Riorico - Panjim

The Hotel Mandovi has been iconic to Panaji for more than 50 years. Their famed Restaurant Riorico once served as the Premier Place for the wealthy and the food... read more The Hotel Mandovi has been iconic to Panaji for more than 50 years. Their famed Restaurant Riorico once served as the Premier Place for the wealthy and the foodies. Off lately much hasn't been heard of this restaurant in the news. But the food makes it a worthy place to visit. The Ambience has this old feel, like instant transportation to the 80s, but feels very dull compared to the top places today. Liveliness is missing, yet a calm feeling isn't attained. Service is quite unique. Let me elaborate, waiters and stewards are very sussegado (relaxed) and the In-charge was yelling at them. They dropped cutlery on two occasions. The Waiter forgot to get us our Mushroom Rissois and then when we inquired at the time of main course, he said to let it be as now main course is here, which I find funny as a slight more courtesy is required. <br/ <br/ The drinks served were average but the food was delicious. Calamari Butter garlic was nice, but quantity was an issue. Stuffed Masala Crabs were fantastic they were more Goan Catholic Style, I would have preferred a touch less Red Masala. Chicken Cafreal was moist and flavours were beautiful but the gravy was very dry. The Best Dish was the Prawns Balchao. They were marvellous, a perfect combination of sweet and spicy with that slight hint of sourness, it was refreshing on the palate and goes great with Rice or Bread. I wasn't very happy with the Veg Xacuti, It had a slight overdose of Star Anise or similar strong spice. We were surprised for dessert, They served a delicious Coffee Souffle.<br/ <br/ Overall we had a very pleasant evening at Riorico and we loved the food, but saying that I feel the hotel needs to go under a series of changes, bringing it at par with leading hotels and then I will be happy to say, the Mandovi will regain its glory.

I had been here recently for a dinner! Its located inside the Mandovi hotel! The ambience is very good and so is the service! We ordered a goan soup (caldo verd... read more I had been here recently for a dinner! Its located inside the Mandovi hotel! The ambience is very good and so is the service! We ordered a goan soup (caldo verde something) and it was a disaster! The appetizers chicken tikka, paneer sesame and kingfish tikka were delicious! They provide complimentary breadsticks n normal bread with the soup! We also had Prawns Biryani which was too good! Overall a great experience while watching the india lanka cricket match on the big screen here!! Highly recommended!

One of the best restaurants in Panjim for a perfect typical Goan meal! Some of the must try dishes are Pixie morne, chicken roast, golden fried prawns, prawns p... read more One of the best restaurants in Panjim for a perfect typical Goan meal! Some of the must try dishes are Pixie morne, chicken roast, golden fried prawns, prawns pulao, and Mandovi crepe , coconut souffle and many more!

Amazing interiors, very royal classy. This place serves Goan Portuguese cuisine. We had ordered Prawns Curry, Rice Chonak Rawa Fry Chicken Xacuti. The food was... read more Amazing interiors, very royal classy. This place serves Goan Portuguese cuisine. We had ordered Prawns Curry, Rice Chonak Rawa Fry Chicken Xacuti. The food was great and the staff was very friendly. There was a lady playing piano when we were dining. I really loved the way she played tried to interact with the guests. It's priced slightly on the higher side. Visit this place to taste the authentic Portuguese Goan flavours.

Goa is a true melting pot of culture, cuisine cozy vibes. Enjoyed a memorable stay with close kin in Caranzalem,digging into exquisite charcuterie sipping elega... read more Goa is a true melting pot of culture, cuisine cozy vibes. Enjoyed a memorable stay with close kin in Caranzalem,digging into exquisite charcuterie sipping elegant home made brew.<br/ Riorico is considered the Don Pepe of the Tito's the Britto's as they have showcased some classic Indo Portugese fusion since the 60's.Goan cuisine has exploited the soil's ability to nurture piquant spices.Pickling of the swine as I term it is the order of the day. Be it non Descript street food in Santa Cruz or the experience of Riorico.Be it chorizo or sorpotel.The place can be quite easily found.All you've to all for is hotel Mandovi you're in Eusebio's far spot.<br/ What was recommended was the fish curry countless days must have passed in perfecting this work of art.The elegant use of Kokum out does Marathi cuisine when it comes to fish.<br/ The coconut garnish on baked vegetables smacked of South Indian poriyal but lacks the mustard.<br/ Goan bread is unique too.Close to a brioche but not exactly the same. Dried prawns tickle the sodium receptors unlike shrimp dabbed in olive oil.The onion with coconut turmeric in a kimchi like salad with a similar name evokes oriental memories. The seafood curries certainly have incorporated stock made from fish as well as crustaceans.That's quite some learning.<br/ <br/ Finally love bebinca but in moderation. Final finally, food always tastes better with good stout.<br/ <br/ Though in Goa Vive La France! Vive la Pondiche'ry !