Gourmet Guide to Goa: 10 Best Restaurants & Eateries
Once a Portuguese territory, Goa is nowIndia’s smallest state, boasting a regional cuisine famous for its mixture ofPortuguese and Indian flavours and incorporation of seafood, coconut milk and rice into most of its traditional dishes. From laid-back street-food sellers and cosy seaside shacks to candlelit high-end restaurants, Goa has a truly vibrant dining scene. Following our previous guide, here are 10 more cultural restaurants in Goa.
Upper House
Situated in the heart of Goa’s capital city, opposite the beautiful Garcia de Orta Gardens, the elegant and sophisticated restaurant Upper House specialises in traditional Goan cuisine. Spread over three hall, Upper House consists of a casual cafeteria overlooking the busy streets, a traditional British pub and a high-end restaurant, featuring well-known Goan dishes often retaining the Portuguese influence, such as the cafreal, a lightly spiced chicken in a green masala gravy that originated from Portuguese merchants from the colonies. The menu highlights include balchao, asalt-mango pickle, crabxec-xec, crab cooked in a thick, roasted coconut sauce and vindaloo, a curry dish made with meat, palm vinegar and Kashmiri chilies.
Upper House, Opp Municpal Garden,Panaji, Goa, India, +91 983 2242 6475
Hotel Venite
A legendary restaurant and a well-known staple of Goa’s restaurant scene since 1955, the charming and laid-back Hotel Venite features traditional Goan cuisine and is a particularly popular lunch spot due to its delicious vegetable vindaloo served with rice and spicy Portuguese inspiredchouricos, (spiced sausages) or mouth-watering masala prawns. The little balconies lit up with dim lights, slightly rickety tables, coconut-skin lamps, walls covered in old and new graffiti and Goan artworks add to its quirky and off-kilter charm. This restaurant is a great place to sit back, relax and take in Panjim, Goa’s capital city, whilst watching the world go by.
Hotel Venite, 31st January Rd, Panjim, Goa, India, +91 98 5046 7008
Tuscany Gardens
When looking for break from heavy, coconut-rich South Indian cuisine, the cosy and romantic Tuscany Gardensrestaurant is a perfect choice. Open since 2007, the restaurant prides itself on serving simple yet delicious Italian food, including its speciality – thin crust pizzas and homemade pastas. However, the seafood and fish dishes do reflect Goan tastes, with a plenty of emphasis on prawns, tuna and calamari. Thanks to its tranquil and lush gardens, romantic ambience and outside seating options, the restaurant has become a hot-spot for first dates. Dishes are reasonably priced and the owners make every effort to pair food with locally produced Indian wines.
Tuscany Gardens, Fort Aguada Road, Candolim, Goa, India, +91 83264 5402
Bhatti Village
Tucked away from the main beachside roads in the narrow lanes of Nerul village, this family owned restaurant offers an authentic taste of Goan homemade food. Bhatti Village has no menu and its dishes change according to the season. Best-known for its gaboi, a fish roe, the restaurant also offers such culinary delicacies as samarachi kodi, dried prawn curry, pickled mackerels, kidney beans and baby corn curry. The lack of air-conditioning is easily forgotten when exploring the curious collection of artifacts and antiques owned by the family, including huge casks previously used to store a locally brewed liquor known asfenny, or a giant whale rib which has been converted into a glass rack.
Bhatti Village, Nerul village, Near Candolim, Goa, India, +91 98 2218 4103
Mum’s Kitchen
Started by Goan couple Ronny and Suzzete Martins, who wished to preserve the traditional flavours of Goan home-cooking, this restaurant is the place to go for a taste of rare dishes from different corners of Goa. After extensive research over the years, the owners have created a spectacular and unusual menu, reflecting both Goan and Portuguese ways of cooking, including the Mum’s Kitchenspeciality – bimbli udamehti, a vegetable dish made with roasted coconut and spices, a favourite in Hindu households. The spacious and air-conditioned dining area, with ceramic tiled tables, antique artifacts and view over enclosed garden, ensures an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.
Thalassa
A recent newcomer to Goa’s restaurant scene, one of the few authentic Greektaverns in India, the lovely Thalassa is a particularly happy surprise. Offering spectacular views over seaside of small Vagator beach, especially during sunset, this charming, green and open-air restaurant features traditional Greek cuisine. From tasty appetizers such asmelitzanosalata, a simple eggplant dip, and healthy salads such as spanakorizo, made from spinach, rice, olive oil and feta cheese, to mouth-watering meats such as pork chops and spare ribs from the grill, the restaurant brings the taste of the Greek islands to Goa. Fresh produce is key to producing the house favourites, which make the most of local seafood, including jumbo prawns in garlic or vegetarian sandwich with pita bread.
Thalassa, Ozron Beach, Small Vagator, Goa, India, +91 98 5003 3537
A Reverie
A proud winner of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence in 2014, modern and elegant A Reverie restaurant serves contemporary European cuisine, with occasional Asian and South Indian twist. Located on Calangute’s popular and vibrant Holiday street, the restaurant is open only from October to May from seven in the evening. The menu highlights include such diverse dishes as wasabi prawns, porcini mushroom soup, bruschetta with Goan sausage, teriyaki boneless chicken and the Belgianchocolate parfait, accompanied with glass of Indian or European wine from one of the best stocked bars in Goa.
A Reverie, Holiday Street, Gauravaddo, Calangute, Goa, India, +91 9823 174 927
Alex Beach Shack
Alex Beach Shack offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere combined with mouth-watering traditional Goan cuisine. A great choice for a laid-back and fuss-free day at the beach, Alex Beach Shack features a large selection of quick bites, fresh salads and different Goan meat, seafood and fish dishes, ranging fromkheesama masala, a spicy Goan curry with minced meat, tomatoes, ginger and garlic, to simply grilled fish and prawns, all accompanied by ice cold Indian beer or freshly squeezed fruit juices. The eatery also offers free wireless Internet right up to the seashore.
Cafe Chocolatti
For a light European meal and an escape from the heat of the beach, Cafe Chocolatti is a great choice. Snuggled in the green and lush outdoor garden, this lovely tearoom serves not only great English tea and perfectly strong coffee, but also a large variety of quick bites, nibbles and light lunch options, including crispy panini, light quiches, sweet crepes and fresh salad. As the name suggests, the restaurant’s speciality is everything to with chocolate, from hot chocolate to chocolate desserts and cakes. The restaurant is also known for its English cream tea, offered together with freshly baked scones with homemade strawberry jam.
Cafe Chocolatti, 409/A, Fort Aguada Road, Candolim, Goa, India, + 91 93 26 112006
Bomra’s
One of the few Burmese restaurants in South India, the chic and sophisticatedBomra’s restaurant offers a contemporary take on traditional Burmese cuisine. Situated in a lovely and lush garden, the restaurant offers a three-course meal or a la carte options. The menu highlights include Burmese pickled tea leaf salad with dried shrimp and fish sauce, slow roast belly pork, with cashew nuts, lentils and spinach apple chutney, and a traditional Burmese dish made of coconut milk, curried beef or chicken, lemon juice and noodles, known as khow suey. For the desserts guests can choose between coconut and jackfruit pannacota, lemon grass and ginger creme brulée and spiced poached figs with frozen yoghurt.
Bomra’s, 247 Fort Aquada Road, Candolim, Goa, India, + 91 97 6759 1056
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