Old Palolem

Finally got a table after being unlucky on two occasions and I understood why. The Decor is very simple and welcoming with just around 6 7 tables. Brett the host is amazing explains the menu one minute, pours out wine on one table, cleans the third all with a smile that is in keeping with the Homely atmosphere of the place. We ordered the beef (RARE yes rare ! , Pork chops, ribs, Carpaccio and topped it off with the Chocolate fondant and Chocolate Cheese Cake. A day of Beef and chocolate with a Bottle of Fratelli was a really exceptional Experience. Even had the chance to meet the very shy and lovely Jody to cap of one of our most unforgettable dining experiences ever. Must visit and yes please reserve in advance. Thank you Brett and Jody !

Ambience Cosy little place with a seating capacity of 20 pax. Comfortable chairs with candlelight arrangement. Walkable distance from the southern end of Palolem beach.<br/ <br/ Service The best service till date. Brett is in charge of the service while his partner manages the kitchen. He answered all our queries on the menu and options available. We ended up chatting with Brett till 11:30, well post the place went empty.<br/ <br/ Food They have a limited menu and serve only European dishes. Most of the options have Non veg. For appetizers we chose Quiche of the Day which had Pears, Walnut and Blue Cheese. Tasted well.<br/ <br/ For main we ordered Half Roasted chicken with stuffed porchini mushrooms with roasted potatoes and leeks. It was served with a red wine jus. The chicken was served with skin on which was crispy. The portion size was fit for 2. The taste was exceptional.<br/ <br/ Desert was a chocolate fondant Soft baked chocolate cake with gooey centre. Was served along with a cream on the side. Well, nothing better than a freshly baked cake. It was a stunning finale to a delicious meal.<br/ <br/ Easily the best European restaurant in Goa. The best part about Ourem88 is the personalized service given to all the diners. Be there if you're in South Goa and want to try out some great food. Reservation must.

We sort of gate-crashed the restaurant...ended up coming there well after the kitchen had closed. But, Brett (owner was kind enough to welcome us and at least try out the dessert...which eventually became a proper dinner.<br/ <br/ Once Brett hands you over the menu, he explains all the offerings and helps you select the menu after you tell him about your choices.<br/ <br/ The food is prepared by his wife (we didn't ask him about her name but anyways, you can feel the passion with which they run Ourem88 once you have tasted the food there.<br/ <br/ We had ordered for a roasted chicken (had a much elaborate description in the menu and a strawberry cheesecake (simply the icing on the cake as far as our experience of Ourem88 goes ...<br/ that and the hospitality extended by Brett :

Great hosts and delicious European cuisine <br/ A must visit <br/ Reserve your tables beforehand<br/ Limited but decent wine collection too<br/ I am glad I visited<br/

A modest house located in a quiet lane of Palolem only a small, no frills board that reveals that this is a restaurant. 6 tables, light music and lighting. On the first instance, it might feel that you’ve walked into someone’s private party. But then begins the magic. <br/ <br/ Ourem 88 serves mostly English food they have a fixed menu of about 15 items in all including starters and desserts. Other than that, they also have a specials board with another 7 8 dishes. Theirs is food that you will not be able to find anywhere else in the area an exclusive menu with each and every dish executed to perfection. We tried their Chicken Pate, Veg Quiche of the day, and Cheese Souffle. The Quiche was just great very soft and crumbly, and fully of flavour. The onion marmalade that it came with was also delicious. I was so full from<br/ The quiche that I could not finish the cheese soufflé a very rich, heavy dish. The soufflé had been baked to perfection it was fluffy and the cheese just melted in my mouth. But it was a big dish and the two of us could not finish it. We had the most delightful LIITs here one of the best I’ve had so far. <br/ <br/ The only trouble with this place is that you just can’t walk in here. They open only in the evenings from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm and they have a very small number of tables. Their place gets booked well in advance, so during the high season, you have to make a reservation weeks in advance. But yes, the food is worth the wait. And the service is excellent Brett is very, very sweet. He will take you through the menu and explain about each and every item in detail. You should go with his suggestions on what to order. <br/ <br/ P. S. The bread they serve with their dishes is the best bread you’ll find in this area. Not be missed.