Before Midnight - A Cinderella Tea Experience

Join us for a Cinderella-inspired Afternoon Tea in the Café, set in the heart of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago.

Enjoy a beautifully curated selection of pastries, tea sandwiches, savory bites, and freshly baked scones, complemented by a flute of G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé Champagne and an exquisite assortment of Ritz-Carlton teas curated by Palais des Thés.

Step into an enchanting experience inspired by the timeless story of Cinderella, with immersive details, whimsical surprises, and memorable moments designed to transport guests into a modern fairytale.

Tea Service will be offered Saturdays and Sundays through November 14.

Seating Times: Beginning at 11:00 a.m., with the final seating at 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon Tea Menu:

Savory

STEPMOTHER

English Cucumber, Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese, Radish, Chervil 

PUMPKIN CARRIAGE

Pumpkin Biscuit, Heritage Turkey, Cranberries, Sage

GOOSE COACHMAN

Rohan Duck Rillette, Cornichons,

Pickled Mustard Seeds, Oxalis 

GREEDY GUS GUS

 Caramelized Onion & Cheddar Croustade, 

Crème Fraîche, Fine Herbs

A Little Magic

BIBBIDI BLUE

Vanilla Mousse, Mandarin Confit, Magic Potion

Sweet

PAPILLON

Honey Vanilla Mousse, Apple Confit, Brown Butter Sponge

BEFORE MIDNIGHT

Caramel Mousse, Caramel Cream, 

Double-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie

MOONLIT WALTZ

Milk Chocolate Mousse, Hazelnut Praliné Crémeux, Chocolate Sablé

HAVE COURAGE

Madagascar Vanilla Cheesecake, Strawberry Confit, 

Graham Sablé

Scones

Traditional Buttermilk

Earl Grey & Vanilla Bean

Enchanted Forest Jam • Clotted Cream • Golden Carriage Curd

Afternoon Tea is $125 per guest, exclusive of tax, gratuity, and fees.

For our younger guests ages 12 and under, a Children's Afternoon Tea menu is available for $70 per child, exclusive of tax, gratuity, and fees.

For parties of 7 or more, please contact the Torali host stand at (312) 573-5160 to reserve.