O Fado Restaurant

Preety with hand painted azulejos it is quite a romantic restaurant, seductively lit with a few nooks and crannies that are bagged quickly - so book ahead. (…)

O Fado is owned and largely fequented by Portuguese, though the waiters also need to speak Japanese (…)

This place is called O Fado for a reason, as mid-evening the house singer begins the haunting, lyrical strains of Fado ballads with guitar accompagniment, and dinners listen appreciatively if they know what’s good for them.

in The Rough Guide

(For the kind of sentiments of the music) It might not sound like a cheerful evening out, but listening to good Fado live is a captivating experience. (…) London offers one restaurant where you can listen to fado music live while enjoying rather good Portuguese meal. Knightsbridge’s O fado is London’s oldest Portuguese restaurant and arguably it’s best.

(…) well executed versions of traditional Portuguese dishes, friendly, homey service and a cosily old-fashioned decor, that’s hardly a flaw. (…)

Having enjoyed your meal, you can sit back in contentment and let the music lull you into wistful nostalgia.

in The London Paper

… O Fado is decorated in a typical Portuguese way and once you are inside you forget you are in London. The waiters are friendly and committed to make you feel like you are having dinner at home rather than in a restaurant…

in Fluid Eating - Britain’s Finest Restaurants

… London’s oldest Portuguese restaurant is probably also its best. The look is authentic rather than tacky, with paintings and tiles of Portuguese landmarks providing the decoration. …Staff were friendly and informative. … Mammoth portions for main courses and sides. .. rich and rewarding…

in Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008 (4 out of 6 stars)