Best Restaurants in North Goa 2019 for Fine Dining
Best Restaurants in North Goa really does have something for everyone. And no better example of that than the smorgasbord of food you can find there. I have been going to Goa for over a decade with the devotion of an addict, every year since the first. Enough has been said about the magic of Goa, and I am assuming if you are reading this list you have already gotten a whiff of it.
Eat out in the Best Restaurants in North Goa that this ancient city has to offer. From laid-back cafes to seaside shacks and cozy restaurants, North Goa truly has a vibrant dining scene. The food is a mix of Portuguese flavors and Indian spices with coconut milk and vinegar as traditional ingredients and a glass of port wine to accompany. Here's my list to better lead you to all the fabulous places to eat, drink and feel the magic.
Navtara Vegetarian Restaurant, North Goa
Looking for the best Veg restaurants in North Goa, Navtara is the most popular vegetarian restaurant in North Goa. We are here for your delicious veg food. If you want to go outside for breakfast, lunch or dinner, We are here online for your service.
ARAMBOL, North Goa
Fellini's Pizza - Italian style pizzas, calzones, and pasta. Given that it is easier to get a good pizza every few kilometers in Goa than Delhi or Bombay, I won't say it's worth driving all the way to Arambol for just this. But if you are in the area and don't mind sacrificing the sea view, or any view at all for that matter, Fellini's is a good option for a decent bite. Of course, you can take-away too. Opens at 7pm. Where: Main Arambol Beach Road, Near Chiilly Guest House. Opens at 7pm.
Magic Park - The name says it all - a magical green oasis tucked away in Arambol. This is a gourmet vegan restaurants, sure to tantalize all your health buffs. Also a yoga and spiritual center. Where: Ana & Arun - House No 2, Moddlo Waddo.
PERNEM, North Goa
Matsya Freestyle Kitchen - This year's newbie on the scene is an exciting one to take time out for. On the roof of Samata's - a holistic retreat - in the idyllic village of Pernem, looking over verdant grounds, the setting alone is a delight. But wait till you hear about the food. Chef Gome's food is innovated as modern cuisine should be. It is known as a freestyle kitchen as the menu changes regularly based on what is seasonal and fresh. Most of the ingredients are sourced from their organic garden nearby. A 5 to 7-course meal awaits you - one simply picks their preference in protein (seafood, meat or vegetarian) and the rest is a scrumptious surprise! They take pride in their seafood creations.
Tamarind Cafe - In the same property as the above, set right below Matsuya's, in the garden, under a humbling 200-year old banyan tree is the Tamarind Cafe. Chef Kaoru Kawabe, from Japan, creates some of the finest organic, vegan macrobiotic meals in town. The menu changes daily so you never get bored. 12pm to 3pm. Tamarind Tree has 2 sister properties nearby, and they are a fantastic option for those looking for a good yoga and/or wellness retreat to stay or take classes at while being around like-minded people. Where: It is located a little ahead of Bhumika and Ravalnath temple.
MANDREM, North Goa
Lazy Dog - If you are looking for some peace and quiet this is where you need to be. It is set on one end of Mandrem Beach. The restaurant is inside a Portuguese style villa, but in the courtyard around a nice pool - so you still get sun and can swim if you don't feel like walking a few feet down to the sea. And the food isn't bad either, definitely better than neighboring shacks but it is largely for the ambiance and its beautiful facade perched on top of the beach that enforces my recommendation. The amiable Gopal Kaushik who set-up the first Lazy Dog in Manali, opened this with Goa partners last season. Try Warm Grilled Salad, Prawn Curry w/ Prawn Pickle, Fried Fish.
Dunes - If you are in Mandrem this is another decent option for food. A glorified shack really and the menu indicates the same. The seafood here is fresh and plentiful.
ASHVEM, North Goa
La Plage - This is one place on top of everyone's list. Their menu is a great mix of French, Italian, and contemporary American dishes. More than the food, however, La Plage has managed to create a wonderfully charming ambiance with colored wooden tables and chairs, casually placed on the beach so your toes may never be separated from the soft sand and your ears from the sounds of the sea. The menu does keep changing, but few staples remain. Try Liver Pate, Bee burger (one of the best in town), Gratinated/Stuffed Mussels, Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna (please try and order it as rare as possible).
