While on a visit to Portugal we found this gem by walking by and smelling and seeing the food. It…read morelooked and smelled so good. After an amazing day exploring Cascais I couldn't leave without eating here. We order the three sauces , house wine, mushroom pilau rice and lamb curry. The service was wonderful. Each dish had so much flavor , you can tell it was prepared with great love and tradition. I hope you get to experience it. The decor , the menu itself is beautiful, every detail is exquisite.

This place had quite a few tripadvisor awards which drew us in for a quick lunch. They have a vast…read moreselection of menu items, which is enough for any palate. Here's the rundown of the food we ordered: - Butter chicken: every place you go to will prepare it differently, and this place was heavy on the cream, butter, cashews, and earthy spices as opposed to hot spices - Mixed tandoori: meat was cooked well and was tender - it was falling off the bone - Garlic / plain naan: both were great, this was honestly my favourite part as the naan was very fluffy and perfectly cooked - Rice: plain basmati rice, nothing out of the ordinary Overall would say this is a very solid spot, worth checking out. The food was good, however the spice level was extremely mild, even for the spicy versions - it would've been great if they added a bit more heat to their dishes.

Honestly the best part of this place was the nice decor inside. We received minimal service at best…read moreand the food was very underwhelming. The masala papad was very sour and the paneer tikka masala taste was off...it did not taste like paneer tikka masala. The naan was probably the best tasting thing we ordered here. Not very good Indian food...at least not based on what we ordered. I wouldn't call this place authentic at all...maybe it's just the standard of Indian food here.

Very kind waiter. Whole family was craving Indian food…read more This was what we needed! Great food! Definitely recommend!

The friendliest and most welcoming server you'll meet. Portions were okay, but flavors were…read moreamazing! We had a few dietary restrictions in our group (dairy free, gluten free, no spicy, etc). And the server explained and checked every dish that we could order. He even came up with an off-the-menu dish to meet the restrictions as most dishes were too spicy. We got: Papadh - freshly fried and served with tamarind sauce, mint chutney, and mango chutney. We ordered 2 to share amongst the 4 of us and it was perfect. Palak paneer - soft house made paneer cheese with a delicious spinach sauce. Perfectly spiced and generous portions. Lamb shishi - tender pieces of boneless lamb pieces in a sweet cashew/almond sauce. Mildly spiced, but still a ton of flavor. It's similiar to lamb korma but with a hint of sweetness. If you don't like spice but still want the complex Indian flavors, this is the dish for you. mango shrimp - big pieces of shrimp swimming in a warm and well spiced mango puree sauce. It's different than how I'd imagine mango shrimp, but it was still tasty and had a nice balance between sweet and salty. This was the dish the server modified to meet our gluten-free, spice-free, and dairy free needs. We chose to sit outside in the back alley and it was small side street with a partial view of the ocean. A few pedestrians walked by, but it was still a lovely spot. After our meal, it started pouring and the roads flooded quickly. The restaurant wasn't too busy, so they encouraged us wait inside till the rain stopped. Great hospitality

The food, service, and wine are all great at Little India. We had the veggie biryiani and lamb…read moreroganjosh with roti and garlic naan. All amazing, especially the roganjosh and naan. The roti wasnt as chewy as i like, but still delicious. The restaurant is clean and inviting, service was fast and the house wine is a bargain!

Best Indian restaurant! Nice staff, delicious food and close to the beach. 10% discount at lunch…read moretime

Fabulous food, the appetizer sampler was a great introduction, I love things a little spicy and…read morereally loved the Lamb Vindaloo the vegetable Byriani was wonderful. The classic butter chicken did not disappoint either. The house red wine was a perfect compliment to a great meal, come and take a trip to another world

Oh, Portugal how you surprise me. A land of so many things I'm not astonished that the…read moreGoa-Portugese connection exists, but finding it so strongly in a beach town like Cascais, well I'm stunned! Nothing was even close to being mediocre, from the pappadam to the mixed pickles. The Shahi shrimp was truly fit for royalty in a rich, creamy cashew sauce, their take on a mint and coriander tandoori chicken is stunning and their aloo Gobi is out of this world. You can't miss with this restaurant. There are a zillion places that try and get you in, Ghandi Palace has a guy at the door, he'll bring you in but he's a doorman not a tout, honest food, excellent prices. Eat here. Regrets? You'll have none.

We love Indian food, and eat it as often as possible. From the presentation to the BEST flavor,…read morethis place wins. Best Indian restaurant thus far!

One of the staff found us as we stood in front of a large poster advertising Bengal Tandoori. I'm…read moreglad we followed him the restaurant (would have had trouble finding it otherwise) and we really appreciated this break from the typical Portuguese food. The tandoori chicken was really good ( just beware that the four pieces you get are all very small) still as part of the lunch special it was a filling meal. We also had chicken tikka masala. The waiter checked if we wanted cream and also the spice level. We opted for yes on the cream and no on spiciness - I think I would have been better otherwise but I appreciate that they asked and gave us what we ordered.

Had an amazing meal here. They have a great lunch specials which include a samosa (if that's one of…read morethe specials you pick) naan, rice, your main dish and a drink for a really affordable price. The flavors are spot on. The food is freshly prepared. The ambiance is nice, but it's a bit tucked away and difficult to find, if you don't follow their signs. A really added bonus, is they don't close after lunch hours like the rest of the Portuguese restaurants around the area. So, if you're tired of walking all the palaces, this is a nice place to put your feet up.

We had a great experience at Swaagat, especially given that we were a large group of 19 people. The…read morerestaurant was very accommodating, and the host and staff were super pleasant, welcoming, and engaging throughout our visit. We started with paneer tikka and chicken tikka--both came in generous portions and were freshly made. The chutneys paired really well and added to the overall flavor. We also had a bottle of Piano red wine, which surprisingly worked quite nicely with the food. For the main course, everything was delicious. Standouts for us were the butter chicken, palak paneer, biryani, prawn curry, and garlic naan. The food tasted very fresh and well prepared, and you could tell care went into each dish. Service was fast despite the size of our group, which we really appreciated. Most importantly, everyone had a good time--especially the kids. Overall, a very enjoyable meal with great food and warm hospitality. Would definitely recommend for both small and large groups!

After a week of protugese food we wanted a break and had indian. No regrets, this place was…read morefabulous, we even came back on a day we were too tired to find a place to eat so we just came back here since it was so good the first time. I had the meat and seafood thali, both were good, but I definitely preferred the meat one. Chai isn't on the menu, but they said it we'd available when I asked. The chai was also quite good and in a really cute pot. One thing that could have made it better though is if the pot had better insulation, the tea got cold really quick.

Should have packed a sandwich. The steak was tough and poorly prepared. A terrible waste of…read moreresources. Who boils a steak? Octopus and beer were fine. Overpriced except for daily lunch menu.

One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Their…read morePersian food was over the top and one of the best I've ever had. My wife had grilled fish and she constantly said:wow. Service was over the top

I'm not a big fan of Indian food but this place receives high marks from me! Garlic naam bread is…read morejust delicious. Lots of seasoning and love put into all of the dishes. Service was quick and attentive.

This place merits 10 stars on flavor alone. The staff is super friendly and hospitable. I would…read morecome over and over here.