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    Passage to India

    4.2 (31 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Vegetarian, Pakistani
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Arun P.

    They are definitely the best restaurant serving Indian food. Our group was very diverse and everyone enjoyed the food. Service was friendly but a bit slow. The portions were pretty decent and they start off the meal serving pappadoms with chutneys. The taste was not authentic but I guess they have to make do with the ingredients they can get. It was a great evening and the best meal of the week for sure :)

    Mani N.

    We were visiting Lisbon for 36 hours at the end of our Italy trip. We were looking for some home cooked food. Having been to Goa in India I was really excited to try Chicken Chacuti which is a Indo-Portuguese dish. Each time I visit a new country I also must try my staple Chicken Tikka Masala. The Chicken Chacuti was very unique with great flavors, I could taste the ginger, coconut and spices. I could have handled a little more spice...we finished this one off. The Chicken Tikka Masala was decent, my suggestion is to not have so much spice on top of the dish as a garnish, instead cooked in and blended. This created much of the spice in our mouth as whole pieces which was not pleasant. Service was great, we were in a hurry to catch a flight and they accommodated to us and had the food rushed out. Great Wine and Beer selection. The garlic naan was delish. I would give this place a try again and try something different and order the Chicken Chacuti again!

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    Tono M.

    We were seated right away. The atmosphere was nice, not dimly lit. We ordered chicken tikka masala it was on the bland side and the chicken was tender and delicious. The chicken Korma was sweet, unusually sweet (the server did note it was sweet). We also had plain naan and it was great. The mango lassi was terrific.

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    Julie C.

    Looking for a decent restaurant near my university, Yelp suggested that I should take a look at Passage to India. Me and my guests were pleased to have done so! This nice looking restaurant serves Indian dishes. The starters were really amazing. We had chickenbits, which were still moist and had fantastic flavour; and a very light and fresh dish made out of yoghurt, coriander, fresh union and crispy flakes (of which I forgotten the name of). The main dishes (we all had a curry dish) were not exceptionally, but good enough of what you might expect from an Indian restaurant. Also, the service was excellent! Very, véry friendly people and no long waiting. The only real downside I thought was the TV: the sound was off and it showed nothing of importance, so why bother putting it up there, I thought. But for the food and service, you certainly should give this a go!

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    Amazing food, attentive service, great prices. I will go here every time I'm in Lisbon.

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    Great Indian food very friendly staff and at lunch they offer a very nice meal for a cheap price

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    11 years ago

    Very good, high quality food with a friendly and attentive staff. Totally made our night after a long day of travel.

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    Great vegetarian options. I ordered the chilli panel with tandoori naan and found it so delicious I decided to order another serving!

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    The Food Temple - Salada de figo e halloumi

    The Food Temple

    4.6(36 reviews)
    2.2 kmMouraria, Mouraria - Castelo - Alfama
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    Navigating the streets to walk through the neighborhood to find this gem was a bit tricky, but…read moretotally worth it. This place is lovely. Outside seating is stadium style steps. Inside is an open kitchen where everyone works together happily to make your dining experience a true joy. The food is presented beautifully and you don't have to be vegan to love every bite!

    While exploring Lisbon, we made a reservation at a cute hipister and vegan restaurant!! It was very…read moregood and amazing. É muito bom e fantástico! (P.S. - kitchen opens at 7pm.) Food: 5/5 Honestly, everything was amazing. I wish American vegan food tasted this good (less salty & sweet). We started with their verison of onigiri and a fig salad. I really loved the soft and crunchy texture of the onigiri with a juicy marinated watermelon center. For entree, we got the couscous with Okra dish. If you don't like Okra this dish is not for you. But, it was light and flavorful (slightly sour). For dessert, we got a sampler since we could not decide. Clearly, my favorite was the chocolate lava cake but they were all so tasty! My partner got some green vine and I got green tea. You get a whole pot of tea - great value!! Service & Ambiance: 5/5 The decor was so cozy inside and the staff were amazing! I know little to know Portuguese but, they were super nice! All in all, I would definitely go back and all for ~51€!

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    Jardim das Cerejas - My takeout box

    Jardim das Cerejas

    4.4(68 reviews)
    2.5 kmRossio - Baixa - Chiado, Chiado

    This place was a huge highlight of our time in Lisbon! We…read morehad a meat eater and a person with celiacs who both enjoyed many of the dishes. Great and flavourful food!

    A vegan, plant based buffet in Lisbon?! Now this is why Lisbon ranks so high in my top cities for…read morevegans in the world. I visited Jardim das Cerejas on my final evening in town. I wasn't feeling super hungry so I opted to do a takeout box (€8) of their buffet food. The selection here was fantastic - many lentil/soy based protein options, a salad bar, rice and bread - really the perfect plant based meal where everything was tasty. My average rating really comes from my experience doing takeout. Maybe it's my American mentality, but when they handed me the takeout tray, I made sure to fill it up with as much food as possible (while not overloading). When I went to pay, the owner(?) scolded me and said it was now impossible to close and that I did not do this properly. I apologized and shared my embarrassment with them, but honestly - it was NOT that bad. I wasn't happy that they made a scene where everyone started staring as I continuously apologized and felt stern judgement. Finally, another staff member took over and closed the box for me and I paid and left. After sharing the photos with friends, nearly everyone concluded that it was not overfilled and definitely me just making the most of my limited space. Besides that experience, I still really appreciate them being available and would come back to do the actual sit down buffet so I can avoid this awkwardness again.

