Canto do Poeta

Name: Canto do Poeta
Address: Canto Do Poeta 111 Rua dos Remédios, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal, 1100-405
Telephone: 917 029 436
Price range: €51 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

24 Reviews

€51 and over

Portuguese

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Canto do Poeta is a traditional Fado House with traditional Portuguese food.
Canto do Poeta means Poet's corner, or poetically The Poet's Song.
The poets, who bring Fado to life and reinvent it in their poems are cult figures to whom tribute can be found on the walls of Canto do Poeta, which are filled with original or classic poems, penned and offered by their authors to this venue. Here, Portuguese cuisine spontaneously and relaxedly merges with Fado and its artists. We have live Traditional Fado performances every night except Monday with the best musicians and singers of Lisbon, in a very small and intimate dinner room.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Portuguese, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Daily 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
917 029 436
Website
https://cantodopoeta.pt/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Canto Do Poeta, 111 Rua dos Remédios, Lisboa, Lisboa 1100-405
Neighborhood
Lisbon
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portugal
Most Booked
Lisbon
Most Booked

24 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Small place with excellent ambiance and good food. The fado musicians were great
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RobertoG
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food. Great service. Outstanding live music performance. It’s a most do while in Lisbon.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great hidden gem. This is truly a dining experience. Plan to be here for a few hours. The food was AMAZING. You will be presented with many delicious small dishes to start followed by an entree of your choice. And surprise …..there is entertainment. The servers are fun. The wine is plentiful. A must do when in Lisbon
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LoverofGoodFood
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a group of seven people and were treated like special guests. The food was excellent and the fado was amazing. It’s a very small restaurant and the musicians literally sit in the doorway when they perform. The lights go down and guests are asked to hush while they play a few songs in between courses. The beauty of it made tears come to my eyes. Our server was so charming and made jokes. The cocktails are incredible and beer and wine are free-flowing and included in the price of the Prix-fixe menu. You must go!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience3
The food was horrible. We were 4, mine was cold and disgusting, not edible. Two friends are vegetarian and could only eat the rice. Another said her cod was not edible. Came out to $70/pp. Fado was lovely. Except hard to hear with the rattling of the a/c which was loud. Do not come here. There are better places to hear Fado.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you need a real Portuguese experience, this is were you need to be . The customer service is just magnificent, the servers knows what they doing , they take care of their clients and all that in 3 differents languages: Portuguese, french and English (perfect for strangers ) ps: they are also funny , you will maybe hear a seagull laugh from one of them 😂 Lets not talk about the food , I’m usually a picky person when it comes to food but everything was delicious I was a bit hesitant about the experience but it was really worth it to try and discover new stuffs that I know for sure I would never chose by myself . keep in mind that The place is a little bit small but don’t worry it’s usefull because they have live music and you can hear properly the music and let your heart fall in love . Anyways the ambiance is very cozy and amazing . 10/10
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall an amazing experience. Would highly recommend.
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DebraG
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
The experience was wonderful until 1/2 way through dinner the only bathroom went out of order. Then we went to pay and was told to use atm down the street as cash only this evening.
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Bmeyerz
Chicago
105 reviews
vip
4.0
105 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
A wonderful way to experience Fado. The searing is quite tight on very uncomfortable stools, meal was average, but the music was wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I cannot express how amazing this place was. The food was exquisite, lovely service and friendly staff and the Fado experience was amazing. We all agreed it was an absolute highlight of our weekend in Lisbon!
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CarmenG
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Just as other reviewers related, a truly special experience. Intimate dining with the Fado music a heartfelt and moving tribute to Portuguese tradition. Loved the different singers, one of which served us. The mandolin player (at least I think it was a mandolin) was magnificent. Fantastic!
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JenniferR
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food3service3ambience5
When I booked this reservation I had no idea what to expect. Our experience here ended up being the best event of our trip to Lisbon. The food was authentic. The music was amazing. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone looking for an amazing authentic experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly and helpful staff, intimate and emotional and powerful fun fado performance, not to be missed!
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CieloGirl
Mexico City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great experience. We ate well (fresh sea bream was delicious) had unlimited beer and wine and loved the bread and accompaniments. The music was wonderful - one guitar, one violin and another stringed instrument which was like a cross between a guitar and a mandolin plus two extraordinary singers. The space is tiny and you do need to book. The music starts at about 9 so get there by 8.30pm. No credit cards, cash only, 55€ per person.
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G9A4
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place! Smashing food, great staff, and beautiful music.
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TammyK
Portugal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend this experience
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JohnK
Berlin
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I really wanted my wife to have a Fado experience and Canto delivered! The evening starts with food and wine (or beer or non-alcoholic drinks). The food is good, not great, but we did not come there for the food! After the main course is served, the lights are dimmed and the Fado starts. There are three sets in-between courses. The men playing and singing were terrific (one was our waiter) and in that dimmed atmosphere, quite emotional. The service was excellent - my glass was never empty and we were always greeted with smiles. Would definitely return!
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joy99
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The dinner and Fado were amazing. What was unexpected was the “request” to pay in cash at the end
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great night... This tiny restaurant run by Diogo and his team provides a great Lisbon 'Fado' experience. It operates on a fixed-price/fixed menu basis as the focus is predominantly on the music. (Includes vegetarian, but suggest you check dietary restrictions when booking!) The food is plentiful, fresh, well-prepared, wholesome, tasty and good value. Drinks are 'free-flow'--you won't go thirsty. Overall, very good value for money. Then the entertainment... I think we were spoiled on the night we visited. Diogo and his friends performed, with an excellent male vocalist--then there were guest appearances by a female vocalist and a couple of dancers. I'm sure to visit again when in Lisbon. Don't come here with a bunch of pals for a chatty dinner. Come if you're interested in an intimate, moving, authentic Fado experience
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Excellent
Minneapolis
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved our evening at Canto Do Poeta. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious. It is a small intimate space which added to the Fado music experience. The musician and singer were excellent. It was well worth the money. The owner took time to sit and give us a short history of Fado music.
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PrettyFlyForAWineGuy
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Doesn’t accept non-Portuguese credit cards - bring cash
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NQ91
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for some food/entertainment with a travelling group. Really friendly service and excellent atmosphere!
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JohnO
Liverpool
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just go. The Fado show starts at 21:00 so don’t arrive too early. The food is very tasty and the host makes sure your glass is never empty(drinks included in the price) The musicians and singer are very talented and worthy of your attention. The nuances of live music with no amps needs to be heard in a small location like this.
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RCFS
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing fado, incredibly kind and attentive service, food was excellent
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FAQs

Canto do Poeta is rated 4.7 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Canto Do Poeta, 111 Rua dos Remédios, Lisboa, Lisboa 1100-405

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lisbon
Hours of operation
Daily 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Portuguese, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://cantodopoeta.pt/
Phone number
917 029 436

Canto do Poeta

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What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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