# Associação do Fado Casto

## Description
Associação do Fado Casto offers an authentic Fado music experience in Lisbon, located on top of the Roman Theatre ruins in the Alfama/Castelo area. The venue features daily performances of traditional Fado music, combined with Portuguese cuisine served in a historic and cultural setting. The association began as an academy for Fado and continues to celebrate the tradition through performances, education, and a gallery of Fado history.

## Location
Rua de São Mamede - 8A, 1100-532, Lisboa, Portugal

## Contact Information
- Telephone: +351 917 029 436
- Email: associacaodofadocasto@gmail.com
- Bookings available via web form, phone, WhatsApp, and email

## Offerings
- **Fado Experience:** Live nightly Fado performances, both amateur and professional, in a unique historical location
- **Cuisine:** Fixed menu featuring Portuguese classics and tapas (petiscos), with seasonal changes. Menu highlights include: breads, homemade butter, regional cheeses and charcuterie, bean soup, codfish fritters, marinated beef, "Associação" style chicken, regional desserts, wine, and soft drinks. Price per person: 50€
- **Artists:** The house cast includes renowned Fado singers and musicians such as Ana Margarida, Ana Sofia Varela, André Ramos, Chico Mendes, José Elmiro, Pedro de Castro, Rodrigo Rabelo de Andrade, Sofia Ferreira, Tania Oleiro, and Valeria Carvalho.
- **Cultural Experience:** The venue is surrounded by Fado history with records, photographs, newspaper clippings, and posters. Originated as a Fado academy, it continues to connect masters and new voices in Fado.

## Additional Information
- The restaurant is situated in an 18th-century Pombaline building.
- There is a photo gallery online showing moments from life at the house.
- The association maintains the tradition of Fado education as well as performances.
- If bookings are not available, it is suggested to try other affiliated restaurants.

## Language Support
Information is available in English, Deutsch, Español, Français, and Português.