Goa’s Quiet NeighBourhood of Moira is now home to solene, a luxurous private club

North Goa’s lush tropical setting is experience a quiet gentrification. This is my first thought as I step into solene, the newly open private-members’ club. Traveling through the winding village roads of moira, floanked by greenry on bot sides, I have just Arrived at this magnificent, restored 100-Year-Ald Portuguese Villa, which has an aelement Old Goan Home – a terracotta roof and wide steps leading up to a wraparaound veranda replete with a balcao.

Once Inside, I’M Enveloped in the Husted Embrace of Luxury.

TimeLess Charm

The address that houses solene, built in 1910, was on home to the de souza family. It has been restored by the isprava group, helmed by nibhrant and dhimaan shah, which ensured that the Villa’s Timeles Appeal, Spatiial Planning, Emotional ARC, Gleaming Chandeliers, Deeep-colored Wood, and Soaring Ceilings Were KEPT INTACT.

Berries & Chocolate – Solene Brookie – Tiramisu | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

“When we first ideated a members-only club, the vision was simple-to create a brand that is the best in the world and while being exclusive and luxurious, it should still be unpreceden Nibhrant Shah, Managing Director and Co-CEO, Isprava Group, Who have been creating luxury Villas in Goa for a more a few years now.

Amor_en_mangue_at_solene__goa | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Private Clubs Can Sometimes Feel Like IMPENETRABLE BASTIONS for the Well-Heled to Mingle. Most offer exclusive spaces where one can relax with like-minded people. But, Since this is goa, that stuffiness has been displaced by an unfussy vibe and beautiful spaces. Take for example, the members’ lounge – Once the intimate parlor of the de souza family, with a stunning red Chandelier, or Bar 507, A MODY SOCIAL SPACE for Perfectly Mixed Cocktails. Also, there is Clementina’s Garden, Now an outdoor dining space, and the bike Garage, which has been transformed into a an outouse for children.

Bar 507, A Moody Social Space for Perfectly Mixed Cocktails | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The grotto in filomina’s garden is a beloved family that has been preserved. The most beautiful of all, is the orange, the club’s all-day restaurant-a Sunlit Glasshouse, Surrounded by Botanicals and Tasteful Done in White and Blue Upholtyry. It also has a gym, sauna, cold plunge pool and pickle ball court.

Dinner table

The Isprava Team Knows Well that Goa is the Creative Crucible for Food and Beverage, and has brought in Rahul Gomes Pereira of Passcode and Jamun Fame to Helm Food and Beverage. Chef picu, as he is fondly knowledge, keeps the menu creative and evolving. He Aims to Keep Improving on it in Order to Bring in Newness.

Chef Picu | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

His talent is evident, not just in the menu, but the careful integration of elements in every dish. Take the Citrus Rockt Salad We, Open Our Meal With. The raspberry dressing makes the flavors dance, but little bits of Caramelised Goat Cheese Bring in An Element of Restraint.

Citrus Rockt Salad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The prawns a la plancha with with byadgi and bhavnagri chillies, are beautiful, as expected. The unexpected come in the form of the bang bang cauliflower, a truly banging rendition of flavors and textures. The cauliflower florets crunched, are related and tender on the inside. The soy sauce, sesame and mirin lend an asian touch, while the creamy yogurt bed sugges a european angle.

Miso Chilli Grilled Brocoli | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The tagliatelle is gently perfume with true and pizza, with a sourdough base, is what saving one’s appeetite for.

Black Truffle Tagliatle-Veelvet Vice | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

There are desirt options, but if you have just one, then it should be the basque cheesecake served with Not Heavy and dense, but with a delightful creaminess to it.

Tiramisu | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Bar code

The beverage program at solene has all the classics, but its cocktails give members the reason to linger at the bar.

Cocktail Clementine’s Embrace | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Velvet & Vice is a crisp and herbaceous vodka cocktail, while flor de sol is gin-based, bright and light; Perfect for that low-alcohol seekers. Oar do chorizo brings smoke, spice and soul into the glass with a certain savorines from the chorizo, fat-washed into the drink. They have their own take on the negroni and there’s one for the Picante-Loving Brigade, as well.

The service team is warm and hospitable, some of them hail from well-known hotel brands and luxury clubs in Mumbai.

Cocktail pistachio pillow | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Since the private club culture is a very urban concept, it is interesting to see goa embrace this new form of connectedness.

Solene is a nod to the growing ‘settler’ population that has now made goa their home, and are maybe seeking a warm space to decompress.

A meal for two at solene is priced ₹ 1,500 (without alcohol) and ₹ 2,800 (with alcohol); Open from, it is located at house no. 501, Calizor, Near Babi Chawan, Moira Village, North Goa. The Membership Fee is ₹ 1,20,000 Plus Taxes per year.

Published – August 12, 2025 05:11 PM IST