Cafe de São Bento em Lisboa

28/12/2024: I have been to fado shows before both in Lisbon (Casa de Linhares in 2016) and back home and this was the best experience. While the location is simple, the value for what you receive is incredible. The food was very good and there were 4 stages of fado, well mixed with the serving of the dishes. There were 4 singers of different generations (20+, 40+, 60+ and the wonderful Maria Amelia Proenca, who is 86 and sang with Amelia Rodrigues when she was young). I had the honor of getting a CD with autograph from Mrs Maria Amelia, it is incredible what an elegant presence and the passion she still brings to the stage at her age. Filipe (who plays the Portuguese guitar) and Claudia Duarte (who is one if the singers) are the owners and they have a carefully thought booking system, manually confirming each reservation and making sure that all guests are aware of the menu and payment details. The attention to details is great, Filipe comes to every table between the fado sessions and interacts with all guests discussing the history, the way of playing fado and answering any questions. This creates a more familiar and welcoming atmosphere. Well recommended for all who love fado music or want to have a taste of Lisbon's local flavors (both musical and gastronomical).

25/11/2024: Belle découverte du fado dans un cadre chaleureux tout en dégustant un repas de qualité. Nous avons passé un excellent moment avec 3 chanteuses accompagnées de 2 musiciens. Le repas est très bien et l’organisation bien rodée. Bravo !