PORTUGAL - OPORTO - TABERNA REAL DO FADO

TABERNA REAL DO FADO

As we were in Portugal and Porto, it seemed a good idea to take in a Fado evening. This Fado Taberna is a perfect way to end the day with a group of friends or in a romantic environment with a loved one, and it is a good introduction to Fado music.

I loved the guitarists' performance, and the performers' voices were outstanding, even though I did not know what they were singing about.

The dinner was perfect for the price: €40 per person for all the food and house wine, including entertainment.

There were three different starters, one of each, for two people. We started with,

Pimientos de Padrón

bolinhos de bacalhau (cod fritters)

A local puff pastry in sweet and sour sauce (which was almost Oriental in taste)

The Main Course was a choice of bacalhau (salt cod)

or polvo (octopus)

I would recommend the octopus for the main dish to experience Portugal's cuisine.

Cheesecake

We had two bottles of decent house wine between four people, which was included in the price.

The Fado performance was in four parts, with a lady and a man taking turns. Both had great voices and then joined together for the finale.

The location is excellent. It is within walking distance of many places to enjoy the streets of Porto at night after the performance has finished.

The service was excellent, with great help and explanations from the jolly headman.

Please make sure to book in advance. Even on a rainy March evening, the place was fully booked.

TABERNA REAL DO FADO R. do Dr. Barbosa de Castro 58, 4050-090 Porto, Portugal +351927755914 www.realfado.pt

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