Vacasso's Guidebook - Goa through a different lens
Bars & Restaurants
We've got upbeat & wild. We've got mellow & chill. This section has places that embody everything you want out of the Goa experience. Tell us your personal tastes & we will handpick your best fit.
The master of great burgers, this is the joint to kickback after binge drinking & bar hopping to munch down on their full size juicy patties with your choice of flavors. This is also the best hangover food.
57 locals recommend
Burger Factory
Anjuna Mapusa RoadThe master of great burgers, this is the joint to kickback after binge drinking & bar hopping to munch down on their full size juicy patties with your choice of flavors. This is also the best hangover food.
A well known cafe during the day & club during the night, this place has scenic views and a great vibe.
27 locals recommend
Cafe Lilliput
Market RoadA well known cafe during the day & club during the night, this place has scenic views and a great vibe.
A bar with character, Felix is a space with it's own vibe. Try their Sol-kadi (cocktail) and chill out with your friends to jazzy music.
10 locals recommend
Felix
Anjuna Mapusa RoadA bar with character, Felix is a space with it's own vibe. Try their Sol-kadi (cocktail) and chill out with your friends to jazzy music.
One of the best after-hour bars of Goa, Darlings will satiate your cocktail needs at 4am with a happening ambiance and lively music.
12 locals recommend
Darlings bar
Chapora Main StreetOne of the best after-hour bars of Goa, Darlings will satiate your cocktail needs at 4am with a happening ambiance and lively music.
The pan-Asian restaurant to satisfy all your oriental cravings. It's a little high end but totally worth it's share. Be sure to make a reservation though because you'll find it to be full.
13 locals recommend
Tataki - Immersive Asian Dining
Mahatma Gandhi RoadThe pan-Asian restaurant to satisfy all your oriental cravings. It's a little high end but totally worth it's share. Be sure to make a reservation though because you'll find it to be full.
Come here for all things Italian and indulge into some cheesy goodness. A quaint little place, sure to charm you.
53 locals recommend
Ciao Bella Restaurant
569 Off Assagaon Badem RdCome here for all things Italian and indulge into some cheesy goodness. A quaint little place, sure to charm you.
If you are here for a great seafood experience and some amazing crabs, this is the place for you.
71 locals recommend
Vinayak Family Restaurant
If you are here for a great seafood experience and some amazing crabs, this is the place for you.
As the name suggests, Their fish thali is the one to beat and the best meal for someone looking for the authentic experience..
FISH DECK
Calangute - Arpora RoadAs the name suggests, Their fish thali is the one to beat and the best meal for someone looking for the authentic experience..
An incredibly beautiful space spread over a mix of open and indoor areas, this is go to place for those looking to relax and enjoy food & drink with their friends on a lazy day.
39 locals recommend
Mojigao
RoadAn incredibly beautiful space spread over a mix of open and indoor areas, this is go to place for those looking to relax and enjoy food & drink with their friends on a lazy day.
Right across from Hilltop & Ozran beach, this gorgeous sea view venue, is perfect for drinking beer and enjoying bar food. The location is definitely one of our favorites.
29 locals recommend
Titlie Culinary bar
592/5 Ozran Beach RdRight across from Hilltop & Ozran beach, this gorgeous sea view venue, is perfect for drinking beer and enjoying bar food. The location is definitely one of our favorites.
Perfect for seafood lovers to sit with a great view and much on crab curries, the lazy goose is a goa staple for authentic and surprising flavors.
28 locals recommend
The Lazy Goose
BridgePerfect for seafood lovers to sit with a great view and much on crab curries, the lazy goose is a goa staple for authentic and surprising flavors.
This is as local as it gets. Head to this hole in the wall Goan food heaven. It's perfect for a lunch time fish thali if you want to get the freshest, hearty meal. It's a little tricky to find. Go into the lane behind "Soul Fry" and you should be successful.
Dhananjay Fish Curry
This is as local as it gets. Head to this hole in the wall Goan food heaven. It's perfect for a lunch time fish thali if you want to get the freshest, hearty meal. It's a little tricky to find. Go into the lane behind "Soul Fry" and you should be successful.
