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Your gastronomic bible to eating well in Goa! This is our selection of all the luscious plates & places we recommend you try, from fine dining to simple beach shacks. Browse through the individual menus to choose from the freshest seafood, pan-Asian or continental fare.
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Located on Calangute's popular Holiday street, A Reverie is the place to see, be seen in and relish. Diners may enjoy an enchanting garden ambiance or the open-air lounge that sits under an impressive tiled roof. The food may best be described as modern European, where familiar dishes are presented in innovative ways, with influences of cuisines from across the world.
A Reverie will close for the season at the end of May and will re-open in early October.
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Artjuna, Anjuna's popular lifestyle boutique, sits within a transformed Portuguese house. The café shares the sprawling gardens of this charming property with a kids' play area. The boutique showcases furniture and home accessories as well as women’s fashion and accessories. The café serves up chilled café au lait, milkshakes, sandwiches, juices and baked goodies.
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Baba au Rhum is a charming cafe set in a quiet residential area in Arpora, off the busy main road to Anjuna, serving up a delectable menu of salads, sandwiches, baked delicacies and pastries, and the area's best pizza. This is one of the most popular spots in North Goa to meet and greet or spend a leisurely afternoon. Baba au Rhum is open for the season! Closed on: Wednesdays
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Bardo is an exclusive beach lifestyle destination located on the pristine shores of trendy Ashwem beach and created by the visionaries behind some of India's most celebrated restaurant brands such as Aurace, Sanchos and Rain. This luxury beach club is the perfect retreat for the contemporary traveller looking for a mix of luxury, ease, revelry and traditional Goa magic; offering 300-foot private cabana rentals, a fine-dining restaurant and a spa. The stunning property features an expansive pool and sun deck that transforms in to a dance floor for Bardo's famed sunset parties.
Bardo derives its name from a Tibetan word that translates to "intermediate state", referring to their notion of a suspended state between one's death and the next birth, personified into a space of peace,happiness and beauty...
BARDO IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!!
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Basilico Italian restaurant comprises the courtyard of a charming Indo-Portuguese house. The menu offers a generous selection of delectable wood fire oven made pizzas and homemade pasta dishes. While you wait for your main course to be served, we recommend nibbling on some bruschettas, they're delicious! You can also order your pizzas to go.
BASILICO WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONSOON.
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Bean Me Up (inspired by the legendary Star Trek line "Bean me up, Scotty") is Goa's one-stop-Soya-Station-shop. Here, almost everything on offer is prepared with soya, from the ice-cream to the lasagna. However, so much care has been taken with the recipes that even the most avid meat-lovers won't miss a thing! If tofu's not your thing, there are plenty of salads and juices on the menu as well. Bean Me Up additionally offers guest accommodations in huts located in the rear of the premises.
BEAN ME UP WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONSOON.
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A charming bistro set in the tropical garden of a restored Portuguese house in the middle of an idyllic Goan village, where great home cooking, quality ingredients (purchased directly at source from across the globe), a friendly ambiance and a whole lot of love creates a very special dining experience.
Villa Blanche is now closed for the season and will re-open in November (around Diwali week).
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Blue Bird is a restaurant and guesthouse situated south of the Chapora River, in the Vagator district. Reviewed for having cosy accommodation and friendly owners, the property is a mere few minutes walk away from the beautiful Little Vagator Beach. Enjoy a calm stay at the guesthouse or go down to enjoy a meal at the restaurant, located in the middle of the garden.
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Blue Waves located on Morjim Beach, near Marbela Beach Resort, is a two-floor beach shack that serves the classic Goan shack menu comprising seafood, salads, Indian main courses, shakes and juices; however, is better known for the epic trance parties it hosts throughout the season. Their Christmas and New Year's parties are often the most popular this side of the bridge, while their mid-season marathon trance nights also draw quite a crowd.
Stay tuned to this space for Party Details!
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Located right on the picturesque beach of Morjim is the chilled-out, Russian owned restaurant-lounge, Bora Bora. Open 24 hours, the beachfront lounge draws largely a Russian clientele, though it caters to travellers from across the globe. The menu is eclectic, the music is always on and always good (the owner is a DJ), and the beach in front is pristine. With services like a kindergarten for the kids and kite-surfing classes for adventurous adults, it is easy to see why Goa's Bora Bora is one of the area's most popular and most talked-about destinations.
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Café de Goa is a bistro that offers a wide assortment of cakes, quiches, fresh salads, sandwiches, muffins, brownies and other confectionary. From lemon poppy seed muffins to creamy strawberry Swiss rolls, warm waffles heaped with fresh fruit and Café de Goa's signature salted caramel chocolate brownie, the food is most definitely a treat. Sandwiched between green paddy fields in the picturesque village of Calangute, the location also houses a grocery store, where fruit, vegetables, local farm produce, freshly baked breads and packaged locally home-made products are available.
