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Portuguese Balçao Restaurant
Local / Multi-cuisine 4.2 Rating (713 reviews)

Portuguese Balçao Restaurant

House number, 359, Madhalamaj, Mandrem, Goa 403527

Goan Dining Experience

About Portuguese Balçao Restaurant

4.2

Tucked away in the serene hamlet of Madhalamaj, Mandrem, Balcao Restaurant (Plus Code: MP8C+XH) is a sublime ode to Goan-Portuguese heritage. Housed in a lovingly restored traditional Goan home at House Number 359, its intimate balcony—the namesake ‘balcão’—offers a breeze-kissed perch for alfresco dining. The atmosphere is hushed and romantic, with antique tiles, soft lantern light, and the scent of the Arabian Sea mingling with spices. Famous for its soulful, family-recipe Goan seafood curries and the fiery Balchão prawns, this is a place where every dish tells a story. Signature must-tries include the melt-in-the-mouth Pork Vindaloo and the delicate Kingfish Recheado. A true hidden gem, Balcao delivers an authentic, unhurried dining experience that captures the very essence of old-world Goa. Connect at 075074 19659 for a reservation.

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