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The Ritz Café: restaurant in Madeira
3 Estrelícias : Exceptional: worth planning a trip around. Awarded by the MadeiraInfo editorial team.
The Ritz Café serves Portuguese, café and international cooking in Funchal. Prices are mid-range (€€) and the house speciality is Afternoon tea on the terrace.
Historic Funchal landmark on Avenida Arriaga, terrace seating, ideal for a relaxed lunch, coffee break or afternoon tea in the heart of the city.
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About The Ritz Café
The Ritz Café sits in Funchal and serves portuguese, cafe and international food at mid-range prices
Start with the afternoon tea on the terrace: it is the reason people come back.
The Ritz also hosts weddings and private celebrations, we photographed a wedding party here in September 2026, with champagne at the door, the wedding car pulling up on the mosaic pavement outside and the cake served in the upstairs room.
Every Saturday night the upstairs restaurant becomes a dinner dance: the Sian Lesley Cabaret Dinner Show pairs a three-course meal (wines, beer or soft drinks included until dessert) with a glittering cabaret performance and dancing until late. Sian Lesley began her career at the Moulin Rouge and the Lido de Paris. Tickets are €68 per person. Booking essential, see our Sian Lesley Cabaret Dinner Show event page for details.
What to know before you go
- Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
- Saturday nights: Sian Lesley Cabaret Dinner Show from 19:00, €68 per person for a three-course meal with drinks included until dessert, then cabaret and dancing. Book on +351 291 648 155.
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
Funchal, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64790, -16.91000
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Frequently asked
What is The Ritz Café known for?
The Ritz Café is known for its afternoon tea on the terrace, plus a wider portuguese, cafe and international menu.
How expensive is The Ritz Café?
The Ritz Café is rated €€: mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Plan around The Ritz Café
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