The best choice for a post party night late breakfast. Serving delicious baked goodies and coffees, this cafe will give your day the start you need.
Caravela Cafe And Bistro
12 Aguada - Siolim RoadThe best choice for a post party night late breakfast. Serving delicious baked goodies and coffees, this cafe will give your day the start you need.
Vacasso's Pick
This is restaurant for those who wish to lay back and delve into jazzy/blues music with a tall drink & a delightful menu. The concept & design are beautifully thought-out culminate into a truly unique experience.
11 locals recommend
Jardin D'ulysse
This is restaurant for those who wish to lay back and delve into jazzy/blues music with a tall drink & a delightful menu. The concept & design are beautifully thought-out culminate into a truly unique experience.
This inviting space will impress you immensely with the great French café style food interspersed with local delicacies. It's a venue worth it's time. Plan a lunch/brunch date with your friends and have a lovely time.
6 locals recommend
Mustard Goa
Anjuna Mapusa RoadThis inviting space will impress you immensely with the great French café style food interspersed with local delicacies. It's a venue worth it's time. Plan a lunch/brunch date with your friends and have a lovely time.
A charming Italian restaurant in the heart of Anjuna, they have a great bar with a wine selection worth every penny. They play live music on most nights so stay as long as you want. We highly recommend the pastas for true Italian food lovers.
Luna’s Ristorante Goa
shortcut to poonamA charming Italian restaurant in the heart of Anjuna, they have a great bar with a wine selection worth every penny. They play live music on most nights so stay as long as you want. We highly recommend the pastas for true Italian food lovers.
A place with a story, everything here is thought out and conceptualized by Bellinda whose sailing past shows in the name and decor. The food is out of this world and the cocktails even more so. You must try the daily specials because she makes everything fresh.
8 locals recommend
7 Short 1 Long Restaurant
A place with a story, everything here is thought out and conceptualized by Bellinda whose sailing past shows in the name and decor. The food is out of this world and the cocktails even more so. You must try the daily specials because she makes everything fresh.
If you're up for some delicious authentic Portuguese treats, this is the place for you. Go in for sumptuous desserts and baked goodies.
Padaria Prazeres
If you're up for some delicious authentic Portuguese treats, this is the place for you. Go in for sumptuous desserts and baked goodies.
Clubs
One of the most famous clubs of Goa, it's image comes well deserved with great parties and new events every night. If you want to party Goa style, this is your place.
180 locals recommend
Club Cubana
Aguada - Siolim RoadOne of the most famous clubs of Goa, it's image comes well deserved with great parties and new events every night. If you want to party Goa style, this is your place.
One of the old players in Goa party scene, this place is great to dance your night away with great drinks, great music and great friends.
136 locals recommend
LPK Waterfront Club
Verem - Nerul RoadOne of the old players in Goa party scene, this place is great to dance your night away with great drinks, great music and great friends.
With a new DJ / performer every night, this party venue will satiate all your clubbing needs. When you are tired of dancing your night away, you can visit the great afterparty venues that are just a stone's throw away.
6 locals recommend
House of Chapora by the bay
caisuaWith a new DJ / performer every night, this party venue will satiate all your clubbing needs. When you are tired of dancing your night away, you can visit the great afterparty venues that are just a stone's throw away.
Another great party spot, for those who want to dance the night away.
130 locals recommend
Soro - The village pub
Another great party spot, for those who want to dance the night away.
Cafes
One of the most beautiful venues of Goa, this place is a must visit for art lovers and vegetarians. With multiple different venues across Anjuna, we suggest you go to the cafe and indulge in a falafel platter.
66 locals recommend
Artjuna
940 Market RdOne of the most beautiful venues of Goa, this place is a must visit for art lovers and vegetarians. With multiple different venues across Anjuna, we suggest you go to the cafe and indulge in a falafel platter.
India's first authentic gelato store, this charming place with it's cotton candy interiors and delectable favors is sure to charm you.