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    Restaurante Terra - entrada, interior

    Restaurante Terra

    4.3(34 reviews)
    2.2 kmPríncipe Real, Bairro Alto - Bica - Cais do Sodré
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    Ironically, we were actually trying to find a different restaurant that was above this one in the…read moresame building and accidentally went to this one instead, but I'm so glad that we did. Terra is a buffet style vegetarian place and it was really good! There was a lot of awesome dishes and the staff is super friendly, I really enjoyed chatting with them. There's a cute outdoor seating area with large trees that cover the patio. There's also definitely an almost Indian/eastern influence to some of their dishes, which was great because I love those types of flavors. Some of the dishes they had were couscous, some type of curry dish, and vegetarian pizza. If you're vegetarian, this is a great option! They also have really good desserts as well.

    This restaurant was great. We went on a sort of family reunion trip to Lisbon recently, with nearly…read more20 vegetarians. One of my biggest concerns about the trip was finding decent restaurants with vegetarian options and this was such a great option. We reserved on trip advisor for 7:30 and were seated promptly. The buffet was replenished (several times just because of us, so sorry to the other diners) frequently and the food was fresh, diverse, and delicious. As others have mentioned it felt a little pricey as compared to other places in Lisbon and the buffet feels a bit random (no specific theme to the food) but they were so accommodating and everyone in our group was satisfied. The desserts were also appreciated - I especially loved the tiramisu!

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    Restaurante Terra - The terrace at Terra!

    The terrace at Terra!

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    Estrela da Bica - Bread platter with dips

    Estrela da Bica

    4.5(40 reviews)
    2.7 kmBairro Alto - Bica - Cais do Sodré, Chiado
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    One of the most interesting meals I have had the pleasure of having in Lisboa (or maybe anywhere in…read morethe world). When you find Estrela Da Bica, it is on a side street right off of the steep street with the trolley that is famous. There was a small open door with a sign asking us to wait outside to be seated (so as not to crowd the restaurant). Make sure to follow these instructions, as my family and I watched some other unaware tourists walk straight in, grab a menu, and promptly get asked to go wait outside. After a minute or two, we were seated by one of the staff (possibly the owner?). The staff was all women, and they seemed very proud of their restaurant. The decor was quirky and very homey, with various mismatched tables and chairs. We were informed that the food is all meant to be shareable plates, and we started off by just getting some sourdough bread with dips. There were multiple different kinds of bread and the dips kept them interesting, one being a fish spread. One of the appetizers caught my eye instantly, the roasted pork belly, banana mash, and pico de gallo. I usually like banana flavors mixed with savory (I've tried weird combinations like a peanut butter banana hamburger before) so I knew I had to try this. The outside of the pork belly was perfectly crunchy while the inside was tender. As I expected (but I would guess most people wouldn't), the banana mash complimented the rich savory flavors of the pork belly. For the mains, we ordered the pink marlin tataki with pineapple chutney, potato and rosemary sourdough pizzeta, roasted Hokkaido with butternut mash, dried nuts sand, and house kimchi, the confit codfish cheeks with poached egg and crispy chips, and the pork cheek ravioli with mustard sauce and buckwheat popcorn. They were all intriguing flavor combinations that I would never have thought of in my life!! What stood out to me was the confit codfish cheeks with poached egg and the crispy potato chips. We had tried other codfish dishes around Lisboa and had noticed that it was the most common fish there. But this combination was luscious, with the soft egg coating the fish and the chips adding a nice crunch to every bite. It was like a fish carbonara in a way with the poached egg providing a sauce. This was the standout dish to me, representing what Lisboa is all about while not being afraid to take risks. All of the other dishes were interesting too, and each left me with new ideas of combinations that I would have never thought of. After the dinner was so impressive, we were enticed by the dessert. We got the chocolate mousse and basque cheesecake with guava jam. These were Like I said, the staff seemed proud of their establishment and rightfully so. Estrella da Bica may be a small, simple, establishment, but they are not afraid to push the boundaries of gastronomy. This was the kind of restaurant that flies under the radar, but I consider myself lucky to have stumbled upon it.

    One of the best meals I had while visiting Lisboa. We were randomly walking the place and struck up…read morea conversation with some New Yorkers. They mentioned that they'd come here two nights in a row. Naturally we had to check it out. We ordered a bunch of entrees to maximize every little bit. The Ribs and the Brussels were to die for. Very unique flavor profile on the ribs and they effortlessly came off the bone. The Brussels were draped in this amazing sauce that just took things to the next level. Of course we paired with various wine options. It's funny to think about how carefree you can be on vacation. We were seated outside on a sloped hill. The atmosphere and food were so good that it didn't even matter. Our waiter was fabulous. This is a place you need to try.

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    Confit codfish cheek with poached egg and crispy chips

    Estrela da Bica - Restaurant is in the street off to the right

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    Restaurant is in the street off to the right

    Passage to India - indpak - Updated May 2026

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