Dinner at Casa de Fado O Faia is not just a meal -- it's an experience, and a very Lisbon one at that. Dinner for two, €80 per person, and honestly? Worth every euro. The night starts strong with a proper couvert: naturally fermented bread (the good stuff), artisanal butter, and perfectly marinated olives -- simple, elegant, and setting the tone. For starters, we went with the soup -- a rich, soulful mix of beef, poultry, sausages, and pasta. Comforting, hearty, and deeply Portuguese. The kind of dish that quietly tells you, you're in good hands. The main event was the bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, and it was nothing short of divine. Perfectly cooked, balanced, indulgent without being heavy -- cod done the way it's meant to be done. Dessert sealed the deal. I had the pear in wine with chocolate and chili crumble -- elegant, slightly daring, and beautifully executed. My wife went for the olive oil pudding, which was silky, unexpected, and surprisingly addictive. All of this was paired with a delicious Cartuxa wine that tied the evening together effortlessly. Between courses, three different fadistas took turns on stage with their guitarists, singing fado full-voice, full-heart. No background music here -- this is the real thing, and it demands your attention in the best possible way. A delicious night, start to finish. Highly recommended to anyone in Lisbon. Make a reservation. Seriously. Walking in without one is basically a fantasy. read more

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The experience was amazing! The food was wonderful and the staff was friendly and attentive. The performances were thrilling! What a wonderful way to end our beautiful stay in Portugal! read more

Traditional fado show in a bar lined street. The staff is friendly and efficient- taking orders, bringing and clearing plates between performers. The meal was surprisingly tasty with almost absurdly huge portions (an entire octopus!?!?). Nice options for wines by the glass and an n/a beer. The real treat and reason for coming is the music. Two amazing guitarists provided music to accompany three vocalists. They were all talented and had a range of styles. You can purchase cd's after, but it's not a pushy sell. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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We came here for a girls night of fado. This was such an amazing experience. From the staff to the music. First let me say the staff everyone was so professional, friendly, accommodating... superb! The music phenomenal. You could feel it in your soul. You don't have to speak the language to understand fado. It's like opera you just feel it. Since I have so many allergies I advise the waiter as soon we started discussing the menu and he went above and beyond for me. He made cocktails specified to my diet restrictions. He helped me with meal options. For dessert there was nothing I could have so he had the chef whip up so df/gf sherbet made from melon and another one from another fruit, it was divine and so refreshing. Overall the food was completely different than anything we had ever eaten but we were full and very satisfied. It does get a bit chilly in here, ladies bring a shawl to throw over your shoulders if your cooking in the summertime. I can't say enough about this place. I'll be back during My next vacation read more

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Hello everyone and welcome to Lisbon, Portugal. So you find yourself in Lisbon and are looking to have a wonderful dinner and take in some of the local culture and the traditional Fado music? We'll look no further as "O Faia" dinner club in the "Alto Barrio" district has got you covered. Fado is a traditional form of Portuguese music that appeared in Lisbon in the 19th century and has continued to today. Fado music symbolizes the city's traditions and cultural mix. The artists perform three separate sets while you are dining which works very well. While they are performing you can continue to dine but all service stops until they are done and then resumes afterwards. So on to the food!! Overall I can say that most all dining in Portugal is amazing and both the cost and quality of the food are phenomenal; however, the service we received was second to none. Everyone was very courteous and friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. One item to consider if you take an UBER or taxi is that they cannot drop you off right upfront so you may have to walk a bit to get to the restaurant. If you have trouble walking you may want to wear some comfortable shoes. All in all it was an awesome experience, affordable and well worth it. If you want to experience some traditional Portuguese music and some great food, you don't want to miss it. Make some reservations and have a great time! You only live once. Enjoy and Bon appetite mes amis! read more

