Mesa de Frades - Casa de Fados
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Julia R. • 1 review
November 4, 2024
10/10The ambience is wonderful. The restaurant is in a converted chapel with beautiful tile walls. There is only seating for about 42 people so the experience is intimate. The servers are attentive and the food is excellent. Of course, the fado music makes the evening. With the performers only inches away from the tables it is a unique experience.
assie j. • 1 review
October 25, 2024
10/10Fado experience was amazing.
Felipe A. • 4 reviews
October 24, 2024
10/10They were nice enough to open an exception and accommodate a special request of mine.
deborah S. • 2 reviews
October 22, 2024
9/10The Fado musicians were stunningly good!!
Alexandre M. • 2 reviews
October 18, 2024
4.5/10Very little portions of food in the plate . Fado with very long pauses every two songs . Not worth it !!
Brenda O. • 1 review
October 11, 2024
8/10Very intimate setting. Appys were great, desserts excellent. Main course fish / ribs were okay. Loved the Fado. Would highly recommend
Leslie G. • 1 review
September 24, 2024
10/10Despite some not-so-good reviews, we found this a completely enjoyable experience. The waiters were attentive, the food was very good (we chose cod and bream), and the music was authentic. We were at the 9:30 pm seating and dinner was served prior to the music which started at 11:00 pm. Highly recommend!!
Carlo A. • 51 reviews
September 18, 2024
5/10Food quality is too low considering the price. No starter, they’ve served snacks. Beef without taste, that doesn’t exceed 150 grams. one dish for 65…
Christo I. • 1 review
September 11, 2024
3/10Never again !!!!!! Food was terrible Musik,,,,etno. avarage.....Service....boys taken from the street.....Prices as a Michellin star restaurant We paid 65 Eur , the Michelin star menu is 90 Eur
Carol R. • 2 reviews
August 26, 2024
10/10Everything was fabulous!
Abigail O. • 1 review
August 9, 2024
8.5/10The fado show is a set price of 65€. Ours started at 9:30 and the waiter said we could stay as long as we wanted (till 2am). It’s a set 3 course menu with some options and unlimited drinks, worth the price.
Deirdre C. • 3 reviews
July 31, 2024
6/10My main course was great. My husband's was disappointing. Their card machine was not working - so we had to pay cash - one reason was that the Internet was not working - yet I could get it - trying for a cash business?? My husband commented that the guitarist was playing out of tune initially!!
Giuseppe c. • 6 reviews
August 6, 2024
5.5/10Very nice location, nice staff and outstanding fado show. But super slow service (40 minutes to get a desert) and small food portions. Quality of food is good but there are just a couple of appetizers and a small main course
R M. • 1 review
July 18, 2024
7/10Wonderful atmosphere. Great service. Beautiful music.( starts at 1030pm) . Food is just okay.
Darren A. • 2 reviews
June 6, 2024
5.5/10Beautiful venue. Amazing music. Disappointing food quality and quantity.
ioannis a. • 1 review
April 4, 2024
7/10The place is atmospheric but the food was just acceptable. The music very good- the musicians excellent , very skilled. The signers very good , especially a young lady with a deep feeling , exactly as must be for Fado. However the intervals were long breaking the concentration of the audience. Maybe , a piece of paper with the lyrics should help the non Portuguese to understand the meaning of the poems.
Hayley L. • 1 review
January 29, 2024
10/10What an amazing experience of Portuguese culture! The staff were super friendly and the food was great. The Fado show has left me in awe and you can really see and feel the guitarists and singers passion for Fado. 110% recommend!
Sumedh H. • 1 review
January 8, 2024
8/10This is a small and intimate venue. Dinner reservations start at 8.30 pm. The fado music performance starts at 10.45 pm and goes on until 2 am. There it a vegan option for the main course but the bread rolls aren't served with a vegan butter alternative and the desserts don't have a vegan option other than a cut fruit. For €65 a vegan diner really gets overcharged. However, the music was outstanding and well worth the money which is why I gave it 4 stars overall. Of note: the credit card machine was not working the day I went and many diners had to go out and get cash, which was certainly not convenient because the ATM right outside the restaurant is terrible and grossly overcharges.
Michael C. • 4 reviews
December 29, 2023
8/10Really wonderful space, with live music around 2230. Service was a bit rushed. Paid €65 per person for all inclusive food and wine. Unfortunately credit card machines were not working.
Arlyn N. • 1 review
December 19, 2023
10/10The setting was incredible. A hole in the wall opening up into an arena of history, culinary excellence and service which is not only friendly, personable but also amazingly attentive. Three generations of our family completely enjoyed the experience.
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