Casa de Linhares

My wife and I had the immense pleasure of dining and enjoying fado at Casa de Linhares. The experience they provided made a lasting impression, and we now have a deepened appreciation for fado (and Portuguese food!). We find ourselves listening to it all of the time! After our trip, the Casa de Linhares team went above and beyond: There was one particular song that I enjoyed and had a short video of, but I didn't know the name and couldn't figure it out. I emailed the clip to the restaurant, and they soon responded with the information I needed to find and enjoy (it was 'Desalento', by Jorge Fernando, who was one of the excellent performers that night).

Simply wonderful experience! Seated immediately at 8pm in a cozy atmosphere. Our server was very attentive, charming and helpful. From tasty appetizers to a precisely cooked filet of beef tenderloin and thru decadent desserts the food was delicious. The fado music was our first experience of this type, filling the room with beautiful singing. The complete experience was about 3 hours, enjoyed from beginning to end.

Absolutely incredible atmosphere and experience. I didn’t want to leave. We went as part of our Kensington tours itinerary and didn’t have to worry about paying any bill as it was all included. We got plenty of wine, an appetizer, entree, and dessert. The menu is labeled with allergens and I am gluten and dairy free and was able to find something to eat here. The musicians have great talent. The whole experience will transport you to another time, as if you are in a dream.

Dinner and the Fado show at Casa de Linhares should not be missed. The restaurant features some of the best Fado musicians performing today. The cuisine is superb, featuring traditional high-end Portuguese dishes. The Royal Duck Pie was outstanding, as were the braised pork cheeks and the ox tail and broad bean stew. The room seats about 60 people, so it's an intimate affair, making the performances that much more special.

I believe this was a great example of Fado. The vocalists were superb. A very intimate setting. A must for visitors to Portugal.

That was our first time in Lisbon and first time we listened to Fado. Truly amazing experience, atmosphere and service. We listened to 4 different singers, everyone with his own style and performance. Great selection of wines, excellent food and of course the staff! Many many thanks to Elsa for her kind hospitality and sweet surprise to our wedding anniversary :)

Casa de Linhares does a good job trying to provide a high scale experience while only charging a moderate price. We were glad to see what fado music was. The staff was very accommodating, even when some people left prior to the end of the show, but they let you know if you asked for the check that they would like people to stay for the entire time. For us, the biggest challenge was not knowing the words. After a couple of hours, you understand what Fado music is, and you are done. It also was difficult to know when the event was over or if it even had a formal end. It would be helpful if details of expectations and what to expect were posted on a website to better understand what you are signing up for. It is an interesting tug between the musicians, who take the time very seriously, and the audience who are more interested in a nice night. I would go to Casa de linares again. They did a good job.

Good food and amazing experience seeing Fado for the first time. Our seating was at 8pm and we didn't leave till 11:30 after the show finished. Also was definitely pricey $$$$.

I did a ton of research and asking around for which of the places in Lisbon to go. This was in some of the travel publications as a recommendation and we couldn't have been more satisfied with our choice. It's a beautiful setting at the foot of Alfama. The location is slightly hard to find as you have to walk up an alley from the main street. The staff are incredibly friendly and happy. Often food in a show+dinner situation can be meh, but we food the food quite tasty and the show was fantastic! Throughout the night there were multiple singers...what I loved is they don't really have a time to stop, they keep singing as long as customers want to stay. We had a very early flight the next day so left after 11pm (3 different sessions already), but they were likely to go another 60-90 minutes depending on how late customers wanted to stay. I love that! The singers were talented and so beautiful to hear in this atmosphere in Lisbon. The manager is also a singer and she had the most beautiful voice. Incredibly a friend of the singers was in the audience and they had him join the singing, so we got an impromptu session. Truly an incredible experience and well worth the expense. Overall pretty reasonable considering the experience. We loved it!

Ah, fado. The "Portuguese blues" as a tuk-tuk driver told us. Grown from the writings of Portuguese sailors who missed their loved ones, those writings were put to music and thus fado was born. You have to experience a fado show, and if you choose do so I recommend Casa de Linhares. Make your reservation on their site. The venue is a little tucked away as you have to walk up an alley from the closest main street but the signage will help. Once you are checked in and seated you peruse the menu. Our server was friendly but very businesslike which I understand as they are trying to get orders down before the show starts you do need to make your decisions in a timely manner. You order drinks, starters, and entrees prior to the show. Dessert towards the end if you wish.The night is meant to be slowly savored. Singing doesn't start until after the appetizers and drinks were out. Each singer, all of whom were AWESOME, had a set of about 4 songs which led to breaks where the next course would be served. I went on a limb, or should I say tongue, and ordered cod tongue as my meal. These were breaded meaty morsels. The texture was similar to scallops. It came with a bread pudding and I enjoyed it! The rest of my group went for the seared tuna dish and a beef pasta. Each dish was prepared well and all cleaned up their plates. I ordered a bottle of vinho verde which was rich and refreshing pairing well with our seafood. We actually passed on dessert as we had multiple sweets earlier lol. While the food was splendid, the highlight was the show. There were five performances, four singers and one instrumental set. Each singer had a voice that easily captured the ear especially with the acoustics of the small dining room. The last singer, Vania, was actually the manager and she was so sweet, coming by the tables between each set. We asked her the names of the artists and she took the time to write things down so we could find them on Spotify. Our favorite was Fabia, whose very first song to me really captured a state of sadness and longing. I obviously had no clue what the words were but her voice and expressions led me down that road emotionally. That takes talent. If I were to come back to Lisbon this is a definite return for me and I wholeheartedly suggest you make this a part of your own visit!