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Located on Flea Market Road in Anjuna, Café Delish is a lovely unpretentious place to go for breakfast, lunch or to indulge in a sweet afternoon treat. Set in a quaint garden off the main road, the café is intimate, cosy and has a friendly atmosphere. They also offer a catering service and host birthday parties.
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Set right on Baga Beach, Café la Musica is a chic beachside lounge. The café offers an eclectic menu featuring innovative oriental fare along with a well stocked bar and delightful cocktails. The ambiance here is laid-back and stylish. Run by a DJ/musician and his wife, Café la Musica hosts regular parties in this fabulous beachside venue.
Café la Musica is open all year round.
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Orange Boom is a cosy restaurant located on the Flea Market Road in Anjuna. In addition to friendly service, this cosy café offers a varied breakfast menu, delicious fresh juices and homemade pizzas. This is one of the most popular backpackers’ spots in Anjuna.
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Set on the high banks of the idyllic backwaters of the River Chapora, in an exclusive architect designed property with verdant tropical gardens, lies the chic-retreat Casa Colvale. Offering sweeping views of the river’s meandering tributaries and lush tropical landscape, twelve luxurious guestrooms, a gorgeous riverside deck, two pools (yes, 2!) and dedicated service, makes this casa hard to beat. Meanwhile, North Goa's beaches, sights and sounds are a mere 20 minutes away by car or by private speedboat!
Casa Colvale is open all year round.
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Set on the picturesque coastline of Morjim beach is the charming hotel named after the classic 1942 film. The sea-facing property, run by a Russian couple and catering largely to the Russian tourists, offers charming sea-view rooms with private terraces, an enchanting garden and a multi-cuisine restaurant.
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Cavala is open all year round. Cavala is one of Baga's more popular resorts and is located a stone’s throw from its bustling beach. A charming blend of old world hospitality and modern comfort, this intimate seaside resort offers comfortable and well appointed guestrooms and suites, a restaurant that features delectable continental and Goan cuisine, and a bar that has become the place to be on Friday nights.
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Located on a calm road in Assagao, Ciao Bella prides itself on serving authentic Italian food. The décor is charming and romantic, and the ambiance, relaxed and inviting. The menu lists appetizing dishes with many made from ingredients imported directly from Italy. For good food and a friendly and sociable atmosphere, make an evening of treating your taste buds and making new friends.
Ciao Bella Restaurant will be open for the monsoon! It will be closed from the 20th to the 28th may for setting up the restaurant for the rain.
From 29th May it will be open again to welcome you!
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Recently relocated to its original setting on Morjim Beach (after a brief stint in Candolim), Club Fresh draws a steady stream of an international jet-set and Bollywood celebrity crowd. Inspired by the famed Nikki Beach of Miami, this chic beachside lounge is decked out completely in white. Club Fresh hosts one of Goa's most talked about parties on its season opening night, and regular events throughout the season. This luxury beach club makes for quite the ideal spot for a sunset cocktail and tapas.
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Coffee Heaven is a lovely European style café, located on the Anjuna main road. Open throughout the day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, customers are further invited to enjoy their weekly All You Can Eat Fish BBQ and the Sunday Brunch. Serving a selection of coffees, German cakes and other tempting desserts, the café also lists a menu of authentic European dishes, a range of breakfasts and a large selection of vegetarian dishes.
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Curlies is one of the original beach shacks on Anjuna Beach, offering an eclectic and expansive menu, chilled cocktails, several chill-out and dining areas and a fabulous beachfront location. It is the place to meet and greet for sunset and trance! The music begins around 5pm, with DJs from across the globe playing Goa trance to the setting sun. As the night advances, the decibels continue to rise along with the energy. Stringent noise pollution laws ensure the parties wind down around midnight, but every so often, they find a way to go on..and on…and on! So stick around!
CURLIES IS NOW OPEN! BEACH PARTY EVERY SUNDAY!!
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A truly cool Goan-European mix, this cosy garden eat-out has come a long way since it first opened in 2004. Perched high on the Ozran (little Vagator) cliff, the cool sea breeze, delectable food and groovy music makes it one of the perfect places to spend a leisurely day or evening. Choose from bright, fresh salads, hearty main plates, wood oven pizzas and lavish desserts. An earnest commitment is shown to the delicious vegetarian dishes as well. The ‘Fusion thali’ is a clear forefront winner.
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German Bakery is a heath food cafe and bakery located in South Anjuna. Their menu offers everything from wheat grass, herbal teas, espresso to fresh tofu, hummus, tandoori, salads and pizza, and of course sandwiches made with their famous in-house bread! With large comfortable booths, great music, healthy food and free Wi-Fi broadband, this is a spot where you can spend an afternoon quite comfortably.
