With a hint of Italy and a twist of Goa - Forno Tinto, a casual Italian dining restaurant launches at Novotel Goa Resort and Spa! 

August 2022: Novotel Goa Resort and Spa (Candolim) launch their brand new restaurant Forno Tinto - a casual Italian dining restaurant overlooking lush green paddy fields and hills in the sunshine state of Goa. Deriving its name from Forno (Oven) and Tinto (Village Market Place), the restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine along with signature Goan and Italian fusion dishes crafted to excellence. Chef Alex Dias’s vision is to serve wholesome classic-style recipes dished out to perfection. 

This open-air restaurant is an ideal place to gorge on some delicious Italian fare while enjoying the company of friends, family, and nature. The place features an interactive live kitchen that lets you experience the art of making hand-stretched signature pizzas and other delicacies. 

Make sure to try out the chef’s signature dishes like the ‘pizza de funghi’ - a vegetarian pizza curated with chunky passata, mushrooms and buffalo cheese and the ‘cafreal chicken pizza’, a perfect unison of  Goa and Italy. One can also taste experimental desserts like the ‘Kokum Pannacotta’ that ends your feast with a sweet yet quirky note. 

While you teleport yourself into the true flavors of Italy, expert mixologists will serve you handcrafted cocktails and mixers. You can experience a renaissance of flavors with signature cocktails like ‘Mando’ and ‘Botanici’ as the drinks here get a twist of local herb and spice infusions. The refreshing ‘Italian summer mocktail’ is a perfect companion for the bright sunny days in Goa. The open-air seating brings to life a perpetual bliss.  

Chef Alex Dias, executive chef at Novotel Goa Resort and Spa said, “We curated the menu acknowledging the similarities between the ingredients used in Italian and Indian fare. Be it the pizzas, salads or deserts, all the dishes have a certain twist of taste and innovation. Our aim has always been to give a great gastronomical experience that shall linger with guests for a long time. ”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ranju Singh - Complex General Manager Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resort and Spa stated, “With the launch of Forno Tinto, we only strengthen our culinary repertoire. We aim to lead with the ongoing trends and cater to the new audience which is well travelled and more aware than before. The calm and peaceful ambience complements the overall vibe of this place. We are confident that the restaurant and bar will become an iconic spot for locals and visitors alike. ”