A very enjoyable evening. Bread service with multiple spreads, a wine that was recommended by one of waiters, Seafood Rice and Tenderloin Steaks were very good. The Musicians and Singers were very talented. Overall Met/Exceeded our expectations based on reviews from others on Yelp.

Amazing place, extraordinary experience. Good food. Marvelous Fauda. Loved it. The pacing of the meal and the Fauda was perfect.

We were fortunate to find Casa de Linhares restaurant in Lisbon. The ambiance was warm and friendly. The food was delicious, served in a timely manner, but not rushed. There was live music of a guitar and mandolin accompanying the Fado singers while we dined. Casa de Linhares was a highlight of our visit to Lisbon. We are back in the US now, but the Fado is still with me. The history, the people ,the beautiful land of my forefathers who migrated to Hawaii 6 generations ago.

I have been here twice. Once in 2019 and again in July 2023. Both times the music and the food were exceptional. The staff are attentive. The ambiance and acoustics suit the music perfectly and the singers that perform here are top notch. This place is on the expensive side. Prix Fixe for two people and one bottle of wine ran us 250 euro. you will be there for quite some time so make sure you are prepared to be there the entire evening.

A spectacular experience from start to finish. I highly recommend this restaurant and Fado house.

We had a great experience! The servers were very attentive, the foods were scrumptious (breads, spreads, soup of the night, & seafood rice), and of course, the Fado singers and musicians were excellent! It was a perfect location to showcase their voice and very cozy inside. It was pricey but worth it. The seafood rice was a bit too much for us (2ppl) that we didn't have room for dessert (not a problem though). We highly recommend and we'll definitely come back when we visit Lisbon again.

Phenomenal night. The food and Fado were excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect. We really enjoyed that the music was presented between courses so we could enjoy our meal and conversation and then enjoy the music. Highly recommend.

The vegetable soup was tasty but the tuna fish entrée was dry and salty. Service was ok but not very attentive. Excellent ambiance and performances.

Wow what a great adventure this was, a total great time experience. The wine kept flowing and the fish cod was perfect a perfect dinner. The staff went out of their way to ensure our needs. This place was definitely Michelin Star worthy. The interior and ambiance perfect for the Fado show which was another cool and pleasant surprise . This place is a must experience adventure in Lisbon

Fantastic meal and Fado music! Though we had some menu and wine challenges, our waitress and restaurant staff helped immensely. In addition, one of our family members has a gluten allergy and required a gluten free dinner. I started with the garlic shrimp, which with a great blend of spices including garlic, coriander and sweet chili, had a superb flavor and light sauce. It made for a tasty beginning. Then I asked if the seafood rice could be made for one instead of two, as directed on the menu. The restaurant was extremely accommodating and said that it wouldn't be a problem. The seafood rice came in a large bowl with saffron rice, a rich and delicious sauce with mussels, clams, shrimp and lobster. Tasty and very filling!!! To complete the meal, the moist chocolate cake with berries and a berry sorbet. It was most delicious and had a wonderful flavor and was a great way to finish off a delightful meal. The Fado music was just another part which added to the overall meal. This was the first time we had heard Fado music and it was delightful. The musicians and the singers sang with such passion that you couldn't help but be drawn into the beautiful music. Though I do not speak or understand Portuguese, it did not matter as you felt every word and sound. It was great that about every 30 minutes we would hear more Fado music. Highly recommend this fine restaurant and Fado venue. The decor adds to the music and presentation and makes it a true find. Make sure you allow for plenty of time. This is not a meal you want to rush through. Enjoy the various courses and music that goes along with it.

Extremely disappointed! The restaurant looks beautiful, but the service and food was below average. Fined with 2 other people, all 3 of our entrees came out cold. Even if they were hot dishes they probably wouldn't have tasted good. Servers were not attentive, the only employee who cared was the Sommelier (probably because we bought a 50€ bottle of wine). Fado was nice, but interrupts your dinner which is most likely the reason for cold plates. Too expensive to serve that garbage.

