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Road To Goa

11/351 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives NSW 2075, Australia

Recommended by 71 people

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Find Road To Goa

11/351 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives NSW 2075, Australia

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+61 2 9440 0077
HoursMonday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Road To Goa

Break away from standard curry house routines with coastal Goan flavours tucked away in St Ives. Regulars head straight for the spicy chicken xacuti, crisp fried silver bait with chutney, and fragrant Goan fish curry. Dining groups unpack custom banquet spreads with off-menu vegetarian fixes, pouring their own BYO beer and wine alongside hot garlic naan.

  • Western Coastal Specialities: Menu features coastal regional recipes including spicy chicken xacuti, Goan fish curry, and fried silver bait.
  • BYO Wine & Beer: Welcomes diners bringing their own wine and beer to pair with dinner.
  • Accommodating Group Dining: Kitchen routinely tailors dishes and caters off-menu for large dinner parties, vegetarian diets, and kids.
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Why Choose Road To Goa

Discover distinctive western coastal flavors, attentive hospitality, and flexible dining in St Ives

  • Distinctive Coastal and Goan Regional Specialties

    Dinners feature authentic regional preparations like Goan fish curry, Silver bait with chutney, and Chicken Xacuti that depart from ubiquitous suburban North Indian curries.

    Loved the Chicken Xacuti and the Goan fish curry.

    Joseph Joy

  • Fresh Regional Flavours Beyond Standard Curries

    Guests looking for culinary depth discover nuanced, perfectly balanced spice profiles uncommon in standard curry houses.

    Whereas most Indian restaurants have Punjabi/North Indian cuisine this one has flavours from the west - different and delicious.

    Guy Yeomans

  • Accommodating Multi-Generational Group Gatherings

    Large celebrations and family milestone dinners are smoothly handled with customized, off-menu dishes tailored to diverse preferences.

    all our needs were catered for, including for vegetarians, elderly and kids’ meals.

    Pravin Menon

  • Relaxed Setting for Evenings with Friends

    A welcoming setting and responsive team ensure shared meals and social nights out feel relaxed and well looked after.

    Amazing Indian food and a great place to meet friends for a night out.

    Nicki A

  • Flexible BYO for Wine and Beer

    Diners enjoy the flexibility of bringing their own choice of both wine and beer to complement their coastal meal.

    Byo on wine AND beer easily make this my fave Indian restaurant in Sydney

    Conrad Mellin

  • Licensed Wine Selection with Accessible Dining

    Guests can opt for convenient on-site wine offerings alongside straightforward table bookings and accessible local parking.

    Licensed with a well rounded wine list and not overpriced.

    George Scopelitis

Signature regional Goan curries and house favorites

  • Goan Fish Curry

    Then we went for a selection of Indian breads with Goan fish curry this place has on their menu. Great food, pleasant ambience and e celebrate service.

    Amaya V

  • Chicken Xacuti

    my personal favourite was the chicken xacuti (wow, wow, wow - amazing flavour explosion in your mouth)

    Nicki A

  • Baga Prawns

    Stand out dishes were the Papdi Chaat, Bega Prawns, Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer.

    Pravin Menon

  • Butter Chicken

    We tried, once again, the butter chicken which is quite unlike other such dishes elsewhere. Full of spices, and sweetly balanced this is how butter chicken should be - not overly spicy but rich and subtle.

    Sam Backo

Other favorites

Complementary breads, house beverages, and traditional desserts

  • Garlic Naan

    garlic naan *chef’s kiss*

    Alex McFadden

  • Gajar Halva

    Gajar Halva was absolutely out of this world

    Katherine Balbi

  • Masala Chai

    He even prepared a delicious Masala Chai which we were all talking about after!

    Pravin Menon

  • Mango Lassi

    My meat eating dining partner raved about the butter chicken and mango lassi.

    Jo Fenner

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality, bespoke menu care, and attentive hosting details that elevate your dining experience

  • Tailored and Off-Menu Dietary Preparations

    Owner Sanjib and the kitchen actively adapt meals on request, including off-menu options like custom vegetarian naan wraps for children and specific dishes for elderly guests.

  • Thoughtful Event and Celebration Additions

    For celebratory gatherings and events, the kitchen regularly provides unprompted extras such as complimentary cheese naan, additional entrées, or freshly prepared Masala Chai.

  • Complimentary Papadums and Chutney Service

    Dining starts with complimentary light, refreshing papadums paired with mint sauce served to the table.

  • Attentive Owner Guidance and Flavour Consultations

    The host and owner takes time at tables to explain regional flavours, offer dish guidance, and personally gather diner feedback.

Before you head over

Practical advice for dining, ordering, and planning your visit to Road To Goa

  • Sample Regional Coastal Curries

    Beyond standard North Indian fare, explore regional western coastal specialities like Goan fish curry, Chicken Xacuti, and New Zealand fried Silver bait.

  • Bring Your Own Wine or Beer

    Take advantage of bringing your preferred drinks to dinner; the restaurant accommodates BYO for both wine and beer alongside an on-site wine list.

  • Request Custom Dietary Preparations

    If you are dining with elderly guests, children, or specific dietary needs, speak with staff about tailoring spice levels or arranging custom off-menu items.

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