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"Hakuna Matata, it means "no worries...for the rest of your days" sings the popular song in Disney's "The Lion King", referring to the Swahali phrase "life without worry". Hakuna Matata's chilled out camp sits on the picturesque Morjim beach and since its opening in 2008, has proven to be quite popular, especially with the Russian tourists. Accommodations comprise 10 tented guest-rooms equipped with air-con and a mini bar, while the beachfront restaurant/shack in the property offers a range of European favourites and fresh seafood.
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A short walk from Morjim Beach, but hidden away by majestic antique doors, is the tropical zen- garden of the Ku "energy retreat". Through the gates, walk down the stepping stones of a Japanese inspired pond, flanked on either side by two wooden cottages comprising the guest accommodations to the open kitchen and restaurant.
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Laguna Anjuna is a charming vacation estate set in a lush tropical garden featuring an enticing free-form pool and a transformed Indo-Portuguese country home inspired by authentic Goan living. The large independent cottages make an ideal choice for families and large groups.
Laguna Anjuna is open all year round.
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This chic restaurant is set in a charming al fresco garden ambiance, located just across the Baga bridge. Conceived and managed by a French chef, the fusion fare at LPR employs French culinary methods while incorporating subtle influences of Goan flavours. The menu here is inspired by locally available seafood and produce, and changes regularly based on seasonal catch and yield.
LPR will close for the monsoon on May 13th.
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This Vagator roadside restaurant / bar serves as a popular stop for those seeking a quick bite and a refreshing drink. The restaurant’s menu is multi-cuisine featuring many common favourites from across the globe. Open late into the night, with refreshing cocktails, fruity concoctions, spirits and chilled beers, it is easy to see why this watering hole is one of the neighbourhood favourites!
Mango Tree is open all year round.
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Set against the backdrop of the Arabian Sea, is the chic Marbela Beach Resort. The resort houses an open-air beachfront lounge and restaurant decorated in all-white hosting special events through the season that begin at sunset and wind-down by 10 pm., featuring local and international DJ’s and performers. Newly introduced in 2012, is the indoor nightclub, Club M, for parties that continue after 10pm. The resort offers 12 white luxurious tents and 6 Spanish Villas for guest accommodations, each equipped with every amenity and state-of-the-art customized fittings. Also on the premises, is the Marbela Spa and a fashion boutique.
Marbela Beach is now closed for the monsoonh, and re-open on October 1st.
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Located near the Flea Market in Anjuna, La Vie en Rose is a charming little French café popular for its exquisite quiches & desserts. The café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving fresh fruit juices, a variety of breakfast plates (the Bacon and Mushroom Omelette is divine!), fantastic salads and wonderful traditional French dishes, such as the Steak au Poivre. The dining area comprises the front garden of the house, surrounded by tropical flowers and scattered trees. Further features of the property include a spacious guesthouse on the first floor and a bamboo tree house in the back garden.
The restaurant will be closed for the moonsoon but catering services are going on in full action & the guesthouse is open through the year!
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With three strategic locations across North Goa, Om Made Café offers elegant and cheerful cafes where the food is delectable and always fresh. Conceived and run by Gregory Bazire (Le Poisson Rouge, Baga), the focus at this all day café is on local, fresh and organic produce to ensure the highest standard and freshness in their offering, and the wellbeing of every diner. The menu offers simple yet sophisticated light meals, starting from a sumptuous breakfast in the morning to exotic sandwiches and salads throughout the day.
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One° is a restaurant and bar, located in the quiet area of Siolim. With a menu that includes dishes from around the world, the team has aimed to provide patrons wholesome and comfort food, bursting with flavour. The restaurant is a charming space, decorated with souvenirs from around the globe and musical memorabilia, all with music playing from a vast collection of genres and from different countries. One°also offer a takeaway and catering service.
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Our Shack is a fun place to fill all your beachside needs, located on the shores of Little Vagator beach. As an elaborate beach shack, the property includes a bar, lounge area, dancefloor, sunbeda on the beach, a restaurant and hillside lodges. From sunsets to party nights and lazy beach days to dinner by the sea, this place aims to fulfil their patrons’ needs.
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Located in Panjim’s historical Latin Quarter of Fontainhas, and in walking distance of the city's casinos and nightlife, Panjim Inn offers a charming heritage hotel- the perfect place for a romantic holiday in Goa’s capital. Transformed from more than a century-old heritage building and styled with luxurious period furniture and contemporary art, while also offering old fashioned Goan hospitality and delectable local cuisine, Panjim Inn is the ideal destination for an authentic Goan experience. Panjim Inn offers an enchanting terrace restaurant in its rear garden, as well as the Gallery Gitanjali art gallery across the cobbled street.
Panjim Inn is open all year round.
