Popular Restaurants In Goa

Delhi Darbar

This one is in the city of Panjim and is one of the oldest and most frequented restaurants for Indian food. The Darbar has a cosy ambiance and consistent food. The curries, kebabs and their entire range of breads like the parathas, rotis and nans are very popular.

Goechin

Goechin is located in the city of Panjim, and as the name suggests it serves Chinese food. Goechin is an ideal place for lunch and dinner. They have a welcoming ambiance and an excellent choice of Chinese cuisine.

The Dining Room

The Dining Room is located in Bambolim not very far from Panjim and is Grand Hyatt Goa’s fantastic all-day dining restaurant. The setting is very nice, tranquil and contemporary. The Dining Room lays out a grand buffet of authentic Asian, Indian, Italian and Middle-eastern cuisine.

Waterfront Terrace and Bar

Goa Marriott’s Waterfront Terrace and Bar is located in Panjim. This poolside, all day dining restaurant offers Indian, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. Their walls gel and blend into the natural surroundings and their French type windows let you stare at the deep blue sea for hours together to create a perfect ambiance.

O’Coqueiro

O’Coqueiro in Portuguese means ‘The Coconut Tree’ and is located in Alto-Porvorim. Notorious international criminal Charles Sobhraj was nabbed in this very restaurant and O’Coqueiro became famous overnight. This restaurant has even made a statue of the criminal at the entrance. O’Coqueiro is housed in an ancient Goan Portuguese villa. Their restored interior  imparts a Goan flavour to the ambiance. Their signature items are the chilli chicken, chicken cafreal, kingfish masala fry, stuffed crabs and their prawn curry with steaming hot rice.

Flor Do Mar

Flor Do Mar is an exotic floating restaurant docked in the waters of Chapora river on the way to Morjim. It is known to be India’s first floating lounge and restaurant. Flor Do Mar has two open decks where you can lunch or lounge and have a glimpse of the beautiful setting sun.

Eviva

Azzure by Spree Hotels is located around 1.3 km from Calangute Beach. Eviva is their poolside trendy lounge bar and has an excellent menu. It offers a fun nightlife experience and also candle-lit dinners. 

Vivo

Vivo and Vivo Lawns Restaurant of Alila Diwa Goa is located in the beautiful village of Majorda in South Goa. It’s a beautifully made place with small water bodies around. Experience authentic Goan dishes and a vibrant market scenario with dancers showing off their traditional moves and local artisans displaying their ware of beautifully done handicrafts and pottery every Tuesday.

Fernando’s Nostalgia

Fernando’s is located in the village of Raia in South Goa amidst a goneby Portuguese ambiance with ageless memorabilia taking you back to the Portuguese era. It’s signature cuisine includes Portuguese-Goan and Goan Saraswat Cuisine.

Martin’s Corner

Martin’s Corner should be a must visit on any travel itinerary. It’s located in the village of Betalbatim in South Goa which is close to the popular Colva Beach. Their hallmark is its homemade spices, pastes and family recipes. Try their king crab, pomfret and kingfish in their spicy recheado masala. Also very popular are their prawn rava fry, squid rava fry, beef chilli fry and chicken cafreal dishes.

Baba Au Rhum

Baba Au Rhum is located in Arpora in a tiny winding lane. This casual dining café serves a variety of delightful breakfast options which includes robust sandwiches made from freshly baked breads at their own bakery. The bakery produces a large selection of breads, quiches and pastries every day. Their wood-fired oven dishes out tasty pizzas. Don’t miss their croissants, eggs to order and the fresh juices.