An authentic Indian dining experience awaits you when you step into the Maharani Restaurant in Praia da Areia Branca!
OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER
12:00pm – 3:30pm
6:00pm – 11:00pm
RESERVATIONS
261 471 070 | 911 112 035
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RECENT REVIEWS FROM TRIPADVISOR
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Certainly worth a visit - Haven't been to the restaurant for quite some time but went today and was impressed. We thoroughly enjoyed our dishes, everything was tasty, portions were generous and we found it... read more value for money. The service was very good and a special mention to Lovekesh who was both attentive and entertaining. We will definitely be visiting again soon.
30/12/2023Top quality food - Food was absolutely top quality and staff were all friendly, helpful and attentive. Prices were very competitive.
18/10/2023Flippin Fabulous - Can not praise this little Indian Restaurant highly enough. Food was truly exceptional. Atmosphere was fantastic. Staff were attentive and really very helpful. If you’re in the area you HAVE... read more to go.
23/08/2023 -
Find me a better Indian - Absolutely fabulous food. We ordered a number of dishes including lamb jalfrezi, chicken korma, butter chicken, pakoras, naan breads (garlic and cheese and garlic), onion Bhaji’s, poppadoms and a range... read more of chutneys and sauces.
The food was incredible, the service excellent. My two year old twins sat and happily tucked into some poppadoms, we had a lovely meal and a few beers/wines.
Not a single element of the food was lacking anything - my 13 year old felt so strongly about the amazing standard of cuisine that she’s also written her own review which I will post below.
Thanks you to the staff and chef - holidays are made by experiences and it was a pleasure to enjoy such a lovely meal with our family who live here in Portugal.
Thank you!!
Grace (aged 13 would also like to leave the following review):
I WOULD OF DIED!!!
we just went out for like THE best Indian ever. and I'm not very fond of an Indian but I could eat at that restaurant for the rest of my life. the rice was moist the chicken was so nice the battered prawns we amazing and the chips were up there near McDonald's chips. AND THE BIRYANI SAUCE!!!!! I could of drunk it it was so nice. and the people were so lovely to us. and they loved the twins. AND I THINK THEY DO THE BEST NAAN EVER. they did a cheesy garlic one and the cheese was inside of the naan and the cheese was like Philadelphia. ugh i could eat it forever!!! 😂😍❤️ xx
21/08/2023Lovely tasty Indian food - Really tasty meal, served lovely and hot. Great choice of dishes. Staff were great also. Definitely recommend
11/03/2023Great place - My friends and I come here often and LOVE it. The food is delicious with a large variety of options, the service is friendly and fast, and we always take... read more home leftovers. Don't miss it. Really wonderful spot!
09/12/2022 -
Very fast and friendly service. Food is really delicious and we didn't have to go home hungry! The owner of this place is very cool and kind. Totally recommended! Greetings... read more from Finland ❤️
07/10/2022The waiter was so friendly and helpful. Food and drinks are the best. Thank you ,we coming back and recommend this restoran.
27/09/2022Amazing Indian food, big variety of menus, friendly and fast service, good pricing and a Tequilla shot in the end. We will come again for sure. Lavkesh is our favorite... read more waiter.
09/08/2022 -
The service and the food were as always excellent. It is always a true pleasure eating at the Maharani. I would recommend this restaurant for everyone who loves indian food... read more or would like to try something new.
09/08/2022The waiter of the restaraunt is extremely nice and helpful. It was our first time eating Indian and he helped us decide for perfect meals - Chicken tikka massala, Lamb... read more Xacutti were delicious, the garlic bread (Garlic Nan) as well. I suggest you to visit and try their great food.
02/08/2022When you are a group of ten people with different needs, finding a restaurant that everybody likes can be difficult. Maharini rose to the challenge! Children and adults alike loved... read more their dishes. The waiters were exceptionally friendly and it was also nice to be able to converse in English as our Portuguese is very limited. We are definitely revisiting soon!
15/07/2022 -
The best Indian restaurant for us, fine people to talk with! Outside terrace. We had spicy chicken tikka and marsala and don't forget the raita sauce,
18/06/2022Best Indian food that I've had in Portugal. Friendly staff, good location, nice outdoor seating where the allow dogs.
04/05/2022I eat indian all over the world. This place stands out for the quality of the ingredients and the incredible explosion of flavor in the mouth.
We were here for... read more 30 days and ordered here every 2 days. The large portions left us with leftovers for a meal the next day. Simply delicious. Greetings from Switzerland, Chef!
21/04/2022
AND FROM GOOGLE REVIEWS
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Everything here is always delicious, fresh, and flavorful. Well-prepared and authentic Indian dishes.
21/02/2024Went today for lunch, thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. The spices in every dish can be tasted, which is such a bonus. I think it's great value for money and... read more service is great, the staff are so friendly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for quality, tasty food.
