4 Best Restaurants in Panaji, Goa

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We've compiled the best of the best in Panaji - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Petisco Kitchen & Bar

$$ Fodor's Choice

You can feel Goa's energy in full swing at this three-story gastropub, where patrons jam to live music, belt out their favorite songs at karaoke, or enjoy the occasional screen games. The creative menu features both small and large plates inspired by Goan classics, while the bar does a good line in cocktails---a feni (traditional Indian liquor) Manhattan and grapefruit G&T are house specials.

Ritz Classic

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If you can find it, you'll likely be the only foreigner at this family favorite serving traditional (and spicy) Goan specialties. Hidden away on the second floor of an anonymous block on the commercial 18th June Road, the restaurant is certainly worth looking for, attested to by the lines going out the door, especially at lunch. Service is quick and sometimes rushed amid the din.
18th June Rd., Panaji, 403001, India
832-242–6417
Known For
  • Chicken xacuti (coconut and tamarind curry)
  • Grilled kingfish
  • Bombil (Bomday duck)

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Sher-e-Punjab

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Popular with locals and foreigners alike, this casual spot serves butter-laden dishes inspired by the cuisine of North India's Punjab region. It is a great place to take an air-conditioned break from the intense shopping of 18th June Road. Plus, it has a garden terrace out back—a cozy spot to hang out.

12/84, Kuldip Plaza, 18th June Rd., Panaji, 403001, India
832-222--7975
Known For
  • Mutton dry fry
  • Peshawari chicken
  • Tandoori-baked meats

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Viva Panjim

$$ | Fontainhas

A walk down a narrow alley in the Fontainhas district brings you to one of the city's best-value restaurants, where reliable Goan classics, conviviality, and bargain prices are the rule. Featuring the award-winning cuisine of chef Linda De Souza, this cheery hideaway is crowded with locals and tourists---indoor seating can get cramped, but tables are also available outside.

House 178, 31st January Rd., Panaji, 403001, India
832-242–2405
Known For
  • Chicken cafreal (marinated and cooked with fresh cilantro)
  • Prawn curry
  • Kingfish vindaloo

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