United Tastes of India, U.T.I - Palolem

We had one of the best suppers of our holiday here and the worst breakfast! Poor coffee, cold dosa with no spice in potato filling , soggy uttapam started our day on the wrong foot. On the other hand the chilli and garlic spinach and dhal are always excellent in the evenings.

The UTI restaurant is conveniently located behind my accommodations on Ourem Road. However, it seems to lack consistent standards in terms of food quality, service, and overall cleanliness. The experience can vary based on the staff's mood. I can only speak of the positive experiences I've had, such as enjoying delicious Goan food like fish curry and rice, seafood platters, and beer.

The food at this restaurant is fantastic, with generous portions and reasonable prices. I highly recommend trying the chicken vindaloo. For a more authentic experience, head to the upstairs restaurant, which has a completely different atmosphere than the slightly casual feel of the downstairs area. The bartender, Ragu, is a friendly and helpful guy who will assist you with anything you need.

The dishes were good but nothing special. The service was not very dynamic and the cleanliness left something to be desired. The atmosphere was a bit dull but we were there at the beginning of the season.

UTI moved to The Palolem Guest House, previously it was further down the road and in a lovely setting had great food and ambiance. We went there today, the tablecloths id not look as if they had been washed for weeks and the floor was dirty. The old UTI was a great place to go - the new one appears dreadful. Bad move methinks.