Restaurants in Goa

VivoOverlooking 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>.

EugeniaGuests 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: CasualLocation: Taj Exotica, <a href="http://ashirwaadholidayaptsgoa.blogspot.com/">Benaulim Beach</a>.

The CaféNestling 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>.

AlfamaAlfama, 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

NautilusNamed 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>.

Chilli n SpiceA 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

CosmosCosmos 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 CaféMulti 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 HoursLocation: The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort, <a href="http://ashirwaadholidayaptsgoa.blogspot.com/">Varca Beach</a>.

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