Review Relish - Baga

Absolutely one of the best dining experiences one could ever hope for. The paneer khandari is phenomenally seasoned and flavored and easily the softest, highest quality paneer found in Goa. I cannot overstate how amazing the food at this restaurant is, we dined for three days in a row because we loved it so much. Phenomenal workers and service, great drinks, and wonderful ambiance too.

It is so refreshing to experience wonderful food , great service and a local vibe that most new restaurants don’t have anymore. The bartender is excellent with the cocktails . He knows his drinks ! The food was impeccable. I ordered the fish tandoori , and it was tender , juicy , full of flavour and came with a nice balance of vegetables ! The beef steak was cooked exactly how I like it . One of the nicest steaks I’ve had in a long time! Thank you relish , I will be back soon !

Relish Restaurant provides a wonderful dining experience with its pleasant ambience, enhanced by the soft glow of candles and lush greenery in its open shack setup. The five-star-worthy service stands out, marked by professionalism and humble hosting, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, it offers a serene escape right in the heart of Calangute Beach. The cleanliness is spotless, contributing to the overall inviting atmosphere. Soft music adds a delightful touch, enhancing the dining experience. The restaurant boasts a great selection of wines, and for non-vegetarian enthusiasts, the menu offers a diverse and impressive array of options. Relish is a perfect blend of aesthetic charm, exceptional service, and a delectable menu, making it a standout choice for those seeking a memorable dining experience.

Relish was truly Relish to visit! From the ambience to the hospitality of the owner to the amazing food! The host was super friendly from the moment I went there and was constantly willing to make suggestions, ask about our trip and share insights about the place! The food was so delicious, especially the Prawn Chili Garlic, I haven't eaten something like that ever!! Definitely do check it out and Relish in some authentic cuisine!

We came to this restaurant as it was highly rated and it didn’t let us down! We were lucky as they had only just reopened the day we visited! The restaurant has a lovely calm atmosphere with some background music. The staff are super nice and friendly! The food was delicious and big portions! My boyfriend had the fish and chips and he loved it and I had a chicken stroganoff which was tasty also! The prices are very fair for the area. I would highly recommend this place for a nice meal!

Awesome.! Hopefully the first review for the season, for having been the first to visit the restaurant for this season. The owner Mr.John is much welcoming and active to detail about the dishes, the restaurant details and as well his other ventures of Airbnb. We visited on the very first day of the 2023-24 season on a rainy afternoon, when the owner and staff were busy with the decorating and preparations for the opening in the evening, but still managed to serve us on the afternoon. Ambience is too good! (Even better if it's drizzling) Food too was good. And hold on, restaurant has a pretty friendly Labrador , which you will certainly love.

Really by far the best Restaurant we had in india for the last 8 days. Very good dishes, excellent cheese naan and the location is very quiet. Service and drinks were also amazing. Definitly can recommend

Relish is an amazing restaurant. The food is delicious and has a variety to choose from. The staff and owner John are all welcoming and hospitable. John and I had worked together in the corporate sector for more than a decade and am shocked to see the hidden side of him. Do visit Relish if anywhere around Calangute-Baga. You won’t leave disappointed.

Relish is recommended over and over again. The ambience is superb, along with the tasty and amazing food. The service was fantastic. Special thanks to the owner John and his staff who made us feel most comfortable. We all enjoyed your delicious food and the evening was everything we hoped it would be. Five stars to RELISH 🌟 ⭐️ 🌟 🌟 🌟

Relish is a great place, very chilled and some of the dishes on offer are unique. The staff was very welcoming and specially John with which we had a warm chat. We had a great evening !!

We came here because we wanted to have some authentic Goan food and after reading the reviews.<br/>But the food was bad and not properly cooked, lest to say that was even Goan Cuisine. Bad choice.

good restaurant precise service, on a quiet side road of Baga road.<br/>Affordable price very good goan prawn curry, Good option in calangute baga area

Been twice in one week and will go again before end of holiday the manager is very attentive and the food is to die for excellent definitely 5 stars

Simple place. Nice outdoor seating. Owner is very nice and made sure the menu items were adapted vegan and how we wanted them. Cute rescue dog will greet you when you arrive.

