Viva Panjim

A true Goan gem nestled in the heart of Fontainhas! Viva Panjim is a beautiful blend of history and flavour, set in a 150-year-old Goan-Portuguese home. The heritage ambiance instantly transports you, and the food is nothing short of spectacular! We tried the Seafood Platter, Pomfret Racheado, Prawn Biryani, and Chicken Cheese Lollipops — every dish was packed with authentic Goan flavours. Their cocktails, especially Lady in Pink and Blue Lagoon, were refreshing and well-balanced. The service was warm and welcoming, true to its family-run roots, and the live music on Sunday added the perfect touch to our experience. It’s no surprise this place is award-winning and has hosted big names like Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and the US Ambassador. Highly recommend if you're looking to explore Goa’s rich culinary heritage in a cozy, charming setting!

Viva Panjim in Fontainhas, Panjim is a charming spot offering a slice of old-Goa heritage and hearty local flavours. The narrow-lane setting in a 150-year-old Portuguese-style home lends it a nostalgic ambience, while dishes like prawn curry, butter-garlic squid and serradura dessert consistently earn praise. The service is warm and the atmosphere friendly, although seating is tight and the location a little tricky to find. A recommended stop for anyone seeking authentic Goan dining in a cosy, heritage-rich setting.

We visited this restaurant after seeing it all over social media and Google reviews. The location was lovely, the vibe was perfectly Goan, and the owner was genuinely warm and welcoming - which instantly made us feel good about our choice. We decided to try their much talked about seafood platter based on the server’s recommendation, but honestly, it didn’t live up to the hype. It felt quite basic and didn’t really hit the spot. Overall, it’s a nice place to stop by for a quick bite or a drink, but probably not where I’d go for a full meal.

Viva Panjim is a perfect blend of food and mood. If you’re looking for authentic Goan cuisine served in the heart of Goa’s historic streets, this is a must-visit place. The ambience beautifully complements the traditional flavors, making it a delightful experience. We tried the Fish Recheado, and it was absolutely delicious - packed with rich spices and true Goan essence. Highly recommended!

I came to this restaurant about 12 years back. This was my second visit to this restaurant. Last time I met the owner Linda D'Souza and was delighted to meet such a fantastic person. I liked the authentic Goan curries but being a vegetarian can't comment on the non veg food but my friends they all liked it. Just the ambiance of this place keeps calling me back whenever I come to GOA. Last time I was here, I was an aspiring doctor and this time I went in as a Sports Surgeon. Just a lot of nostalgia and memories. Hope you create such memories at this place too.

Everything about this place is five star. Very old restaurant run by the family is situated in a heritage building and has furniture to match the status. Food at Viva is simply superb and you can try anything from their vast menu. For us it was more of seafood since it is Goa and we did just that. Service is prompt and old Goa vibe gives you enough reason to savour your food. Serradura, a local sweet dish is a must try. Try their crabs too.

Visited Viva Panjim with high expectations, but unfortunately, it was quite underwhelming. The food was just okay – nothing that really stood out or felt worth the price. What made the experience worse was the staff’s attitude, which came off as a bit rude and disinterested. The place is definitely overpriced considering the quality of food and service. The only saving grace was the ambience, which is charming and gives off a nice old-Portuguese vibe – hence the two stars. Sadly, the overall experience didn’t live up to the hype.

In Goa, this is one of the tasty food but the pricing is way higher as compared to our places.. vegetarians are not welcomed , you can get veg food but not in great taste.. you can try it once but not twice.