Find our Best Restaurants in North Goa. Navtara Vegetarian Restaurant
Eat out in the Best Restaurants in North Goa that this ancient city has to offer. From laid-back cafes to seaside shacks and cozy restaurants, North Goa truly has a vibrant dining scene. The food is a mix of Portuguese flavors and Indian spices with coconut milk and vinegar as traditional ingredients and a glass of port wine to accompany. Here's my list to better lead you to all the fabulous places to eat, drink and feel the magic.
Navtara Vegetarian Restaurant, North Goa
Looking for the best Veg restaurants in North Goa, Navtara is the most popular vegetarian restaurant in North Goa. We are here for your delicious veg food. If you want to go outside for breakfast, lunch or dinner, We are here online for your service.
ARAMBOL, North Goa
Fellini's Pizza - Italian style pizzas, calzones, and pasta. Given that it is easier to get a good pizza every few kilometers in Goa than Delhi or Bombay, I won't say it's worth driving all the way to Arambol for just this. But if you are in the area and don't mind sacrificing the sea view, or any view at all for that matter, Fellini's is a good option for a decent bite. Of course, you can take-away too. Opens at 7pm. Where: Main Arambol Beach Road, Near Chiilly Guest House. Opens at 7pm.
Magic Park - The name says it all - a magical green oasis tucked away in Arambol. This is a gourmet vegan restaurants, sure to tantalize all your health buffs. Also a yoga and spiritual center. Where: Ana & Arun - House No 2, Moddlo Waddo.
PERNEM, North Goa
Matsya Freestyle Kitchen - This year's newbie on the scene is an exciting one to take time out for. On the roof of Samata's - a holistic retreat - in the idyllic village of Pernem, looking over verdant grounds, the setting alone is a delight. But wait till you hear about the food. Chef Gome's food is innovated as modern cuisine should be. It is known as a freestyle kitchen as the menu changes regularly based on what is seasonal and fresh. Most of the ingredients are sourced from their organic garden nearby. A 5 to 7-course meal awaits you - one simply picks their preference in protein (seafood, meat or vegetarian) and the rest is a scrumptious surprise! They take pride in their seafood creations.
Tamarind Cafe - In the same property as the above, set right below Matsuya's, in the garden, under a humbling 200-year old banyan tree is the Tamarind Cafe. Chef Kaoru Kawabe, from Japan, creates some of the finest organic, vegan macrobiotic meals in town. The menu changes daily so you never get bored. 12pm to 3pm. Tamarind Tree has 2 sister properties nearby, and they are a fantastic option for those looking for a good yoga and/or wellness retreat to stay or take classes at while being around like-minded people. Where: It is located a little ahead of Bhumika and Ravalnath temple.
MANDREM, North Goa
Lazy Dog - If you are looking for some peace and quiet this is where you need to be. It is set on one end of Mandrem Beach. The restaurant is inside a Portuguese style villa, but in the courtyard around a nice pool - so you still get sun and can swim if you don't feel like walking a few feet down to the sea. And the food isn't bad either, definitely better than neighboring shacks but it is largely for the ambiance and its beautiful facade perched on top of the beach that enforces my recommendation. The amiable Gopal Kaushik who set-up the first Lazy Dog in Manali, opened this with Goa partners last season. Try Warm Grilled Salad, Prawn Curry w/ Prawn Pickle, Fried Fish.
Dunes - If you are in Mandrem this is another decent option for food. A glorified shack really and the menu indicates the same. The seafood here is fresh and plentiful.
ASHVEM, North Goa
La Plage - This is one place on top of everyone's list. Their menu is a great mix of French, Italian, and contemporary American dishes. More than the food, however, La Plage has managed to create a wonderfully charming ambiance with colored wooden tables and chairs, casually placed on the beach so your toes may never be separated from the soft sand and your ears from the sounds of the sea. The menu does keep changing, but few staples remain. Try Liver Pate, Bee burger (one of the best in town), Gratinated/Stuffed Mussels, Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna (please try and order it as rare as possible).
Find our Best Restaurants in North Goa. Navtara Vegetarian Restaurant
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