Meso: a Mediterranean restaurant in North Goa, on the sand at Morjim

What does "Mediterranean" mean on Meso's menu?

At Meso, Mediterranean means coastal cooking: grilled seafood, charcoal kebabs, bright salads and baked breads, with a strong Middle Eastern and North African streak and some Asian and European touches. It is not a Greek taverna or a Lebanese mezze house, and it does not pretend to be. The Mediterranean and the Konkan coast have more in common than you would think. Both cook fish over fire, lean on fresh produce and suit hot days by the sea. Meso's kitchen takes that shared ground and uses locally sourced organic produce, supporting local farmers, with a health-conscious approach. That is why a Moroccan kebab and organic brown rice can sit on the same menu as an Italian platter and a freshly baked pizza. The setting keeps it rooted in Goa: a handcrafted bamboo restaurant looking out over the Arabian Sea, not whitewashed walls and blue shutters.

The dishes listed on Meso's menu

These are dishes and prices shown on Marbela's website. They can change, and taxes are extra.

Beyond these, the menu includes chargrilled kebabs, fresh seafood, salads and freshly baked pizzas. For the full, current menu, see the Meso restaurant page.

How to order a Mediterranean meal for a table of four

A table of four eats best at Meso by sharing, the way coastal Mediterranean food is meant to be eaten. Start with the Moroccan Fish Kebab and a salad in the middle of the table. Add the Italian Seafood Platter as the centrepiece; it brings prawns, calamari, fish and grilled vegetables together, so everyone tries a bit of everything. Order the Stuffed Baby Calamari for the seafood lovers and a freshly baked pizza for anyone who would rather skip shellfish. At listed prices, the kebab, platter and calamari come to ₹2,970 before the salad, pizza, drinks and taxes. Ask the staff how many people the platter is meant for, since portion sizes are not published. For drinks, the resident mixologist makes signature cocktails with seasonal fruit, and the Meso Bar has fresh juices. Finish with a dessert from Marbela's Pâtisserie, Bakery & Café. For a seafood-only comparison, see our guide to seafood restaurants in North Goa.

Is Meso the right choice for your group?

Meso suits some tables better than others, and it helps to know which yours is. As of September 2026, Zomato lists "Marbela Bar & Restaurant" at 3.9 from 365 dining reviews, at about ₹2,200 for two without alcohol, and Swiggy Dineout shows 4.2 from 4,152 ratings, at ₹1,800 for two. Reviewers praise the beachfront setting and the wood-fired pizzas; some find the service slow and the prices high. The cuisine tags on those listings reflect an older menu, so go by the restaurant page for what is cooked today.

• Choose Meso for grilled seafood by the sea, a lighter meal after days of Goan curries, or a sunset dinner with a view.
• Choose Meso for mixed groups, since pizzas and salads sit alongside the seafood.
• Look elsewhere for Goan food; our Goan dishes guide points the way.
• Look elsewhere for a full mezze spread of dips and breads, which is not what the listed menu is built around. Ask the restaurant if that matters.

Where to sit and when to go

Meso has three spaces facing the sea. The bamboo pavilion is open-air and best from November to February. The AC Deck Lounge is air-conditioned with floor-to-ceiling glass, which helps from March to September. The VIP Terrace is an open-air lounge seating 60, for groups. Our page on the bamboo restaurant with a sea view compares them.

Timing changes the meal as much as the seat. Sea-facing tables at sunset are the first to go from November to February, so book a day or two ahead for those. A long lunch after 11 AM suits grilled seafood and a salad, followed by an afternoon at the beach club next door. In the monsoon, from June to September, the AC Deck Lounge is the comfortable choice, and the seafood list can be shorter during the fishing ban from 1 June to 31 July, so ask what is fresh that day.

Getting to Meso and booking

Meso is at Marbela Beach Resort on Ashvem Road, Morjim, about 12–15 km from Vagator via the Siolim bridge and about 28 km, typically 40–60 minutes, from Mopa airport. Non-residents are welcome. Book through Meso's online table booking or call +91 91588 81184.