THE PULSE ORIENTAL

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 participate in the spices that leaves your […]

PICNIC RESTAURANT

This modest eatery caters to the likes of everyone. Nelson Heredia’s multi-cuisine menu has much to offer for everyone’s picnic hamper. Try the Prawn Reichade Masala fry: The prawn masala is ground with local spices, a recipe of Nelson’s mother-in-law. The prawns are fresh and cooked to perfection with the right blend of spices – […]

MONGINIS – THE CAKE SHOP

Are you looking for an affordable takeaway bakery product and want a decent variety to choose from? Try the Mongini’s cake shop. They offer everything from hot coffees and teas , to sandwiches, pastries, mini-pizzas, rolls, cold coffees, juices, milk shakes and quiches. Their sponge cake is a bestseller . The prices are very down-to-earth […]

LAVINA BAR & RESTAURANT

Located on the right side of the busy Majorda beach, Lavina shack restaurant serves some superb Chinese-Oriental food right on the beach. Their speciality is seafood, and you have a lot of options, with a variety of crustaceans and fish on offer. You can choose from Thai Fish, Scehzwan Prawns – in the spicy Chinese […]

MIA CUCINA

Google 15:74 and you get the address of the Sofala. This place needs no introduction…all roads lead to it every Thursday night. But one need not worry, you cannot get lost. Turn off the main road and there is just one road to a small restaurant of Mumbai fame called Mia Cucina. Choose to sit […]

KENTUCKEE

This is a good choice for a fun night out on the Colva beach. Its bright and cheerful, its Kentuckee, a multi-cuisine restaurant on the famous Colva beach. The striking red covers on the chairs, the deep blue sea and the constant movement of people ads to the joie de vie of the place. It’s […]

MAMMA MIA RESTAURANT ITALIANO & PIZZERIA

Situated in a quiet serene corner of the hotel sandwiched between the poolside and the fields and ponds of Arpora this restaurant has a copy niche between water bodies-the pool and the Tambudki rivulet.It is an oasis of serenity a peninsula of greenery. It also has a sunken bar which serves amazing cocktails, mocktails and […]

MALTS & WINES

Yes it is a Lounge, but with chef Prakyuth is awesome as inspiration takes precedence over traditional fare, with starters, mains and the most awesome desserts playing havoc with your gastronomic longings. The lounge has two areas for dining…an open air space with a drape for conversation styled bar and the air conditioned venue with […]

HUNGRY SHARK – THE RIVER NEST

From the main road look out for the shark – the graphic seems to come out of the pages of ‘Finding Nemo’, but finding the venue is not so troublesome. Walk down the lane towards the river, and right on the river banks is the restaurant – Hungry Shark. The menu is attractively done, shades […]

INDIAN JONES HOUSE OF INDIAN FOOD

Drive down towards Saligao and get ready for some culinary adventure. Don’t expect to see Indy at the entrance (reference to Indiana Jones), but some great Indian styled food. With décor in red and blue one wall lit with flickering candles, its simple opulence gives one a premonition of the culinary adventure to follow. You […]