Cafe Maitree - Arambol

We recently stayed at Maitree resort for 5 nights with a group of 14 family members. We enjoyed our breakfasts at cafe Maitree, as well as a few lunches and din... read more We recently stayed at Maitree resort for 5 nights with a group of 14 family members. We enjoyed our breakfasts at cafe Maitree, as well as a few lunches and dinners. The food was delicious and catered well to the vegetarian members of our group. Some of us tried the catch of the day king fish and fish tikka, and all of our meals were enjoyed. The only downside was the lack of Indian vegetarian options during breakfast, with suggestions for items like poha, idli, and dosas to be added in the future. Despite this, the beach facing restaurant was a great spot, surrounded by coconut and palm trees that provided some shade and a cool breeze. Our server, Ranjeet, was fantastic, taking note of everyone's preferences and ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all.

We decided to visit this restaurant based on online reviews, but unfortunately, there were no available rooms for us to stay in. Despite this, we decided to hav... read more We decided to visit this restaurant based on online reviews, but unfortunately, there were no available rooms for us to stay in. Despite this, we decided to have dinner at around 8pm due to the high praise for the restaurant. Upon arrival, we were greeted by empty tables and only one waiter. Disappointingly, most of the seafood we wanted was not available, with only kingfish grill and small prawns on offer. Despite being in Goa, a popular destination for seafood lovers, this was a letdown. We ordered a beer each, which took around 15-20 minutes to be served as the lone waiter was overwhelmed. We left feeling disappointed as the food did not live up to the expectations set by the reviews. It seemed like the reviews were from a different time period altogether.

Set in a lovely little beach side garden, with tables under the trees and over looking the ocean. A very romantic setting under the stars We had a delicious In... read more Set in a lovely little beach side garden, with tables under the trees and over looking the ocean. A very romantic setting under the stars We had a delicious Indian meal with vegan options available and great masala papads

Tasteless food, dirty fabrics, money waste totally. Goan fish curry was the worst we ever had...the mocktail had just a spoonful of juices and rest all soda and... read more Tasteless food, dirty fabrics, money waste totally. Goan fish curry was the worst we ever had...the mocktail had just a spoonful of juices and rest all soda and ice! We eneded up paying more than usual for less deserving food.

I’ve been wintering in India and Arambol for many years and finally Arambol has a stellar option for Indian and Goan cuisine. In past years I’ve lamented the la... read more I’ve been wintering in India and Arambol for many years and finally Arambol has a stellar option for Indian and Goan cuisine. In past years I’ve lamented the lack of top rate Indian cuisine offerings in Arambol...amidst a sea of beach shacks and restaurants catering to international cuisines. Everywhere else in India I could find such delicious Indian food. Since the last few years since Cafe Maitree arrived I can finally get it. They also offer a “continental” selection but I’ve never tried so I can’t comment. I’ve tried several different Indian dishes and all are amazing; in particular the Goan curries.