Casa Madeira

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  Richard Lee

  ·2 months ago

  “Having just been to Portugal we thought it would be fun to try this place, just around the corner from our hotel. We were not disappointed. It was a treat to sit on the patio overlooking the Albert Embankment. The menu has lots of typical Portuguese dishes and some good, inexpensive Portuguese wines. Service was brusque but professional and efficient. Prices are more than reasonable.”

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  CW Lau

  ·2 months ago

  “What a lovely lunch, missed the delicious seafood. Especially the pork stew. The dessert was amazing.”

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  Simon Porter

  ·3 months ago

  “We wanted to avoid the expensive fried fast food at The Oval cricket ground and found this restaurant only a small diversion from Vauxhall station. We had a delicious authentic Portuguese lunch here. All the menu items were freshly sourced and cooked. The sea bass was the best I have had in a very long time and the desserts were home made and delicious. Being in the mainline railway arches there is some noise but not too distracting. We will definitely be back each time we come to The Oval in future - what a find !”

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  Nicholas Easterman

  ·5 months ago

  “I went to this restaurant this week with 5 friends who I eat with about every 6 weeks. I had read the reviews good and not good so was unsure what to expect. I found a vibrant and busy restaurant under the arches by Vauxhall station. The room was quite noisy both because of the people and the trains overhead. I am a very picky eater and like very simple meat dishes my friends vary and like many different types of food. 2 of us had melon and palma ham others had avocado and prawns and whitebait all the portions were large and apart from the melon having little flavour we were all happy. To follow I had well done lamb cutlets (5!) and chips others had pasta sea bass (huge) veggie burger and I have forgotten the rest all the portions were vast and several of us could not finish not because it was not good but it was just too much. The staff were friendly and helpful even if they did sometimes forget to bring the extra bottle of wine. Overall we all enjoyed the meal which we thought was good value for money.”

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  Andreea Anghel

  ·5 months ago

  “Love the food at Casa Madeira. Staff is very friendly and helpful, a nice variety of Portuguese goodies to try. Both takeaway or seat it, sweet or savoury. I recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.”

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  Toby

  ·6 months ago

  “I'll have been in hundreds of times, when for years I worked nearby. It's a Portuguese institution. Strong morning coffee, breakfast meetings, fresh sandwiches made up to take out, heaving boxes of pasteis de nata back to the office. A favourite, and known to others as my private "office". The cafe is under the first Vauxhall railway arch, a deli and restaurant under the second. Staff are quick and dry - make an offhand comment once and it's a running joke. They're busy turning the service, but their warmth is there and is earned. Wide menu, behind the counter and on the tables. Cooked breakfast with chips if you want them; baked potatoes slathered in beans, cheeseburgers with a nip of salad, baps made up for a long lunchtime queue. Across the pavement, fresh air and a terrace between the arches and the Albert Embankment. For a longer lunch, I've had chicken Kyiv and lasagne in the restaurant, both hot, generous and good. The till is at the end. Everything else comes to you.”

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  Wendy WO

  ·7 months ago

  “Randomly walked past this bistro without knowing it. After our visit to Garden Museum we decided to go back for dinner. We were served with bread once seated on a charge of £1.95 per person. Many choices on the menu - we ordered a kale soup, grilled octopus and beef steak sandwiches with chips, and a virgin bloody mary. The octopus was delicious and served with loads of veggies. The sandwich was value for money. We must come back for seafood and desserts. Another table was celebrating birthday with a cake from next door. The atmosphere was great.”

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  Marcelo Nascimento

  ·8 months ago

  “An absolutely outstanding experience at Casa Madeira, a Portuguese restaurant that truly delivers on quality and hospitality. The T-bone steak was more than amazing — perfectly cooked, full of flavour, and clearly top quality. What really made the difference was the service. The staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and welcoming from start to finish. They even took the time to play and interact with my son, which made the experience even more special for our family. And don’t leave without trying the pastel de nata — the traditional Portuguese dessert. It’s absolutely delicious and well worth it. It’s rare to find a place that combines excellent food, authentic Portuguese flavours, and genuine hospitality at the same level. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend Casa Madeira. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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  Melody Zhou

  ·9 months ago

  “The food was fine — especially the baby chicken and seafood rice, but some dishes were overpriced for the portion sizes. The bread was served without asking and charged per person, which didn’t feel great. The service felt rushed and we were pressured to leave, despite a 20% service charge being added. Would not rush back.”

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  Nicola

  ·1 year ago

  “Casa Madeira in Vauxhall is a hidden gem—perfect for big groups and gatherings. The menu is packed with fresh fish options, and the portions are generous. The staff are super friendly and attentive, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Whether you're out with friends or celebrating something special, the relaxed vibe and great service really make this spot a winner. Highly recommend it for seafood lovers and those looking for Portuguese style food. It's fast becoming a favourite restaurant with us.”

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