Five Places to Eat Authentic Goan Food on Your Trip to Goa

A foodie going to Goa must read this article to make the most of their trip. We will make sure that your goa trip will not just summon up to beaches but take the extra leap of being a food lover’s ultimate experience. Moreover, the places that we are going to talk about not only serve you with lip-smacking dishes but also fantastic drinks and fabulous interiors for a wonderful stint.

Now we won’t go on about other things and waste your time while you book flights from Delhi to Goa and present to you the exclusive list of best restaurants to get the authentic flavor of Goan cuisine. Read below!

Viva Panjim
A cute little, no not little but definitely a cute restaurant, Viva Panjim undoubtedly deserves a must-visit place on your list.  The renowned restaurant is located in Latin Quarter and has grabbed the Times Food Award for the Best Goan Portuguese Casual Dining several times. Head there and test it yourself. Also, do not forget to savor its outstanding prawn curry rice.

Address: House No. 178, 31st January Road, Panjim. (Near Mary Immaculate High School)

Britto’s
It was 1961 when Britto’s first entered the world of restaurants, and since then there is no looking back for the place. It flew high with its excellent dishes filled with authentic flavors that won the heart of every single person that visited the place. Be it celebrities, ordinary tourists, backpackers or the local people, they all flock the place to get their hands on the luscious platter.

Not only this, but the restaurant is also well known for its amazing nightlife with exciting live music, BBQ evenings and Karaoke performances.  It is like a complete happening place to visit near Calangute beach, so do check this one out!

 Address: Baga Beach, Santo Vaddo, Calangute

Joe’s River Cove
Charming, peaceful and picturesque are all the words that will hover in your mind when you visit the place for the first time. This family restaurant is situated right beside the brimming bank of River Sal and is no less than a sound escape from the bustling life of Goa. The multi-cuisine menu is the most attractive part of Joe’s River Cove.

If you get the chance to be there, do try the dishes like Prawn and Vegetable papad rolls, Chicken Chilli Fry, Stuffed Mushrooms, and Butter Garlic squid. Also, try the Vegetable Caldinha with local bread, and you will go on praising the yummy flavors.

Address: Near the Ferry, Pasos Ward, Cavelossim, Salcette

Mum’s Kitchen
As the name suggests, it is a cosy restaurant nestled in a beautiful bungalow on the banks of Mandovi River. The menu is a fantastic blend of various Goan recipes compiled by the mothers from different communities. The seafood here is beyond the appreciating words that we can write. To understand it better, you should definitely take a trip to this fabulous place and get the taste of motherly dishes far away from home.

Address: 854 Martin’s Building, D B Street, Miramar, Panjim. (Near the Times of India office)

Martin’s Corner
It began with just a few tables in a corner shop in 1989 but rose enough to be the shining star of the South Goa, now cable of serving around 300 people. One of the best things you can get here is the seafood. The location is also charming with the shop being less than a kilometre away from the beach. So, when you feel the rats running in your tummy, just turn in this direction and serve yourself with savouring food in a classic place.

Address: 69 Binwaddo, Near Hotel Alila Diva, Betalbatim, South Goa

Though the list is small, we can give you some more suggestions you will totally love. Some of other fantastic places to go are Zeebop, Nostalgia, Furtado’s and Peppers Gourmet Cuisine to cheer up the foodie in you. Now, book flights from Delhi to Goa right away and get ready for a tempting trip.