Nestled within the timeworn walls of Lisbon’s 17th century Convento das Bernardas,
Fado No Convento celebrates Portugal’s rich musical and culinary landscape through daily performances and sophisticated French cuisine.
weaving daily fado PERFORMANCES into ancient walls
Inviting the timeless Fado into Convent halls
As part of an ongoing mission to unite past and present, Fado No Convento welcomes fado enthusiasts and curiosos to bathe in a sensorial voyage into culinary and musical reverence through captivating, daily Fado performances.
A remarkable destination for Fado in Lisbon, Fado No Convento stands out through its awed architectural and culinary offering.
Where French gastronomy meets Portuguese terroir
Orchestrated and put in motion by chef João de Oliveira with the support of French chefs Alexis Gielbaum and Maxime Kien, our menu dives into an exploration of Portuguese flavours, punctuated with French gastronomic cuisine.
About the Convento das Bernardas
Built in the XVII century as a cloister for the Cistercian Nuns of S. Bernardo, the Convent later on played a vital role in education and the arts, even hosting the philharmonic orchestra. It is this lineage as a place of gathering and culture that we wish to continue.
A dialogue between eras
Framed by 350-year-old stone walls and ancient architectural details that stand as silent witnesses to centuries of change, Fado No Convento unites a landscape of textures, colours, and fabrics that whisper tribute to both the temporal and the timeless.
In a world overflowing with noise, we envision Fado No Convento as a contemplative escape that transforms the meal into a moment of reflection.
Through cultural engagement, collaborations with local talents, farmers and artisans, and an unwavering commitment to local, seasonal produce, we wish to craft a dining experience that transcends the ordinary, celebrating the simple and sacred act of breaking bread.