Mesa de Frades

4.0

16 Reviews

€51 and over

Portuguese

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Great for live music
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Traditional Fado house with live concert and portuguese food.
Much more than a restaurant, this is an iconic stop on the “Fado route”. In this former chapel full of 18th-century tiles, renowned Fado singers, as well as singers from the new generation of fadistas perform every night. Enjoy an informal atmosphere and a dinner menu full of tasty traditional Portuguese dishes.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Portuguese, Vegan, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 6:30 pm–6:45 pm Mon–Sat 9:30 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
917 029 436
Website
https://mesadefrades.pt/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Mesa De Frades, 139A Rua dos Remédios, Lisboa, Lisboa 1100-081
Neighborhood
Lisbon
Cross street
Near the Museu do Fado, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro and Panteão Nacional
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Santa Apolónia Subway Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Couvert: Bread, Olives with tibornada, Seasoned butter, Tuna Pâté, ‘Peixinhos da horta’; Starters: Goat cheese puff pastry with honey and Olive crush, ‘Conde da Guarda’ codfish, Portuguese vegetable pastry (vegetarian); Main course: Sirloin steak with portuguese sauce or three pepper sauce accompanied with french fries and fried quail egg OR Black pork plumes with Asparagus and Tomato migas OR Mesa de Frades Codfish (grain puree, sweaty spinach, flaked cod, corn and almond bread, baked in the oven) OR Fresh Fish fillet with rosemary and lime accompanied with vegetables OR Vegan: Vegetables ‘à Brás’ OR Vegetarian: Mushroom and Cheese ‘Carolino’ (optional); Dessert: ‘Enchada’ from Santa Clara’s Convent OR Chocolate salami (sugar free, suitable for diabetics) OR Sintra Queijada Tart OR seasonal fruit; Coffee + Drinks unlimited: Wines, Water and Soft drinks + FADO Concert

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

3.6Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

16 Reviews

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PEDRO
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me encantó la experiencia volvería a ir recomiendo la comida el vino y la presentación de los artistas
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
For €65 per person, this place could do much better. The ambiance is good, cozy venue with not a ton of people. It does get loud very fast and starts feeling like you’re in a night club trying to talk to others at your table. After eating around Lisbon and neighboring cities for a few days, this place had by far the worst food I had in Portugal. Food came out cold. The cod fish was oddly overcooked and chewy, served with a weird mush that almost felt like I was eating oatmeal. Fish served on a soft compote shouldn’t have as many spines as it did. The sirloin was okay, and the grilled dorada was very small. Overall everything was pretty bland. The desserts were ridiculously sweet. The only plus was a nonstop stream of wine into our cups. The fado, though we couldn’t stay for more than one session, was actually really good. My only regret was not being able to stay for more after putting up with that meal. We had been eating out for 80-100€ each night and had fantastic meals. For 195, we felt a bit ripped off. Not a place I would recommend at all, I’m sure there are other fado houses with equally impressive shows. I’d label this a tourist trap.
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OpenTable Diner
Bath
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
They did not have a record of my booking. I had to show them it on my phone. They said that I had to pay cash as they could not take cards When I said that I didn't have enough cash a card machine miraculously appeared. The food was poor but we enjoyed the music and the surroundings
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Hyvernatp
Portugal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful establishment, very pleasant service, Fado fantastic !!
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BenjaminB
Portugal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A memorable evening of Fado music by dedicated and highly accomplished performers
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BobS
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a great part of our Lisbon visit. Every element - food, service, ambiance, and Fado were excellent! Truly a memorable experience!
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We had a reservation at 8:30 pm , basically there is one sitting all together , while we were being served, we were expecting to listen to the music Fado show , it did not happen. The fado players started to come in at around 9:30 but music did not started until around 1030 pm 2 hours later they would sing 3 or 4 songs then have an interval of 15 to 20 minutes and we only were able to listen to 2 fadistas. It was already 11:30 pm . So the time we spend to listen to 2 singers and the set value was not what we were expecting. By the way the food is good but the cob fish was cold and desserts are terrible . I looked at their web site and it never said anywhere that the performers will only start playing after dinner is served. I have been to other Fado restaurants and they sing while people are eating every 30 minutes or so . And they value is much better, we were also celebrating our 11 year’s anniversary and never had a compliment during our time at the restaurant.
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RicardoS
VIP
Mexico City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing overall experience! F&B were great and music very entertaining. Had an initial mixup with reservation but was solved eventually. Service very friendly. Highlight of our trip for sure. Thanks
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Marion
Portugal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience; food was good, staff was helpful and kind, the restaurant is incredibly beautiful and words are not enough to describe the beauty of fado music. Very talented musicians and singers. A truly magical evening.
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Adam
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fado was amazing! Would skip the food next time and just go for the Fado music. Awesome acoustics in the venue, which an an old small church
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Mesa de Frades is rated 4 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Mesa De Frades, 139A Rua dos Remédios, Lisboa, Lisboa 1100-081

Additional information

Cross street
Near the Museu do Fado, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro and Panteão Nacional
Neighborhood
Lisbon
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 6:30 pm–6:45 pm Mon–Sat 9:30 pm–9:45 pm
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Portuguese, Vegan, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Santa Apolónia Subway Station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://mesadefrades.pt/
Phone number
917 029 436

Mesa de Frades

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Menu

Dinner + Drinks + Fado Concert

Menu

Menu€65.00

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