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Located on the idyllic shores of Morjim beach, Rock Water Resorts is a charming resort set in a private sea-facing garden property. The resort offers two ranges of wooden huts that have been crafted of recycled wood. The resort also houses the popular sports bar and restaurant, Sporting Heroes Rocks that hosts global sport highlight screenings as well as regular live music events, and the one-off electro night.
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Located in central Anjuna, Samovar is an enchanting outdoor restaurant that specialises in Lebanese cuisine. It belongs to the charitable trust Samarpan Foundation, as do the clothing and accessory & jewellery shops that make up the property. Stepping off the busy Anjuna main road, the restaurant is set in a large garden, rich in character of elegance, colour and a contemporary edge.
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This sprawling market is located in Arpora and transpires every Saturday evening from 6pm until late night. Here, one may find everything from archetypical Indian stalls selling spices, teas, Kashmiri carpets and silver jewellery to international designers who convene from all over the word to sell their unique creations, many of which may be found only here. This market also houses food stalls featuring cuisines from across the globe, and the centre stage that hosts live concerts featuring Rock to Indian Classical. Further up the hill, is "The Boutique House Bar" that serves delightful cocktails (try the fresh strawberry Daiquiri) while DJs play late into the night.
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Conveniently located on the Ashvem-Morjim beach road, Simply Special offers a comfortable guest-house with a range of 8 rooms as well as an enchanting rooftop restaurant-lounge that regularly hosts cultural events, under the moniker, Salon Culturel. "Relaxed comfort" is the theme here, and this translates to a warm, simply special hospitality that makes every guest here quickly feel right at home.
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Siolim Cooking School offers a variety of cooking packages, with specially trained chefs. Here, you will experience and discover the joy of learning new cuisine. The chef Lucie works with cooks, of Goan descent, to teach the recipes that have been passed down to them from generation to generation.
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One of Goa’s most beloved restaurants, Sublime is now set in its newest location on the picturesque beach of Morjim, to bring a fun in the sun, feet in the sand experience! The restaurant continues to offer its signature fusion cuisine, blending formal gourmet styles with touches of inspirations from across Asia and Goa. The focus here is on fresh, and whenever possible, organic produce. The beach-side restaurant is open to diners throughout day and has introduced lighter day food to its innovative menu, as well as fresh imaginative cocktails that are also available all day. The ambiance and food here is truly... sublime. Sublime is now closed for the season and will re-open in November.
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A charming boutique style hotel run as a family owned home-stay, where the owners look over their guests themselves. The hotel has a lavish pool, perfect for your morning laps. The large guest rooms and suites are tastefully styled with antique Indian furnishings and art. The menu is eclectic, offering everything from Indian, French, Italian to local Goan fare.
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Located on the cliffs of Little Vagator, Terrace is a charming open-air restaurant that offers a spectacular view of the beach below. The ambiance here is laid-back, with the ocean view taking centre stage. The food is global, eclectic and unpretentious, featuring European and American favourites and a few classic dishes revamped with an imaginative twist. Much time has been taken to perfect their cocktails, so friends may sit back and enjoy them along with the stunning sunset that can be witnesses here. Terrace additionally hosts events and parties throughout the year.
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Tesò is a gorgeous waterfront property that hosts for the functions of living, dining, partying and rejuvenating. Situated off the quiet winding roads of Siolim Village, the resort offers spectacular views onto Chapora river, ideal for sunsets, enjoying an evening meal beneath the stars, attending a chic event and a luxurious stay whilst in Goa. Tesò is a charming, elegant and special place.
TESO' WATERFRONT IS OPEN DURING THE MONSOON WITH SPECIAL PACKAGES!
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"Thalassa" is an acronym for the "sea" in Greek, and this Greek taverna offers stunning views of Goa's thalassa. Perched on the edge of a high cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea in Small Vagator village, this open-air restaurant offers one of the most breath-taking sunset views in Goa and a fabulous evening ambiance. Conceived, owned and managed by Mariketty, diners are invited to share the 'Greek culture' that infuses this enchanting taverna, from its authentic and delectable Greek food, to the music and the warm hospitality.
Thalassa is now closed for the season, and will re-open in November!
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The Mandala is an imaginative "back to the nature" resort set in a coconut grove on the banks of the Ashvem River. The Mandala offers guest accommodations in the main house adorned completely in a hand-painted mural, and unique double-storey tent houses or "nomadic houseboat chalets". The Mandala additionally offers regular yoga classes and an organic vegetarian restaurant featuring a raw food bar.
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Tito's is a brand name in Goa known for its vast diversification into night clubs, tours and travels, financial services, resorts and a variety of other businesses. Established in 1971, Tito's is one of Goa's landmark venues. Set off the bustling Calangute beach, on a lane named after it (Tito's Lane), the property houses an elegant open-air restaurant (The Courtyard), a concert space and adjoining nightclubs. Across the lane, is the newer Mambo café.
