Excellent Middle Eastern restaurant located in Padua's historic center. The restaurant has a very charming, neat, and clean atmosphere. Delicious, tasty dishes range from the culinary traditions of Syria, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Lebanon, to Turkey and India. Excellent value. Impeccable service. I highly recommend it.
Gianluca Fasciani
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20 Maggio 2026
10,0
Delicious, highly recommended for anyone who loves bold flavors and spices. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by intoxicating aromas. For €18, you can get the full dish (your choice of five components), but there are also three- and two-component options. Stop by and try it, you won't be disappointed. We'll definitely be back to try other flavor combinations!
Erica Narduzzi
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12 Maggio 2026
10,0
I visited this restaurant in December. I chose the five-course platter, consisting of mujadarrah, fattoush, kofta, sugioq, and hummus. I recommend trying something else instead of the fattoush, which was good but rather simple. The sugioq was slightly spicy.
The cuisine draws mainly from Middle Eastern, Asian, and Mediterranean influences. In my opinion, it's an excellent choice for those who want to try alternative and unusual flavors.
I also liked the location, which was welcoming and well-kept, as well as the ceramic plates, which were truly unique.
Andrea Sartori
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11 Maggio 2026
10,0
Simply the best place in the area. With a selection and a variety of flavors second to none. A little pricey if you linger too long on the appetizers, but wonderful for everything else.
Carlo Desiderio Zanella
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04 Maggio 2026
8,0
Everything was delicious, welcoming, and very friendly! We'll definitely be back! Highly recommended!
miriam Bernini
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01 Maggio 2026
10,0
Excellent restaurant in the center of Padua, offering Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. Delicious, spicy dishes, truly friendly staff, and a super cozy atmosphere. Recommended.
Mattia Riberti
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27 Aprile 2026
10,0
Wow, what a pleasant discovery at Portello that took me back to India. The place is very unique. I'll definitely be back. Thank you 🌻
Marco de gasperi
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14 Aprile 2026
10,0
A wonderful experience. I loved everything: the kindness of the staff, the food options, and the variety of vegetarian options. Highly recommended.
Cami
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14 Aprile 2026
10,0
I'm so happy with my experience at this restaurant. The staff were incredibly friendly, the food was excellent, and the flavors were new. It was my first, but not my last, visit. I'll be back every time I'm in Padua. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a different, enjoyable dining experience and atmosphere.
Cami
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11 Aprile 2026
10,0
Passing through Padua, I was looking for something different for lunch. I'm so happy to have found this restaurant, which brings culture and flavor to the table. You can travel while sitting at a table, from Turkey to Syria, from Afghanistan to Pakistan!
Giulio Segneri
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06 Aprile 2026
10,0
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