Viva Panjim

What an awesome place!

I took 'Red Snapper Masala Fry' and I must admit that was the best Red Snapper preparation I ever had in my life! Little tangy, little spicy, very beautifully done! Then the Prawns Balchao was another yummy delicacy. All went well with the local brew 'People's Lager' beer! 🙂

The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming.

Highly recommended place for tourists 🙂

This is an outstanding family run restaurant serving traditional Goan dishes, set in the family ancestral home, which is a heritage property. The service is attentive, menu is wide ranging, and pricing appropriate. The delicious and carefully crafted traditional dishes follow closely guarded family recipes. We had a range of seafood dishes, and this was the best meal we had in Goa.

This place won my heart in goa. This place have only pros than two con that is parking facilities with limited seating area.
Pros :
Service is fast and smooth .
Waiter was humble and polite.
They have wide variety of food options from starter to desert .
The place has aesthetic furniture and beautiful portraits.
They had Ac and non ac seating area .
They have wide range of cocktail and Mocktail present at the restaurant.
They accept cash , card and UPI at there end .
Everything is good and food is quite delicious.
I would recommend to visit this restaurant once if you are near fontainhas, Panjim

Small place so can get busier during crowded days.
But one of the places which you should not miss when you are in goa. Excellent service and good food.

Really tasty food. Me and my family really enjoyed it.
Items ordered: Chicken lollipop, squid butter garlic fry, pork salantule, french fried, seafood sizzler, orange honey chicken steak (slightly sweet-FYI), mackerel curry rice, seradura and coconut pudding.
Highly recommended: Squid butter garlic fry, Mackerel curry rice and serradura.

Amazing food . Amazing ambience. And Amazing staff. What more could u ask for ? Ac and non ac seating available .
We tried the
•Shanghai chicken
•goan chilly chicken
•chciken lollipop
•prawns recheado
•chicken vindaloo
•sausage pulav
•feni and vodka based cocktails
•seradura
•bebinca
•caramel pudding
Hardly anything to complain about this place beingggg sooo cozyyy is perfect for a lazy goan meal!!!
The food here is a die for!!!!!
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We had walked past this place so many times in our month long stay here. Thanks to a friend who strongly recommended it and we took the few steps inside the lane to this best of Goan cuisine experience at Viva Panjim. We surely will revisit most nights we are here more for.

Sanjay special thanks to you and entire team of Viva Panjim. Ambience is good, sanjays recommended food and cocktails were just awesome ⭐✅

We had:
🔸 Steak Au Poivre
Selected Pork cut, Marinated in fresh cream and mild salad oil, grilled with pepper and garlic, served with fries, Vegetables and salad.

🔸 Goan Rumba
(Feni, Rum, Orange juice, Pineapple juice)

And finger chips,

Pork was very well done. We also tried their home brewed Feni, with Limca, great taste and must to have whenever we here.

We had 1-2 table fans towards us so we were fine. There is an air conditioned area too.

It becomes very busy so please reach on time or book in advance perhaps.

Strongly recommended

Very nice and cozy place with Portuguese style decor.
Check the Instagram vibe✅
Makes you feel at home✅
Good for family dinners

the vibee here is 🤩 amazing. the staff is very welcoming thats very important ❤the food is very presentable and tasty i loved it❤

It is a great place to have a dine-in experience ... The ambience, taste and customer service were top notch. Food ... Cocktails are a must try

Best place to have some food when you had waited for 1 hour at other restaurant in panaji named konkani canteen.... After waited for 1 hour we searched this place & reached.... In no delay they served us good food also the fish curry is superb. ❤

It's a heritage hotel established by the mom of the current lady boss in the Fountainhas, portugese colony. The food we tried - seafood platter, Crab curry were yummy yummy. The ambience with Christmas fervour was a cherry on the cake. Would love to visit our again and again.

High end sea food and drinks served at the restaurant. Must try for all who are planning to visit Fontainthas. Recommend to take rawa fish preferably pomfret along with a Pina colada.

Viva Panjim is a family-run restaurant in a colorful, heritage home in the heart of Panjim, Goa. The restaurant offers traditional Goan cuisine, as well as a selection of seafood and steak dishes.

