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Casa de Chá at Quinta do Arco Rose Garden — restaurant in Madeira
The tea house restaurant beside the Quinta do Arco rose garden in Arco de São Jorge, Santana — one of Europe's largest rose collections. A relaxed lunch stop on a north-coast day out, serving Portuguese dishes from grilled fish and garlic prawns to chicken in peppercorn sauce, followed by tea or coffee among the roses.
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About Casa de Chá at Quinta do Arco Rose Garden
Casa de Chá at Quinta do Arco Rose Garden is a mid-range portuguese and cafe restaurant in Arco de São Jorge — Santana
If you only order one thing, make it the grilled prawns; chicken in peppercorn sauce; afternoon tea by the rose garden — it's what the kitchen is known for and what regulars come back for.
The rose garden at Quinta do Arco holds over a thousand rose varieties and is at its best from April to June, though the sheltered grounds are worth a wander year-round. The Casa de Chá sits right by the garden, making it the natural lunch or afternoon-tea stop on a Santana day trip.
The kitchen goes well beyond tea and cake: the grilled prawns and the chicken breast in creamy peppercorn sauce are both worth ordering, and the bruschetta starter arrives generous enough to share. Combine a visit with Santana's thatched houses or the drive down to the sea at Arco de São Jorge.
What to know before you go
- Walk-ins usually work outside the 20:00–21:30 peak; arrive before 19:30 or after 21:30 for the best table.
- Cards accepted. Tipping ~5–10% on the total is appreciated but not expected.
- Indoor only, so the room can get warm in summer evenings; ask for a table by the door if you like air flow.
- Lunch service is typically 12:30–15:00 and dinner from around 19:00; many Madeiran restaurants close between services.
- Address: Quinta do Arco, Sítio da Lagoa, Arco de São Jorge, 9230-056 Santana, Madeira.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Dinner reservations are tightest from late April to October and over Christmas / New Year; lunch is easier almost any day.
Location
Arco de São Jorge — Santana, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.82250, -16.94950
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Frequently asked
What is Casa de Chá at Quinta do Arco Rose Garden known for?+
Casa de Chá at Quinta do Arco Rose Garden is known for its grilled prawns; chicken in peppercorn sauce; afternoon tea by the rose garden, plus a wider portuguese and cafe menu.
Do I need to book a table at Casa de Chá at Quinta do Arco Rose Garden?+
Reservations are not strictly required, but they are sensible at peak dinner hours (20:00–21:30) and on weekends.
How expensive is Casa de Chá at Quinta do Arco Rose Garden?+
Casa de Chá at Quinta do Arco Rose Garden is rated €€ — mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
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