Chandigarh
A bit out of the way for most tourists, elegant Swagath is one of a string of swanky restaurants along Madhya Marg in Sector 26. It specialises in…
Must-see restaurants in India
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
There's an extensive menu at this always-busy air-con hotel restaurant, and the food – including biryanis, tandoori, Keralan fish curry and veg and fish…
Aurangabad
This bustling, popular pure-veg restaurant looks and feels vaguely like an half-hearted Indian take on an American diner, with big portions of food in…
Munnar
This spotless glass-fronted sanctuary in the bazaar is packed at lunchtime, with locals lining up for Rapsy’s famous paratha (Indian-style flaky bread) or…
Diu
For a rare treat, head to this small, squeaky-clean, old-fashioned ice-cream parlour near the town square for delicious handmade ice cream and milkshakes…
Hyderabad
For an authentic taste of the north, the great veg and non-veg kebabs and curries at Gufaa will satisfy all. Try a paan gufaa khaas (fragrant basmati rice…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This home-style dessert house offers a delightful selection of ice creams in tropical flavours such as muskmelon, tender coconut, fig, watermelon and…
Jodhpur
This leafy garden restaurant, 2km southeast of the old city, is very popular with locals and tour groups. It has several dining venues suitable for…
Assam
Fried duck, fish in semi-sour tenga sauce, pork with bamboo shoots, stir-fried banana hearts and mustard greens – there's a full range of Assamese…
Hyderabad
A famous breakfast spot, cheery Govind's street-corner stand is permanently surrounded by happy Hyderabadis savouring his delicious dosa (South Indian…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
A fancy address in Kolkata's fine-dining scene, this upscale eatery tosses up an imaginative range of fusion and experimental delicacies within its grunge…
Bikaner
Evergreen is a neat and clean restaurant where the delicious air-conditioning hits you the moment you walk through the door. The veg and nonveg menu leans…
New Delhi
Not a coffee shop (though you can just come for coffee), but an upscale, high-ceilinged, chandeliered restaurant, with an old-world dining room full of…
Chennai (Madras)
Silver palm-shaped plates, wood-carved pillars, candlelit tables and flower bowls recreate a swish South Indian palace setting for some of Chennai's…
Kochi (Cochin)
This unassuming little family restaurant in central Fort Cochin is renowned locally for its imaginative Kerala Syrian fish delicacies cooked in the…
Himachal Pradesh
Enjoy Naldehra's finest dining to the strains of classical music or pay 25% extra to be served on the lovely lawn-terrace. The menu ranges from moussaka…
Jodhpur
Stone walls and big cane chairs in a leafy courtyard, along with prettily painted woodwork and whirring fans, set the scene at this semi-open-air…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Wise-cracking staff at this travellers' cafe serve up a vast selection of reliable standbys (including great old-style banana pancakes and milkshakes) at…
Udaipur
Waiters in embroidered-silk waistcoats serve up lovely Indian, Thai and Continental dishes in elegant surroundings at this secluded restaurant near the…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Classic and clean Mughlai cheapie near bustling Crawford Market. You can't go wrong with a mutton curry here – kadai gosht (cooked in a traditional round…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
The decor is stylish, the vibe is laid-back, the service is friendly, and the food is both delicious and comforting. Part of Kolkata's new wave of Chinese…
Diu
Here the dedicated Kailash Pandey has developed a soul-infused garden restaurant celebrating freshness and quality. The menu offers uncomplicated but very…
Agra
It's worth taking a taxi out to this excellent new vegetarian restaurant in the east of town near the Trident Hotel. The tangy and tasty paneer dhaniya…
Tiruvannamalai
This popular and relaxed cafe with floor-cushion seating, up a lane off Chengam Rd, serves wonderful croissants, cakes, baguettes, pancakes, juices,…
Hyderabad
Located in a converted villa, this is one of west Hyderabad's most popular cafes. Banjara Hills' bright young things flock here for the Western food:…
Darjeeling
An unlikely address (and name) for a pizzeria, this cramped but friendly two-table place, run by a French and Indian couple, tosses up excellent European…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Popular as a hang-out for medium-term charity volunteers, this unpretentious place serves good coffee, lassis, pancakes, and a range of Italian, Mexican…
Maharashtra
It seems everyone in town – along with passing motorcycle road warriors – gathers on this restaurant's pleasant terrace at breakfast, where great South…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This hard-to-find eatery is lodged in a dilapidated building above a petrol station, but city foodies know it as an institution that serves a rare spread…
Gujarat & Diu
This discreet restaurant serves a superb sweet Gujarati thali that has garnered a loyal local fan base. Foreign diners are so rare that a small team of…
Varkala
Trattorias sounds Italian and does indeed rustle up decent pastas, pizzas and European breakfasts, but the menu is equally pan-Asian and Indian (with…
Darjeeling
The Park is deservedly very popular for its North Indian curries (great chicken-tikka kebab) and authentic Thai dishes, including coconut-chicken soup,…
Mcleod Ganj
Upstairs at the start of TIPA Rd, the adobe-and-hardwood interior is made all the more attractive with globe lanterns and flower baskets hanging over the…
Delhi
Fantastic home-style Punjabi food just as Punjabis would have it. A limited-item menu, prepared fresh daily, is dominated by slow-cooked mutton, chicken,…
Mumbai (Bombay)
If you're spooked about Indian street food, try one of the city's most beloved street staples, pav bhaji, at this Mumbai institution. The curried-veg…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
How do you appeal to Bengaluru's young and hip? Healthy food plus a healthy dose of fast wi-fi is the winning formula at Enerjuvate. The bright dining…
Rishikesh
The current favourite backpacker hang-out in High Bank is this laid-back cafe with outdoor tables under the trees. Here you'll find nonveg on the menu (a…
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Pocketed away in an otherwise unexciting mall, 2km east of central Trivandrum, this laid-back self-styled cafe-bistro is run by a duo of hands-on actors…
West Bengal
This riverside colonial inn dating from 1786 has recently been converted into a cafe/restaurant by Danish organisations. You can enjoy pasta, grilled…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
This higher-end Indian chain, the domain of celeb chef Sanjeev Kapoor, is a gastro-godsend in Jabalpur. Creative takes on gourmet Indian fare rule here…
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