Adega Machado
Type: Late Night / After Hours, Live Entertainment, Live Music
Last updated on March 26, 2022
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The façade of this historic fado house is distinguished by a stunning vintage azulejo (tile) design fashioned around the front door of the premises. The tiles depict guitars, dancing folk singers and... Read More
The façade of this historic fado house is distinguished by a stunning vintage azulejo (tile) design fashioned around the front door of the premises. The tiles depict guitars, dancing folk singers and jugs of wine and date from 1937, when the restaurant opened. By contrast, the interior its a striking and contemporary dining space the walls of which display various paintings, drawings and photographs belonging to the Machado family. The greatest exponent of fado, Amália Rodrigues (1920-1999) sang here. More recently, her modern counterpart Mariza has graced the floor. Resident singers today include Marco Rodrigues, Isabel Noronha, Pedro Moutinho and Joana Veiga. The cuisine is traditional Portuguese but served with modern flourishes. The wine cellar is stocked with reds and whites from across Portugal.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paul Bernhardt
Lisbon Local Expert
- Fado: "Visitors short on time should consider Fado inside the Box, a 45-minute performance that commences at 5pm, with snacks and wine by the glass served throughout."
- Best for Fado Because: Adega Machado is one of the few Lisbon fado houses with a modern interior design. Food, too, is served with a contemporary flourish.
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