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What a fabulous evening! We made reservations online ahead of time and so glad we did - - the place was full! We were seated at a table with a great view of the musicians. Service was friendly, english-speaking and so, so, so helpful. The menu was in multiple languages and clearly listed ingredient information. Our server helped navigate the menu to confirm I was avoiding gluten and dairy. And they also paired our courses with the most delicious drinks. read more

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This was a memorable place. The food was very good indeed. Sorry, but I don't have many pictures to share of the food. All dishes were delicious and well presented. The service was impeccable and the dining room was very comfortable. The highlight however was the Fado Show. The Singers and accompaniment were extraordinary. The woman and the gentleman who performed had incredible voices - you could "feel" the music and the sentiments each performer were working to convey. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Food was amazing, so was the wine, ambiance and music/singers! Neighborhood was really cool. read more

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O Faia was incredible!! The food was great and the show was even better! I can't wait to come back read more

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For €70 you get a 3 course meal and three 20 minute fado shows from 3 different singers. They rotate through the singers depending on who's available, but it seems like the Portuguese guitarist and guitarist play with all 3 singers. These shows are AMAZING, in my experience, with each subsequent singer even more breathtaking than the last. What a wonderful way to experience fado for my first time. Regarding the food- my god. Delicious and visually pleasing. I would highly recommend the octopus. According to the server, they tend to change the menu items depending on the season, however the octopus is the only item that stays year round. The quality of the food and service alone would've been worth the €70/pp. The service was also 10/10. Our server was very accommodating and answered all of our questions (even ones that weren't related to the restaurant). On a question he didn't have an answer to, he actually did some research and returned with suggestions later that night. Some tips: They have different reservation times, probably to stagger the kitchen orders. You probably won't be eating during the actual performances, so if you want to have you food closer to when the performances are then make a reservation for later in the night. If you'd prefer to eat first, get an earlier reservation but know you'll be there probably until 10:45pm. read more

Everything about this experience was spectacular! From the service to the food and of course the entertainment. The only issue we had was we felt the wine pours were inconsistent. Other tables seemed to get larger pours. Could have been an optical illusion but it felt that way to us. The fado entertainment was wonderful, the singers were amazing but I would have enjoyed the last set with all instrumental, they were so incredibly talented and a joy to listen to. read more

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Food and service were excellent. We went for a fixed price dinner and fado. Would highly recommend.

We had a beautiful time at dinner. Such an intimate and well curated space. The host was so warm and engaging. He gifted one of my friends the tie off of his neck!! All of the staff was so attentive and kind. We were serenaded by a performer with the most beautiful voice. The music created a beautiful ambience for a candlelight dinner. My only regret is that we had to leave early due to an emergency. But everyone was so accommodating and packed up our food quickly. Recommend anyone visiting Lisbon for the first time should make sure this is on your list. read more

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One of the top 10 places for Fado. They have the legendary Lenita! I bought her CD and she autographed it. The food is amazing three course meal price fix. The service is impeccable, friendly, and attentive. I was so full after the meal. It's nice that they break up the meal between the singers. definitely, you have to make reservations in advance. I agree it's one of the best places for entertainment and dinner. read more

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This was an absolute magical evening!! The experience was a 10 out of 10. The food was delicious, generous, and thoughtfully presented. And the service was so warm and friendly!! The staff went above and beyond to make us feel special celebrating my sisters birthday and even gave us a thoughtful keepsake!! Now for the music. Breathtaking and beautifully haunting. I highly recommend it!! read more

Amazing food! The service was great too- got a taste of vino verde. We had the sardines, liver and octopus. read more

O Faia - Seafood Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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We loved the food, the service, and the music was magical! The duck was delicious and we enjoyed the olive oil pudding.

