More than a year, 1811, is a space built with gastronomy in mind, blending the excellence of food with the elegance of wine.

The Royal Sunset Gourmet Dinner recreates the atmosphere of the Savoy hotel’s Grill Gourmet Fleur de Lys restaurant.

The role played by wine, and by sommeliers, is becoming ever more central in the world of gastronomy and in this year’s Stars Route the spotlight was on them.

Júlio Pereira is now in charge of the restaurant bearing the name of the Madeiran interior designer Nini Andrade Silva as well as one of the best panoramic views of the town.

The Dining Room is Quinta da Casa Branca’s most recent proposal for a quiet and intimate dinner, almost as if you were at home with your family.

Essential Madeira went out for a cocktail and looked into why these drinks are so ‘in’ right now.