Lisbon: Tapas & Drinks with Fado Live Performance
Description
More than just a Fado House, Associação do Fado Casto is a Fado Academy and a tribute to Portugal’s rich heritage. Nestled in Lisbon’s historic Alfama district, the restaurant is uniquely built using stones from the Roman Theatre next door, blending history with tradition. Guests dine at shared tables, savouring a menu of classic Portuguese appetizers like codfish fritters, green bean tempura, and grilled Morcela. As the evening unfolds, soulful Fado performances echo through the space, surrounded by walls adorned with vinyl records celebrating this timeless art form. Venue Location: Associação do Fado Casto, R. de São Mamede 8A, 1100-058 Lisboa, Portugal
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At Associação do Fado Casto, your evening begins in a historic setting, with walls built from the stones of the nearby Roman Theatre, embodying centuries of tradition. This is more than a restaurant—it’s a journey through Portugal’s cultural soul. At long, shared tables, you’ll be served a variety of classic appetizers such as codfish fritters, green bean tempura, and grilled Morcela, accompanied by wines served in clay pitchers. As dinner transitions into the night, the magic of Fado unfolds. Renowned artists perform live, their voices filling the room with emotion, while the ambiance, adorned with vinyl records, immerses you in the essence of Portugal’s most iconic music. R. de São Mamede 8A, 1100-058 Lisboa
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(14)
We enjoyed a really beautiful and interesting performance of traditional Fado with copious and delicious food.
The site was very difficult to find, the street very poorly lit, and there was no business around. The employee at the door had a terrible attitude, he didn't help people find the place. I arrived 15 minutes before the event, he asked me not to come back for 20 minutes. I quit because I didn't feel safe. I was followed on the way home. I wrote that same evening to Viator customer service, the agent spoke to the local agency and confirmed that I would be refunded. The next day I receive an email from Viator that the application is refused and the local agency refuses the refund. Avoid at all costs for your safety!
This is a great way to taste very authentic Portuguese food while listening to their native music. Band was very good, singer had the voice of an angel. The location is a bit tricky on a very narrow uphill street. Take a taxi, you will never get there on public transport unless you are from Lisbon.
Very exciting experience, great and plentiful food in a very suggestive location. Super recommended!
Truly enjoyed our evening! The venue had great acoustics and the fado singers were excellent. So many great Portuguese tapas from time we arrived and continuing between each segment...we left feeling very satisfied.
Wow! Quite the amazing experience. Great entertainment, amazing and so much Portuguese food all while meeting great people from all over the world.
Beautiful fado evening Very hearty local meal and very good Very friendly waitress Showroom apparently in an old church
The music and venue was good but the food and service were average. The male waiters were friendly and smiley but the lady didn’t smile once. No one cleared our table. Half our group left early. No one spoke about the fada show or explained the food or format of the evening. The food was very average and put on the table with no explanation of what it was. The salty bean and cabbage soup was disgusting. The best dishes came out after most of our group had left and everyone was full. The wine was served in jugs full of mold. All in all a very average evening in our opinion that i wouldn’t recommend.
I particularly appreciated the quality of the artists, great music and suggestive atmosphere. Good and plentiful dinner, efficient and kind Service.
Really great store with nice service atmospheric Mood and excellent food. Music was very varied thanks to three different singers. We enjoyed the three hours! Only the entrance is hard to find, as there are no house number, signs, etc. Just walk in the dark door when Google says so. Has its correctness and is not a fake.