Located in Panjim, A Ferradura has been serving authentic traditional Portuguese food since 1980. The convivial owner takes time to mingle with each of his guests and is always happy to fill anyone in on Portuguese culture and cuisine. A Ferradura is well regarded for its attentive service, varied menu, aesthetically presented dishes and, above all, its delicious food! Be sure to leave room for dessert; bebinca, the local favourite is on the menu!
Incepted in 1997 (and originally called After Eight), After Seven is an al fresco restaurant set in the restaurant's lawns, located somewhere between Calangute and Candolim. Watch your meals being prepared in the glass front kitchen. The menu offers an eclectic European menu serving fresh regional seafood, lamb-chops, pork chops, steaks and a decadent Camembert souffle, as well as an extensive wine menu.
A new addition to the Arambol dining scene is this laid-back Korean restaurant (located behind the busy main beach street) that opened in 2010, offering a delicious and authentic Korean menu. We loved the sushi rolls, kimchi and sweet potato salad. The prices here are hard to beat too, with a meal for two averaging at 800 rupees!
Aquatica resort offers simple, yet comfortable huts in a charming garden property offering views of the Ashvem hills and a swimming pool. Also on the resort property is the yoga studio Sushumna and The Om Made Cafe (by the owner of Le Poisson Rouge).
Ashiyana is a tropical retreat centre located between the unspoiled Mandrem Beach and the enchanting Mandrem River. The retreat is open during the season, from October 1st and April 15th, every year. Visitors may stay at the retreat's charming huts, visit on yoga holidays, and participate in yoga teacher training and massage training courses. Alternatively, outside guests are welcome to join in for yoga classes and workshops at the drop-in centre.
Biryani Palace, located just down the street from Anjuna's busy Starco junction, offers authentic Hyderbadi biryani (Indian meat-pilaf) and other North Indian favourites like Kebabs and Tandoori. The staff is friendly and eager to please. You may also order your food to take-away.
One of Anjuna's more popular restaurant that serves quality and authentic Italian food, with a handful of Indian, European and Russian plates to appease everyone. The ambiance is al fresco, and the decor is homely. The focus here is on healthy eating, where every dish is prepared with minimum fat, minimum calories and maximum health benefits. Also on the menu - Wheat Grass Juice.
Bomra's, located on the Candolim-Fort Aguada road, is a restaurant for those who truly appreciate good food, receiving high praises such as "the best Burmese restaurant in the world!" Here, chef and owner, Bawmra Jap, has modernized and refined traditional Burmese dishes while also drawing influences of cuisines from its neighbors, China, Laos and Thailand.
Conceived and run by a native Londoner residing in Goa for over 15 years, this café and chocolatier offers some the most luscious sweets and nibbles this side of paradise, where everything is made fresh at home! For a true indulgence, try their high tea spread, replete with cosied teapots, freshly baked scones and homemade strawberry jam.
Founded in partnership with the owner of Goa's beloved Sublime restaurant,Cafe Nu is tucked away at the rear of an idyllic Mandrem village street. Originally conceived as only a lunch place, the café's popularity soon ensured that it catered to dinner patrons as well. The charming eatery serves an eclectic fusion fare similar to its sister restaurant (try the fish in sweet soy and their take on the mustard fish), and is reputed for serving one of the best steaks in Goa.
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A Panjim favourite, Caramel always beckons with inviting aromas of freshly brewed coffee and baked breads. This bakery serves a wide variety of sandwiches, nutritious salads, even Biryani, seasonal gelati and an assortment of delectable desserts. The highlight here are their chocolate desserts!
The Casa Portuguesa Restaurant is set in a charming elegant 18th century colonial house in Baga. The, interiors furnished in antique pieces, offers a cozy ambiance, while the verandah and garden offer equally enchanting dining experiences under the palms. The restaurant serves an authentic Portuguese menu, although some dishes have been influenced by the local Goan-Portuguese cuisine.
A good budget restaurant that always serves quality food with fresh ingredients. The restaurant is one of the few open through the monsoon months. We recommend their Wonton soup, and for the really famished ones, their whole grilled chicken! If Chinese food is not your thing, they also serve Indian & Continental.
Club Cirrus, brought to you by Goa's own model-turned- DJ, Ignatious Camilo (Iggy) and his business partner, Bharat Arora, is set in a verdant private property in Anjuna. The glass enclosed, completely soundproof, intimate nightclub makes for a prime alternative to the trance scene in Goa. The Cirrus garden also hosts regular day "kid's camp", barbeques and Goan thali lunches. Resident DJs are Raketa, Jewlung, chemical monkey, mister.k, and Iggy himself. Stay tuned to The WUG Calendar for Party Updates!
