Benaulim·Contemporary Goan
Cavatina by Avinash Martins
Avinash Martins reinterprets Goa through its local ingredients.
WHY IT’S HERE
Regional cooking with a personal viewpoint.
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Restaurants worth dining at in Goa.
Restaurants worth a reservation in Goa. Recent opening highlights lead into our picks for distinctive cooking, critical recognition and a culinary point of view.
Restaurants worth a reservation in Goa. Recent opening highlights lead into our picks for distinctive cooking, critical recognition and a culinary point of view.
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21 places
Anjuna·Contemporary Burmese
Bomras
Bawmra Jap’s Burmese kitchen, with produce and technique at its centre.
WHY IT’S HERE
A recognised Burmese destination.
Tatler Asia / Tatler Travel9 Sept 2026
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Sangolda·Contemporary Asian
Grumps
An Asian kitchen and bar from Kartik Vasudeva and Agrini.
WHY IT’S HERE
A considered Asian food-and-drink pairing.
Condé Nast Traveller India30 Sept 2025
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Fontainhas, Panjim·European bistro
Praça Prazeres
Ralph Prazeres and Stacy Gracias’s intimate European bistro.
WHY IT’S HERE
A personal chef-led table.
Condé Nast Traveller India11 Sept 2026
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Assagao·French bistro
The ASSA House
A French bistro with a leafy garden, baked brie and classic beef preparations.
WHY IT’S HERE
A focused European table, recognised in CNT’s 2025 restaurant awards.
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Siolim·Contemporary South Indian
Hosa
Contemporary South Indian cooking and cocktails in an art-filled Portuguese villa.
WHY IT’S HERE
A focused regional menu gives the restored setting a culinary identity beyond its design.
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Panjim·Modern Goan & global
Petisco Kitchen & Bar
A Panjim restaurant connecting Goan flavours with modern cooking.
WHY IT’S HERE
A recognised food-and-drink destination.
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Anjuna·Coastal & global
Slow Tide
A beachside restaurant whose cocktail programme is as considered as the food.
WHY IT’S HERE
CNT’s 2024 restaurant awards recognised this Anjuna table at #37.
Condé Nast Traveller India12 Nov 2024
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Panjim Gymkhana·Contemporary ingredient-led cooking
Janot — Panjim
Avinash Martins’ Panjim restaurant brings a contemporary approach to seasonal ingredients.
WHY IT’S HERE
A chef-led address to explore beyond Goa’s coastal classics; this is the Panjim branch.
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Cunchelim·Specialist burgers
Grilho
Gavril D’Souza cooks a focused burger menu from a small kitchen at the family home.
WHY IT’S HERE
A casual, food-first discovery: choris and beef burgers give the menu a local voice. There is sit-down seating.
The Nod6 Jul 2026
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Sernabatim·Roman pizza & focaccia
Slow Dough
Davide Stampini and Nicholas Compagnone focus on Roman pala pizza, focaccia and fermentation.
WHY IT’S HERE
House-made components and kombucha make this a specialist stop. Mainly takeaway, with only a few tables.
The Nod6 Jul 2026
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Siolim·Thai
Fireback
David Thompson’s Thai restaurant puts open-fire cooking and deeply flavoured curries at the centre of a garden setting.
WHY IT’S HERE
Seek out the regional Thai cooking and charcoal-grilled plates, with cocktails that suit the food.
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São Tomé, Panjim·Bakery & café cooking
Larder + Folk
Priyanka Sardessai and Siddharth Sumitran’s café serves sandwiches, bomboloni and other bakes.
WHY IT’S HERE
An independent bakery-led choice for a leisurely breakfast or lunch in Panjim.
Condé Nast Traveller India11 Sept 2026
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Solene, Moira·Levantine & Silk Route
Mister Merchant
Rahul “Picu” Gomes’ kitchen explores Levantine and Silk Route influences.
WHY IT’S HERE
A Robb Report selection for 2025. Located within members-only Solene; confirm guest access before planning a visit.
Robb Report India30 Jan 2026
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Caranzalem, Panjim·Portuguese-inspired bakery
Padaria Prazeres
Ralph Prazeres and Stacy Gracias’ bakery is known for Portuguese custard tarts, breads and filled doughnuts.
WHY IT’S HERE
A pastry stop worth planning into a Panjim morning, separate from the Praça Prazeres restaurant.
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Vagator·Contemporary regional
Nines by The Evren
Prachi Mehta’s menu combines regional flavours with contemporary preparations.
WHY IT’S HERE
A food-led new branch with both Esquire and Paperboard coverage; evenings also bring nightlife.
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Bambolim·Goan & Portuguese
Sabores
Akshay Quenim revisits Hotel Mandovi’s culinary legacy with Goan breads, Portuguese salted cod and crab xec-xec.
WHY IT’S HERE
A rooted regional table with chef Subhash’s connection to the original Rio Rico kitchen. Confirm guest access when booking at Clube de Palma.
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Vagator·Nikkei
Heliconia
Chef Arturo Salazar brings Peruvian and Japanese ideas together at JW Marriott Goa, including a seven-course tasting menu.
WHY IT’S HERE
A destination for Nikkei cooking and Eric Chettiar’s ingredient-led cocktails.
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Siolim·Patisserie, coffee and artisan sandwiches
Vera’s Patisserie
A small Siolim patisserie with specialty coffee, fresh bakes and artisan sandwiches. Its cake selection includes medovik and chocolate raspberry combinations, with slices and celebration cakes both part of the offering.
WHY IT’S HERE
Explore the placeA focused pastry stop for Siolim, especially for diners who want cakes and coffee alongside Goa's restaurant and bar circuit.
Vivanta Goa Miramar, Panaji·Global plates & cocktails
Verre
A glasshouse rooftop restaurant and bar with sushi and sea views.
WHY IT’S HERE
Both Paperboard Goa and 30 Best Bars picked it up in their recent opening edits.
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Assagao·Specialty coffee and café food
G-Shot Coffee Roastery & Café
A garden café and small batch roastery sourcing Indian estate coffees, with espresso and manual brews alongside a food menu.
WHY IT’S HERE
The coffee is roasted in Goa, with washed, natural and experimental processes represented in its estate selection.
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