1. Restaurants in Goa
Vivo
Overlooking the hotel pool and surrounding paddy fields, Vivo offers a relaxed
ambience for all-day dining within its air-conditioned and shaded open-air
spaces. On the menu is a delicious mix of international, local and pan-Asian
flavours with plenty of healthy choices to suit every palate. An elaborate
breakfast spread of Western and Indian dishes is complemented by items fresh
from the bakery, fresh fruits, gourmet teas and Alila’s special blend coffee. At
lunch and dinner, five ‘live’ counters will engage and excite your taste buds with
an ever-changing menu that ranges from light and refreshing to fine dining.
Location: Hotel Alila Diwa, <a
href="http://ashirwaadholidayaptsgoa.blogspot.com/">Majorda Beach</a>.
Eugenia
Guests can explore the cuisines of the world, including authentic Indian fare,
exotic specialties from South East Asia and classic continental dishes served
with contemporary flair.
Signature dishes are Tenderloin on Bacon Gallets, Parmesan Crusted Chicken.
The restaurant also specializes in specific regional menus like Jain, Gujarati, and
North Indian.
Attire: Casual
Location: Taj Exotica, <a
href="http://ashirwaadholidayaptsgoa.blogspot.com/">Benaulim Beach</a>.
The Café
Nestling amidst the deck chairs and sun umbrellas by the free-form pool, The
Café is for easy dining at The Leela Kempinski Goa. Spread over three levels of
seating that can host 120 guests at a time, The Café serves a heady mix of
Western, Asian and local delights. If you do choose to sit on the upper level, do
sit outside – the sweeping views of the resort go very well with a drink or
two. And if you’d like to work off your sumptuous repast, take a table on the lower
terrace, conveniently close to the pool. The daily buffet breakfasts are a good
place to mingle with other guests, the Goa way!
Location: The Leela Kempinski Goa, <a
href="http://ashirwaadholidayaptsgoa.blogspot.com/">Mobor Beach</a>.
Alfama
Alfama, inspired after the Bohemian town square of Lisbon, is a fine dining
restaurant, serving signature gourmet dishes and wines. The unique ambience of
this intimate restaurant lies in its romantic balconies and alcoves with musicians
to serenade guests during a candle lit dinner.
Location: Cidade de Goa, Vainguinim Beach
Nautilus
Named after a shell, this exquisite air-conditioned restaurant boasts of Italian
interiors with a stained glass ceiling. It is a multi-cuisine restaurant in which one
can pamper their taste buds with A-la-carte or buffet menu for elegant and fine
dining.
Location: Bogmallo Beach Resort, <a
href="http://ashirwaadholidayaptsgoa.blogspot.com/">Bogmallo Beach</a>.
2. Chilli n Spice
A Carnival of Cuisines, Oriental, Italian & Indian, with loads of fun, fizz and feast
thrown in!
Location: Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim
Café Azul
A poolside café with great views of the Arabian Sea. Offers a choice of
international dishes, speciality sandwiches, wood fired pizzas and a selection of
Goan and Indian cuisine. Option of air-conditioned or non air-conditioned seating
available.
Location: Cidade de Goa, Vainguinim Beach
Cosmos
Cosmos is a multi-cuisine restaurant with a breathtaking view of the sea.
Location: Royal Orchid Beach Resort & Spa, <a
href="http://ashirwaadholidayaptsgoa.blogspot.com/">Uttorda Beach</a>.
Waterfalls Café
Multi cuisine dining has never been better with this 24 hour café. Enjoy a
sumptuous meal at a choice of patio or air-conditioned dining with an exhaustive
breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet spread or select from an Ala carte menu that
will please any palate.
Located across the lobby on the ground level, facing the cascading waterfall and
swimming pool, Waterfalls Café provides entertainment for its guests during the
evenings four times a week.
Enjoy the delightful Sunday brunch with live cooking stations engaging in
oriental, wada pav and pasta dishes and live music to keep you entertained
throughout.
Saturday evenings are for hosting the Goan theme dinners accompanied by the
colourful Goan dancers and live music.
Shourma counter, popular amongst many should not be missed!
Open hours: 24 Hours
Location: The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort, <a
href="http://ashirwaadholidayaptsgoa.blogspot.com/">Varca Beach</a>.
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