Best 15 Local restaurant In Goa

Certainly! Here are some highly recommended local restaurants in North Goa, catering to various tastes and offering a range of dining experiences:

Traditional Goan Cuisine

  1. Mum’s Kitchen
    • Location: Panaji
    • Description: Known for its authentic Goan cuisine, Mum’s Kitchen offers a homely atmosphere and dishes prepared with traditional recipes.
    • Must-Try: Fish curry, prawn balchão, and bebinca.
  2. Ritz Classic
    • Location: Panaji
    • Description: Popular for its seafood, Ritz Classic serves a variety of Goan dishes in a casual setting.
    • Must-Try: Goan fish thali, prawn curry, and rawa fried fish.
  3. Viva Panjim
    • Location: Panaji
    • Description: A cozy, family-run restaurant located in a charming heritage house, offering delicious Goan-Portuguese dishes.
    • Must-Try: chicken xacuti, and serradura (dessert).
  4. Vinayak Family Restaurant
    • Location: Assagao
    • Description: A local favorite for Goan food, this restaurant is known for its affordable prices and flavorful dishes.
    • Must-Try: Fish thali, prawn curry, and xacuti.

Beach Shacks

  1. Britto’s
    • Location: Baga Beach
    • Description: A popular beach shack offering a wide range of Goan, Indian, and international dishes, along with a lively beachside atmosphere.
    • Must-Try: Seafood platter, Goan fish curry, and desserts.
  2. Thalassa
    • Location: Vagator Beach
    • Description: A famous Greek restaurant with stunning views of the sea, Thalassa also offers some local Goan dishes.
    • Must-Try: Greek salads, grilled seafood, and lamb chops.
  3. Souza Lobo
    • Location: Calangute Beach
    • Description: One of the oldest and most well-known beach shacks, Souza Lobo is famous for its seafood and Goan dishes.
    • Must-Try: Prawn curry, crab xacuti, and bebinca.

Casual Dining

  1. Martin’s Corner
    • Location: Betalbatim (slightly south of North Goa, but worth the visit)
    • Description: A legendary restaurant known for its Goan and seafood specialties, often visited by celebrities.
    • Must-Try: Crab xec xec, prawn balchão,
    • Anand Seafood Restaurant
    • Location: Anjuna
    • Description: A laid-back eatery specializing in fresh seafood and traditional Goan flavors.
    • Must-Try: Seafood thali, kingfish fry, and squid recheado.

Fine Dining

  1. Fisherman’s Wharf
    • Location: Panaji
    • Description: An upscale restaurant offering a mix of Goan and international cuisine with a beautiful riverside view.
    • Must-Try: Seafood platter, Goan prawn curry, and lamb vindaloo.
  2. Gunpowder
    • Location: Assagao
    • Description: Set in a lovely garden, Gunpowder offers South Indian and Goan dishes in a chic, relaxed setting.
    • Must-Try:  mutton pepper fry, and prawn moilee.

Unique Dining Experiences

  1. Black Sheep Bistro
    • Location: Panaji
    • Description: A contemporary restaurant offering innovative Goan fusion dishes with locally sourced ingredients.
    • Must-Try: Chorizo-stuffed calamari, seafood risotto, and their unique cocktails.
  2. The Lazy Goose
    • Location: Nerul
    • Description: A riverside restaurant known for its fresh seafood and scenic views, perfect for a relaxed dining experience.
    • Must-Try: Prawn balchão, fish fingers, and Goan-style crab.

Street Food and Local Eateries

  1. Ros Omlette Stalls
    • Locations: Near Miramar Beach and Mapusa Market
    • Description: Street stalls serving the popular Goan ros omlette, a must-try for street food enthusiasts.
    • Must-Try: Ros omlette with Goan bread (pão).
  2. Chorizo Pao Vendors
    • Locations: Various spots around Panaji and Mapusa
    • Description: Vendors selling Goan chorizo (sausages) stuffed in local bread, a delicious and quick snack.
    • Must-Try: Chorizo pao.

These recommendations offer a mix of traditional flavors, beachside dining, and unique culinary experiences, ensuring you get a true taste of North Goa’s diverse and rich cuisine.