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Lisbon, a city of countless treasures, from culture to gastronomy

Lisbon is truly a city rich in cultural and gastronomic treasures. Thanks to its fascinating history, stunning architecture, traditional music, and a wide variety of delicious dishes, Portugal’s capital offers an incredible experience for visitors. Fortunately, for those who come to visit Lisbon, A Severa manages to combine both worlds in a delicious and unique way.
Lisbon is the birthplace of Fado, an emotional and melancholic Portuguese musical genre. Fado is a musical genre deeply rooted in Portuguese culture, whose roots go back to the 19th century. Watching a Fado performance in a local restaurant is a unique cultural experience.
Fado is known for deeply expressing emotions such as longing, love, loss and melancholy. There are several types of Fado, such as “Fado de Lisboa” – more traditional and melancholic – “Fado Vadio” – improvised in Lisbon’s old neighborhoods – and “Fado Canção” – more contemporary and accessible to a wider audience. At A Severa, you can hear the voices of several internationally renowned singers, such as Amália Rodrigues, known as the “Queen of Fado” and, more contemporarily, Mariza and Ana Moura. Fado is therefore often performed in “casas de Fado”, “tascas” and restaurants such as “A Severa”, where singers perform live in front of an audience, in an intimate and welcoming atmosphere.
Lisbon’s cuisine is a delicious blend of tradition and innovation, with a strong emphasis on fresh ingredients from the sea and diverse, authentic flavors. Here are some examples of key dishes and elements of Lisbon’s cuisine.
Typical dishes such as Codfish, Sardines, Seafood Rice, Pastéis de Nata, Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato, Cheeses, Wines and Conventual Sweets are some of the elements that most define Portugal and its capital, as they best represent “A Severa”, full of historical traditionalities.
Come and enjoy the oldest and most traditional gastronomy and culture you can find in the heart of Lisbon!
Make your reservation at Casa de Fado A Severa and come and find out more about Severa!
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