Restaurant & Tea House Roseiral — restaurant in Madeira
The restaurant and tea house at Quinta do Arco in Arco de São Jorge, on the Santana side of Madeira's north coast — set beside the estate's famous rose garden (roseiral). It serves Portuguese cooking, cakes, coffee and afternoon tea, with outdoor seating, a fireplace and a private dining room.
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About Restaurant & Tea House Roseiral
Restaurant & Tea House Roseiral is a mid-range portuguese and cafe restaurant in Arco de São Jorge — Santana
If you only order one thing, make it the portuguese mains, cakes and afternoon tea beside the quinta do arco rose garden — it's what the kitchen is known for and what regulars come back for.
Roseiral takes its name from the rose garden at Quinta do Arco, one of the largest rose collections in Portugal, and the restaurant sits right beside it — a big, comfortable dining room set up for groups and coach parties, with white linen, wicker chairs and a fireplace for the cooler months, plus outdoor seating when the weather is kind.
It runs from early morning to 10pm, so it works for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Combine it with a stroll through the rose garden and the viewpoints around Arco de São Jorge. Reservations via TheFork or phone +351 291 574 003.
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.
- Hours: Daily 7am–10pm.
- Address: Estrada Regional 101 93, 9230-018 Arco de São Jorge, Madeira.
- Phone: +351 291 574 003.
- Google rating: 4.2 from 507 reviews.
- Price guide: €15–35 per person.
- Outdoor seating, fireplace and private dining room.
- Reservations via thefork.pt.
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, -16.90580
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Frequently asked
What is Restaurant & Tea House Roseiral known for?+
Restaurant & Tea House Roseiral is known for its portuguese mains, cakes and afternoon tea beside the quinta do arco rose garden, plus a wider portuguese and cafe menu.
Do I need to book a table at Restaurant & Tea House Roseiral?+
Reservations are not strictly required, but they are sensible at peak dinner hours (20:00–21:30) and on weekends.
How expensive is Restaurant & Tea House Roseiral?+
Restaurant & Tea House Roseiral is rated €€ — mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Is Roseiral the same as Casa de Chá?+
No — they are two different venues. Roseiral is the restaurant and tea house at Quinta do Arco in Arco de São Jorge; Casa de Chá is a separate tea house at Lombo de Baixo in Faial.
What are the opening hours at Roseiral?+
It is open daily from 7am to 10pm.
Can large groups eat at Roseiral?+
Yes — the dining room is set up for groups and there is a private dining room. Call +351 291 574 003 to book.
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