Hotel Venite popular lunch spot serving traditional Goan vegetable vindaloo and Portuguese inspired chouricos — a spiced sausage — make this place worth a visit. The coconut-skin lamps and slightly rickety balcony tables which look out onto the light pink and pastel colored buildings across the road add to its quirky and off-kilter charm. The walls are covered with graffiti, some of which dates back to when the restaurant first opened in 1955.This restaurant is a great place to sit back and take in Panjim whilst watching the world go by.

Besides Viva Panjim and Horseshoe, you can enjoy an atmospheric evening at Luiz D'Souza's Hospedaria Venite (31st January Rd., Fontainhas; tel. 0832/242-5537; daily 8:30am-10:30pm), a tiny upstairs restaurant in a 200-year-old building where you can sit on the balcony and order wonderful Goan specialties (or try the delicious shrimp salsa and stuffed crab). The restaurant, which has been going for over 50 years now, features a floor made from wood salvaged from a wrecked Portuguese ship, and in one room the walls are thickly covered with decades of graffiti, amateur artworks and assorted paraphernalia, making this feel like a seriously boho hangout. You can also head across the Mandovi Bridge to Povorim where O'Coquiero's (near Water Tank; tel. 0832/241-7271) has been churning out traditional Goan food for decades (try the squid masala or chicken cafreal).

Yours truly has happily flipped between a fish thali at Anand Ashram or a spicy biriyani made by the all women crew at Pakeeza or a pork vindaloo at Venite, with a rucola salad with candied walnuts and feta at Blue Tokai. And if there is a Café Bhosle for puri and mushroom bhaji and sweet tea , there is Carlos Noronha’s very European Caravela ( more about this in a subsequent piece on Panjim’s breakfast journeys), which serves a full and complete English breakfast with beans, hash browns and tomatoes with your bacon eggs and sausage. And yet you could mix the traditional with the modern at the Bombay Coffee roasters at the Old Quarter hostel where a back packers breakfast of toast, eggs and jam, as well as a Goan breakfast of bhaji, pao and samosa procured from the next door traditional café is served.

Located in a 200-year-old building that has these cute balconies overlooking the narrow inner lanes of Panjim, Hotel Venite is a traveller’s delight. What is now only a restaurant used to be a hotel brimming with hippies, from Goa’s early days — a wall full of scribbles and graffiti stands witness to the same, while the flooring is made out of timber salvaged from old Portuguese shipwrecks!. Their mojitos and LIIT are quite #lit, and we’d recommend the Stuffed Crabs and the Bombay Duck Fry.

Enter Venite and you’ll find the place almost always full to capacity with European tourists. The restaurant has built a reputation for serving up the wonderful Continental fare, after all. Rickety tables inlaid with colourful tiles, narrow windows opening out to tiny balconies that seat two, wall-to-wall graffiti and mismatched furniture are some of the elements that give Venite its warm ambiance and cosy charm.

A homely and quaint joint in Panaji, Venite is known for its old-world charm - over here, you can chat with other visitors and take in the marine memorabilia. if you’re a couple you might be in luck as you can even lounge on the small balcony overlooking the city. Housed in a Goan-style building, this joint is eclectic in both its influences and interiors, with a touch of Portuguese influence and upcycled decor.

This remarkable Goan restaurant has got everything from charismatic decor, warm colors & lighting, to the wonderful variety of gastronomies, and once you visit here you wouldn’t be disappointed. Placed inside a twenty-decade old house this laid-back dining eatery serves Goan, continental, and seafood items. Upon visiting here, you must try the food items like prawn balchao and different sausages.

The Jaffna Jump does Sri Lankan, the atmospheric Venite and sophisticated Miguel’s serve European dishes, fab fusion at the fun Petisco, and Miski Bar, which does a good urak (among many other things). Head to Padaria Prazeres for some of the best Pasteis de Nata (custard tarts) outside of Portugal, and the stylish Praca Prazeres for simple yet stunning food and an elevated bar programme.

Hospedaria Venite is a slice of Panjim’s Portuguese heritage, offering a dining experience steeped in history. Perched on the first floor of a vintage building, its charming balconies provide a lovely view of the bustling streets below. The fusion of old-world charm and flavourful dishes ensures that Hospedaria Venite remains a cherished spot for culinary explorers.

Serving classic Goan & Portuguese dishes with the most special of original sauces & spices; This eatery is a delightful culinary adventure, which you must have in Goa. The quaint scenery and laid-back air of this place live vividly seen in the wall graffiti, dimly lit innards, quirky artworks, and sundecks. It is a fantastic place for relaxation and a great feast.

Hospedaria Venite is a hidden gem known for its Portuguese-inspired dishes, including vindaloo and sorpotel. If you’re craving Italian, Vaayu Waterman’s Village offers wood-fired pizzas and pasta with a riverside view. Vegetarians have plenty of options too, with many restaurants offering dedicated vegetarian menus featuring local and international dishes.

Venit is down another great, tiny Portuguese-style lane in Fontainhas. You will feel you like you are in Portugal if you choose to dine on one of the tables with the balcony overlooking the street. The walls are covered with wise words from travelers who have been and gone and the menu has some of the best traditional Goan/Portuguese food.

With the joined appeal of Goa’s set of experiences and Portuguese impact in the dishes, Cafe Venite wears an ameliorating and warm vibe. It’s cherished by vacationers for its sit outs in the balcony & the great service. In an old Goan House, the bar is located on the top floor, you will get a beach & goan life feel as you enter here.

One look at the quirky graffiti-covered walls and dated furniture ensured that this was an eatery we would remember for days to come. We dropped in for an early breakfast and had the entire place to the two of us. What followed was cheese omelettes and tomato sandwiches alongside attempts to read all the scribbling on the walls.

Serving as the perfect time capsule – with its colonial details and beer-bottle chandeliers – this restaurant came about over 60 years ago. Nestled within a 200-year-old building, it was first a lodging and boarding space under Portuguese rule. Back then, Venite was frequented by officers and administrators alike.

Hospedaria Venité is not just a restaurant for locals, it’s an experience. Known for its quirky graffiti-covered walls and cosy atmosphere, it serves some of the best seafood in Panjim. Whether you are in for a breakfast or dinner, you will find a variety of delicious dishes like stuffed crabs, squids and snapper.

Housed in a 200-year old building, Venite preserves the ambiece of a bygone era with its narrow two seater balconies, a floor made of wood salvaged from Portuguese shipwrecks and shells and earthenware. This restaurant specializes in Goan, Portuguese, Continental ad Seafood dishes.

Hospedaria Venite, Panjim: In a quiet by-lane of Panjim, take the staircase up to the first floor and get lost in an old world charm at Venite. Graffitied walls contrast the Portuguese house vibe at this hidden gem. Along with local preparations, Venite's highlight is the steak.

Bright, lively interior decor combined with visually appealing savory delights make this place a good choice for a lazy weekend brunch. With dishes priced on the higher side, the quantity and taste will do it justice. Do check out the day’s specials before you place your order.

She says there are interesting food choices, from the newer Casanoni and Casa Lusitana to oldies like Hospedaria Venite, which has been there for almost 70 years dishing up Goan and continental food. It now has Ground Flow with a retro vibe, which serves drinks and nibbles.

Relax at Venite Bar and Restaurant after a hard day’s work in Panjim. The restaurant’s laid back atmosphere will make you feel like you are in the lap of luxury. Sit down, relax and enjoy some great food!

Hospedaria Venite – Considered one of the best restaurants in Goa, this charming restaurant offers an atmosphere that transports you to Lisbon or Havana. Their seafood menu is spectacular.