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.

At 8AM, we went there for breakfast, the place was just cleaned. The board outside read 'Breakfast served'. We sat down, the waiter came with the menu. We went... read more At 8AM, we went there for breakfast, the place was just cleaned. The board outside read 'Breakfast served'. We sat down, the waiter came with the menu. We went thru the menu, it did have good options. The waiter returned to take our order. However when we asked for english breakfast, he said 'Oh we don't have that". We asked him what was available and he replies 'we are open from 11am'. Now if you are only open from 11AM, then why was the board outside?.

I had a vegetarian meal which was quite fresh and good. The location of the place is very beautiful. Service is good. good place for families, couples, solo and... read more I had a vegetarian meal which was quite fresh and good. The location of the place is very beautiful. Service is good. good place for families, couples, solo and friends to party n eat.

The atmosphere was poor, the food was not good, and the staff was unfriendly. The calamari was rubbery and disappointing. We were expecting better based on the... read more The atmosphere was poor, the food was not good, and the staff was unfriendly. The calamari was rubbery and disappointing. We were expecting better based on the many positive reviews we had seen.

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.