Cockstown is an ubiquitous Arambol beach shack (by day), serving fresh seafood and chilled cocktails. On some evenings, however, this beach shack transforms into an outdoor beach-club. With resident (global) DJs playing techno and electro, the parties often last late into the night under the stars and the grove of coconut trees. Stay tuned to our Calendar for Cockstown party updates!
Coros Velvet is a charming little eatery that offers a small but impressive menu in a classy setting. The restaurant serves classic Goan specialties as well as European favourites such as lasagna, steaks and even Shepperd's Pie, all presented in immaculate style.
Daily Bread is a coffee and pastry shop strategically located close to the bus stand in the heart of Panjim. The in-house bakery serves freshly prepared sandwiches, pasta, pizza, pastries and ice creams. This little cafe is the perfect spot to grab a great lunch or snack when you're on the go!
Doroga, Chapora's bike bar specializing in Russian cuisine, promises to be a "mental spa" for all travellers/bikers in North Goa. Located between Vagator petrol pump and Chapora juice bar. Open daily from 10:00 am to 1:00 am
One of North Goa's favourite garden restaurants, ideal for a lazy afternoon spent under shaded trees, where you may leisurely enjoy a steak, salad, a hearty sandwiche or the indulgent apple pie. Sunday mornings here are sometimes dedicated to classical Indian music concerts, which are usually recorded and available on CDs.
Dream Catcher is the quintessential Arambol beach shack. Its Goan owners ensure that the whatever is served here is nothing short of exceptional, from the freshest grilled seafood, Goan plates (try the Vindaloo) and its best kept secret, the Strawberry Daiquiri, served very chilled in a very tall glass.
Set beneath a coconut grove in view of the tranquil Mandrem Beach, Dunes Holiday Village offers a variety of traditional huts as well as tree-houses. The traditional huts have attached baths, while the tree houses offer attached toilets. The Dunes multi-cuisine restaurant serves a delectable sea-food buffet as well as a tempting a la carte menu. The Dunes additionally offers a yoga centre in its premises that is open to anyone who is interested.
Espynick is a small family-run restaurant located close to Marriott Resort, Panjim. This cosy eatery offers a small menu featuring all the local specialities. The dishes are delicious are prepared with love and the service is friendly. Espynick also offers a wide selection of beverages that help temper down the spicy Goan fare!
A long standing Italian restaurant in Arambol, Fellini has been serving up some of Goa's most sought after pizza and pasta for decades now. Boasting a wood-fired oven for handmade pizza that melt in the mouth and fresh pasta that is as authentic as you will get in these parts, it is easy to see why Fellini is still one of Arambol's most popular eating joints.
Fiesta, located on the busy Calangute-Baga stretch, is set in an enchanting garden and regarded as one of the area's classiest restaurants. The menu offers fine contemporary European cuisine, featuring favourites such as Beef Carpaccio, Lobster in white wine and oven-fresh pizzas with exotic toppings.
Good Place is a charming and peaceful restaurant serving traditional Goan food, with a very friendly owner and a spectacular sea view over Chapora Bay. Nestled between a coconut grove and the ocean edge, the lounge restaurant has an appetizing menu of tandoor, seafood and home cooked dishes, with also fresh fruit juices and chai, all at great value and served under a traditionally built bamboo banana-leaf hut. This place is a special find!
Set in a charming Portuguese mansion, i95 may easily be considered one Goa's finer restaurants. With a delectable grill menu serving everything from filet mignon, fresh tuna, lobster and tiger prawns to an equally extensive wine menu, this is a restaurant that will leave you truly satisfied.
Located by Baga river, is the popular Italian restaurant, J&A, where the owners personally attend to every guest. Set in the garden of a colonial Portuguese cottage, this al fresco restaurant offers an extensive Italian menu with a few innovative touches. Diners are invited to share their experiences in the guestbook strategically placed in the loo!
During the day Janet & John's offers a diverse multi-cuisine menu, from fresh seafood to refreshing fruit juices. Thursday nights, however, are dedicated to a weekly jam session. The owner is known to take the stage (and the mic) every week, while the restaurant serves a generous buffet of fresh seafood, grilled or cooked in delicious Goan curries. Trust us, you'll want to try them all!
A favourite of the Arambol cafés, with healthy and delicious food to please every palette. The menu includes healthy juices and shakes, homemade pastas, quiches and authentic hummus. The front of La Muella is a boutique that showcases local talent, from fine jewellery to popular designers of the Goan fashion scene.
A chic beach-side restaurant, serving up some of Goa's finest French (or "French fusion", as the proprietors prefer to call it) fare, with an international, jet-setter and sometimes celebrity clientele. One of the original Ashvem Beach restaurants, and often compared to Tropez's Club 55, the food here is divine, as is the ambiance. This season features many new additions to the menu ("Chocolate Thali"!), while retaining all the old favourites (Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Pâté with Onion "Jam", Beef Carpaccio...and much more!). Also don't miss, their "fusion" Bloody Mary!
