Top 10 Best Restaurants in Panaji in 2024
Panaji the capital city of Goa is a hub for tourist visiting throughout the world. Are you confused about where to eat in Panaji? Don’t sweat it, we have picked out the Top 10 Best Restaurants in Panaji you need to visit to have the most yummy food in Panaji. There are numerous restaurants serving some of the best authentic Goan Portuguese dishes right here in Panaji. But let’s start off by looking at the best breakfast places in Panaji.
So which are the Best Restaurants in Panaji?
1. Cafe Bhonsle
This 103 year old Cafe in the heart of Panaji city is one of Goa’s most popular Breakfast spots. It is packed with people during the breakfast hours. It is a very simple looking Cafe with AC and non AC sitting. As soon as you enter the cafe, you will be greeted by the smiling faces of the attendants.
Do try their bhaji with puri/ pav, buns which are made fresh in the morning. The mixed bhaji is so popular that it that they run out of it if you reach the cafe a little late. Their mirchis are also very popular which is a green chilli coated in a batter of gram flour and fried till golden brown. The mirchi is served with chutney.
Ratings: 4.2 ( 864)
Cost: around ₹500 for two people
Timings : 6:30 am to 8 pm
Location: Cafe Bhonsle, Panaji
Dishes to Try:
– Mixed Bhaji ( Sukhi Bhaji with Patal Bhaji)
-Buns
-Mirchi
-Samosa
2.Caravela Cafe and Bistro
This cafe is located just 6 minutes walk away from the Immaculate conception church in Panaji. It is just opposite the Majestic Pride Casino in Panaji Patto. The beautiful ambience of the restaurant and the amazing fragrance of the savory dishes and the desserts will make your mouth water.
Caravela Cafe and Bistro is popular for its English breakfast serving Your choice of eggs, Sausages, grilled tomatoes, baked beans and bread. The Cafe serves numerous delicious desserts as well like Pasteis de nata (Portuguese Custard Tart), Serra Dura, Mocha Cheesecake, Carrot cake and many more.
Ratings: 4.5 (2,217)
Cost: ₹500 per person
Timings : 8 am to 9 pm
Location: Caravela Cafe and Bistro
Dishes to Try:
-English Breakfast
-Pasteis de nata
-Mocha Cheesecake
-Prawn Rissois
3.Cafe Tato
The last but not the least Best Cafe for breakfast in Panaji is Cafe Tato. Started in 1913 Cafe Tato has been providing yummy food to its costumers for a very long time. Even the Cricket Legend Mr. Sachin Tendulkar is said to have breakfast here whenever he visits Goa. There are two branches of Cafe Tato in Panaji itself. The origin one is located at Patto while the newer branch is located in the heart of the city. Cafe Tato is famous for its Alsande Bhaji served with Puri. Also try their famous Buns which looks very similar to the puri but is Golden brown and is made out of banana.
Ratings: 4.4 ( 449)
Cost: ₹200 per person
Timings: 8 am to 9 pm
Location: Cafe Tato’s Patto
Dishes to Try:
Alsande Bhaji
Buns
Mirchi
4. Copperleaf Panaji
Now lets discuss the famous places to have your lunch and dinner in Panaji. The first on this list is Copperleaf, Panaji. The restaurant has ample parking space. It restaurant serves one of the best fish thali in all of Panaji. The thali comes with ample amount of rice, a thick tasty fish gravy, 2-3 different fish dishes, rava fried fish fillet, papad, pickle, one dessert and a banana. This thali will not only tickle your taste buds but is also going to fill your tummy.
Copperleaf is usually crowded during the lunch hours and it is highly recommended to either come early or to reserve a table if you are planning to eat at Copperleaf.
Ratings: 4.5 (2,146)
Cost: ₹600-₹800 per person
Timings :
11:30 am to 3:30 pm
7 pm to 11 pm
Location: Copperleaf Panaji
Dishes to Try:
-Fish Thali
5. Kokni Kanteen
Kokni Kanteen is a must visit restaurant in Panaji. Being in the centre of Panaji, parking might be a challenge to find. But as soon as you enter the restaurant the unique Goan ambience and the smell of the food will make take you to another world.
Do try their authentic Goan Kingfish thali. The unique blend of spices and the food cooked with coconut will make you want to come back over and over again. Also make sure you to order the Serra Dura dessert as well since Kokni Kanteen is popular for it.
