Quick answer: For a date night in Assagao, book a table at Kesar Bagh: a 200-year-old Portuguese heritage home with a courtyard, Nawabi-inspired interiors and slow-cooked Awadhi food by Chef Azaan Qureshi. Alcohol is served, including cocktails. It is open 12 PM – 11:45 PM, daily, and the price is ₹4,800 for two, approx., before taxes.
For a date night in Assagao, Goa, Kesar Bagh offers what most couples want: a beautiful setting, food worth talking about and time to enjoy it. The restaurant sits in a 200-year-old Portuguese heritage home with Nawabi-inspired interiors, a courtyard and lush greenery.
Here is how to plan the evening, from getting there and booking the right time to choosing what to order and what to wear.
Why is Kesar Bagh good for a date night?
A good date night needs atmosphere, and Kesar Bagh is built around it. The restored Portuguese residence in Assagao has Nawabi-inspired interiors, a courtyard and greenery around you, so the evening feels far from the busy beach roads.
The food encourages a slow meal. Dum cuisine is cooked with time, fire and precision, and it is best enjoyed the same way: unhurried, shared and course by course. It gives you a reason to linger and talk.
How do you get to Kesar Bagh in Assagao?
Kesar Bagh Goa is at House No.5, Anjuna Mapusa Road, Saunta Vaddo, Assagao, Bardez, Goa 403507, on the road that links Mapusa with Anjuna. From most of the North Goa coast it is a short drive by taxi, app cab or scooter.
If you plan to enjoy cocktails, book a cab for the ride home rather than driving. Open the Kesar Bagh Goa outlet page for a map and directions before you leave.
What time should you book?
Kesar Bagh is open 12 PM – 11:45 PM, daily, so you can choose an early dinner around sunset or a later table after a day out. Dinner slots on our reservation form start from 6 PM.
An early table is quieter and lets you see the house and courtyard in the last of the daylight. A later table is livelier. Weekends and the holiday season fill quickly, so book a few days ahead and mention if you are celebrating something special.
Reserve online or call +91 9175579895.
What should a couple order?
Share small plates first, then one main and the biryani, and finish with a dessert each. Here is a menu for two built from the signature dishes. For more detail on each dish, read our guide to the kakori kebab and signature dishes, or browse the full menu.
| Course | For two |
|---|---|
| Kebabs | Kesar Bagh Kakori and Jhinga Dum Nisha |
| Main | Shahi Nehari or Dal Ma Qureshi |
| Rice | Kesar Bagh Dum Biryani to share |
| Dessert | Shahi Tukda and Gil-e-Firdaus |
Are there drinks and cocktails?
Yes. Alcohol is served, including cocktails. Royal Lucknowi kebabs are paired with cocktails, and a drink in the courtyard before dinner is an easy way to start the evening.
How much does a date night at Kesar Bagh cost?
The price is ₹4,800 for two, approx., before taxes. Drinks and the number of dishes you order will change the final bill, so treat it as a guide rather than a fixed figure.
What makes the food special?
The menu is led by Chef Azaan Qureshi, third generation of the Qureshi Khandan and grandson of Padma Shri awardee Chef Imtiaz Qureshi, the visionary behind Dum Pukht at ITC Maurya.
Awadhi cooking comes from the Nawabi courts of Lucknow and is known for subtle, perfumed spice rather than heat. Dum cooking seals ingredients and slow-cooks them to develop depth, aroma and balance. The Kesar Bagh Kakori is a melt-in-the-mouth kebab of finely minced goat perfumed with cloves and cinnamon; the Murgh Chandi Tikka is finished on dum and adorned with silver leaf; and the Kesar Bagh Dum Biryani brings goat and saffron-scented basmati rice together in a sealed handi.
For dessert, Gil-e-Firdaus is a delicately textured phirni enriched with fresh balai and pistachios, and Shahi Tukda is layered with lacchedar rabri.
What should you wear for dinner at Kesar Bagh?
Most couples dress smart casual for an evening here, which suits the heritage setting. Choose something light and comfortable for the Goa weather, and remember that you may want to step out into the courtyard.
When is the best season for a date night in Assagao?
The cooler, dry months around the end of the year are the most pleasant time for an evening in Assagao, but they are also the busiest, so booking matters. In the monsoon, the greenery around the house is at its richest and the village is quieter.
What are our booking tips for a date night?
Book through the Reservation page and choose Dinner as your slot type; the form shows only the times still available. Add both guests in the guest details so the table is set for two.
If you are celebrating an anniversary, birthday or proposal, call the restaurant after booking so the team knows. Arrive a few minutes early to settle in, order a drink, and let the kebab course set the pace. Above all, do not rush: Dum food rewards an evening that unfolds slowly.
What else can you do in Assagao before dinner?
Assagao is a pleasant village to wander in the late afternoon, with old Portuguese homes, cafés and boutiques along its lanes. Plan a short walk or a sunset drive towards the nearby coast, then head to Kesar Bagh for dinner. Keeping the rest of the day light leaves room for a proper Awadhi feast.
Is Kesar Bagh only for couples?
No. The same setting works for family dinners and group celebrations. If you are planning a birthday or a special occasion, call +91 9175579895 to talk about your booking. Visiting North Goa for a few days? See our guide to the best restaurants in North Goa.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kesar Bagh good for a date night in Assagao?
Yes. It is set in a 200-year-old Portuguese heritage home with a courtyard, Nawabi-inspired interiors and greenery.
How late is Kesar Bagh open?
It is open 12 PM – 11:45 PM, daily.
Does Kesar Bagh serve cocktails?
Yes. Alcohol is served, including cocktails.
What is the price for two?
About ₹4,800 for two, approx., before taxes.
How do I reserve a table?
Book online on the Reservation page or call +91 9175579895.