Fado is great! It's something that locals and tourists can experience alike. The food is also pretty good. Order the cod for your entree. The restaurant is situated underground in an old cave.

This is a fabulous venue for a meal and some Faro performances It is set in a room that survived the earthquake. The evening is cared for by a group of people committed to the traditions music of Portugal. Their performance is stunning! But be prepared - this is not a venue for someone on a limited financial and/or time budget. First the cost. Compared to a meal 1/2 km away down the street, the prices were double. The wine, while very good is also expensive. We dealt with this by sharing an appetizer, ordering the "cheap" house wine, having the veggie mains and sharing a desert. All the food was very good. Note that you also pay 15 cover on top of the meal. Secondly, whether it is to encourage more spending or their commitment to the show, they work hard to keep you there for the full show. So don't think of popping in for an hour or so. So overall it is a fantastic unique cultural evening with great service in historic surroundings. Yes, there are better places to eat and cheaper places to hear Fado music, but this venue provides a special experience.

I see there have been no reviews for a while and I would like to add an update. Just finished a most memorable evening at Casa de Linhares. True, this is not an inexpensive evening, but if you know that going in, it can be a truly magical evening (and if you need to be somewhat price conscious, there are still plenty of delicious options on offer). While in Lisbon, I brought my Mother for a Fado show for (U. S. ) Mother's Day. The singing was truly magical. The setting with vaulted ceilings completely enhanced every singer's natural abilities-- truly could have listened all night. We each ordered the tasting menu thinking we could taste the dishes the restaurant was most proud of and we were not disappointed at all. Being only our second day in town, we feel like we got a great variety of Portuguese dishes with this tasting menu and at such high quality( never did we feel like we were eating "tourist" food.). Some reviews mention food getting cold while they waited for the singers. All I can say is they must have worked out this issue as each dish was served in perfect time & temperature during our meal. My Mother & I each have very different tastes in wine and our server could not have been more gracious and accommodating. He offered up sells, but left it to us to pick and choose with no pressure and quite a bit of low key charm with the end result being that we were both pleased with all of our eventual selections. Finally, at the end of the evening they called a taxi for us and sent an employee with us (to the main street ) to make sure we were safely on our way home. They offered this at the beginning of the evening which allowed us the freedom to have a carefree evening of our choosing rather than worry about the logistics of a foreign country on what was meant to be a special night. It is hard to say enough good things about Casa de Linhares. If you are looking for a quality Fado experience, this has it all-- excellent service (from front of house to table service), high quality food and most importantly, amazing Fado music. Enjoy!

This restaurant not only has a wonderful Fado show with excellent singers and guitarists but also excellent food and an outstanding staff!!! I highly recommend this restaurant!!!

Great meal, amazing music! The food was excellent, best we've had in Lisbon. In particular the duck pie and the seafood rice and the pork cheeks were perfect and paired well with local wines recommended by the somm. The Fado started around 9. 3 songs then a break then 3 more with a different singer etc. we left after 1 but it was still going on. The guy playing the Portuguese guitar was amazing as was the classic guitar player. The room, which is built like a high chambered wine cave, has amazing acoustics and resonance with the singers' voices. We we lucky enough to be front row, which was immersive without being overly loud.

We went to Casa de Linhares on our last night in Lisbon with the hopes of a good last meal in Portugal and to listen to Fado music. The Fado did not disappoint...all acts were superb and were well worth the 15€ "tax" that was added onto our meals. The front of the house manager is even one of the singers. For food, I only had a few starters but the garlic shrimp were divine! Cooked and flavoured to perfection. Be warned though that the bread and spreads that are given in the beginning are not free, and if you eat it, they will charge 5€ per person - not worth it! It does get warm in there, so best to dress light or bring a fan. All in all, a delightful experience and despite a few misses, the fado totally makes up for it!

The fado experience here is extremely memorable. Unlike other Fado places I've been to, the food is memorable as well. It's not the cheapest fado place in Lisbon by any means. But it is well worth the money.

The Fado is great. The singers are very professional and gave us great listening experience. The atmosphere is a little bit cold. Consumers dressed very formally.

The restaurant opens at 8pm and not a minute earlier which was our first impression of the restaurant. We ordered asparagus, garlic shrimp, octopus and seafood rice for two. The food was pretty salty, but decent enough. The worst part of our experience was that the food took an hour to come out and when we asked politely how much longer, the waitress ignored our question and replied "it's not my fault." We didn't say that it was her fault, but only wanted to know how much longer and why everyone's food came out before ours even though we were first there and first to place the order. Also, if you didn't know they charge $5 per person for bread in the beginning. The music was fantastic though. Overall, we have mixed feelings about the place.