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O Faia

4.6 (53 reviews)
Ultra High-EndSeafood, Fado Houses
Wed 8:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Thu 8:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Touristy
Quiet
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Nelson M.

Hello everyone and welcome to Lisbon, Portugal. So you find yourself in Lisbon and are looking to have a wonderful dinner and take in some of the local culture and the traditional Fado music? We'll look no further as "O Faia" dinner club in the "Alto Barrio" district has got you covered. Fado is a traditional form of Portuguese music that appeared in Lisbon in the 19th century and has continued to today. Fado music symbolizes the city's traditions and cultural mix. The artists perform three separate sets while you are dining which works very well. While they are performing you can continue to dine but all service stops until they are done and then resumes afterwards. So on to the food!! Overall I can say that most all dining in Portugal is amazing and both the cost and quality of the food are phenomenal; however, the service we received was second to none. Everyone was very courteous and friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. One item to consider if you take an UBER or taxi is that they cannot drop you off right upfront so you may have to walk a bit to get to the restaurant. If you have trouble walking you may want to wear some comfortable shoes. All in all it was an awesome experience, affordable and well worth it. If you want to experience some traditional Portuguese music and some great food, you don't want to miss it. Make some reservations and have a great time! You only live once. Enjoy and Bon appetite mes amis!

Super yummy dessert - - gluten and dairy-free!!
susie K.

What a fabulous evening! We made reservations online ahead of time and so glad we did - - the place was full! We were seated at a table with a great view of the musicians. Service was friendly, english-speaking and so, so, so helpful. The menu was in multiple languages and clearly listed ingredient information. Our server helped navigate the menu to confirm I was avoiding gluten and dairy. And they also paired our courses with the most delicious drinks.

Shrimp starter with bread
Dave P.

This was a memorable place. The food was very good indeed. Sorry, but I don't have many pictures to share of the food. All dishes were delicious and well presented. The service was impeccable and the dining room was very comfortable. The highlight however was the Fado Show. The Singers and accompaniment were extraordinary. The woman and the gentleman who performed had incredible voices - you could "feel" the music and the sentiments each performer were working to convey. Highly recommend!!!

The most tender beef I have ever had
Tania R.

Food was amazing, so was the wine, ambiance and music/singers! Neighborhood was really cool.

Chocolate cake

O Faia was incredible!! The food was great and the show was even better! I can't wait to come back

Sautéed shrimp app
Gerrie S.

Everything about this experience was spectacular! From the service to the food and of course the entertainment. The only issue we had was we felt the wine pours were inconsistent. Other tables seemed to get larger pours. Could have been an optical illusion but it felt that way to us. The fado entertainment was wonderful, the singers were amazing but I would have enjoyed the last set with all instrumental, they were so incredibly talented and a joy to listen to.

Sardine strawberry and tomato appetizer

We had a beautiful time at dinner. Such an intimate and well curated space. The host was so warm and engaging. He gifted one of my friends the tie off of his neck!! All of the staff was so attentive and kind. We were serenaded by a performer with the most beautiful voice. The music created a beautiful ambience for a candlelight dinner. My only regret is that we had to leave early due to an emergency. But everyone was so accommodating and packed up our food quickly. Recommend anyone visiting Lisbon for the first time should make sure this is on your list.

Desert w candle for my sis birthday
Tiffany H.

One of the top 10 places for Fado. They have the legendary Lenita! I bought her CD and she autographed it. The food is amazing three course meal price fix. The service is impeccable, friendly, and attentive. I was so full after the meal. It's nice that they break up the meal between the singers. definitely, you have to make reservations in advance. I agree it's one of the best places for entertainment and dinner.

Sara H.

Amazing food! The service was great too- got a taste of vino verde. We had the sardines, liver and octopus.

Leitão
Filipa V.

O faia presents its guests with some of the greatest fado singers such as Lenita, a fado legend and other famous artists and musicians along with fantastic food!

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Food and service were excellent. We went for a fixed price dinner and fado. Would highly recommend.

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We loved the food, the service, and the music was magical! The duck was delicious and we enjoyed the olive oil pudding.

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Superb food and amazing service! The outdoor seating area is wonderful for a group but sitting st the bar is perfect for 2.

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Forever one of my favorite restaurants. You will eat an octopus that you've never had before. Amazing.

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Walked into this one thinking it was the expensive Faia. O Faia was excellent. Great service, Great wine selections and food was superb.

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