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The quality of both the food and the singing is reliably good at this family-run establishment, and the setting—which calls to mind the dining room of a well-traveled older relative—is always welcoming. It's a fado vadio (vagabond) spot, meaning the night often ends with amateur singers lined up outside, raring to perform.
Popular among local fado lovers as well as visitors, this performance space is housed in a tiny azulejo-lined former chapel. The traditional Portuguese food is palatable, although most people come for the consistently top-rate music and atmosphere. You can slip in at the end of the night, order a drink or two, and enjoy the show.
This little club was founded by late fado legend Argentina Santos in the 1950s. Over the decades, it has welcomed many fadistas, including the celebrated Amália. The food, which includes rich seafood stews, is as appealing as the music.
