4 Best Restaurants in Goa, India

This charming little French pizzeria and bakery, in a sleepy residential lane off the busy Anjuna road, is open all day and well into the evening, but it's best for breakfast. The ambience here is laid-back, the views are noteworthy, and there are regular live music performances.

This no-frills café is a local legend that has been dishing out hearty vegetarian food for more than 100 years. Early mornings see office-goers stopping by for a breakfast of tea and bhajis (flavorful vegetable curry eaten with bread or hot puris), while later, families attending services at the nearby Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church fill the seats. It's busy all day, so you might end up sharing a table with others. However, the atmosphere is all about enjoying the meal and moving on, so you won't feel out of place. 

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.

Located up a flight of stairs at the historic Panjim Inn, with indoor and outdoor seating, Verandah has an atmospheric location for those seeking a casual spot to sample tasty, fairly priced Goan cuisine or continental food. Check the daily specials, particularly for seasonal seafood items.