O Fado

Great food with very friendly staff. We had some sort of seafood soup and chicken pot roast that was excellent. The staff were very friendly even when our 2-year old decided to throw her pasta around the room. Around 8 o'clock, a singer and two guitarists began playing portuguese music which was a lot of fun. It wasn't so lound that it disturbed our dinner, but very nicely done. Highly recommend this place for a night out. It was pricey though. 94 pounds for 3 adults and one child w/o any wine.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

we have just done friday night at this restaurant. do not let the entrance or short but steep stairs put you off. the eating area is small but friendly with a slightly continental worn air about it. the staff were welcoming, friendly, attentive without being intrusive.

the wine list starts at £20, even the house wine is £ 16, for portugese wines, not cheap.

the food came in smallish portions, sardines £ 6 odd for 3 sardines, come on guys.yes they were tasty but.......

main courses also on the expensive side, well varied fish and meat with vegetarian dishes. vegetables were needles to say extra at nearly £ 3 a throw.food well presented, moderatly well cooked.

desserts were of the instant type and coffees started at £ 2.40 a go.

service of 12.5% was added to the bill.

a meal for 2, starters, main courses, wine and coffees came to £ 90.

will i go back, regretably no ; somewhat overpriced for what it was.
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harvey
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 5
Saturday, August 18, 2007

The restaurant is too pricey for what it is. Staff are really friendly and the fado singer is great fun. But for wine that cost in Portugal 5 euros max here they charge £20!!! I am Portuguese and was not very impressed for thje ratio quality/price. Paid £76 for two when no more than £50 would have been fair as we shared one entree, one main each, wine and 1 coffee-no desert…
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Food 6 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 2
Tuesday, August 01, 2006

This restaurant was absolutely wonderfull.

My sisters and I took my Mum there for the recent Mothers Day. The restaurant seems very small when you walk in and The restaurant was packed so, although it feels somewhat squahed, the atmosphere is true prortugese with live music, I have visted portugal on holiday before and this really felt like I was back there.

The staff were very attentive and went out of their to find a dessert I enjoyed, the food was delicious and we all including my six year old neice and 48 year old Mum had a fantastic time.

It is a bit pricey but the enjoyment of the evening makes up for it.
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MAaRIAM
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Food 6 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 5
Friday, June 09, 2006

Very good experience overall, even the staff was really lovely, they seemed to be a bit stressed out and we felt we were rushed at some times during our meal... Also, the wine list being very focused on Portugal, which is great, it would have been valuable to have the advice of knowledgeable staff. Portions are huge for main courses which is not the case of the starters, with mine being really small (poulpo salad)! Quality of food is good and authentic portuguese. I had bacalau with a garlic and lemon sauce (very nice and perfectly cooked). Live fado added the touch that this basement restaurant needs to have an atmosphere!
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Anne-Sophie
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Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, April 04, 2006

We had dinner here on Saturday night to celebrate our anniversary. What a gem of a place! Although Portuguese myself, this was my first visit to O Fado. The service was very friendly, attentive, and personal, and the atmosphere very pleasant, authentic and welcoming - the professional staff really do make an effort to make one feel welcome without being overbearing. Our food was extremely good. I had a melt-in-the-mouth crepe stuffed with creamy veal as a starter, and my partner the equivalent, but with a spinach filling. Mains were traditional bacalhau (cod) cooked 'a Gomes de Sa' - as good as any I've ever had, and a large, fresh tuna steak cooked in an onion sauce. Both were excellent. Portions were generous to say the least, and sides equally so. A bottle of Monte Velho and atmospheric fado guitar and singing accompanied our meal perfectly. After a comfortable break enjoying the music, and though very full already, we couldn't resist dessert - a traditional Molotov, and a flan pudding - both very satisfying. I heartily recommend O Fado for a very pleasant and relaxing night out, and look forward to returning!
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Paulo Gonçalves
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Monday, January 23, 2006

Congratulations I was very impressed about the service, food & atmosphere. I went with my wife for her birthday and we really enjoyed it. I work as concierge in an hotel and I would not hesitate to recommend it to my guests if they are looking for a Portuguese restaurant.
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Massimo Fragetta
Tuesday, November 22, 2005