Taberna Dona Viola — Restaurant in Angra do Heroísmo

This gem is just a few buildings off the main strip in the island's capital, Angra. Plan to stay for the whole evening as the staff will take a break from their food service responsibilities and take the floor to perform classic Portuguese Fado. The intimate atmosphere and traditional bites make for a memorable evening. The quaint room's natural acoustics need no electrical assistance from speakers. Various singers or fadistas are brought in from the Azorean Archipelago as well as from the mainland. So whether you're a local or on vacation, it helps to follow them to see who is performing...

An incredible fado experience at Casa do Fado! The musicians were outstanding—I’m a fan, and even my fiancé, who enjoys fado casually, was blown away by their skill and original compositions. The tapas-style food was delicious and satisfying, paired perfectly with excellent wine. We loved seeing local fadistas and guests request songs, creating an intimate and authentic atmosphere. It’s a truly special cultural experience, and we highly...

This is an intimate acoustic venue for Fado music. The servers are the entertainment. The service good the singing and musicianship is amazing! Full bar, beer & wine. Food is appetizers, sandwiches and a delicious green soup. We had dinner before the show but couldn’t resist a few snacks while there. I do not speak Portuguese and have no idea what they are singing about but the music is moving and the sound in this small club...