Polished Indian spot in Boavista with warm service, standout vegetarian options, and classic tandoori; flavors skew moderate spice and prices are higher than average for Porto.
Mendi delivers solid A-grade performance through well-crafted North Indian cooking and genuinely welcoming service that creates a warm dining experience. Reliable execution over years and tasteful setting appeal position it competitively among Porto's better neighborhood restaurants, though moderate spice profiles and above-average pricing prevent it from reaching grade A territory. Best suited for those valuing classic staples and attentive hospitality over bold culinary innovation.
One caveat: Pricing is genuinely expensive (€19+ mains; rice and naan extra) which may surprise casual diners