Passage To India — Restaurant in Lisbon

This restaurant was well located in a nicely kept urban cul-de-sac. I did not drive but parking looked like it might be at a bit of a premium. The storefront was in a walk-up, turn-of-the-century style facade with a warm and inviting appearance. The decor was conducive to a nice, relaxed ambiance.

I was seated quickly and without any fuss. My waiter tended to me fairly quickly and did a good job during my entire visit.

The menu tended toward Goan regional specialties, which was a nice twist. I decided to try the Chicken Chacuti, a Portuguese influenced dish with coconut, ginger, garlic and other spices. This was something I had never tried, but it sounded quite intriguing. I opted to accompany it with rice and Peshwari Naan. This combination was very nice as the sweetness of the bread offset the slightly spicy tone of the main dish. I was generally quite satisfied with my fare. I finished this with a decent Masala Chai.

The total bill was €25.30, which included my main and the accompaniments, a glass of house red, a water and the tea. I thought this was reasonable considering the quality of the fare. This was roughly $28 USD with the exchange rate at the time.

I am happy to recommend this spot if you are in the area and fancy...

We worked with Seema to plan our wedding and Passage to India catered our two day wedding event. I have so many positive things to say about Seema and her team, I could go on forever. To focus on the restaurant, the food at Passage to India is incredible! My guests are still talking about how flavorful and delicious it was! They worked closely with us every second of the way to help us create a unique experience that tailored to our mixed Indian and Spanish cultures. Months before our wedding, they hosted both of our large families for a tasting and walked us through each dish to ensure we were getting exactly what we wanted. They also made the experience so much fun, I felt like we were having dinner with family! Every dish was made to perfection, beautifully plated and exceeded our expectations. Their ability to cater such large events while maintaining the highest quality is impressive. I would recommend Passage to India to anyone looking for catering their next event or looking for a delicious place to eat. Seema and her team will not disappoint, they are the kindest and most patient people we have met while wedding planning in Portugal and we can't wait to...

The restaurant was very close to our hotel, the Holiday Inn, so we walked to it on New Years Eve for dinner. The food was simply incredible. We ordered a multitude of dishes and everything tasted wonderful - Indian food done right. It was authentic, with the right flavors and spices. Also, the ambience is lively; the restaurant was bustling and had lovely red decorations everywhere. The service is also very quick and excellent, and the restaurant is clean and bright.

Also, the owner was extraordinarily helpful. We were visiting from America and we wanted to join a New Years celebration for the next day, but everything had already been booked. When we explained our situation to the owner, he went out of his way to accommodate us in the restaurant's New Years event, which had dancing and performers. The entire staff was very accommodating and warm. We would love to visit this place again next time...