Came here for dinner on Valentine's day and it was a surprising mix of couples and families. Because it was a special occasion, there was only a set menu but it was fantastic. We enjoyed the food, and the three different Fado performances. Great service, and excellent wine recommendations. If you're looking for a quintessential Lisbon experience, definitely come here. read more

Everything was excellent! Got there at specified time and their service was great! They allowed enough time for pre-dinner drinks and took our order before show started. My husband ordered fish and I ordered the suckling pig which were both delicious! We saw the lamb and it looked fantastic as well. Both appetizers were delicious as well as the desserts! The chocolate cake was, IMO too chocolate, but if you are a chocolate lover it's up your alley. They spaced out the food nicely so it did not interfere with the entertainment. There were three different singers (2 women and 1 man) who performed for about 20 minutes each. There were 2 guitarists who accompanied the performers. An excellent evening! I highly recommend the experience. Glad we selected O Faia! They ordered taxis for us after the show, which ended about 10:45, but you can easily call an Uber. read more

O faia presents its guests with some of the greatest fado singers such as Lenita, a fado legend and other famous artists and musicians along with fantastic food! read more

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Superb food and amazing service! The outdoor seating area is wonderful for a group but sitting st the bar is perfect for 2.

This supposed to be one of the most traditional and higher end Fado/Dinner venues in Lisbon and featured well known Fado artists. First of all, the musicians are amazing, and they have mad crazy lungs, we sat at side table that was about as far from them as one could get and it was still really loud, I think it might have been too much to sit right in front for us. At the end you can purchase their recordings and have them signed. 2nd thing we didn't realize was that you eat first and then they sing, so it's more like a concert performance after dinner. The food is good, not great. Well presented and filling portions. The service is good in a cozy intimate setting. Overall, I don't think it's necessary to experience Fado in this Dinner/show setting since they are two separate activities and the food is not the reason to come here, but the performers are superb so come for that is that's what you are looking for. read more

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I was looking for a place to enjoy a fado show and this was amazing! Had my concern at first since Uber left us two streets down the restaurant. Area around its a young party scene and might not look safe But there was a lot people around and decided to insist and visit. It was a great surprise the food was delicious and the show was mesmerizing. Wine suggestions were to the point and food was served with attention and elegance. I must say Nuno our waiter made the experience extra special for us ! Ambiance it's intimate and courteous to the Fado Show musicians. While they are playing the waiters restrain from serving and let the customers enjoy the show. Above all it was a great experience. Dinner is 70 euros per person and it doesn't include the wine or gratuity but includes the show which it's a must while in Lisbon! read more

Fantastic food and entertainment! A definite must while in Lisboa. The beef main course is a must. Very tender read more

Had an amazing evening with my family of 6. The service was impeccable. The food was delicious and the music was moving. I was blown away by the passionate voices and guitar playing. What brought me to write a review was the care and kindness that the manager? owner? showed to our group. We had a mixup with our travel agency who arranged our visit to O'Faia which could have been embarrassing but he handled it with understanding and kindness. I would highly recommend a visit to this restaurant. read more

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My daughter, husband and I enjoyed this very special evening of excellent food and top quality Fado performance. The setting is a gem--beautiful and intimate. We hope to return again in future. read more

Forever one of my favorite restaurants. You will eat an octopus that you've never had before. Amazing.

Excellent meal and ambience. Great show with dinner. Fantastic food. Had the octopus and it was fantastic read more

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It was a magical evening, and the best way to end my time in Lisbon, just before flying back home. I've been to another fado experience the last time I was in town, but that was on a big stage with a much bigger audience. O Faia was a much more intimate environment, which made it all so much more special. The staff were incredibly attentive, the food and wine were incredible and authentic, and the performers were beyond stellar. Not to be missed for anyone traveling through Lisbon! read more

Intimate setting for great dinner and excellent Fado. Our hotel recommended this place and made the necessary reservation. We had an excellent spot, just an arm's reach from the performers. We arrived early for dinner. Everything was great from the appetizers to entrees to desserts. The performers were amazing. I don't understand Portuguese but that didn't stop me from appreciating the performances. I almost didn't want the night to end. read more

