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Viva Panjim

178 31st January Rd, Panaji 403402, India
2422405
Ranked #10 of 57 restaurants in Panaji
4.0 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
Price range: INR836 - INR0
Cuisines: Portuguese
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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London, United Kingdom
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

food was freshly prepared and very different from everything else we tried while in Goa. Great service, waiters attentive and kind. You should not leave without trying one of the typical Goan deserts served there More

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Mumbai
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Surprisingly not many places to dine well in Panjim city. Therefore Viva Panjim performs well. A bit difficult to locate, situated in a by lane, the setting can be initially charming but soon you realise you are eating on the road. We had to adjust one chair to let a scooter pass. The service is indifferent, even by the relaxed... More

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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

We spent a lot of time trying to find this place because we didn't have the exact address and it was so worth it! Everything was excellent and tasty and the prices were cheap. I wish I could eat there everyday. More

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Mumbai, India
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

We searched for this restaurant for about 30 minutes, but the food was worth all the effort. Situated in a small alley inside a small lane, all comprising of old preserved mansions. Well, the restaurant is located in the ground floor of one such building. The setting is charming, but inside can be very crammed. Inside sitting area can have... More

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pune
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

The british were stupid to put up such a sign.... The folks at Viva Panjim achieve much the same by just looking through you as if you are not there.... The waiter looks through you, the owner looks through you and even the lizard on the wall looks through you as if you are not there :) The first time... More

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Canada
Top Contributor
167 reviews 167 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

It may have been good at one time and we may have visited at a bad time (although I see from recent reviews that others have been disappointed as well), but this restaurant doesn’t deserve the positive reviews it has here. For starters, the tables outside were covered in flies. We opted to eat inside and the decor was traditional,... More

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northants
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Very interesting little restaurant with helpful waiters and interesting menu. Food was good but not fantastic. Gets very busy and if you want a table outside you should book. More

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Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Went for a team lunch and enjoyed the ambiance, food and the quick service. The restaurant has an old world charm and the furniture and wall paintings give you a feel good vibe even before you reach your table. The restaurant is spread over two levels and they also have an outdoor seating. The staff is smart and quick in... More

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Panaji, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Theres always a high quality of service and yummy Goan food to indulge in at Viva Panjim. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to have a great foody experience More

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Washington, DC
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Go for the rice with kashmiri mirch chutney - that alone is worth it. Stay for the amazing bebinca. Calamari starter is excellent, staff are friendly, food is superb. More

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