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Live Fado in Porto, Every Night at Dinner

A musical show featuring Fado and other Portuguese traditions, performed by renowned musicians, at RC – Restaurante in Ribeira.

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What is

What is a night of Fado at RC Restaurante?

A night of Fado at RC – Restaurante is a traditional Portuguese dinner accompanied by a live Fado show, every night, in one of the historic rooms of the Forrester Building, in Porto's Ribeira. Fado — declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2011 — is one of Portugal's most striking cultural expressions: spontaneous, improvised, built on stripped-back musical arrangements, and deeply emotional. At RC, the show is performed by renowned Fado singers and musicians, in an intimate setting, and is available by prior reservation.

Who it is for

Who the Fado night at RC Restaurante was created for

Tourists

seeking true Portuguese culture, authentic and live.

Couples

for a special dinner with traditional music.

Groups

celebrating a memorable occasion.

Enthusiasts

who want to hear quality performers in a historic setting.

how it works

How your night of Fado at RC Restaurante unfolds

From the reservation to the final chord, five moments of an evening in Ribeira.

Reservation

Fado is available by prior reservation. Call +351 222 081 814 or email info@rc-restaurante.pt to confirm the evening and your table.

Arrival

You are welcomed at the entrance on Rua do Infante Dom Henrique, 77, in the Forrester Building, in Porto's Ribeira.

Dinner

You choose from our menu — fresh fish, seafood, traditional meats — paired with Port wine or Portuguese labels.

Show

At a certain moment in the evening, the lights dim and the Fado singers perform classic and contemporary Fados, with Portuguese guitar and viola.

Continuation

Dinner and music carry on together, creating a unique experience — Portuguese cuisine, live Fado, original Art Nouveau.

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why

Why choose RC for your night of Fado in Porto

  • Fado every night: other venues offer only partial schedules; at RC, it is daily.
  • 130 years of history: RC since 1894 — Fado in a historic restaurant, not a space created for tourists.
  • Renowned performers: Professional Fado singers, not generic entertainment.
  • UNESCO Historic Centre: in Ribeira, just steps from the Cais and the Dom Luís Bridge.
  • Authentic Portuguese cuisine: the dinner is as traditional as the music.

faq

Frequently asked questions about live Fado

Is there Fado every night at RC?

Yes. RC – Restaurante presents live Fado every night at dinner, in one of its Art Nouveau rooms. The show is available by prior reservation.
Yes. We strongly recommend booking in advance by phone at +351 222 081 814 or email info@rc-restaurante.pt — Fado nights often sell out, especially at weekends.

Dinner is charged from the à la carte menu. RC's dishes typically range between €6 and €25, with signature dishes between €12.50 and €21.00.

Traditional Portuguese Fado, performed by renowned Fado singers, accompanied by Portuguese guitar and viola. It also includes other traditional Portuguese music. Fado is characterised by stripped-back musical arrangements and a spontaneous, free and improvised nature.
The show takes place during dinner, with guests seated at their tables. The Fado singers perform standing in one area of the room, creating closeness and intimacy.
No. Live Fado is presented only at dinner, every night. For lunch, we offer the same traditional Portuguese cuisine without the show.
Yes. Fado was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2011, becoming one of the most recognised Portuguese cultural expressions in the world.
RC is located at Rua do Infante Dom Henrique, 77, in Porto's Ribeira, within the Historic Centre — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — just steps from Cais da Ribeira and the Dom Luís Bridge.

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