Adega Machado is a fado house in the same Bairro Alto space since 1937 — Amália, Carlos do Carmo and Mariza have all performed here. The photographs remain. So does the fado.
Every night, the room becomes an intimate stage. The performances happen between courses — this is not a show with dinner, it is dinner with fado. The difference is felt.
The tasting menu was designed to carry you through the evening — one course at a time, served between fado performances, unhurried. Portuguese cuisine with contemporary technique: sea bass, bacalhau dourado, Tornedó in bordelaise sauce.
The list travels through Portugal, from the Douro to the Alentejo. Structured whites, reds with character, sparkling wines for those who arrive early. For those wanting to go deeper, the tasting menu can be accompanied by a wine pairing chosen course by course.
Founded in 1937 by Armando Machado and fado singer Maria de Lurdes Machado. Eight and a half decades of fado in the same space, at the same address. The walls hold a living archive — photographs of every great name in Portuguese fado, generation after generation.
Don't let the magic of Fado slip away. At Adega Machado, every night is a unique show where music, gastronomy, and tradition come together. By booking with us, you secure your place in an unforgettable experience in the heart of Bairro Alto.
Our Fado nights are very popular, so we recommend making your reservation in advance. With just a few clicks, you can secure your dinner and the chance to experience one of Portugal's most authentic traditions.
Opening/Closing Hours
Open every day from 19h30 to 01h00
Fado Show from 20h30 to 01h00
José de Oliveira, Lda. — NIPC 500 158 584
