Lisbon: Fado Night with Dinner in a Typical Fado House

Dine at Mesa de Frades inside a 17th-century chapel, pairing a traditional Portuguese dinner with an intimate live fado show.

Getting started

Arrive at Mesa de Frades, a 17th-century chapel converted into a restaurant, and check in with your reservation. After you are seated, take in the original azulejos that line the walls while the evening service begins. Your experience starts calmly at your table before the live fado show and meal unfold around you.

What to expect

Mesa de Frades 17th-century chapel restaurant

Step into Mesa de Frades, housed in a 17th-century chapel turned restaurant, where historic architecture frames your entire evening.

Features

• The dining room is adorned with original azulejos, so you spend the night surrounded by traditional Portuguese tilework that sets the tone for Lisbon’s cultural heritage.
• A traditional Portuguese dinner is served at your table, with a carefully curated meal crafted using authentic local ingredients so you can focus on the flavors of regional cuisine.
• During the evening, the live fado show takes center stage, showcasing the soulful sounds of Lisbon’s cultural heart while you remain comfortably seated at your table.
• Depending on the option you select, drinks include water, soft drinks, house wine and coffee, and you can also opt for a wine tasting with Moscatel, Vinho Verde and Reserva Port served at different moments of the meal.
• Cocktails, spirits and the wine list are not part of the inclusions, so these are available only as separate purchases if you wish to add them to your night.

Wrapping up

As the final fado songs draw to a close, your evening naturally winds down at your table, leaving you free to step back out into Lisbon once service has ended and settle any extra charges for items such as cocktails, spirits or selections from the wine list.