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Places in Goa

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The Mahal

South Goa

Situated right on Benaulim Beach, The Mahal serves fresh seafood and has a lively ambience. The fresh catch of the day is shown to guests before being cooked. You can try their Irish Coffee and Cappuccino. Also recommended are King Prawn Tikka Masala, Lobster Thermidor, seekh…

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The Mandala

North Goa

The surroundings compliment the pursuit of inner development. Both on and off the mat, inspiration is in abundance and a sense of timelessness is in the air. At The Mandala, Yoga is practiced in the serene atmosphere of our Geodesic Spirit Dome and at our peaceful Riverside…

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The Mango Grove

North Goa

Located at one of the busiest parts of Candolim,the Mango Grove is a chic alfresco-style restaurant on the busy Candolim main road and a great place for people watching. You can silt here all day and watch the world go by as you sip your beer and nibble on some of the great…

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The Pagoda

North Goa

Designed like a pagoda (Buddhist temple)’ the crimson-painted pagoda restaurant on the main Baga road serves some delicious Chinese food in an alfresco ambience. The menu is short and sweet but comprehensive, with offering soup, vegetarian, chicken, pork, beef, duck, seafood…

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The Palm Trees

South Goa

This is a charming little resort is an excellent mid-range option in Palolem Goa India. Located on a small and quiet road, 2 minutes walk from the beautiful and peaceful beach of Patem. The Palm tree’s is very private and has much to offer. The cottages are spotless clean and…

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The Palms

South Goa

Located just below the lobby level at the Kenilworth, The Palms is an excellent stop for an anytime meal or snacks. Breakfast Buffet is the most popular offering and comes with unlimited offerings of fruit juices, tea-coffee, eggs, cereals, meats, South Indian dosas…

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The Panjim Inn

Panjim

The Panjim Inn is both an individual hotel and also the name given to a cluster of related heritage hotels located in the heart of the romantic Latin quarter of the capital. The Panjim Inn was Goa’s first heritage hotel and the building dates back to the late 1800’s. It was…

Cafés

The Panjim Inn Veranda Cafe

Panjim

One of my favourite places in Panjim is the first floor veranda of this 19th century house that is now a heritage hotel. There are only half a dozen tables and the menu is simple and wholesome. As well as meals, this is a relaxing spot to have a coffee or lime soda, or come…

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The Park on Holiday Beach

North Goa

Situated in the thick of Goa’s vibrant tourist scene, this chic beachfront hotel is at the end of Holiday Street, in the heart of the buzzing Calangute strip. Exclusive commissioned artwork dominates the public spaces at the property and each of the 30 hotel room doors have a…

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The Pearls Oceanique Resort

South Goa

Set amidst lush paddy fields and a short distance from South Goa's popular Colva Beach, The Pearls Oceanique Resort - GOA is perfect for families looking for a relaxed vacation, couples in search of romance, corporates looking to motivate and reward their teams, or weary…

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The Plantain Leaf

North Goa

In the heart of the market area, this clean, popular vegetarian restaurant serving South Indian cuisine dishes up South Indian breakfast classics – don’t miss the masala dosas (curried vegetables inside a crisp pancake)– and abundant thalis to a constant stream of hungry…

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The Polka Dot

South Goa

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The Pulse Oriental

Panjim

It’s new… and just like a new heart transplanted its pulse is strong and vibrant’ It’s cool, it’s classy… a place to relax over lunch or fine dine at night. The lighting emits a keep-those-chopsticks-ready feel as the big water goblets placed on the table dare you to…

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The Pulse Restaurant and Lounge

North Goa

A unique restaurant and lounge, where you can choose to be secluded and enjoy your meal or you can sit at the lounge and drink various uniquely concocted cocktails, while you sing. The cuisine here is Asian Fusion, Chinese, Indian/ Pakistani and Thai. Both vegetarian and Non…

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The Regency

South Goa

Housed in at the La Paz Gardens, one of the oldest hotels in Vasco, The Residency is a fully air-conditioned restaurant with old fashioned charm. In the heart of the port city is a three meal regal restaurant with teakwood cushioned chairs and sofas. The food is good, like the…

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The Restaurant

South Goa

Overlooking the swimming pool, the golf course and the azure expanse of the Arabian sea, this is alfresco dining laced in style at The Restaurant. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner, the healthy preparations from the Garde Manger and bakery and pastry products are there to…

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The Rice Bowl Restaurant & Bar, Calangute

North Goa

The popular eating haven is centrally located on the main road, near St. Anthony chapel in Calangute. A wide array of cuisine from Goan to Tandoori and from Indian to Chinese is dished up here. A must-try here is the Barbeque Spare Ribs. Rice Bowl has a well-stocked bar.

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The Safola

North Goa

Elegant, simplistic yet making a fashion statement, you walk into the bar with its dinning room attached…you have reached The Safola. Stark hues blend with pastels, this is a place where you would want to take a business group or some friends you would like to entertain, when…

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The Sea Bbq

South Goa

Looking out for Grills and Steak? Then the Sea bbq is the place to visit. Located at the lobby level of the hotel is this grill and steak house and as the name suggests, it’s a bar-be-que facing the sea. The restaurant is trendy, alfresco with the décor rustic yet elegant, with…

Attractions

The Silva House

South Goa

It is not for nothing that the house of Eurico Santana de Silva is called The house with seven gables. Even with four out of the original seven gables demolished you can still see them in your mind’s eye as you look up. The house is as if it is riding high. The three remaining…

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The Spiral Ark Projects

South Goa

Oct to May. Daily 9am-6pm. This wonderful old cashew nut roasting factory has been converted into an ethical lifestyle shop and organic café. They sell a small and eclectic collection of craft and antiques. The café uses produce from Kaama Kethna, an organic farm near Agonda.…

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The Square

North Goa

This is no place for the Square minded diner…well perhaps they could be entertained too, because the restaurant follows the objective pasted firmly outside the doors: The Square-Food outside the box. This all day dining is part of the Grand Mercure Goa Shrem Resort and Novotel…

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The Steak House

North Goa

Speaks, as the name suggests, are the speciality at this somewhat rundown restaurant at Nizmar Resort. Popular orders here are the Steak Diane, a tender steak that’s flambeed with toddy and a large Chateaubriand. The Chicken Monalisa (grilled chicken breast) finds takers, too.…