Reviews - São Miguel D´Alfama
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Nina J. • 1 review
October 11, 2024
6/10Fado music was up for tourists, which was fine. The waiter forced us to take the 45€ menu, after we agreed he was very nice to us. Food was good, but nothing special - I would say “tourist trap”. If possible search elsewhere, but this is also okay for first in Lisbon.
São Miguel D´Alfama • Owner
Miss Nina we only work with menu fado or minimum consumption for the same price. If you want to listen professional Fado you have to pay for it but you will discover not only that but also that we are the must affordable fado house. Oh and there is no such thing as tourist fado. Hope you enjoy your stay in Portugal, not lowcost stay.
Jean L. • 1 review
September 12, 2024
2.5/10Food no good … cold and bad Bad service Bas expérience
São Miguel D´Alfama • Owner
Boa noite Sr Lamoureux Lamento a sua avaliação pois se tivesse vindo às horas que efectuou a reserva tivesse tido uma melhor experiência. Lamento também que tanto o senhor como a sua esposa tenham deixado os pratos completamente LIMPOS de tão ruim que era a comida, mas agradeço a sua simpatia de falar em ingles e francês. Deseho lhe uma ótima estadia em Portugal
Alan M. • 1 review
September 11, 2024
10/10We had a wonderful time! Great music, food, and atmosphere. We hit the jackpot!
São Miguel D´Alfama • Owner
Thank you very much for your rating and review. You were a very nice couple to serve. I hope you can came back soon. Best regards
pirooz n. • 1 review
July 22, 2024
5.5/10i was in 2 other fado places, here mostly is like restaurant ,, door is open people coming and going other fado places they close doors at 8 pm with special ambiance
Margarita K. • 11 reviews
June 28, 2024
6/10Good fado, bad food.
Lucas L. • 1 review
April 12, 2024
4/10The music is good, the atmosphere is okay but the food is bad
Martina L. • 19 reviews
January 2, 2024
4.5/10Having been to a nice restaurant with a fado show the night before, we thought it would have been a nice experience to repeat and we chose this restaurant instead. Sorry to say it was the wrong choice. The location itself is beautiful, but service is very impersonal, food quality is average and totally overpriced compared to other restaurant in the same range and area. And cherry in top, it only accepts cash (no cards) but they don't bother to tell you when you enter, they simply tell you to withdraw to a nearby atm when they bring the bill. Not so lovely when it rains.
Gabriela D. • 4 reviews
October 20, 2023
9.5/10It was very nice evening without good food, good wine a lot of fado Everithing was good qualty
Mike W. • 1 review
September 24, 2023
6.5/10The entertainment is the real reason to go. Not to be an ugly American, but asking to have a substitution didn’t go well. The food was good and the service was passable other than not making the switch from fries to rice. The Fado was excellent and that alone saved the evening.
Aleksandra M. • 1 review
September 16, 2023
6.5/10Food was really good although the waiter we had in the beginning didn’t say we have to pay for all the menu set (he said it is ok to pay just for main dish + he said we need to choose bottle of wine instead of having it by glass as we wanted, why?). We got also wrong table (not the one we booked - I could HARDLY seen some fado singers). The waiters also gave us wrong food and then were nowhere to be seen. Food was good, fado singers as well but still don’t recommend it this very place.
Nadia R. • 1 review
June 24, 2023
6.5/10Overall it was fine as an experience the musicians were great as the singers too, the service was ok however nowhere was written they only accept cash and we had to withdraw money after dinner I think this should be the first thing to write on the menu or Atleast somewhere.
Heather H. • 1 review
June 22, 2023
5.5/10the fado music was beautiful. the food was underwhelming and the service was not good. i was there alone and saw a marked different with how i was treated and how travelers in groups or couples were treated. overall, worth it for some great fado but don’t expect more.
Cindy v. • 2 reviews
June 16, 2023
4.5/10Nice fado music, food was really terrible!
Robert T. • 2 reviews
June 1, 2023
8.5/10Unlike some of the very pricey, touristy Fado places in Lisbon, Sao Miguel d'Alfama is a warm, homey, unpretentious place where the tables talk with each other, and the talented, passionate musicians chat with the guests like they belong in the place. There were also some equally passionate Fado loving Lisbon people there, who seemed to know the repertoire intimately, and were welcoming to me, an English Canadian. There was a pleasant lack loud tourists shouting at each other between sets. This felt respectful of the music and musicians, and created a calm, attentive atmosphere A good kitchen for very well prepared, and unpretentious food at a reasonable price. Some people were eating fresh whole fish, and I had a tasty Bacalhau com natas. The shrimp appetizer was excellent, and was served with cheese, olives and breads. I had a wonderful time, and it was clear that the other guests - and the talented musicians and excellent singers - did as well. The next time I'm in Lisbon, I will be back at Sao Miguel d'Alfama.
Flor H. • 7 reviews
May 14, 2023
6.5/10We come to Sao Miguel d’alfama with high expectations . We were disappointed, the show average , food also. Very simple menu, nothing special. Bread and desserts not high quality. Nothing to remember
Francisco R. • 1 review
May 2, 2023
10/10We went to three fado dinners while in Lisbon. All were great; however, Sao Miguel d’Alfama provided the best value. $40 Euro’s (the lowest cost of the three) included dinner, a bottle or wine, a 1.5l bottle of water, buffet style desert bar, coffee and ginginha. The fado was great and involved the audience. The whole house was having a great time. Fatima - the owner - was very friendly and personable. Fatima thank you. May you and your family keep Sao Miguel d’Alfama providing quality music for many years.
Jessica B. • 2 reviews
December 31, 2022
10/10It was super delicious! We had an amazing end of the year the food was really good, the atmosphere was incredible cozy! The owner of the restaurant was really kind to us as to everyone! We had an incredible pleasant time! They offer us a really beautiful evening, and also they gave us tips on where to go for the best fireworks!! Highly recommend!!!!
Viktoriya M. • 1 review
December 2, 2022
10/10Perfect place to sit and listen to Fado music. Be prepared to keep silence as respect for the performers. Also be prepared to drop 30€ per person minimum. Place is owned and run by a very kind lady named Fatima and her artists are a wonder to behold. 200/10 guarantee you will be beguiled.
Jolanta F. • 1 review
October 11, 2022
10/10This was a great evening. The food was very tasty, staff very friendly and efficient, and music beautiful. Totally worth a visit, unforgetable experience.
Anna G. • 10 reviews
August 12, 2022
10/10Small cozy place with incredible singing and lovely ambiance of a traditional Portuguese fado place. Talented singers, engaged audience and helpful and quick staff
Attilio B. • 1 review
May 4, 2022
6/10Unfortunately wait staff continued serving during fado performances. It really took away from the show!! The constant distractions and interruptions became frustrating at times!!
Natalia E. • 1 review
May 1, 2022
4/10Even though I booked the table, I had to wait because they didn’t see the booking. We had to wait for the food for more than 1 hour. Crazy. But the music was amazing!!
Sophie D. • 1 review
April 30, 2022
9.5/10Seriously, some reviews said that the fado restaurants serve ordinary food… Not true in this case. Gooooood food, gooooood music and gooooood service !
Anne H. • 3 reviews
April 29, 2022
2.5/10Liter of sangria, was only0,75cl. Main course served while starter not finished. Potatoes were not cooked AND the waiter tried to argue it. Chicken had NO color, salad NO dressing Waste of money
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