We all get bored of the regular dining experience and are open to all the new experiences we can get. These themed restaurants make a great way to get a new memory in a whole new environment. The themed restaurant always provides a quirky and innovative ambiance, giving the diner a memorable experience. Here is the list of the top 20 places you can go for a super cool outing that takes you into a whole new sphere.
🗓️ Last updated: July 2026
⚡ Quick Picks
| # | Restaurant | Cuisine | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arjuna Garden Cafe | — | ☕ Cafe Vibes |
| 2 | The Verandah | local authentic food | 👨👩👧 Family Dining |
| 3 | Nostalgia Restaurant And Bar | — | 👨👩👧 Family Dining |
| 4 | A Reverie | — | 👨👩👧 Family Dining |
| 5 | Flydining | — | 👨👩👧 Family Dining |
| 6 | Antares | — | 👨👩👧 Family Dining |
| 7 | Alfama | — | 🌿 Veg-Friendly |
| 8 | Why Not Tashi Bar And Restaurant | proper English food | 🐟 Seafood |
| 9 | Purple Martini | — | 👨👩👧 Family Dining |
| 10 | Café Village | — | ☕ Cafe Vibes |
| 11 | The Pirates Cove | — | 🐟 Seafood |
| 12 | Schandis | — | 👨👩👧 Family Dining |
| 13 | Vintage | — | 👨👩👧 Family Dining |
| 14 | Mezmiz Goa | delicious kebabs | 👨👩👧 Family Dining |
| 15 | Mamagoto X Lucky Cat | — | 👨👩👧 Family Dining |
| 16 | Café Al Fresco | — | ☕ Cafe Vibes |
| 17 | Garden Of Dreams | delicious vegan food | 🌿 Veg-Friendly |
| 18 | Baba Au Rhum | — | ☕ Cafe Vibes |
| 19 | Thalassa | — | 👨👩👧 Family Dining |
| 20 | Pousada By The Beach | — | 🐟 Seafood |
📋 Quick Navigation
1.Arjuna Garden Cafe
A very extraordinary place that hosts several yoga classes and other activities. They provide Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines that will make you fall in love with the taste. They are also famous for their in-house dessert. Recommendations – falafel, tahini, and, coffee Location – 972, Market Rd, Monteiro Vaddo, Anjuna, Goa 403509
2.The Verandah
A courtyard-style restaurant that takes us back to the older days. The place is built on a heritage site and serves local authentic food. The ambiance is great and the food is cooked well and tastes nice. Recommendations – prawn balchao curry, serradura, and, calamari chili fry Location – E 212, Panjim Inn Heritage Hotels, 31st January Road, Panaji, Goa
3.Nostalgia Restaurant And Bar
This restaurant is a boutique-themed restaurant that serves its customers with authentic Goan-Portuguese food. This place serves one of the rarely found desserts “bolo sansrival”. This place serves non-veg platters and some veg items. It also has a great collection of drinks. Recommendation – Dedos De Dama, crème caramel, sannas Location- Lourdes colony Rd, Tivim, Bodiem, goa 403502
4.A Reverie
A modern European-themed restaurant that leaves the customers awe-struck with its elegance. The place has good live music and great food. This serves as a perfect place for a romantic dinner date. This place is a must-visit for European cuisine. Recommendations- aglio olio, tortellini pasta, steak with mushroom sauce Location- Holiday Street, Gaura Waddo, Calangute, Goa
5.Flydining
As the name says, this place serves you with exceptional dining experience. This restaurant is not for faint-hearted people. This place serves you food at a height of 160 feet above ground on hanging tables and chairs. This experience shall be an affair to remember. The whole structure is handled by a crane with 4 staff in the center. Recommendation – tomato and mozzarella tartlette, murgh biryani, tiramisu Location-P. O Goa University, Road, Bambolim, Goa
6.Antares
A modern Australian-styled restaurant with Asian influence, this place provides awe-inspiring views of the Indian Ocean. The cuisine served, is simple with exotic flavors and fresh ingredients. The place also houses 13 cottages for a relaxing and fun stay. Recommendation – bruschetta with pesto, xacuti with chicken Location- Small Vagator, Ozran Beach, Vagator 403509
7.Alfama
This place is named after one of the oldest districts and is a Taj heritage. The place offers cozy seating and a Portuguese-themed interior. They have descriptive murals and intimate lighting giving it an artistic side. The food is inspired by the journey of Vasco Da Gama and his approach towards different ingredients. Recommendation – prawn balecho, goan vegetarian thali Location- Cidade De Goa, Ground Floor, Vainguinim Beach Cidade De Goa, Dona Paula, Panjim 403 004
8.Why Not Tashi Bar And Restaurant
The best English-styled restaurant in Calangute, this place serves proper English food. The food is impeccable and the staff is very polite. It provides a great place to party with your friends. Due to it being in a secluded place this place is very quiet and serene. Recommendation – fish and chips, cottage pie, chicken and mushroom Location- No. 203/13/2, Opposite Golden Nest Hotel, Calangute
9.Purple Martini
