Sabor a Fado: restaurant in Madeira
Sabor a Fado serves Portuguese and traditional cooking in Funchal, Old Town. Prices are mid-range (€€) and the house speciality is Live fado sung by the owners while you dine.
Family-run casa de fados in Funchal's Old Town, open since 2011, traditional Portuguese home cooking served while the owners and their family sing live fado between the tables. Small, intimate room; dinner only.
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About Sabor a Fado
Sabor a Fado sits in Funchal, Old Town and serves portuguese and traditional food at mid-range prices
Start with the live fado sung by the owners while you dine: it is the reason people come back.
Fado is Portugal's great song tradition and a UNESCO-listed heritage, and Sabor a Fado is one of the very few places in Madeira where you can hear it live. What makes the room special is that the fadistas are the family who own and run the restaurant, the people serving your espetada and scabbard fish step between the tables and sing.
There are two easy ways to order. The Menu Sabor a Fado (€110 for two people) is a full evening: grilled chouriço, two soups, bolo do caco, espetada of beef or chicken (or scabbard fish with passionfruit or banana), house wine, dessert and a digestif. Lighter nights have the Menu 'Tapas' (€37): bolo do caco, grilled chouriço, a glass of red wine and fresh cheese with olives. À la carte runs from €8 starters to a €73 seafood caldeirada for the table; there is a minimum consumption of €30 per person.
The room is small and fills fast, especially in high season, so booking ahead by phone (+351 925 612 259) is strongly recommended. Expect generous portions and a night that runs late.
What to know before you go
- Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 19:00–00:00. Closed Monday.
- Address: Travessa das Torres 10, Zona Velha, 9060-038 Funchal.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Dinner reservations are tightest from late April to October and over Christmas / New Year; lunch is easier almost any day.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 19:00–00:00
- Wednesday
- 19:00–00:00
- Thursday
- 19:00–00:00
- Friday
- 19:00–00:00
- Saturday
- 19:00–00:00
- Sunday
- 19:00–00:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Funchal, Old Town, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64780, -16.90720
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Frequently asked
What is Sabor a Fado known for?
Sabor a Fado is known for its live fado sung by the owners while you dine, plus a wider portuguese and traditional menu.
How expensive is Sabor a Fado?
Sabor a Fado is rated €€: mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Where is Sabor a Fado?
Sabor a Fado is in the Funchal, Old Town area of Madeira (Travessa das Torres 10, Zona Velha, 9060-038 Funchal).
What are the opening hours of Sabor a Fado?
Listed hours: Tuesday–Sunday 19:00–00:00. Closed Monday. Check by phone on public holidays and out of season, as times can change.
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