. Die Toiletten auf der 1. und 2. Etage waren jederzeit sauber und gut gepflegt, was die allgemeine Aufmerksamkeit fürs Detail unterstreicht, die das Restaurant ausmacht. Und als Sahnehäubchen am Ende des Besuches kann man sich im Erdgeschoss noch ein oder zwei Kugeln Eis gönnen, das man auf dem Spaziergang durch den angrenzenden Park genießen kann. Wir werden definitiv immer wieder zu "The Ritz Madeira" zurückkehren und können es jedem nur wärmstens empfehlen, der gutes Essen, hervorragenden Service und einzigartige Atmosphäre sucht.
Ingo L.Ingo L.
10
If you come to Funchal,then The Ritz is a must experience. Not just the excellent food you would expect,but also the service to match. Sitting outside in shade, watching the world go by whilst having the tastiest tomato soup and fresh bread,with a cool sparkling water was as good as it gets. My wife had a Ritz Salad ( yes Basil Fawlty they do exist) which was so filling I had to help her eat it. The best part was the price.Just because you're outside eating at the Ritz,reasonably priced food can still be had. Oh and Waldorf salads are also on the menu. Thoroughly enjoyable the whole way through.
Dave RascalDave Rascal
00
So we’ve eaten at some great places in Madeira and the Ritz was still good, but I’ve been harsher in the ratings as they should really be trying to deliver over and above what other restaurants are giving, and they didn’t. My Club sandwich was fab, but my partner decided to try bruschetta again after having a grate experience at the Golden Gate, sadly the Rita did not compete, the bruschetta was soggy and it tasted like they had used white wine vinegar instead of balsamic, disappointing, and that’s the main reason why I’ve dropped the scores down to a 4, as they didn’t deliver in the day.
Darryl OsborneDarryl Osborne
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Nearby Attractions Of The Ritz Madeira
Farmers' Market
CR7 Museum
CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
Funchal Cathedral
Casino da Madeira
Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
Madeira Story Centre
Jardim de Santa Luzia
Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco)
Zona Velha do Funchal

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CR7 Museum
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CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
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Funchal Cathedral
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Ritz Madeira
Beerhouse
Rei da Poncha
Restaurante Taberna Ruel
Restaurante Casal da Penha
Cafetaria Sete Mares
Taberna Madeira
O Justiniano Garden
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Av. Arriaga 33, São Martinho, 9000-060 Funchal, Portugal
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+351 291 648 155
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theritzmadeira.com
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attractions: Farmers' Market, CR7 Museum, CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum, Funchal Cathedral, Casino da Madeira, Cristiano Ronaldo Statue, Madeira Story Centre, Jardim de Santa Luzia, Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco), Zona Velha do Funchal, restaurants: Beerhouse, Rei da Poncha, Restaurante Taberna Ruel, Restaurante Casal da Penha, Cafetaria Sete Mares, Taberna Madeira, O Justiniano Garden, Informal Restaurante e Bar, Hamburgueria do Mercado, Akua

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