Goa's TOP 10 MUST-TRY STANDALONE RESTAURANTS

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Goa is a foodie paradise. RUPALI DEAN came back sated—and with this list

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Olive Bar & Kitchen

UNIT 1, VAGATOR HELIPAD, BIG VAGATOR, ANJUNA

A little sun-kissed, a little windblown and decidedly lazy, perched on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea. Candlelit with an intimate setting, soft music, and gourmet café food with a view of the sea for company. Oh, so romantic...Chef Manu Chandra and Chef Evan Gwynne have put together a yummy menu to welcome you back to this haven on the cliff. Recommendations go all out for the mushroom tortellini, prawn and chorizo pil pil, baked sardines on toasted ciabatta and a Snickers Bar to satiate your sweet tooth, from the delightful epicurean café menu populated with indigenous ingredients, fresh seafood and the spirit of Goa. The vibe is right, the crowd is cool, the food is decadent without the fuss, and it's hard to think of a better date night spot in Goa right now (or ever).

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The Black sheep Bistro

1ST FLOOR, VILLA BRAGANCA, DR BRAGANZA PEREIRA ROAD, PANAJI

The Black Sheep Bistro is a comfortable, cosmopolitan space where one feels one could be anywhere in the world. This is a place with personality, but it’s not all display—these guys can truly cook, and their dishes are a victory of wary alignment and texture. Recommendations go all out for the Malwani mushroom stroganoff, the paan cocktail and the arancini. The house-made burgers, where the bread and sauces used are all made in-house daily, are a must try.

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