Located on Calangute's popular Holiday street, Le Jardin offers eclectic European Cuisine, an extensive wine menu and a garden ambiance that is truly magical. This service is flawless and the restaurant is considered to be one of Goa's finest, drawing a steady stream of diners throughout the season.
The resort features stylish guestrooms and suites, with personalized service. Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort caters to both the business and leisure traveller. Its design has been inspired by the charm of 15th century Portugal. All the 65 guest rooms and suites are fitted with every comfort. The resort features a gorgeous pool and the popular "Republic of Noodles" restaurant.
Idyllically located by the banks of Baga River, Lila Café serves up some of Goa’sfavourite day time food, from breakfast to sunset. Set under a high thatched roof and enclosed in white muslin drapes with comfy white wicker furnishings, this café run by a German couple is one of the more beloved hangouts in the area. The menu here would delight any foodie (or European), with freshly prepared breakfast foods, fresh baked croissants, home-made cheeses, smoked kingfish, an assortment of salads, pâté and pastas.
Little Italy is tucked away in a landscaped garden (featuring a majestic banyan tree) in the wooded area on the Candolim-Calangute beach-side belt. As the name suggests, this restaurant offers Italian food, serving everything from freshly baked pizza, pastas, paninis and wraps. What sets this restaurant apart is its extensive vegetarian menu.
Lobos Paradise is family styled restaurant that serves authentic Indian cuisine, specializing in northern Indian Moghlai. The restaurant additionally serves Chinese (or rather Indo-Chinese) food. The food here is modestly priced, with a convenient take-out and home delivery facility.
Open throughout the day, this restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and offers bar facilities. Take-away options are additionally available.
The Meems’ Arabian Sea Beach Resort is the creation of a Kashmiri & Canadian husband & wife team. This charming camp sits directly on Ashvem beach and offers a number of simple, albeit comfortable bamboo huts. The service here is caring and personal and is what distinguishes the Meems from the others in its class. The beach-shack restaurant offers a multi-cuisine menu with the obligatory fresh sea-food grills and a smattering of Goan fare. However, soon to be added to this, is a Kashmiri menu, something quite uncommon to Goa’s gastronomic offering…
One of Arambol's popular shacks, the menu here offers everything from Isreali to Chinese, Seafood and Indian cuisine. They are especially famous for their breakfast; thus, their name!
Mum's Kitchen is a pleasant, homely restaurant located across the street from the Marriott Resort on Miramar Beach. This extremely popular eatery serves authentic and delectable Goan food in a convivial setting. The menu is well priced and is considered one of the best in the area! Try the spicy Prawn Vindaloo!
Open 24 hours day (and night), this Multi-Cuisine family-run restaurant offers a variety of delectable snacks, food & fresh fruit juice drinks. Munches is particularly famous for its variety of sandwiches. Munches never sleeps during the tourist season from October to May, while their juice bar remains open during the Monsoon months from June to September, closing at 2am. Munchies, anyone?
A beautiful terrace restaurant hidden away in the Chapora forest serving authentic and delectable Italian food and the best raviolis in the area! Located between Anjuna and Chapora.
Inspired by the Mesoamerican shamanic practices in which a human (Nagual) has the power to transform to an animal form, this popular Arambol hub offers everything from custom organic & tribal jewellery, tribal artefacts, body modifications and of course a café. Located on the Arambol Beach road!
Oasis offers a multi-cuisine menu, with everything from Indian and Tandoori, Thai, Chinese, English breakfast, Israeli to seafood. They even feature a "German Bakery" comprising a clay oven. Oasis is open late, the prices are low and the staff is friendly!
Om Ganesh is a great little restaurant with a perfect view of the ocean, around the corner from the busy main Arambol beach. The seafood offered here is one of the freshest and most delicious on the beach.Try the Tandoori Baby Shark- it's delicious!
Located on the Tito's Baga Lane, Pacci Restorante, an Italian restaurant doubles as a popular watering hole in the late evenings. The amabiance is pleasant, the cocktails are enticing and the menu features wood fired pizza, antipasti menu and grills.
Located close to the Goa Marriott Hotel, Pan Asian Bowl is a stylish restaurant serving specialties from Malaysia, Thailand & China. The draw here is the "Bowl", where the dish's components are selected by diners from a bar of meats and veggies that the Chef then cooks up using 1 or more of the house's special18 ready- to-cook pastes. The restaurant has a bar, live kitchen, lounge and offers take away & home delivery.
