I have been visiting A lua at merces since childhood.. they have a lot on their menu to offer. Some of their dishes are excellent.. must try the butter chicken with cheese garlic naan, stuffed crabs n satay!
This is the best place in town! The food was absolutely delicious and the prices were great. The Stuffed crabs the best I've ever had and the Pomfret Cafreal was wonderful! I highly recommend this place and am so excited, The best place for #seafood experience in #GOA
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Our Goa trip this year to ring in the New Year gave us the opportunity to relive our memories from previous visits. One such place was A Lua Resturant & Bar in Merces (between Raibander and Old Goa off Rte 66), a place we had been to about four years ago. Thanks to the sat nav, we found our way to this establishment rather painlessly.
As we approached the parking lot,we could feel the aura enveloping us. The signage looked somewhat modified - to read as Andrew’s A Lua. Then walking in through the ‘tunnel’, old memories gushed in. Once in, we saw a memory board. The good old founder had passed away; the memory board documented his life, as best as it could. At this point, we were overwhelmed. Ambience was over the top.
We were very clear on our menu choices, even before we got there. We ordered the Stuffed Crab as appetiser and the Prawn Balchao as the entre. The stuffed crab was this crab shell with a cabbage, onion and crab meat stuffing. The whole stuffed package, oblong in shape, is fried in a battered coating to give it the shape of a mini baseball. The idea is to gently pry open the battered top of the pre opened shell and scoop out the stuffing. The stuffing was juicy and exploded with some interesting flavors. Our staple was steamed rice, which was the perfect accompaniment to the spicy Balchao. Finally, to cool things down, we had a vegetable Raita. Life was good; our appetites in a full state of satiation. Food gets a two thumbs up.
Service was top shelf. The waitperson was so attentive and attempted to meet our special request to tone down the Balcao. For all those reasons, service gets a two thumbs up.
Overall, our experience at A Lua lived up to expectations. The baton has been passed - and to a worthy descendant. The ambience, the food, the service all jived in perfect harmony. I’ll bet the founder must be looking down at his baby, the restaurant, smiling and satisfied that his effort was all well worth it. We loved our experience.
Great choice for a meal anytime, Cost effective, Great option for parties, Non veg starters are a suitable option while you sit amidst a village ambience close to the city
Good place, rustic with modern facilities. Indoor sitting was nice specially with AC on, it was very comfortable in hot weather. Even the rest rooms were quite clean and the outdoor buffet served quite well to everyone. The buffet area can be little bigger, but overall a good place to hold functions.
Nice venue - a lot of bugs though and not enough breeze
Very spacious and at the same time you can get access to the buffet very easily, bar area also is located at the centre. All in all a good place to have your important days celebrated.
Beautiful place for wedding receptions since it has a dance floor. Great decoration and staff.
Big area with a beautiful lawn & ample parking place. Vintage cars were kept on display. Swings & slides were also there for the kids.
Nice air conditioned and open air venue for all kinds of events located rite next to creek with good views.
Easily accessible with limited parking option l, good for catering upto 500 people.
Buffet area seating is very limited.
Nice Parking, nice entry, Good sitting arrangements, good service, counter at Good places in between, beautiful Floor and stage at the Centre. And beautiful lighting and design which looks attractive in between the trees and nice Garden and waterfalls around.
Excellent. Done everything as per request.
Wonderful place for weddings n parties. Nice big place n beautiful with vintage cars display.
Blessed to be there. I was lucky to have the Mahaprasad also. 🙏🙏🙏
Unlike other venues it has clean washrooms. The hall is very spacious and there is playground for children.
Venue is highly suited for open air weddings...good facilities, clean washroom and lots of trees around.... Good parking space available too...
I just love this place. The embeince is so lovely. A perfect place for party and wedding reception.
Very pleasant venue great for weddings and other occasions!!! Its got great space for all kind of arrangements!
Amazing work done by Kinny and his team, exceeded our expectations at many levels. The venue is just perfect for the most memorable day of your life. Kinny makes everything feel so effortless and easy that you don't have to worry about anything. I would recommend this for a wedding venue anytime to anyone!
Great place.. Very Nice organized..
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