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Vegetarian restaurants in Goa
Baba Au RhumGoa's benchmark French bakery: flawless croissants, strong coffee and a laid-back garden to work in.
Confeitaria 31 de JaneiroA 1930s wood-fired bakery in Fontainhas for Portuguese pasteis de nata and Goan sweets, preservative-free.
InfantariaA much-loved 1989 bakery-cafe for authentic Goan-Portuguese pastries; get there before the bolo sans rival sells out.
Mr Baker 1922A century-old Panaji bakery, the go-to counter for authentic Goan sweets like bebinca, dodol and bolinhas.
Nanbai BakeryOne of Goa's best modern bakeries, doubling as a genuine coworking cafe.
Padaria PrazeresThe city's benchmark for Portuguese custard tarts and European bakes, made by a chef couple; a distinctive Fontainhas-area gem.
For The RecordA genuinely original Fontainhas cocktail-and-vinyl bar on the World's 50 Best Discovery and 30 Best Bars India lists.
Seven Rivers BrewingA standout craft brewpub with genuinely local Goan-ingredient beers, in a spotless Taj-run garden setting.
ArtjunaAn iconic garden cafe with brilliant Mediterranean brunch, wifi and space to work or meet all day.
Bean Me UpIndia's original vegan institution: decades of dependable, satisfying plant-based comfort food in a leafy garden.
Bloom & BrewA standout healthy, vegan and gluten-free cafe in Assagao with clean facilities and warm brunch fare.
Cafe BodegaA rare art-gallery-plus-garden-cafe in the heart of the capital, calm and unhurried; a regular on Goa's best-cafe lists.
Cafe ChocolattiA perennial LBB pick for one of the best breakfasts in the Candolim–Calangute belt, in a calm walled garden.
Eva CafeOne of Anjuna's prettiest sea-view vegetarian cafes, consistently recommended by LBB and Condé Nast Traveller India.
German BakeryA bohemian Anjuna institution since the '80s: famous in-house bakes in a lantern-lit tropical garden.
Gshot Coffee RoasteryA true on-site coffee roaster in the heart of Assagao's cafe belt, rated among Goa's best coffee and calm enough to work in.
MojigaoCalm garden setting with surprisingly strong wifi, ample plugs and wholesome vegan food. A nomad favourite.
The Rice MillA characterful heritage-building cafe with genuine specialty coffee and strong vegan options; a beloved calm work spot in north Goa.
ZestA trusted vegan and vegetarian name in South Goa, repeatedly named among the state's best plant-based cafes.
Cream ChocConsistently named Goa's best artisanal gelato, made by an Italian chef; a clean, dependable dessert stop with several branches.
Black Sheep BistroPanaji's most refined farm-to-table bistro: inventive global plates, strong wines and cocktails in a heritage bungalow.
Bomra'sIndia's standout modern Burmese restaurant: refined, garden-fresh cooking that regulars call Goa's best meal.
Cavatina by Avinash MartinsSouth Goa's most celebrated modern-Goan chef's table, on every fine-dining list; a destination tasting-menu experience.
HosaAn internationally acclaimed, award-winning modern South Indian fine-diner and cocktail bar; a marquee North Goa destination.
La PlageA two-decade beachfront institution for refined French cooking with your feet in the sand (seasonal).
Suzie'sA perennial LBB fine-dining pick, Assagao's stylish garden table with a standout tasting-style dinner and cocktails.
Bhatti VillageA hidden family home-kitchen serving rare, honest Goan dishes locals rate above any fancy restaurant.
Cafe TatoThe oldest surviving cafe in Panjim and a legendary pure-veg breakfast spot; iconic, cheap and beloved by locals.
DropadiOne of Palolem's most consistently recommended beach restaurants, clean and long-standing on the main beach strip.
GunpowderA long-loved Assagao institution for soulful South Indian coastal cooking in a heritage-house garden.
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Longuinho'sOne of Goa's oldest and best-known restaurants, a genuine Margao institution for classic Goan home cooking.
Magic ItalyA South Goa Italian mainstay singled out for hygiene, value and genuinely good pizza and pasta.
Martin's CornerSouth Goa's landmark restaurant since 1989, with a crowd-pleasing Goan menu; reserve or arrive early in season.
Mum's KitchenA mission-driven Panaji restaurant preserving heirloom Goan recipes, one of the most authentic Goan tables anywhere.
Souza LoboA beachfront institution on the Calangute sands since 1932; the kitchen is built on seafood, so a vegetarian comes for the terrace and the sunset.
ThalassaThe definitive Goa sunset dinner: clifftop sea views and genuine Greek cooking; reserve ahead for sundown.
Viva PanjimNostalgic Goan home cooking inside a heritage Fontainhas house, an atmospheric local favourite.
Zeebop by the SeaWidely called the best beach shack in South Goa, ranked #1 in Utorda, and prized for cleanliness. An iconic beachside meal.
Simonia'sA heritage Goan-sweet specialist (since 1963) that reliably tops lists of iconic bebinca and dodol makers.
Ritz ClassicGoa's byword for thali value: the vegetarian spread of curry, sabzi, dal, sol kadhi and rice is generous and honestly priced.
Vinayak Family RestaurantThe locals' benchmark for a proper Goan thali, in a genuine family kitchen beside the Assagao paddy fields.
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