South Goa
Gorgeous upmarket Goan cuisine is crafted at this fabulous ITC Grand restaurant, which offers the piquant flavours of the region’s specialities in all…
Must-see restaurants in Goa
North Goa
This garden restaurant behind the People Tree boutique exemplifies the Assagao trend in quality countryside dining, efficient service and wholesome, fresh…
North Goa
Part restaurant, part club, part beach bar, Bora Bora is the only place in this area open 24 hours. Food runs to everything from pizza to Russian, Thai…
North Goa
There's a healthy vibe in this open-air cafe, part of the excellent Vaayu Village complex, and it naturally extends to the food. From the superfood…
North Goa
For a sophisticated dining experience, the RoN at the Lemon Tree Amarante delivers with its dark bamboo interior, Buddha heads and floating candles…
Arambol (Harmal)
Many travellers rate this the coolest place on the northern beachfront. A big menu of well-prepared Indian staples, Goan dishes, Chinese, seafood, momos…
North Goa
If you’re desperately missing Edam cheese or Marmite, or just want to do some self-catering, Newton’s is Goa’s biggest supermarket. There’s a good line in…
South Goa
An award-winning local legend, Martin’s Corner, near Sunset Beach, is a great place to sample upmarket Goan cuisine and seafood in a relaxed setting back…
Margao
It's a welcome feeling to step off Margao's hot and busy street into the cool and classy interior of Martin's. There's just 10 tables, attentive service…
North Goa
Surf ‘n’ turf’s the thing at this venerable old Candolim venue, inhabiting a stone house and its leafy front courtyard, with the improbable-sounding …
South Goa
The name translates from Indonesian as 'coffee village' but this al fresco restaurant and cocktail bar has become firmly established for its imaginative…
Palolem
If you’re craving a strong latte or a rum-infused slushie, Café Inn, which grinds its own blend of coffee beans, is one of Palolem’s more popular hang…
Arambol (Harmal)
On the left-hand side just before the beach, this long-standing, evening-only Italian joint is perfect if you’re craving a carbonara or calzone. More than…
Palolem
Tasty baked treats are the stars at the established Nepali-run German Bakery, but there is also an excellent range of set breakfasts and yummy stuff like…
Calangute & Baga
In the heart of Calangute’s busy market area, 1st-floor Plantain Leaf has consistently been the area’s best pure veg restaurant for many years, with…
North Goa
Bluebird specialises in Goan cuisine, with genuine vindaloos, chicken cafreal (marinated in a sauce of chillies, garlic and ginger), fish curry rice and…
North Goa
With an Italian chef in the kitchen, some say the wood-fired pizzas and house-made pasta is the best in Vagator and there's an undeniably pleasant…
North Goa
This cruisey courtyard cafe offers a bit of everything but specialises in thalis, tandoor kebabs and seafood, or a combination such as the seafood…
North Goa
The garden cafe at the Tamarind Hotel on the Assagao/Anjuna fringe is a fabulous place for all-day breakfasts, pizzas and Indian dishes, but many come…
North Goa
Renowned in these parts, La Plage takes beach shack to the next level with its inspired gourmet French-Mediterranean food. Along with excellent salads,…
Anjuna
There’s no mistaking what’s on offer at this little open-sided diner. The straightforward menu of burgers isn't cheap, but the buns are big and they are…
Palolem
Ask locals for their favourite beach restaurant and many will say Dropadi, an ordinary looking place at the main beach entrance. The speciality here is…
North Goa
Refined Thai food is the trademark of the Taj’s romantic Banyan Tree, its swish courtyard set beneath the branches of a vast old banyan tree. If you’re a…
Panaji
The breezy 1st-floor restaurant at Panjim Inn is indeed on the balcony, with just a handful of finely carved tables, Fontainhas street views and snappy…
Panaji
As the name suggests, this tranquil place has both Thai and Chinese menus, with all the classic Thai curries and soups, along with dishes like Beijing…
Santosh Family Beach Restaurant
South Goa
At the end of the road near the Galgibag River, Santosh is a family-run place back from the beach specialising in locally caught seafood but offering the…
South Goa
Authentic wood-fired pizza is the standout at this corner bistro where Italians run the kitchen with aplomb. Fresh pasta, lasagne and ravioli also grace…
Arambol (Harmal)
The Goa (winter) incarnation of a Manali institution, Dylan’s is a fine place for an espresso, chocolate chip cookies and old-school dessert. It's a nice…
North Goa
You can easily be transported to Tuscany at Candolim’s cosy, romantic Italian restaurant with check tablecloths and imported wine. Perfect antipasti,…
Anjuna
A standout among the many restaurants lining Anjuna's beach, Elephant Art Cafe does a thoughtful range of tapas, sandwiches, fish and chips and pasta…
Anjuna
This German cafe has been a traveller favourite for many years, first in Baga and now at Tito’s White House. It serves great home-baked breads, croissants…
Panaji
The successful formula from its long-running restaurant down in Mobor has been transplanted in the capital with fresh seafood, North Indian tandoor,…
North Goa
Bed Rock is a welcome change from the beach shacks with a reliable menu of Indian and continental faves (pizza, pasta etc), a cosy chill-out lounge…
North Goa
The corner streetside Fisherman's Cove is always busy thanks to a strong reputation for its seafood and Indian dishes. The food is good but its popularity…
South Goa
This unpretentious little family-run cafe offers a nice dining experience in its roadside garden setting on a back lane a short walk back from the beach…
Palolem
Bowls of pad Thai, plates of meze, vegan platters, raw food cakes and soy or almond milkshakes, all freshly prepared, make Zest a popular hang-out among…
Anjuna
Oceanfront Eva Cafe is a small but cosy place for healthy sandwiches, salads and sublime breakfasts featuring fresh-baked bread and good coffee. The…
Palolem
Little World is a sweet little vegetarian and vegan cafe with a whole-food philosophy, quirky decor and an inventive menu. Buckwheat pancakes, waffles and…
Margao
Breakfast on masala dosas and lunch on chicken momos or giant kathi wraps at this arty, eclectic but casual cafe that's made a welcome addition to Margao…
Raj’s Pentagon Restaurant & Garden Pub
South Goa
Raj’s is as much a place to come for the live music as to eat, though the food is pretty good and the ambience welcoming. Decent garden setting, great…
