For Badhaai Do actress Neena Gupta, a solo date in Goa simply meant tucking into a crisp dosa at a family-run heritage eatery. For cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar, a road trip meant taking a detour from seafood classics for a hidden vegetarian gem instead. As our favourite celebrities discover (and rediscover) Goa’s alluring culinary trail, they leave behind crumbs for us travellers to follow. Picking up on this, we’ve curated a guide of 6 celebrity-approved restaurants in Goa that you need to wander into STAT! While you’re at it, don’t forget to order their favourites!
6 Celebrity-Approved Restaurants In Goa
1. Cafe Tato
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A pre-independent era eatery, Cafe Tato in Panjim, has been serving up traditional Goan recipes for 112 years. Puffed buns made with bananas, plates of sukhi puri bhaji are brought out of the kitchen in hordes for both locals and tourists alike. There’s no fanfare, just rustic home-style food that you’d probably get if you were visiting a Konkani family for breakfast. Sachin Tendulkar couldn’t help but rave about the buns, which he called “amazing” in his Instagram reel. And you would too, if you tried them!
Where: G-3, Souza Towers, Near Municipal Market, Panaji, Goa
When: 7:30 am to 8:30 pm
Cost: ₹450 for two approx.
Sachin Tendulkar Recommends: Buns, Alsande Bhaji, and Batata Bhaji
2. Navtara Veg Restaurant
Founded by Carlos Tavora, a born and bred Goan, Navtara Veg Restaurant opened in 1986 to cater to the rising demand for vegetarian food. Over time, it has evolved into a multi-cuisine chain across the coastal destination, dishing out plates of dosas, veg thalis, noodles, and even rich paneer gravies. A solo date and a dosa craving brought Neena Gupa to Navtara, where she grabbed the opportunity to remind her followers of the joys of eating alone.
Where: Ground Floor, Municipal Market Area, Tiswadi, Panaji, Goa
When: 7 am to 10:30 pm
Cost: ₹700 for two approx.
Neena Gupta Recommends: Dosa
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3. Cavatina
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If you’re at Cavatina in Goa, chances are you might bump into a celebrity (or chef and founder Avinash Martins, a celebrity himself!). From British rock band Coldplay, to actors Vidya Balan, Suniel Shetty, to MasterChef Australia’s Gary Mehigan, Cavatina is a hotspot for the rich and famous. Specialising in contemporary Goan fare, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, the fine-dining space pushes open the envelope, leaving even Coldplay impressed with its creations.
Where: Near Joecons Beach Resort, Taj Hotel Road, Benaulim, Goa
When: 12:30 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm (Closed on Monday)
Cost: ₹2,500 for two approx.
Coldplay Recommends: Prawns Who Drank The Feni, Patra de Goa, Cavantina Cigars
4. Martin’s Corner
Wait in line for a table at Martin’s Corner, and the hall of fame would instantly catch your attention. Photos of celebrities —Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, Aishwarya Rai, Brett Lee, Hrithik Roshan— who’ve sunk their teeth into the Goan coastal fare are validation enough for why you’ve made your way here. Started by retiree, Mr Martin, as a corner shop which became a small sit-out and now a full-fledged sea-facing restaurant, Martin’s Corner’s Prawn Curry Rice, Chicken Cafreal and crab preparations have loyal fans. In fact, Sachin Tendulkar put Martin’s in the spotlight after he confessed it to be one of his favourite restaurants.
Where: Binwaddo, Salcette, Betalbatim, Goa
When: 11:30 am to 4 pm and 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹1,800 for two approx.
Sachin Tendulkar Recommends: Butter Garlic King Crab
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5. Kiki By The Sea
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In our list of celebrity-approved restaurants in Goa, Kiki By The Sea comes as a heartfelt recommendation from actor Hina Khan. While undergoing chemotherapy, Hina celebrated her pre-birthday here with her mom and husband, Rocky. The champ gave a shout-out to the Bohemian-themed resto-bar for its delicious offerings. Perfect for sundowners and boho brunches, Kiki By The Sea has a menu that celebrates global flavours with an innovative touch. There’s Mexican, Mediterranean and of course, Goan flavours to choose from!
Where: RD, Badem, Vagator, Goa
When: 12 pm to 1 am
Cost: ₹1,800 for two
Hina Khan Recommends: Grilled Red Snapper, Guac On Table
6. Mojigao
Actors Tejasswi Prakash and her beau Karan Kundrra often like to escape to Goa. The foodies have a list of favourite haunts for brunches, parties, and sundowners, and one of them is Mojigao — an alfresco cafe in Assagao. Set amidst lush green planters, championing clean meals, the set breakfasts, homemade bakes, and Mediterranean tapas attract diners. Tejasswi and Karan headed to Mojigao for a relaxed brekkie.
Where: Survey 134/2, Assagao, Goa
When: 7:30 am to 10:30 pm
Cost: ₹950 for two approx.
Tejasswi Prakash Recommends: Set Breakfasts
From Sachin Tendulkar to Hina Khan, we’ve given you our list of the best celebrity-approved restaurants in Goa. Which of these are you planning to bookmark STAT?
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/@sachintendulkar and @cafe_tato
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