Pirache Village is an "Eco Resort" overlooking the bay in Morjim. Inspired by "an antique Indian Village" Pirache village comprises of 9 autonomous huts that have been constructed of eco-friendly organic local products such as palm leaves and rosewood. The property also offers an "eco restaurant" and an Ayurvedic spa on the property.
Plantain Leaf is a delightful vegetarian restaurant in Calangute. The restaurant specializes in typical Udipi style south Indian food, but also offers delicious North Indian cuisine as well. Try their dosa (savoury South Indian pancake) and thali (an assortment of vegetables and lentils, each served in traditional metal bowls on a large metal plate, with rice and Indian breads).
Pousada Tauma Goa is a fortified Portuguese hotel. The owner, Neville Proenca, a 45 year old Goan, is the architect behind this property, a task he took on the day he decided to retire from the service industry. The pool is the focal point in this hotel, and the 12 suites (each uniquely themed) encircle it. The property also boasts an Ayurvedic center and a restaurant.
Republic Of Noodles, housed in the Lemon Tree Hotel, offers an eclectic selection of South East Asia cuisine, featuring favourites from Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia and Burma. Their sauces and accompaniments are homemade and delicious. The main attraction is the live counter, where the food is prepared live before you.
The Riva Resort sits on the quiet and pristine Mandrem Beach. Comprising 36 bamboo beach huts with attached baths and beachfront views, the resort offers excellent service at moderate prices. The open air restaurant serves an eclectic menu that is moderately priced and rather tasty.
The restaurant offers a fun and chic atmosphere inspired by modern-day Japan. You may enjoy your meal at the bar or on the terrace under the fabulous red Japanese umbrella. Marie, the Japanese owner, hand-rolls the best makis (sushi rolls) in town! Also, try her delicious Yakitori and innovative desserts. Sanaka is located between the Anjuna petrol pump and Chapora.
A Tea Boutique in Candolim where you may sip and sample some of Darjeeling's finest and freshest tea blends. The Fresh Darjeeling Tea company works with a number of renowned tea plantations and tea masters in the Darjeeling Tea industry allowing them to offer these exclusive blends to their customers. The mission here is also to educate on the rarer blends and strains of Darjeeling's coveted tea.
Set right on Ashvem Beach, Shanti, is one of the area's popular and fashionable spots. From a sunset cocktail at the open air lounge or a leisurely meal on the upper deck to a late night party with renowned international DJ's, Shanti has something for everyone.
Shiva Valley is the nondescript shack just next door to Curlies that turns into one of Goa’s hottest party spots every Tuesday. The parties begin at sunset with the “chai mamas” setting out their tables in preparation of feeding the hungry dancers. The venue attracts well known DJs from across the world and the dance-floor is packed soon after it opens. The parties continue till midnight, but like Curlies, some nights may go on longer. 5PM ONWARDS / Tuesday nights, & other special parties.
The original owners of the legendary Shore Bar have recently relocated chilled-out café their from Anjuna beach to higher up on Little Vagator hill, operating under a new moniker "Shri." The menu remains as creative and tempting as its predecessor, featuring a very fresh Tomato and Mozzarella salad (Insalata Caprese), Babaganoush with homemade Pita bread to Calamari in a delicious spicy sauce. The ambiance is truly Goan-hippie and laid-back, with usually Reggae music wafting through the speakers throughout the day.
Souza Lobo, a long standing restaurant by Calangute beach, has been enticing generations of loyal customers for nearly eighty years with its authentic Goan cuisine and delectable fresh seafood. The unassuming, yet supremely popular restaurant, also serves a wide variety of North Indian, Chinese and Continental fare. A must try for authentic Goan food!
Drawing inspiration from the lotus & cherry blossom, Tamari does Chinese, Thai & Japanese Cuisine (Sushi) in fine style. The Teppanyaki counter offers an interactive dining experience where the house chefs grills up your order right before you. The restaurant also offers a selection of fine wines to accompany your delectable meal. If you like Asian food, we recommend Tamari as your destination!
Boomerang Bar in Club City, Calangute, is open 24-hours and offers a relaxing space with good food and a full bar as well as a pool table.
The Funky Raw cafe serves funky raw food! With a menu to suit even the most diligent raw-food connoisseur, from raw and sugar-free ice creams to cakes, pizzas, pastas, pates, salads, vegetable juices to hemp milk smoothies and more.
Veg Baba is a friendly vegetarian restaurant located down a side street off 18th June Rd. The restaurant offers delicious vegetarian thalis for lunch & dinner, with cheerful and efficient service. This is one of the preferred spots by vegetarians in Panjim.
Located on the main Anjuna beach road and within walking distance to the Anjuna Flea Market, its sandy beach and myriad restaurants, Villa Anjuna is the ideal choice for those who want to stay in the thick of things. Rooms are equipped with air con and en-suite bathrooms, while a pool, Jacuzzi and 24 hour coffee shop are also on offer.
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