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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Delicious Everytime - We just can't get enough of Maharani - it's become a yearly tradition for us, and it never fails to impress. Without a doubt, it serves up the best Indian... read more cuisine in Portugal. There's nothing quite like tucking into a variety of mouthwatering curries with an ice-cold beer under the sunny sky, immersing ourselves in the local ambiance. And oh, you absolutely have to try the naan - it's a game changer!
07/08/2024Certainly 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.
23/08/2023Find 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!
09/12/2022Very 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 ❤️
07/10/2022Best service ever and delicious food! - 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 ❤️
06/10/2022 -
The waiter was so friendly and helpful. Food and drinks are the best. Thank you ,we coming back and recommend this restoran.
27/09/2022Amazing - The waiter was so friendly and helpful. Food and drinks are the best. Thank you ,we coming back and recommend this restoran.
26/09/2022Amazing 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.
09/08/2022Forever Maharani - 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.
08/08/2022The 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.
02/08/2022
AND FROM GOOGLE REVIEWS
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Comida muito bem preparada e bem servida. Naan incrível e gigante. Atendimento muito simpático e eficiente. Recomendo fortemente.
06/11/2024The best eating place in the area - and I tried most of them. The food is better taste, quality and quantity than all the other "Indian" restaurants I... read more have tried in other countries (never been to India though). Service was quick and accurate and the servers appeared to know both Portuguese and English: so no mis-orders because of communication. Good pricing for the area, and pricing less than expected with their location (no sea view and on the street). Seaview restaurants charge about a 25% premium in this area for their food and drink so this place is a great value too.
27/10/2024 -
One of the best Indian restaurants we have been to in Europe
27/10/2024Vraiment super resto ! Les serveurs parlent tous anglais, et le service est impeccable. Pour ce qui est de la cuisine, la qualité et la quantité sont parfaites ! ... read more Vegetarian options: Une multitude de choix pour les végétariens
27/09/2024Experiência fabulosa
27/09/2024 -
Boa comida (internacional) Indiana. Os preços são um pouco elevados para a média deste género de restaurantes. Ainda assim, vale a pena. Opção entre tomar a refeição na esplanada ou... read more no interior do restaurante. Wc's impecáveis. Parking: Estacionamento gratuito mas difícil na época de Verão. Kid-friendliness: Tem menu infantil para as crianças que não apreciam a comida condimentada.
27/08/2024Comida muito boa e um serviço muito simpático da parte dos empregados
27/08/2024Comida muito boa. Atendimento muito bom
27/08/2024 -
What an amazing place to eat Indian food We asked for the Chicken Madras and Chilli Chicken, both superb... But the Chicken Madras is amazing, I have never eaten... read more one so good in Portugal. Also, garlic naan, so big and lush and yum. Service: very nice people but if you are Portuguese, like us, they don't speak it very well. But it does not take away from the experience. Overall: I would return, loved it.
27/08/2024Personnel adorable, sympathique, souriant et attentionné ! Les plats très bon, je recommande les mix grillés les plats sont très copieux ! Les pains sont succulents et les sauces des... read more tueries ! Nous sommes arrivés tard et nous avons été servi. Merci encore pour votre accueil 🩷
27/08/2024Eerste keer Indisch gegeten, super lekker. Heel vriendelijke bediening! Het enige minpunt vond ik dat het niet zo gezellig is. Maar dat heeft het lekkere eten goedgemaakt. Bedankt!
27/08/2024 -
Ótimo! O atendimento foi muito atenciosos, cuidado e cheio de simpatia. A comida era excelente e os preços são bastante razoáveis. Voltava novamente sem pensar duas vezes!
27/07/2024Chicken vindaloo was the perfect spiciness. Naan bread was excellent.
27/04/2024
RECENT REVIEWS FROM TRIPADVISOR
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Delicious Everytime - We just can't get enough of Maharani - it's become a yearly tradition for us, and it never fails to impress. Without a doubt, it serves up the best Indian... read more cuisine in Portugal. There's nothing quite like tucking into a variety of mouthwatering curries with an ice-cold beer under the sunny sky, immersing ourselves in the local ambiance. And oh, you absolutely have to try the naan - it's a game changer!
07/08/2024 -
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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The best eating place in the area - and I tried most of them. The food is better taste, quality and quantity than all the other "Indian" restaurants I have tried in other countries (never been to India though). Service was quick and accurate and the servers appeared to know both Portuguese and English: so no mis-orders because of communication. Good pricing for the area, and pricing less than expected with their location (no sea view and on the street). Seaview restaurants charge about a 25% premium in this area for their food and drink so this place is a great value too.
27/10/2024