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Reviews - Velha Taberna - Casa de Fados

Reviews

9.4/10

Excellent
230 reviews
Food
9.2
Service
9.6
Ambience
9.5
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  • Theresa C.18 days ago

    9.0

    Lovely small restaurant honoring the tradition of fado. Lisbon fado has a different sound from what we heard in Porto. definitely order the peppers!

  • Susan B.1 month ago

    10

    The seats could use some small cushions to make them more comfortable

  • Anna T.
    Anna T.1 month ago

    10

    Very good tuna steak! Music fado was wonderful

  • Francesca S.
    Francesca S.2 months ago

    10

    Unique dinner experience

  • Isalia L.
    Isalia L.2 months ago

    10

    Amazing space. Costumer service is outstanding. The fadista and guitar players were great.

  • Terry R.2 months ago

    10

    Excellent everything....and music was so professional and a fine evening

  • Ludovic V.3 months ago

    10

    Magical fado

  • Wade B.4 months ago

    10

    An absolutely amazing experience. The people were so genuine and attentive. It felt as if we were invited into someone’s home for the evening. One of our best experiences in Lisbon. The food was truly outstanding. The Fado beautiful

  • João S.5 months ago

    10

    Great food, great service and great fado

  • Carlos C.
    Carlos C.5 months ago

    9.0

    cozy small place, with friendly service, the food is ok, the music (Fado) was grear. Located in old Lisbon, the pmace is worth a visit. Great time.

  • Hector B.
    Hector B.6 months ago

    8.5

    Very personal service with quaint and intimate surroundings. Fado singer had great voice and accompanying musicians. Food was limited in selection but well prepared and satisfying.

  • Jyrki V.6 months ago

    8.0

    Place is small and cozy, service very friendly and Fado show was excellent. Food was avarage, small bites were good, main course only avarage.

  • Caro H.6 months ago

    10

    We had a really great evening with good food, great service and wonderful Fado.

  • Catherine C.6 months ago

    10

    A small, quaint restaurant with a limited menu, but a true gem. The food was delicious, the server was warm and friendly, we loved her wine recommendation and ordered a 2nd bottle. The chocolate mouse was rich and creamy. And the Fado performers, 2 guitarists, one of whom also sang, were wonderful. Felt like an authentic Portuguese experience.

  • Robert V.6 months ago

    9.0

    The ambiance, the pleasure of eating good food with Fado playing live.

  • Elizabeth M.7 months ago

    10

    Very small. Only 22 people. Probably could seat 3 more. But it was nice. Felt very personal. The wait staff were terrific. The Fado was lovely.

  • Kate T.7 months ago

    9.0

    Perfect service and wonderful music. Very talented singer. The tapas and wine lovely. Main courses for us were not as good, go for the Tapas. Overall a wonderful evening.

  • Peter E.
    Peter E.7 months ago

    10

    Fantastic food, nice staff and wonderful Fado!

  • Bogdan T.7 months ago

    10

    Amazing food, even better service and the fado experience was out of this world. 10/10 the best food and ambiance of our stay in Lisbon!

  • deanna r.7 months ago

    10

    The tuna streak entree was wonderful!

  • Hava B.8 months ago

    9.0

    the food was very tasty, the service was excellent and the fado show was amazing

  • Howard K.10 months ago

    10

    Wonderful, free Fado in intimate setting with friendly staff & excellent service. Highly recommend it !

  • Camilla G.
    Camilla G.10 months ago

    10

    Lovely staff, amazing atmosphere, good food and incredible music to laugh and cry with all night with a glass at hand.

  • Meredith J.11 months ago

    10

    The food was delicious and I loved hearing the musicians perform. The music was moving and made for a really nice experience. It started out fairly empty but filled up by the last set. I was too full to eat more but I wanted to try everything on the menu! The service was exceptional and the chef even checked in about how my experience was! I’d definitely recommend!

  • Taiichi K.11 months ago

    10

    Small but cozy and so welcoming hospitality and atmosphere. The perfect fad restaurant for a memorable night in Alfama.

  • Titty g.11 months ago

    10

    Nice place. People very polite and friendly

  • Nils M.
    Nils M.11 months ago

    10

    Friendly staff, great service, delicious food and fantastic music.

  • Lasma P.1 year ago

    10

    Great petiscos and very unique menu! Loved it!

  • Serena b.1 year ago

    10

    Food was delicious and great, friendly service. All reasonably priced and lovely atmosphere.

  • Matt W.1 year ago

    10

    Amazing dinner from both the tasty food and the conversation with the owner. Don’t hesitate to book a meal at Velha Taberna!

  • Ewelina K.1 year ago

    10

    A hidden gem among Lisbon's restaurants in the famous Alfama. A short, well-thought-out menu - Portuguese cuisine with a modern twist at its best. Very nice owner who will talk, advise and offer delicacies. The desserts were amazing!

  • Felipe R.1 year ago

    10

    Great Food and service. Rubel was very helpful and friendly.

  • emanuele c.1 year ago

    5.5

    Pica Pau soup was unbalanced with only taste of coriandolo.

  • Elisa C.1 year ago

    10

    Very typical place

  • Tomi V.1 year ago

    10

    Food and the atmosphere were amazing

  • Fabio C.1 year ago

    4.5

    We were very disappointed taking into consideration the classification and the comments. The only item that was good was the Bacalhau a Taberna Velha. All other items (caldo verde, bifana, pudim) were bad. We believe this as a tourist trap.

  • Florin T.1 year ago

    10

    Ribel the cook was fantastic! Perfect service, wonderful cooking advice and inside tips on Lisbon foods were highly appreciated! Personalized service, great ambiance despite the not-so-inspiring exterior building. We will recommend to friends and will surely be back when visiting Lisbon next time.

  • Paul t.2 years ago

    10

    simple, local, fun and affordable.

  • Joseph F.
    Joseph F.2 years ago

    10

    A good value for money and delicious food (tapas style). Beautiful ambient as well.

  • Mariana R.2 years ago

    10

    Very delicious place!! All the dishes we tried were really good, we experienced the real Portuguese food. Price 10/10

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