Palolem
The food gets mixed reviews but most people come here for the views back over Palolem and sunset cocktails. The menu of Indian, Goan, Chinese and Western…
Must-see restaurants in Goa
Margao
Some of Margao’s best veg food is dished up at the family-friendly, lunch-break favourite Swad, across from Lotus Inn. The thalis, South Indian tiffins…
South Goa
Considered by many locals to be the best veg restaurant in Vasco, this udupi (South Indian veg) place churns out dosas and thalis and a full Indian menu…
North Goa
The usual array of Indian, Chinese and Russian food is on the menu but this welcoming open-fronted restaurant is also a good place to watch the Chapora…
Panaji
For some of the best-value fish curry rice (fish thali) in town, this 1st-floor local eatery specialises in Goan seafood dishes. Simple and tasty. Also…
North Goa
This pure-veg place bordering the Municipal Gardens is a busy local spot for a hot chai, pav bhaji (bread with curried vegetables) or a quick breakfast.
North Goa
Sunrise doesn’t pretend to be anything special but it does open early for breakfast and has good food and a little garden on the main road out of Chapora.
Palolem
This friendly streetside cafe is a good place for strong morning coffee or a lunchtime thali – the Goan fish thali is ₹250.
North Goa
This bakery opposite the market is a cool respite from the shopping chaos. Offers cakes, pastries, mini pizzas and sandwiches.
Panaji & Central Goa
This all-vegetarian restaurant, on the right-hand side of the main road when entering town from the south, makes a good lunch stop, whipping out high…
Arambol (Harmal)
Among the many little clifftop restaurants, Outback is consistently good for seafood and is always a great place for a sundowner, preferably right after…
