Goa is a land of sea, sand and sun. And now, it’s also a destination that offers cuisine from around the globe. Be it Indian or continental, Goa has everything your palate is craving for.
So, if you're visiting Goa for the first time or the 80th time, this guide to places to eat in Campal is for you.
1. Heritage Bistro
Craving burgers or pizza or simply Goan sausages, then this bistro has it all! Their well-curated menu will satisfy your every craving.
An Indo-Portuguese house, partly converted into a bistro, gives the place an entirely different vibe in comparison to the other bistros you might have visited.
The warm yellow colour of the walls gives off that welcoming feeling to the ambience. Adding to that is the cosy décor that instantly lights up the place.
The lovely seating area is surrounded by some green friends, which helps take the ambience a notch higher.
For those looking to grab a drink, the bistro has happy hours during which customers can buy 1 draught beer and get another free.
DETAILS
WHERE: Surya Kiran Heritage Hotel, Campal
TIMINGS: 10 am to 11 pm
2. Soul Curry
Soul Curry is known for its mouth-watering thali, and this restaurant serves delicious Goan cuisine in addition to its Indian fare.
Cosy seating, tasteful interiors make up the inviting ambience of the restaurant, while the staff is courteous and prompt when it comes to service.
The restaurant's seafood and biryani are highly recommended if you decide to visit and aren't sure what to order.
DETAILS
WHERE: Opp Kala Academy, Campal
TIMINGS: 11 am to 11 pm
3. Bombil
Another popular eatery located in Campal is Bombil. Noted for its home-style Goan dishes, the restaurant offers both, vegetarian and non-vegetarian, thali.
In the non-veg thali, the curry is different every day, depending on the selection of fish available in the local market.
Bombil's thali is a complete meal containing delicious Goan fish curry, fried fish, vegetables as well as a home-style mango pickle to add that extra punch to the meal.
This quaint restaurant has a rustic vibe, and the food served is homely. Considering that it is located in a busy locality, it is always packed, especially with office-goers at lunch time.
Its competitive pricing means that it is also a hit among students and tourists. Hence, it is best to make reservations before heading there so you don't have to wait in a queue when you reach there.
DETAILS
WHERE: Opp Kala Academy, Campal
TIMINGS: 12 pm to 5 pm
4. Fisherman's Wharf
This restaurant claims to be the ultimate food destination, serving exceptional dishes which are a delightful blend of Goan fare with a twist of Portuguese cuisine.
Their Goan desserts are also a must-try, and there's also a multi-cuisine restaurant where the Indian flavours dominate the menu.
Making the dining experience even more special is the ambience -- al fresco under a canopy while you listen to soulful live music, all of which sets the mood to relax and enjoy your meal.
The restaurant's bar menu is worth checking out, too.
DETAILS
WHERE: Opp Kala Academy, Campal
TIMING: 12 pm to 11pm
5. Sweet Nation
Why not end your dining experience on a sweet note. No meal is complete without savouring something sweet, and Sweet Nation is the right place to do just that.
This house of sweet treats serves delicious traditional Indian sweets such as motichoor ladoo, jalebi and kaju katli, alongside innovative creations such as hazelnut barfi and dry fruit ladoo.
All the sweets here are prepared using pure ghee, and it shows in the heavenly flavours of their offerings.
So, after indulging in a hearty meal at any of Campal's restaurants, don't forget to stop by Sweet Nation and feast your palate on some sweet delicacies.
DETAILS
WHERE: Ground Floor, EDCON Mindspace, Opp Taj Vivanta, St Inez
TIMING: 8 am to 10 pm
So, eat, drink and make merry while you are in Goa's Campal neighbourhood, where you can relish delicious cuisine as well as explore this heritage precinct of Panjim, and it's all within close proximity of each other.
Definitely an experience to remember!