There are so many Fado places to choose from that it felt daunting to find one with both great food & fado-- O Faia scored 5* in both!!! I made the res a couple weeks before and kept it after our hotel concierge confirmed it was the best; don't hesitate! Our dinner was excellent in taste, presentation and quality. Our group of 4 each tried different items: octopus, seabass filet, duck and entrecôte as mains. Also included were starters: I had garlic shrimp; others had peppers stuffed with cod in saffron cream... my friend (who isn't a big seafood fan) commented that if he was at home he woulda licked his plate, it was that good. We were overstuffed by dessert, but since it was included how could we resist...chocolate cake & almond cake were highlights but they all were incredible. As for the music, we couldn't understand a word, but could appreciate the talent-- these fado singers and accompanying guitarists were fabulous; we heard 3 sets (different singer each set of about 4-5 songs between our courses) and apparently 1 or 2 more sets were going to follow. One singer (#3) was the 50ish son of the singer/owner of the restaurant. read more

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FANTASTIC!!!! My family and I loved this experience. The food, the service, the ambiance and the fado were amazing. You must visit when in Lisbon! read more

Great food! Great show! Classy place. Excellent performances! You don't need to know Portuguese to enjoy this. Nice long performances with intermissions in between to eat and drink and talk. But please be quiet during the singing. Will go again if I return. read more

The service was impeccable. The waitstaff and management are attentive and anticipate your needs. The food was excellent. The lamb chop was cooked to perfection. The shrimp appetizer hit all the notes: garlicky, buttery and just a hint of spice. Dessert was phenomenal. Highly recommend the chocolate cake with cherry sauce. Delicious. And then the fado music. No words. Amazing musicians and soulful singers. We stayed for over four hours and we're enchanted. Highly recommend! read more

Good Portuguese food and an excellent Fado show. Prices are a bit high when comparing the size of portions at other restaurant of same kind. However, we can't forget customers are not charged for the Fado show. Call for reservations and make sure you arrive at least an hour prior to the first artist, so at least you have eaten some of your food when the show starts because the lights are dimmed and it will be hard to see your food. read more

O Faia - Codfish lagareiro - Seafood Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Oh what can you say about Fado music! Unbelievably romantic and the food was awesome. The best part O Faia was dessert. Loved the vibe, the quality and waitstaff wonderful. Highly recommend as it was more upscale than other Fado music restaurants. Brava! Obregada! read more

Walked into this one thinking it was the expensive Faia. O Faia was excellent. Great service, Great wine selections and food was superb.

My hotel recommended this restaurant. The food was delicious. The shrimp salad was a stand out. The wine list is great and reasonable. The service was fantastic. The Fado was surprisingly good. The area of the restaurant is charming. I would definitely tell you to go! read more

The rack of lamb was amazingly well done and not at all gamey. The appetizer special was a cod stuffed pepper with a saffron and balsamic sauce- to die for! The music was lovely, but they do take it very seriously. The lights are turned down and you will be reminded by wait staff to be quiet and not use cell phones if you fail to read the reminder card in the table. Well worth it and highly recommend! read more

We booked reservations at O Faia at the recommendation of our hotel. I figured the Fado would be great and the food would be passable (I didn't have high expectations because I figured it was going to be something of a tourist trap). I'm happy to report that I was wrong! The food was very good! My husband had the cod and I had the black pork tenderloin. We also had starters, dessert, and a bottle of wine for a total of about €170. It's pricy for Lisbon, but we were there for nearly 4 hours between dinner and the show. There were 4 singers total and each was better than the last. It was truly a unique and wonderful cultural experience. The only downside was a table of locals seated right in front of the singers who had to be told repeatedly and often not to take photos and videos. They even shone a flashlight on the singer to get a better shot! Between that and they're loud, inconsiderate chatting, it was hard to ignore them, but the waitstaff did their best to keep them under control. So in short, O Faia has great food, wonderful service, and superb Fado. read more