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An evening of live Fado and traditional Portuguese food in the heart of Bairro Alto. Step into a family-run Fado house founded in 1955 and discover the voices, melodies and emotion of Lisbon over a candlelit dinner.
A candlelit evening in Bairro Alto with live Fado and a traditional Portuguese dinner: table couvert, one starter, one main course and one dessert. Choose a fish, vegetarian or meat main course from the menu below. Port or Moscatel is included.
€85 per person
Clams à Bulhão Pato: +€5. Tiger prawns with creamy shrimp and lime rice: +€5. All other drinks are charged separately. Subject to availability.Founded in 1955, A Severa is Lisbon’s oldest Fado house still run by the same family, now in its fourth generation. Set in Bairro Alto, one of the city’s most emblematic neighbourhoods, it has welcomed some of the great names of Fado and continues to celebrate Portuguese music and traditional cuisine. Inside, warm candlelight and tiled scenes of Lisbon set the mood for an intimate evening. As the voices and guitars fill the room, discover the feeling of saudade: a longing that gives many Fado songs their emotional depth. Fado can also be joyful, celebratory or playful — a living expression of Portuguese life. Recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011, it remains closely tied to Lisbon. The house takes its name from Maria Severa, the celebrated 19th-century singer whose voice and story became part of Fado’s cultural memory. That tradition lives on through heartfelt performances and the flavours of Portuguese cooking.
Share your preferred date, arrival time, number of guests and any dietary requirements.
We check availability with the restaurant and confirm the menu, supplements, total price, arrival details and booking conditions. Same-day reservations are accepted until 19:00.
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At a historic, family-run Fado house in Bairro Alto, Lisbon, founded in 1955. Arrival instructions are confirmed before your visit.
The price is per person and includes live Fado, bread, butter, olives and Monterosa olive oil, one starter, one main course and one dessert from the menu, plus Port or Moscatel. All other drinks are not included.
Clams à Bulhão Pato carry a €5 supplement. Tiger prawns with creamy shrimp and lime rice also carry a €5 supplement. Supplements are added to the €85 menu price and confirmed with your choices before booking.
Open every day from 20:00 to 02:00, with dinner served from 20:00 to 23:00. Reservation times are 20:15, 20:30, 20:45, 21:00, 21:15 and 21:30, subject to availability. Same-day reservations are accepted until 19:00. Performance times are confirmed with your booking.
Please tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements when you enquire. We check suitable menu choices with the restaurant before you book.
Your message is an availability enquiry. Bellhop confirms the date, menu, total price and booking conditions before you decide to proceed. The booking payment is made securely through Stripe. Amendment and cancellation conditions are shared before booking.
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