Tasca do Chico - fado
Alfama, Lisbon
Restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Tasca do Chico - fado is a practical Alfama pick for travelers who want a late-night fado stop rather than a polished dinner reservation. Go after eating elsewhere, keep the group small, choose it for atmosphere and convenience over culinary ambition.
About Tasca do Chico - fado
In Lisbon, Tasca do Chico - fado is a fado venue with late-night opening hours and a casual dress code. It is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 PM to 2 AM, it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Plan around what is known rather than assuming a particular dining format, menu, price point, or booking setup. If your evening depends on specific meal service, seating, accessibility, or group arrangements, confirm those details directly before you go.
Use it as a late-night fado plan
The clearest reason to consider Tasca do Chico - fado is timing. Its schedule points to a night-out option rather than a daytime plan: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 8:30 PM to 2 AM.
If you are comparing the wider Lisbon dining scene, use the full Lisbon restaurants guide for meal planning. For other named options to compare with Tasca do Chico - fado, consider Boi-Cavalo Restaurante, Faz Figura, Mesa De Frades, Solar de Alfama, Ti-Natércia, depending on what you want from the rest of the evening.
Who should pick it, who should cross-shop
Pick Tasca do Chico - fado if you want a casual fado option in Lisbon and the late opening window works for your plans. It is not a strong choice for anyone looking for lunch service, confirmed cuisine details, published pricing, or a formal dining format.
For a broader itinerary, compare it with other Lisbon dining options generically, or look at named alternatives such as Boi-Cavalo Restaurante, Faz Figura, Mesa De Frades, Solar de Alfama, Ti-Natércia. Keep the decision simple: Tasca do Chico - fado is a Lisbon fado option with casual dress and Wednesday-to-Sunday late-night hours.
Planning details
- Location
- 451, R. dos Remédios 83, 1100-443 Lisboa, Portugal
- Phone
- +351961339697
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tasca do Chico feels like a piece of living Lisbon: a tile-faced, small-roomed tasca where the boundary between dining and performance disappears. There is no stage; musicians move through the tables and the acoustics come from stone walls and a low ceiling, creating an intensity and closeness that a formal concert hall cannot replicate. The room’s scale and the neighborhood’s historic fabric keep the experience rooted in Alfama’s local rhythms rather than in tourist-ready production. Expect a compact, tactile interior where music, food and communal seating combine into an authentically traditional fado encounter.
Best For
This is a venue for evenings when you want music up close rather than theater-style separation. Tasca do Chico sits in the intimate tier of Lisbon’s fado scene, so it works best for late-night dinners, date nights or small, focused gatherings that prize atmosphere and authenticity. The small capacity and reputation-led booking mentioned in the description suggest it’s not suited to large parties or casual drop-ins — it rewards visitors who come for the concentrated experience of professional fado in a neighborhood setting.
Ordering Tips
Food and performance are intertwined here, so order in a way that lets you share and linger: the house’s signature items (Bacalhau à Brás, Chouriço Assado and a tapas selection) are natural choices to pass around at communal tables. Because the guitarist and fadista weave between diners and there’s no separation between stage and room, choose shareable plates that let you eat between songs rather than a single, elaborate entrée that requires undivided attention. Be prepared for close quarters and an immersive listening environment when the music starts.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and intimate with walls covered in paintings, posters, and clippings, featuring live soulful Fado music in a warm, crowded setting.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Bacalhau à Brás
- Chouriço Assado
- Tapas Selection
Planning details
Location
451, R. dos Remédios 83, 1100-443 Lisboa, Portugal · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Solar de Alfama, Notable alternative
- Mesa De Frades, Notable alternative
- Boi-Cavalo Restaurante, Modern Portuguese, Modern Portuguese
- Ti-Natércia, Notable alternative
- Faz Figura, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Lisbon
Solar de Alfama and Mesa De Frades are the closer cross-shops for a fado-led night. Choose Tasca do Chico - fado if ease and informality matter more than a composed dinner experience; choose one of those peers if the room itself is a bigger part of the occasion.
Boi-Cavalo Restaurante is the sharper choice when food is the priority, since it is positioned as Modern Portuguese rather than a fado stop. Ti-Natércia reads as a better fit for a traditional meal, while Faz Figura is the more conventional restaurant comparison for diners who want the evening to center on the table, not the performance.
For value, the decision comes down to intent: book a restaurant first if dinner quality is the measure, then add fado afterward. If the main goal is a late Alfama music stop, this is the simpler play.
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Compare Tasca do Chico - fado
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasca do Chico - fado | Lisbon | ; | No published awards |
| Solar de Alfama | Lisbon | ; | No published awards |
| Mesa De Frades | Lisbon | ; | No published awards |
| Boi-Cavalo Restaurante | Lisbon | Modern Portuguese | No published awards |
| Ti-Natércia | Lisbon | ; | No published awards |
| Faz Figura | Lisbon | ; | No published awards |
How Tasca do Chico - fado Lisbon: Hours & Dress Code compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Tasca do Chico - fado?
Plan around the hours: Tasca do Chico - fado is in Lisbon, open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 PM to 2 AM, closed Monday and Tuesday. The dress code is casual.
What are alternatives to Tasca do Chico - fado in Lisbon?
Other named options to compare include Solar de Alfama, Mesa De Frades, Boi-Cavalo Restaurante, Faz Figura, Ti-Natércia. Choose based on your own priorities and confirm current details directly before making plans.
Can I eat at the bar at Tasca do Chico - fado?
The venue does not specify a bar dining setup, menu format, or food service. If eating there is important to your plans, check with the venue directly before you go.
Is Tasca do Chico - fado good for a special occasion?
It may suit a casual fado-focused night in Lisbon if the late hours work for you. For occasions that require confirmed seating, meal service, or a more specific setup, verify those details directly or compare with other options such as Solar de Alfama, Mesa De Frades, Faz Figura, Boi-Cavalo Restaurante, or Ti-Natércia.
Is lunch or dinner better at Tasca do Chico - fado?
Lunch is not supported by the hours. Tasca do Chico - fado is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 PM to 2 AM and closed Monday and Tuesday.
What should I wear to Tasca do Chico - fado?
The dress code is casual. Dress comfortably for a late-night fado outing in Lisbon.
