da Gama Canteen- Heights

da Gama Canteen is a fine-casual restaurant, café window, and bar focused on Indian-Portuguese cuisine. It’s a true blending of cultures from its chef-owners, Rick & Shiva Di Virgilio of ŌPORTO fooding house & wine. Located in the Houston Heights overlooking the MKT hike and bike trail, we offer an open airy dining experience. Rooted in heritage, travel, and a deep love for the foods of their respective backgrounds, da Gama brings together bold, soulful flavors in thoughtful, unexpected ways. From the wood-burning grill to the tandoor oven, to our grilled Portuguese octopus to our Goan style pork vindaloo, everything is made from scratch and cooked with intention and evolved out of love. Our craft cocktails and boutique wine program reflects our cuisine style. That commitment to quality, value, and execution earned da Gama a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2025.

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Join us for Houston Restaurant Weeks starting Saturday, August 1! Enjoy our special lunch and dinner menus, and be part of this citywide dining event that supports a great cause. Reserve your table today!

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Join us for Social Hour every weekday from 3–6pm — and on Mondays from 3pm until close. Enjoy crave-worthy bites like Indo frito misto, crispy calamari and vegetables with tomato chutney, and our Prego steak sandwich. At the bar, take advantage of drink specials: 50% off wine by the glass and draft beer, 25% off bottles of wine, plus select cocktails including sangria, East India g&t, and classic caipirinhas. Grab a seat at the bar, relax on the cozy patio, or settle into our beautiful dining room — the Social Hour menu is available to everyone. Don’t miss it!

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