Part of Reid’s Palace Hotel in Funchal, Madeira, Villa Cipriani is an Italian restaurant located on the cliff-tops, with a stunning view of the sea. It shares its heritage with Hotel Cipriani in Venice, where the chef also worked for several years.
Having booked a table on the prized terrace only the night before, we had [...]
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Having been informed that traditional British afternoon tea at Reid’s Palace Hotel (former guests include Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher) on the cliff-tops above Funchal, Madeira was an event not to be missed, I duly booked a table for five on the elegant terrace. This is the place to sit, as the view of the [...]
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Posted in Portugal, Portuguese, dining out, fish, food, restaurant review, restaurants, seafood, travel, traveleating on Aug 17th, 2006
Restaurante Valdonas came recommended by my father-in-law, who travels regularly on business to Guimaraes, a beautiful medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage site in north-western Portugal. Located in a 17th century building, the restaurant is simple but contemporary. It was quiet at lunch, so we chose to sit outside in the cool, covered courtyard. While [...]
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Posted in Portugal, Portuguese, afternoon tea, bakery, cafe, food, restaurant review, restaurants, travel, traveleating on Aug 15th, 2006
Since 1837, this famous bustling pastry shop and cafe in Belém, Lisbon, has been churning out its sensational speciality made from a secret recipe – Pasteis de Belém, a custard cream tart with a slightly burnt crust on top and a flaky edge, with a cinnamon sprinkling on top. It’s unlike any pasteis de nata [...]
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