3 New restaurants near Panjim to visit this monsoon in Goa

Whether you're craving comfort food on a rainy day or looking to explore new flavours in the vicinity of Panjim, these spots offer something special. From a cosy cafes to a bold regional kitchen and a trendy bar, here's where to eat, sip, and unwind this monsoon.

1. BARZINHO, Miramar

If you’ve ever wished for a friendly, little bar, tucked into a quiet Goan street, one where the bartender remembers your drink and the food makes you feel like you’ve been invited to someone’s home kitchen — Barzinho is your place.

A new restaurant, cafe and chic bar debut on Goa’s coast

Newly opened in the leafy lanes of Miramar, this charming, bamboo-fringed space hits all the right notes: intimate but not cliquey, low-lit but never moody, and easygoing in that way only truly local bars can be.

The food? A tight, thoughtful menu by home chefs, Monalisa and Saurav Parashar (The guys behind Soul Chef) who don’t try to do it all — just the things they do best. Expect indigenous Assamese favourites, a warm bowl of Khow Suey, and the knockout Chicken A La Kiev — a tribute to their childhood dinners at Trincas in Calcutta.

Expect indigenous Assamese favourites, a warm bowl of Khow Suey, and the knockout Chicken A La Kiev — a tribute to their childhood dinners at Trincas in Calcutta.

Add to that a gin-focused cocktail menu, a cigar-friendly corner, and whisky shelves that mean business, and you’ve got yourself a proper grown-up bar with serious soul.

DETAILS

WHAT: Barzinho gastrobar (Indoor and outdoor dining)

LOCATION: La Campala Colony, Miramar, Panjim

WHEN IT’S OPEN: Every day (Closed on Tuesdays)

TIMINGS: 12 noon – 3 pm, 6 pm – 11 pm

PRICING: Rs 1,500 for two

CONTACT: +91 77198 89666

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2 BREAKAWAY CAFE PIZZERIA, Caranzalem

Hidden away in sleepy Caranzalem, near Panjim, Breakaway is Goa’s newest pizza shrine —and it’s not messing around. Think leopard-spotted Neapolitan crusts, a tomato sauce that’s equal parts tang and umami, and toppings that don’t try too hard.

The fig and goat cheese is an earthy-sweet dream, while the pepperoni with hot honeyquietly sneaks up on you with its perfect balance of spicy and sweet.

This place isn’t chasing trends — it’s just doing what it does really, really well. Add a strong cortado and a peaceful vibe, and you’ve got your new rainy-day haunt.

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DETAILS

WHAT: Breakaway Cafe Pizzeria (Indoor dining)

LOCATION: Rosary Church Rd, Caranzalem

WHEN IT’S OPEN: Every day (Closed on Tuesdays)

TIMINGS: 11 am – 11 pm

PRICING: Rs 1,300 for two

CONTACT: +91 84828 96284

Oya’s Umami is no-fuss and full-flavour, a little haven in Tonca where smoky pork, axone, bamboo shoot, and heaps of rice are served with warmth and honesty.

3. OYA’S UMAMI, Tonca

Goa’s first dedicated Naga kitchen is finally a permanent fixture, and it’s everything we hoped it would be. Oya’s Umami is no-fuss and full-flavour, a little haven in Tonca where smoky pork, axone, bamboo shoot, and heaps of rice are served with warmth and honesty.

It’s soul food for spice-lovers. The soupy noodles are perfect for the weather, and everything is made in small batches with proper home-cooked care. It’s food that hits deep, made by someone who really, really loves what she does.

Goa’s first dedicated Naga kitchen is finally a permanent fixture, and it’s everything we hoped it would be.

DETAILS

WHAT: Oya’s Umami (Naga cuisine, indoor dining)

LOCATION: Risara House, Opp Prince Dry Cleaners, Tonca, Miramar, Panjim

WHEN IT’S OPEN: Every day (Closed on Tuesdays)

TIMINGS: 7 pm – 11 pm

PRICING: Rs 1,500 for two

CONTACT: +91 9226780802