PLACES TO EAT

1. Sublime

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Celebrity chef Chris Saleem Agha Bee is at the helm of this restaurant, in the heart of Morjim, which serves up flavours from around the world. Sample the fish carpaccio or ginger batter calamari. For mains, the Asiatic beef medallions with wasabi mash, the mega-organic salad or mustard-encrusted fish are good options.

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Laid-back setting of Sublime, overlooking Morjim Beach

2. Thalassa

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From ambience to food, this legendary open-air taverna, set atop a rocky cliff, against a backdrop of swaying palms and the vast ocean beyond, offers everything Greek. Diners swear by the Thalassa lobster platter. Apart from seafood, they also serve great desserts – try the baklava (sweet and syrupy layered filo-pastry) or the cheesecake. Book a table in advance to catch the sunset views.

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Diners at the popular Thalassa

3. Bomra’s

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Chef Bawmra Jap’s award-winning restaurant is Goa’s best-kept secret. Bomra’s serves superb contemporary Burmese and Kachin cuisine. Try the aromatic-flavoured pickled tealeaf sald and the snapper with lemongrass and galangal. The mojitos and desserts on the menu are great as well.

4. The Black Sheep Bistro

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A welcoming yellow façade gives way to elegant dark-wood interiors at this popular restaurant. Expect food that highlights fresh, local produce and goes well with their farm-to-table philosophy, promoting sustainable farming. While the red kismoor fish fillet is a favourite, there are many vegetarian options as well.

5. Sakana

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Perfect for lovers of Japanese cuisine, Sakana is close to Anjuna Beach. Generous portions and a well-priced menu make it great value for money. Sushi, sashimi and salads are favourites. The menu features plenty of vegetarian options too, including Udon bowls and miso soup.

6. A Reverie

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Chic interiors, with a grand terracotta-tiled canopy and molecular gastronomy make this place extra special. The desserts are spectacular, a spin on classics such as cheesecake and banoffee pie.

7. Café Nu

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Launched in collaboration with chef Chris from Sublime, this relaxed café in a garden setting offers fusion fare. Sample fish in banana leaves, the mega-organic salad, lemon cucumber, fig salad and lemongrass martinis.

8. Baba Au Rhum

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Nestled in the quiet back roads between Anjuna and Baga, close to Bamboo Forest, Baba au Rhum has a casual and laid-back vibe. Enjoy comfort food at this café cum restaurant serving salads, burgers, thin-crust pizzas and more. The bakery and patisserie are also popular.

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Alfresco dining at Baba Au Rhum

9. Ourem 88

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British couple Jodie and Brett run this quaint garden restaurant. The menu offers Euro gastro dishes created from fresh, local produce, such as beef Wellington, pork belly, calamari stuffed with chorizo and steaks are excellent. Try the chocolate fondant and cheesecake.

10. Infantaria

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Once Calangute’s most famous bakery, Infantaria now serves an impressive range of cuisines. The quiches, crepes and croissants from the bakery still remain bestsellers. The breakfasts at this charming terrace eatery are top-notch as well.

TOP 10 BEACHFRONT RESTAURANTS

1. La Plage

prac_info 0982 212 1712 • ₹₹

French-run eatery offering tuna with wasabi mash, pumpkin ravioli and a delicious chocolate thali.

2. Zeebop by the Sea

prac_info 0832 275 5333 • ₹₹

This shack serves superb, fresh seafood. Do try the fish curry with rice and crab papadums.

3. Surya Beach Café

prac_info 0992 315 5396 • ₹

Sample all kinds of seafood – oysters, mussels, crab, lobsters, clams – at this little-known beachside shack.

4. Agonda White Sand

prac_info 0832 242 2405 • ₹₹

The menu offers a variety of seafood, as well as Indian and European fare.

5. The Fisherman’s Wharf

prac_info 0901 101 8866 • ₹₹

Enjoy traditional Goan dishes such as prawn balchao, fish reachado, butter garlic prawns and crab curry at this legendary restaurant.

6. Dropadi Bar & Restaurant

prac_info 0832 264 4555 • ₹₹

A mix of cuisines, with an emphasis on tandoori dishes are on offer here.

7. Olive Bar & Kitchen

prac_info 0788 803 7772 • ₹₹₹

Tuck into the famous thin-crust pizzas, vegetarian mezze platters or the excellent seafood at this stylish multi-city restaurant chain.

8. Elevar

prac_info 0913 035 2188 • ₹₹

Just as its name suggests, Elevar (or sublime in Portuguese) offers impressive contemporary and seasonal fusion fare.

9. Pousada by the Beach

prac_info 0992 227 9265 • ₹₹₹

Experience delectable Portuguese, Goan and Konkan cuisine at this laid-back beach shack.

10. Prana Café

prac_info 0985 005 0403 • ₹₹

Nutritious fare made from locally-sourced, fresh ingredients.

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Wholesome fish tacos at Prana Café

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