Goa, apart from being popular for its beaches and beauty, is equally famous for the mouth-watering cuisine. So if you are planning on a tour to Goa, here is the list of the TEN BEST food places you must visit! Don’t forget to thank us later! 😉

• KOKNI KANTEEN

This is a beautiful and intricately designed restaurant. The minute one enters the restaurant, and the ambience is in awe to be of. Decorated with Goan handicrafts, soft Konkani retro music being played in the background, it will definitely compel you to visit again. The Goan fish thali, scrumptious Pomfret fry, and sizzling ‘rachedo’ mackerel available here are to die for! The staff is spontaneous and helpful. When I visited this restaurant, I had the best time and so will you!

Location: Near Mahalaxmi Temple, Altinho Panjim, Goa. For more details, click here.

• RITZ CLASSIC

This renowned restaurant is known famously for its Goan seafood and the iconic fish thali. With exemplary hospitality and ambience, this restaurant has found a place in the hearts of people who visit it. This place is perpetually occupied and always bustling. As soon as you enter the restaurant, a mild fragrance accompanied by andante fills the atmosphere. While the fish thali is just as flavourful and tasty as this place is known for, the seafood is its speciality. The butter garlic squids remain my all-time favourite!

Location: 18th June Rd, Ozari, Panaji, Goa 403001. For more details, click here.

•  HOTEL MANDOVI

Nestled in the midst of the city, facing the sea,  this restaurant offers a scenic view that soothes the soul. With extremely friendly staff, this restaurant is a go-to when visiting Goa. From Authentic Goan dishes like Chicken Cafreal to a multi-cuisine menu, this place is a must-visit. The interiors are just alluring, with everything placed and decorated in the right manner to bring about a soothing experience.

Location: Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panaji, Goa. For more details, click here.

• O PESCADOR

This restaurant is just exquisite. Facing the sea, spread over a vast area, with lush green trees and a beautiful ambience, this restaurant cum resort perfectly sums up the definition of paradise. Professional staff, beautiful interiors, and fascinating ambience, this place feels like a dream. There are rooms available for stay. The cuisine boasts of a number of multi culinary delicacies along with tasty Goan food. So if you want a scenic view along with delicious food, do give this restaurant a try!

Location: near Dona Paula Jetty, Panaji, Goa. For more details, click here.

• HOTEL ANANDASHRAM

Ask any person about this hotel, and people will boast about how tasty their iconic fish thali is! This restaurant is popular among the Goans for its fulfilling, taste buds satiating and palatable Goan Fish Thali for an affordable price. Every day this restaurant is bustling with Goans and tourists alike. Set up since 1945, this place is a must-visit.

Location: near Panjim post office, Altinho, Panaji, Goa. For more details, click here.

• LEDA SEASHELLS

When you enter this beach facing restaurant, all you can see is sea shells almost in every corner of this small but beautifully done restaurant. I assume this is where it gets its unique name from! Located just near the beach, at night, this place resounds of the cooling sounds of waves. This restaurant specializes in seafood.

Location: Siridao, Goa. For more details, click here.

• COPPERLEAF

Serving traditional Goan food, this restaurant has gained huge popularity for its fish thali and other scrumptious meals available. A fine- dining place for family and friends and also being pocket friendly, this place is a must-visit. Being both a vegetarian and non-vegetarian restaurant, this place is just the perfect blend of flavours you are looking for!

Location: SBI Colony, Alto Porvorim, Pilerne, Goa. For more details, click here. 

• FISHERMAN’S WHARF

Located at the riverbank, in the beautiful Cavelossim village, amid lush green beauty of trees, this place is the best for family or friends outings. Alluring interiors and a fresh fragrance of the sea, and a multi-cuisine menu, this place is highly recommended.

Location: Mobor, Cavelossim, Goa. For more details, click here.

• EDWARDS YARD

Goan food is the ultimate speciality here. This place has a touch of Goan beauty to it, making it a calming experience. The squid’s masala fry and prawn garlic was my personal favourite.

Location: A.P. Road, Dando Waddo, Pilar, Goa

• PEEP KITCHEN

Serving Indian, Chinese and Thai food, this restaurant is brightly lit with colourful murals and walls that catch one’s attention. They serve traditional Goan food, made by using old aged recipes as I have been told. From Masala fish fry to the thali, this is a perfect place to dine out. For more details, click here.

Location: Taliegao Market Road, Near Taliegao Community Centre Taliegao, Panaji, Goa

So, the above-mentioned food places will complete your Goa trip with authentic Goan Food and Cuisines. However, if you are also confused about Best Places to visit in Goa then click here