I recently visited Viva Panjim with a group of friends, and we were all very impressed with the food and the ambience. We started our meal with the squid butter garlic fry, which was perfectly cooked and had a delicious, garlicky flavor. For our main courses, we ordered the pork roast, the pork xacuti, and the mixed seafood sizzler. The pork roast was tender and juicy, the pork xacuti was flavorful and spicy, and the mixed seafood sizzler was a generous portion of grilled prawns, fish, and squid.

We also tried the Goan fish curry, which was another delicious dish. The curry was made with fresh fish, tomatoes, and spices, and it had a rich and flavorful taste. For dessert, we shared the caramel pudding, which was light and creamy.

The service at Viva Panjim was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, and he made sure that we had everything we needed. The atmosphere in the restaurant is also very pleasant. The restaurant is located in a beautiful old house, and the interior is decorated with traditional Goan artifacts.

Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience at Viva Panjim. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambience was charming. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Goa.

Here are some additional details about the dishes we ordered:

Squid butter garlic fry: This dish is made with fresh squid that is coated in a batter of flour, garlic, and spices, and then fried until golden brown. It is a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for sharing.
Pork roast: This dish is made with pork that is roasted in the oven until it is tender and juicy. It is served with a side of Goan-style rice and vegetables.
Pork xacuti: This is a traditional Goan curry that is made with pork, tomatoes, and spices. It is a flavorful and spicy dish that is sure to please.
Mixed seafood sizzler: This dish is made with a variety of seafood, including prawns, fish, and squid, that are grilled and served on a sizzling platter. It is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for sharing.
I would definitely recommend Viva Panjim to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Goan meal. The food is excellent, the service is attentive, and the ambience is charming.

Nestled in the heart of the Panjim City, capital of Goa, this restaurant is an absolute blast that deserves all the praise it gets. From the moment you set foot inside, you're enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and cozyness. The decor is a blend of Portugese houses and Goan history, with dimmed lighting that sets the perfect mood for a romantic lunch, dinner or a celebratory gathering.

The menu is a culinary journey that caters to diverse palates. The chefs here are true artists, creating dishes that are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. I can't recommend the Dragon chicken enough; it was a really tasty dish with a tasty Schezwan sause, which was yummy and crunchy.

The service is impeccable, with attentive staff who are knowledgeable about the menu and provide excellent choice for first time visitors. It's evident that the staff takes great pride in making your dining experience unforgettable.

The dessert was something I wasn't able to try as I got an urgent call which required me to attend an urgent meeting, but I'm hoping to try the same on my future visit.

In conclusion, this restaurant is a culinary masterpiece. It's not just a place to eat; it's an experience. Whether it's a special occasion or a desire for exquisite dining, this establishment consistently delivers excellence. It's no wonder it's a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

Viva Panjim was a shout out to what it would feel like if you dined at a family home in Goa.
We enjoyed the outside parlor like seating over the A/C room.
Four of us ordered Fried Kingfish Rechedo( crispy and fresh fish), Fried Mackerel Rava( so good ordered another one of it)
Mains
Chicken Cafreal, Kingfish Balbao, and Goan Rice and Bread with Traditional Pomfret Curry
Green salad . All the dishes were made home style, nice serving portions and we thoroughly enjoyed them.
The Caramel pudding topped off the delectable meal.
It takes a while to get your mains so order items altogether s soon as you are seated.

Simply amazing taste sea food family restaurant. It’s located in a small street at Panjim, Goa. location was quite homely. Could see all the best review rating posted on the walls. The prawn curry and fish curry was amazing and taste. We arrived late for the dinner, the must try cosy and tasteful dinner at goa. The staff was well behaved and service was good.

Ordered veg manchurian fried rice, prawn butter garlic , caramel pudding. Food was very very delicious 😋

Super attentive staff, INCREDIBLE fresh seafood, PERFECT level of spice, and great prices!!! A must-eat location if you’re coming to Goa!!!! We ordered and destroyed EVEYTHUHG

The ambience is amazing. The nearby area gives a little Portuguese vibe. It actually makes you feel that you’re in Goa. The food is amazing be it veg or non veg. The sitting capacity is adequate. The staff are nice and the food served is on time. Makes me believe why this place makes in Times Food Awards. A must go to place if you’re looking for a Goan food.