A Greek-themed restaurant with an iconic seaside lounge, this place provides you with the best sunrise and sunset. The place overlooks the endless ocean with a serene Mykonos Island setting. This place provides open-air seating and exotic Mediterranean delights. Recommendations – vegetable pizza, arrabbiata pasta, chicken strips Location- Poonam Resort Road St. Anthony Praise Vaddo, Anjuna, Bardez 403519
10.Café Village
It is a village-themed multi-cuisine restaurant, located under a 200-year-old mango tree. The ambiance is warm and inviting. They offer a wide range of options from Goan delicacies to international cuisines. The ingredients used are of good quality and fresh. Recommendations – Thai spicy vegetable soup, Thai green curry Location-Near Mackies Night Market, Opposite Lazy. Lagoon Resort, Sankwadi, Baga, Arpora, Goa
11.The Pirates Cove
This place displays a pirate-themed ambiance with beautifully painted walls. The place serves a wide range of cuisine offering multiple veg and non-veg options. The restaurant is located right on the main road and can be spotted easily. They serve Goan delights including seafood starters. Recommendations – white pomfret, chicken carafel, honey chili potato Location-H Thn/Nag/21, Ward III, Baga, Goa
12.Schandis
This is a Persian-themed restaurant with a unique atmosphere and live music the first thing that catches your attention is the various flavors of hukka available here. The menu is very limited but the quality of food is exceptional. Recommendation – lamb kebabs, baklava, platters Location-Caranzalem Beach, Dona Paula, Tiswadi, Panaji, Goa
13.Vintage
This place, with its cozy ambiance and unique retro theme, makes it one of the great picks for an aesthetic dine-out. The restaurant has a great selection of food on the menu and the staff is also very friendly. A great place for enjoying family time. Recommendations – Jevancho Patlo, tandoori chicken, special fish plate. Location-near Bharat Petroleum, Dhargal, Malpem, Virnoda
14.Mezmiz Goa
A unique Egyptian-themed restaurant that serves delicious kebabs. The ambiance of the restaurant is very cozy and charming. The whole place gives a completely Mediterranean vibe. The menu has also been crafted keeping in mind the theme of the restaurant Recommendations – mutton kebab, chicken shawarma, baklava Location-House 134, Sangolda, Penha de Franca, Goa
15.Mamagoto X Lucky Cat
The place is a pan-Asian themed restaurant that serves a wide range of meals at unbeatable prices. If you are craving sushi, this place is the right target that can satisfy your craving. They have an all-you-can-eat set menu where you can fill your tummy to the brim. Recommendation – prawn sushi, tuna sushi, rainbow sushi Location-Sherlock’s – H 58, Fort Aguada Road, Sinquerim, Candolim, Goa
16.Café Al Fresco
This place is located in the courtyard of an art gallery. The place has a one-of-a-kind interior and is literal perfection. The café provides a perfect place to hang out with your friends. If you are an art enthusiast, you can even tour the gallery during the waiting time. Recommendation – coffee and chocolate croissant, French-style apple tart. Location-Sunaparanta center for arts, near Lar DE Esrtudantes, Panaji
17.Garden Of Dreams
This place is a hidden gem in Arambol. They serve delicious vegan food and the restaurant is situated in the heart of the garden. The place provides a feeling of calm and serenity and serves as a great place for floral social media posts. Recommendation – buddha bowl, holy cacao, orange salad Location-567, Socoila Vado, Arambol
18. Baba Au Rhum
A French-themed restaurant tucked away in a hidden Goan village; this place is an upbeat café for all the hungover people. The place is small and welcoming making it a cozy abode. A great place to have a heavenly breakfast. Recommendation – almond croissant, spicy chicken burger, crispy chicken Location-house no 1054, Sim Vaddo, Anjuna, Goa
19.Thalassa
This place became extremely famous after the shoot of MasterChef India. The place has outdoor tables shaded by palm trees offering scenic beauty and sunset views. The restaurant is Greek-style and is decorated beautifully. Recommendation – Greek salad, tzatziki, Greek-style lasagna Location-301/1, Vaddy, Solim, Goa
20.Pousada By The Beach
This place exactly comes out of a fairy tale. The path is fringed with beautiful pink flowers and the sand feels very soft on the feet. The restaurant is perfect if you are in the mood to stroll around the beach and have your meal. The aesthetics of the place is unmatched. Recommendation – calamari, Vindaloo, fish and chips, watermelon margarita Location-Holiday St., Gauravaddo, Calangute, Goa
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes — all featured restaurants are popular with tourists and offer English menus or staff who can assist. Several also serve vegetarian options and familiar spice levels.
This guide covers 20 restaurants in Goa, selected for food quality, tourist-friendliness, and value for money across different cuisine styles.
Most tourist-facing restaurants in Goa accept Visa and Mastercard. It is always wise to carry some local currency as smaller or family-run spots may prefer cash.