***SPOILER - You must eat here !<br/><br/> We were starving and all the restaurants that we tried ,were giving us a waiting time of 30-40 minutes at 10:30 pm.<br/><br/>We decided to call it a day and cook Maggi at our place rather than wait for that long but as luck would have it -this place was open and they ushered us in immediately.<br/><br/>We sat down but even after 10 mins, nobody came to take the order as they got busy with a large group that had just checked in.<br/><br/>Irritated we asked the Manager the reason for delay, he  told us that they did not have any preparations in place as they were not expecting any guests at this time and had to cook the food from scratch and it would take 20-25 minutes for the food to get ready.<br/><br/>So frantic with hunger, we ordered ice Cream first; even the ice cream took 10 minutes to arrive, when the place had hardly 20 patrons!<br/><br/>It arrived when we decided to finally walk out.******<br/><br/>The Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Creams were quite good.<br/><br/>As we were finishing the ice creams, our food started coming up even before the 25 minute stipulated period .<br/><br/>Veg Spring Rolls – Perfectly seasoned, crisp on the outside and soft with enough veggies inside .We were very happy with it. Nothing exotic about the filling but it was very good.<br/><br/>Chicken Tikka – My kids loved the tikka, the chicken pieces were big and juicy and well cooked with good flavors.<br/><br/>Gharghuti Dal – This is what we North Indians call yellow dal and it was like a blessing – so well done, good serving size and we cleaned out the bowl !<br/><br/>Tandoori Roti – nice, soft and flaky – Perfect.<br/><br/>Satiated completely, we apologized for being impatient and thanked them for the great food .<br/><br/>So a happy ending for everyone!<br/><br/>Our Bill for all this came to less than Rs. 900/- <br/><br/>Can you believe that?<br/><br/>To sum it up, this is an unassuming place (the ambience is typical Goan with hanging lights ,aquariums and spacious seating ) to have food. But the food will satisfy you with its taste and quantity  and the prices are surprisingly low for such great food.<br/><br/>As with all Goan places – alcohol is served.<br/><br/>I wish I could try their sea food, maybe next time!

Not one of the best places in Goa,but this is the best one in Goa.. absolutely best food,fair prices n a lovely staff.. would come back for sure...

This place is under rated in zomato mainly becoz very few Indians know this place and the restaurant is jam packed with foreigners who don't rate on this app. Last year we went to this place every day and this year we are back again and they never dissapoint. The owner of the restaurant Vinny takes personal care and gives attention to every one who comes to have food which is greatly appreciated. Best place to try tonnes of cocktails at very cheap price. Don't miss it.

This is an amazing place to have dinner.. the service is simply amazing & the food even more so.. I have visited this place multiple times on my visits to Goa and they have never disappointed me.. the breakfast is great and you should try their Goan fish curry if you are around for dinner.. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Excellent food and Brilliant service! The place is a quiet outlet but it's worth every penny spent. We walked up to this place for our afternoon lunch and we requested to be served soon as we had a flight to board. The food was super quick and equally tasty. Requests for condiments like tartar sauce, tomato sauce etc were entertained and the best part, the portions of food were appropriate... nothing went to waste. Well done!

This place was located very near to our staying place so we decided to give it a shot as it looked good from outside. The interior was kind of a huge place with an open area. Decors were decent. We were a group of 9 people so we got seated. <br/><br/>We started our order with refreshing mojitos and fruit punch. The beverages were good. Special mention to fruit punch. Then we moved to the food, in the starters, for veg we ordered paneer tikka and chicken kebab as non veg. The dishes were okay and didn't taste that great. The main course section consisted of prawn curry and one paneer gravy accompanied by roti. They were also average. <br/><br/>The main problem was of the service timings. We had to ask for everything like salad, water etc. People were not at all attentive. We got our order very late and had to wait a lot for the particular dish. They should definitely improve on their service timings.

Amazing food.Food was really tasty and the location of the restaurant is close by to the calangute beach.<br/>Egg fried rice,chapati,dhal and biryani were too good.<br/>Deserts and cocktails were awesome.<br/>Ambience - 8/10<br/>Taste - 9/10<br/>Cleanliness - 8/10<br/>Service - 8/10<br/>Price - 9/10

I along with my bunch of friends celebrated new year here and I have to say that it is one of the most memorable events in my life. Food was esctatic! Ambiance was awesome! Excellent service!<br/><br/>If I am in Goa, will definitely visit this place again!

The food was amazing: consistently flavorful, spicy and delicious.  We were in Calangute for a week and we tried many places but kept coming back to Relish for more.  Our favorites were the Laal maans and the chilly milly vegetables.  Garlic naan was perfectly cooked and came out piping hot. The mango lassi was also creamy and not too sweet.  The chai, which tended to be way too bland at other restaurants, was the most flavorful we found in the area (but still could be a little more spicy for my taste).  On hot afternoons, I also found myself wishing they offered an iced chai on the menu.  The only less than perfect dish during our eight visits was the cheesecake which seemed dry and bit old. <br/><br/>All the staff were fantastic - friendly, fast and accurate.  They were also nice enough to give us tips about sightseeing in Goa and other places in India and Asia.  <br/><br/>The restaurant itself has an open floor plan with a relaxed ambience.  There are ample fans and good music playing (especially compared to the extreme 80s music playing in most other places).  Plus, there are two super sweet labradors, Bailey and Blue, whom you say hi to while waiting for your food.  <br/><br/>Thank you Relish!  We definitely hope to be back next year!

Absolute favourite! We just had desserts here though. Loved the ambience, so beautiful, extremely friendly service and people. The cheesecake was dry and dint seem fresh. Pancakes were yum as usual, fruits and icecream was average, the triple chocolate was just bomb. Went here twice and could dine here anytime.