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4.0
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PRICE RANGE
$52.00 – $53.00
CUISINES
European, Portuguese
Meals
Dinner, Late Night
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More than a Fado House, Associação do Fado Casto is a Fado Academy. Informality reigns. Pedro de Castro – host and talented guitarist – presents, on the walls of the room, a vast collection of vinyl records that represent the heritage and tradition of Fado. The tables are long and the snacks arrive little by little. You can taste dishes that you could eat at a Portuguese home: from bean soup to 'peixinhos da horta', including fried potatoes and chorizo roasted on the table. Red wine will always be on your table. The Associação do Fado Casto presents ‘Velha Guarda’, on Fridays and Saturdays, a concert that brings together the great names of Fado with established and international careers. You can attend this experience from 8pm, with dinner and concert [50€/pax], or at 11pm only for the concert [25€/pax]. Do not miss the opportunity to attend this concert in a Pombaline style building, built on top of a Roman theater, which stands out for its 5-meter ceiling height.
PRICE RANGE
$52.00 – $53.00
CUISINES
European, Portuguese
Meals
Dinner, Late Night
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Live Music
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4.0
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Giugular
Ravenna156 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
You have to book otherwise it is very difficult to find a place.
The show includes a typical Portuguese dinner. It starts at 8pm with appetizers already served at the table and continues with numerous small courses to share until 9pm when they start playing and singing Fado.
Fado is offered for about twenty minutes in which the lights are dimmed and nothing is served. At the end dinner resumes with other courses and then again twenty minutes of Fado and so for four times until about midnight.
All drinks, wine, beer or drinks are served included in the price without limits.
The price is 50 euros.
It is worth it because the atmosphere is genuine and the dinner is interesting and varied.
The only drawback is the smell of fried food that sticks to your clothes that is really strong.
Show to see definitely!
Have a nice trip!
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Written December 28, 2024
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Trento944 contributions
Nov 2023 • none
This place represents the Portuguese tradition. To the typical cuisine is added the concert of typical Portuguese music. It's a very sad melody (at least that's the feeling you get).
The dishes are typical cuisine and the menu is fixed. You book a table, take your seat and then get served between one song and another. When the singer sings, food is not distributed.
The place is very characteristic and definitely worth a visit. I suggest going there with Uber (very cheap in Lisbon) as it is located at the top of a saloon.

Written January 4, 2024
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Giulia V
16 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
Perfect typical Portuguese dinner, you will be catapulted back in time.
You eat everything together at the tables, lots of courses are served every 15-20 minutes of typical Portuguese dishes, all delicious. The staff is fast, friendly and always puts a smile on your face. Excellent cuisine, soft drinks are included in the price. Experience I Recommendation and would do again, exciting to hear Fado live.
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Written September 14, 2024
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JaneSouthendonSea
Southend-on-Sea80 contributions
May 2024 • friends
When we arrived the door man was telling everyone it was cash only and no beer that night he was very rude I asked to see the manager he said you can see him when you go upstairs he wouldn’t get him or her. On the website it says wine and beer included with food.
We did not get to see the Fado as we didn’t have enough cash as €50 per head thought you could pay on a card. We were really looking forward to seeing Fado such a shame and very disappointed.
Written May 18, 2024
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Natacha
Faro5 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
From start to finish, a wonderful experience where both couples, friends or family will undoubtedly have a good time.
Typically Portuguese and super tasty food, good fado and such incredible service, that even if something was less good, it would be forgotten due to the friendliness and availability of all the staff. Congratulations on the team.
We recommend 100%
Thanks for the good time

Written March 18, 2024
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Voyage37196071709
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • couples
It is a small place with wooden tables and benches. They offer a menu that includes a lot of small Portuguese tapas. The food is great and the atmosphere is second to none. To this we must add the attention of the staff. A totally recommendable experience!

Written August 3, 2023
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AnnieTravels
199 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
Fantastic evening. The meal and music were well planned out over the three hours. Even though you’re seated at communal tables, you’re still really only seated with your own group. And compared to other restaurant options, you don’t have to worry about whether you’ll be there for the fado music. Definitely worth the experience.
Written October 25, 2024
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K D
37 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
Great Fado singers along with a whole lot of food & wine. The service was excellent & the food kept coming for the 3 hours we were there. Difficult to find but well worth the visit to experience Portuguese food and culture.
Written September 28, 2023
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Tina
Greater Perth43 contributions
May 2024 • friends
Great experience of food and Fado. We enjoyed our large table of Friends from all over the Globe .The Musicians were really fantastic and the staff were Great .Just loved it here it was Fabulous .
Written August 19, 2024
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Renata Kutinaite
Vilnius27 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
Great experience of food and Fado. We enjoyed every moment. Musicians are really fantastic and the staff are so attentive.
Written August 2, 2024
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Mick M
San Antonio13 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
Loved the food, the wine, and the incredible music and musicians.
Friendly host and servers. Accomplished musicians, uber-talented.
Written June 7, 2024
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QueenZee93
United Kingdom190 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
I really wanted to experience Fado and this place was great 😊
They have a set menu for 50€ per person that includes lots of little shareable snacks, desert and unlimited drinks.
It's a very dark kinda cave looking place with candles and dimmed lights, it's filled with photos, art work, signatures and old fashioned decor. You have large tables where you eat next to each other, it's a friendly environment so it's a nice experience.
Then you have the performance of the musicians where they sing 1 or 2 songs and then take a break, and then later another performance with a few more songs 🎵 🎼 ❤️
Amazing experience 🎵
Delicious food 🌟
Incredible musicians 🎼
Staff super nice 😊
📍R. de São Mamede 8A, 1100-058 Lisboa
Thank you for having us @associacao_do_fado_casto
Please check out my instagram @queenzee93 for a video review of this place
We highly recommend a visit here
Written October 23, 2023
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Sarah
New Jersey24 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
Come hungry! The food is delicious and there is plenty of it. We loved being able to graze on our food throughout the evening while listening to fado. This is an experience that can not be missed .
Written October 7, 2023
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Traci H
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Wonderful place to see and hear Fado music, and BRING YOUR APPETITE. Great talent, wonderful and knowledgeable staff!
Written October 6, 2023
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Ricardo S
1 contribution
May 2022 • none
This is a great place to go out with friends and listen to fado - and I think that is the main dish. The staff is quite friendly and helpful.
Written May 24, 2022
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