Reviews - Fado Algarve - Arcadas do Fado
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Helene M. • 28 reviews
August 9, 2025
5/10The inside decor and dining room is lovely but could do with being aired a little. The food is very poor 3 cold slices of carrot lumpy mash unforgivable and the same sauce is the same for the 2 meat ( lamb shank and port cheeks ) dishes and very bland. The wine is completely overpriced over 300% mark up.The music is a nice touch indeed but the food and wine need to be sorted asap.
John N. • 2 reviews
July 11, 2025
10/10A great evening, lovely food, fantastic service and wonderful singling. Would go again.
Linda C. • 82 reviews
May 3, 2025
9/10Very enjoyable evening. Sara our waitress was lovely, so helpful and informative. The musicians were very good and the building that houses Arcados do Fado is really atmospheric.
Sarah P. • 2 reviews
March 14, 2025
10/10Absolutely fantastic! The food was delicious and we had amazing service from Sara. The Fado music was captivating and I will definitely return in the future. Highly recommended… you will not be disappointed.
Sinead C. • 1 review
February 15, 2025
10/10What a great find. Such a beautiful building - walking through a small door into a building preserve in time. We welcomed by delightful, friendly staff especially Sara. The menu whilst small was more than adequate and understandable considering the size of the kitchen area in this delightful space. The food was homely and generous in portions. The musical entertainment added to a very enjoyable night and the singer had a wonderful, powerful voice accompanied by two very accomplished musicians. All in all a place worth booking and a night very much enjoyed by all. Well worth a visit.
Brigitta R. • 1 review
September 27, 2024
10/10We had a wonderful evening at the Fado restaurant. Beautiful interior , lovely staff, professional singers and musicians. The food was delicious. Worth visiting!
Moritz S. • 1 review
July 6, 2024
10/10Perfect traditional Portugal fado Night! Food was awesome and Service wonderful. Had nice chats with the Head waitress during the dinner and the fado acts!
Linda M. • 8 reviews
May 31, 2024
10/10
We had a lovely evening. Sara was excellent at explaining the menu & recommending appropriate wines. The food portion sizes were just perfect for us & the food was delicious. The evening was rounded off with excellent music & singing. In conclusion a wonderful evening.
Yi Sum Sandy C. • 3 reviews
March 8, 2024
5.5/10If you don’t have 50% discount code don’t go. NOT worth it.
Hilde G. • 23 reviews
August 4, 2023
10/10This was our second visit to Arcadas do Fado. Just as satisfied as the last time we were here. A perfect evening!
Cesar G. • 4 reviews
June 24, 2023
10/10What an amazing experience, service, fado singers and musicians. Definitely a place to go often and recommend to anyone. Doesn't matter if the music is in Portuguese, the singing while you have a dinner is the cherry of the top of the take. Muito obrigado Madame Alexandra, amazing manager and musicians. See you soon
Hilde G. • 23 reviews
June 10, 2023
10/10This was a really a memorable experience. The venue was beautiful and atmospheric, perfect environment for a Fado evening. On the menu was traditional food from the Portuguese kitchen. We tasted prawn with garlic, sautéed mushroom with bacon and cheese, lamb with fig sauce and pork cheeks. All tasty and served with good red and white wine from Setubal. And then the Fado singers and the musicians entered the venue. Beautiful and melancholic, an experience for a lifetime. A special thanks to Sarah and the rest of the staff for their kindness and helpfullness.
Fado Algarve - Arcadas do Fado • Owner
Many thanks. We hope to see you again.
Irene D. • 43 reviews
March 17, 2023
10/10The evening was fantastic! Everything was impeccable. The food was delicious. And the show was absolutely amazing! I strongly recommend.
Fado Algarve - Arcadas do Fado • Owner
Thank you!
Beatriz B. • 7 reviews
November 26, 2022
9/10
It’s so nice finally finding a place like this in Algarve! The service was amazing, the place was just to die for with absolutely stunning performances by the fadistas. The only thing I would improve is the food. It’s a MUST GO if you love fado or want to get to know a bit of the Portuguese culture ????
Pearl L. • 2 reviews
November 18, 2022
9/10The ambience and fado music was amazing! Sara the waiter and her excellent customer service was a bonus and made my sisters birthday special, thank you!! Food is really good but slightly expensive
Fado Algarve - Arcadas do Fado • Owner
Thank you!
Tina S. • 13 reviews
November 12, 2022
9/10
What a wonderful place! The ambience and atmosphere were outstanding and unique. A wonderful experience overall. The Server (Sarah) was very knowledgeable and helpful and was excellent front of house. She managed the whole restaurant and ensured everyone was well looked after. She explained the Menu and offered advice on wine choices. The food was nice. We really enjoyed the “couvert” which was olives, carrots and bread. We also ordered the prawns in garlic and they were delicious. My husband chose the fish dish and that was nice. I chose the lamb shank which was OK but not quite as unctuous as I like and for me personally, the accompanying sauce/gravy was too sweet (fig) but it came with fresh vegetables and mashed potato. The Fado singers and musicians were outstanding and we really enjoyed the entertainment. Overall a wonderful place to spend a Saturday evening and we will be back for sure and look forward to taking family & friends too.
Fado Algarve - Arcadas do Fado • Owner
Thank you!
Kerstin P. • 8 reviews
October 21, 2022
5.5/10Nice Restaurant, but nearly zwo hours waiting time for the meal.
Fado Algarve - Arcadas do Fado • Owner
Good evening, Our restaurant is not just a simple restaurant is a fado house wich means that we are supposed to play music between courses what makes the night go slower..its an experience not a rushing hour..very sorry if you didn't know where you were coming but will be a pleasure to have you again if you decide to go for the music to. Many thanks
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