14/02/2024We had dinner at Maharani near the awesome Areia Branca Beach and couldn't be more delighted with the food. The service was amazing and the waitress had the kindness to... read more adjust the amount of spicy in each dish to please everyone at the table. Definitely a must to visit if you are around. We will come back for sure!
08/01/2024 -
Very nice food and friendly staffs. Can’t wait to go back to enjoy the lovely food and lovely service 👍🏻 5 star for sure!
30/12/2023Excellent authentic Indian food! Good service too. Highly recommend!
01/12/2023Excellent authentic Indian food! Good service too. Highly recommend!
10/11/2023 -
Best restaurant in Praia! Been coming here for years and the staff is kind, fun and fast! They are very respectful and the food is soooo tasty. You can even... read more adapt the food to your own spice level definitely a place to try !
25/10/2023A really nice authentic Indian restaurent with a really nice menu. Food was good for to my knowledge the only Indian restaurant in Louringha
05/09/2023Very happy to have this place near our surfing camp. Open until late when other places are closed, great meal selection even for vegans in our group. The host is... read more a funny charismatic guy who can help you decide on a dish.
21/08/2023 -
I never thought that on my surfing trip to Portugal I would be eating mostly Indian, but here I am. Great place, amazing food and cheap prices! Already it's my... read more third visit, but not the last!
21/08/2023Delicious food, big portions and very nice waiters!
15/07/2023Visited this restaurant to dine in and take out on a few occasions and it never disappoints. The food is so fresh and tasty and made to your desired... read more level of spice. Service is absolutely excellent all the staff are so friendly and helpful. Good pricing too!
15/07/2023 -
Make me remind of real Indian spices
13/07/2023Personal very friendly and helpful, good food, prices ok, we would like to come back
08/05/2023Beautyful Indian food. Diamond for vegetarians and worth an hour of driving just for dinner. Guys serving here are friendly and will advice the best they have.
24/04/2023
RECENT REVIEWS FROM TRIPADVISOR
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Certainly worth a visit - Haven't been to the restaurant for quite some time but went today and was impressed. We thoroughly enjoyed our dishes, everything was tasty, portions were generous and we found it... read more value for money. The service was very good and a special mention to Lovekesh who was both attentive and entertaining. We will definitely be visiting again soon.
30/12/2023 -
Flippin Fabulous - Can not praise this little Indian Restaurant highly enough. Food was truly exceptional. Atmosphere was fantastic. Staff were attentive and really very helpful. If you’re in the area you HAVE... read more to go.
23/08/2023 -
Find me a better Indian - Absolutely fabulous food. We ordered a number of dishes including lamb jalfrezi, chicken korma, butter chicken, pakoras, naan breads (garlic and cheese and garlic), onion Bhaji’s, poppadoms and a range... read more of chutneys and sauces.
The food was incredible, the service excellent. My two year old twins sat and happily tucked into some poppadoms, we had a lovely meal and a few beers/wines.
Not a single element of the food was lacking anything - my 13 year old felt so strongly about the amazing standard of cuisine that she’s also written her own review which I will post below.
Thanks you to the staff and chef - holidays are made by experiences and it was a pleasure to enjoy such a lovely meal with our family who live here in Portugal.
Thank you!!
Grace (aged 13 would also like to leave the following review):
I WOULD OF DIED!!!
we just went out for like THE best Indian ever. and I'm not very fond of an Indian but I could eat at that restaurant for the rest of my life. the rice was moist the chicken was so nice the battered prawns we amazing and the chips were up there near McDonald's chips. AND THE BIRYANI SAUCE!!!!! I could of drunk it it was so nice. and the people were so lovely to us. and they loved the twins. AND I THINK THEY DO THE BEST NAAN EVER. they did a cheesy garlic one and the cheese was inside of the naan and the cheese was like Philadelphia. ugh i could eat it forever!!! 😂😍❤️ xx
21/08/2023 -
Great place - My friends and I come here often and LOVE it. The food is delicious with a large variety of options, the service is friendly and fast, and we always take... read more home leftovers. Don't miss it. Really wonderful spot!
09/12/2022 -
Very fast and friendly service. Food is really delicious and we didn't have to go home hungry! The owner of this place is very cool and kind. Totally recommended! Greetings... read more from Finland ❤️
07/10/2022
AND FROM GOOGLE REVIEWS
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Went today for lunch, thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. The spices in every dish can be tasted, which is such a bonus. I think it's great value for money and service is great, the staff are so friendly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for quality, tasty food.
14/02/2024 -
We had dinner at Maharani near the awesome Areia Branca Beach and couldn't be more delighted with the food. The service was amazing and the waitress had the kindness to adjust the amount of spicy in each dish to please everyone at the table. Definitely a must to visit if you are around. We will come back for sure!
08/01/2024