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Located halfway between the Sé cathedral and São Jorge Castle, this restaurant is set in a palace that survived the earthquake of 1755. You can enjoy lunch and drinks in the páteo (courtyard) during summer. The remains of the oldest city wall, known as “Cerca Velha”, dating from the fifth century, can be seen in the courtyard and inside the building.
Dinner includes a show of fado and folk songs. Headed by fadistas Maria Mendes and Luísa Rocha, the show tells the history of fado from its origin as a nineteenth-century tavern song to its success today. A crew of about 20 singers and dancers present several traditional nicely staged folk songs.
The main dishes include bacalhau à Gomes de Sá (codfish in the oven) and duck orange stew with chestnuts.
Rua São João da Praça 18, open daily, midday-3pm and 7.30pm-11.30pm, www.pateodealfama.pt, show: €15, menu: €50