19 locals recommend
Mr. Gelato - Cream Choc
India's first authentic gelato store, this charming place with it's cotton candy interiors and delectable favors is sure to charm you.
Sightseeing
Built in the 1600's this scenic fort has history, charm and beauty all in one.
130 locals recommend
Chapora Fort
Chapora Fort TrailBuilt in the 1600's this scenic fort has history, charm and beauty all in one.
The lovely neighborhood of narrow lanes and colorful houses, this place is sure to suck you into a different dimension. A true testament to Goa's history, it's definitely worth a visit.
Fontainhas Popular Street
The lovely neighborhood of narrow lanes and colorful houses, this place is sure to suck you into a different dimension. A true testament to Goa's history, it's definitely worth a visit.
Constructed in the 1400's the fort has served as a defense base, a jail & a hospital. With it's rich history and scenic location it is still standing tall & proud.
80 locals recommend
Reis Magos Fort
Nerul - Reis Margos RoadConstructed in the 1400's the fort has served as a defense base, a jail & a hospital. With it's rich history and scenic location it is still standing tall & proud.
Beautiful and immaculate and a must visit if you are in Calangute or Candolim. One of the best spots far away from hustle and bustle and the crowds.
6 locals recommend
Our Lady of Hope Church, Candolim
Beautiful and immaculate and a must visit if you are in Calangute or Candolim. One of the best spots far away from hustle and bustle and the crowds.
One of the most iconic churches of Goa, this historical gem houses the mummy of St. Francis Xavier. It is an architectural wonder and worth vising for history buffs.
138 locals recommend
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Old Goa RoadOne of the most iconic churches of Goa, this historical gem houses the mummy of St. Francis Xavier. It is an architectural wonder and worth vising for history buffs.
Fort Aguada
Fort Aguada RoadNeed we say more?
Beaches
Right next to the property, it's the party beach full of venues you can visit with the legendary Curlie's at one end.
138 locals recommend
Anjuna Beach Water Sports
Right next to the property, it's the party beach full of venues you can visit with the legendary Curlie's at one end.
Next to Hilltop, this beautiful beach is less commercial and will give you much needed peaceful space to lay back with a beer and listen to the waves.
24 locals recommend
Ozran Beach
Next to Hilltop, this beautiful beach is less commercial and will give you much needed peaceful space to lay back with a beer and listen to the waves.
One of the Hippie beaches, it's lovely to visit after hours with candle-lit tables and wide stretches' to walk on.
61 locals recommend
Arambol Beach
One of the Hippie beaches, it's lovely to visit after hours with candle-lit tables and wide stretches' to walk on.
Right below Vagator sunset point, this is another lovely beach in the vicinity to dive right into the sea.
143 locals recommend
Vagator Beach
Right below Vagator sunset point, this is another lovely beach in the vicinity to dive right into the sea.
Morjim Beach
This is also a great party beach with bars and cubs all nearby.
Co-Work Spaces
A lovely space with both indoor and outdoor seating with the perfect work & chill vibe and a great homey menu prepared with utmost care. relax on the bean bags for hours while you do your thing. A peaceful spot worth visiting.
Barefoot Goa : Cafe-Bar-Events-Cowork
350 bokeachi arradiA lovely space with both indoor and outdoor seating with the perfect work & chill vibe and a great homey menu prepared with utmost care. relax on the bean bags for hours while you do your thing. A peaceful spot worth visiting.
An accessible and affordable spot for getting into the zone and getting work done while sipping on coffee and planning your evening.
Clay - The Coworking Cafe
An accessible and affordable spot for getting into the zone and getting work done while sipping on coffee and planning your evening.
Your back and boss will thank you for being productive in this set-up with high speed wi-fi, comfy chairs, meeting rooms, power back-up and coffee to keep you motivated.
NomadGao Assagao
Your back and boss will thank you for being productive in this set-up with high speed wi-fi, comfy chairs, meeting rooms, power back-up and coffee to keep you motivated.