Ratings: 4.3 (8,994)
Cost: ₹600 to ₹800
Timings:
12:30 pm to 3:00pm
7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Location: Kokni Kanteen Panaji
Dishes to Try:
Kingfish Thali
Prawns Rava Fry
Serra Dura
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6. Peeps Kitchen
Located around 10- 15 minutes away from Panaji Bus Stand, Peep Kitchen is one of the popular restaurants in Goa you may want to visit. The restaurant gets crowded during the peak lunch and dinner time. So it is highly recommended that you reserve a table in advance before reaching the restaurant.
The restaurant has a very warm ambience. The staff are extremely polite and helpful. It is a perfect place for a relaxing family meal. On weekends they may have a live magic show where the performer shows magic tricks from table to table which is fun experience.
Ratings: 4.4 ( 4,331)
Cost: ₹1,000 – ₹1,200 per person
Timings :12 pm to 3pm and 7pm to 11pm
Closed on Mondays
Location: Peep Kitchen Panaji
Dishes to Try:
-Dragon Chicken
-Fish Thali
-Squids Batter Fry
-Pepper Chicken
7. Goenchin
Located right in the heart of Panaji city Goenchin is another famous place to eat in Panaji. Nested in the city, Goenchin Restaurant is a little difficult to navigate to and also to find a parking spot. It is a great spot to enjoy some tasty Chinese food. This restaurant has been serving their customers delicious food for over a decade now and the quality of the food hasn’t changed over the years.
Ratings:4.3 (1,068)
Cost: around ₹1,000 per person.
Timings : 12:30pm to 3pm and 7:30 pm to 11pm
Location: Goenchin
Dishes to Try:
-Chicken Spring rolls
– American Choupsy
– Wantons
8. Viva Panjim
Viva Panajim is an authentic Goan-Portuguese restaurant located in the Fontainhas. The restaurant has very quiet cozy vibes. The ambience represents the ancient Portuguese Homes with the bright coloured walls and the beautiful architecture. The staff are very friendly and courteous.
Ratings: 4.3 (3,900)
Cost: around ₹1,000 to ₹1,200
Timings : 12pm to 4:30pm and 7pm to 11pm
Location: Viva Panjim
Dishes to Try:
– Cafreal Chicken
– Prawns Recheado
– Pork Vindaloo
9. Burger Factory, Dona Paula
If you are craving for some finger licking burgers then Burger Factory is for you. Located close to the Dona Paula Jetty Burger Factory serves some of the best burgers in Panaji. Burger Factory has two more outlets in Goa, one in Morjim which is quite popular among tourists and another one in Anjuna. The burgers are of a good size and are packed with flavours.
Ratings: 4.3 (232)
Cost: ₹400-₹600
Timings : 12:30pm to 10:30 pm
Closed on Mondays
Location: Burger Factory Dona Paula
Dishes to Try:
-Double Cheddar Bacon BBQ Sauce Burger
-Boozy Banana shake
10. Fisherman's Wharf
Last but not the list in this list of the Best Restaurants in Panaji is non other than Fisherman’s Wharf. Overlooking the Panaji Jetty this restaurant serves some of the best sea food in Panaji.
Ratings:4.5 (13,527)
Cost: Around ₹2,000
Timings : 12pm to 11pm
Location: Fisherman’s Wharf Panaji
Dishes to Try:
-Butter Prawn Garlic
-Drums of Heaven
-Modosa Fish Curry
The Final Verdict
To conclude Panaji has a ton of very good restaurants you can choose from to tickle your taste buds. These restaurants mentioned above are some of tbe best in Panaji and are very popular among the locals. Please do try out our recommendations and do let us know your valuable thoughts on the article. Bon Appétit!
FAQs
There are many famous restaurants in Panaji some which include Copperleaf , Kokni Kanteen and others mentioned on the list above.
Goan Fish Curry, Pork Vindaloo, Prawns Balchao, Sanna and many more.
Dodol, Serra Dura, Bibinca, Dosh are some of the famous traditional desserts of Goa.
Fish Curry, Rice with some fried fish is the staple food of Goa.
Food is reasonably priced in Goa. You can find places serving food at a very low costs as well as other restaurants serving food at a premium price as well.