Real Indiana has three open spaces, one in Cais de Gaia, another in Lisbon, and this one in Porto. It is at the same time a cultural and gastronomic project, recreating the environment and culture of India in Portugal. All the Real Indiana spaces were decorated by the interior architect Paulo Lobo, who fused oriental environments with modernity and exclusivity. Here you can try the true traditional Indian cuisine, having as specialties chicken dishes – Tikka Masala, Badam Pasanda, Vindaloo; lamb dishes – Madras, Nakajat; shrimp dishes – Korma, Hangara; as well as fish and vegetarian options, with the typical Indian cheese (paneer).

Next to the Sá da Bandeira Theatre you will find the Restaurante Girassol. If you are looking for a restaurant to try the famous Francesinha (a sandwich from the city of Porto, consisting of sausage, fresh sausage, ham, cold meats and beef steak, covered with cheese later melted; it is garnished with a tomato, beer and piri-piri sauce and can be served with French fries as a side dish) this may be one of the candidates. In the window of this restaurant you can read about the history of Francesinha, inside you can try it. The restaurant has a contemporary look, the atmosphere is welcoming and the service is familiar and personalised. According to the people, they serve the best Francesinha in town. In this traditional restaurant traditional Portuguese cuisine is also eaten and the portions are served generously. Besides the mentioned Francesinha, the “posta com batata a murro” (heavy thick beef steak served with potatoes cooked in their skin) and the several codfish dishes are the house specialities.

Maria is vegetarian, Guilherme eats everything. When they opened a food business, they wanted it to be something where the two of them could sit down at the table in a relaxed way and enjoy the meal. From Brazil, they passed through Spain and settled in Porto, where they opened Club Life. This concept was born in Brazil and it is a place of natural and healthy food with one thing in common: the use of fresh ingredients. The menus do not contain refined sugar, gluten, lactose or preservatives. Here too, plastic does not come in. It is the client who assembles his plate, chooses the food over the counter, among the options of protein, hydrates and vegetables. Upstairs there are lighter options, designed for breakfast or snacks.