Varanasi
Atmosphere trumps food at Dolphin (the rooftop restaurant at Rashmi Guest House), which is perched high above Man Mandir Ghat, but it's still a fine place…
Must-see restaurants in India
Mumbai (Bombay)
This staple Mumbai patisserie serves perfectly executed cakes, tarts and brownies that go well with coffee. All the regularly changing pastries are great,…
Uttarakhand
This contemporary bistro connected to Hotel President features one of the more modern and diverse menus of international cuisine in Dehra Dun, including…
New Delhi
In the British Council is this most serene, light-filled cafe, hung with Brit art from their collection. You can sip tea and coffee and nibble on healthy…
Palolem
On the Agonda road, the Space Goa combines an excellent organic whole-food cafe with a gourmet deli, craft shop and a wellness centre offering meditation,…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
This little restaurant, which first swung open its doors 40 years ago, is a much-loved thali institution, with a small garden and an air-conditioned…
Mumbai (Bombay)
A simple but satisfying place that serves Malvani cuisine and gets very busy at lunchtime. Its bombil thali (₹130) and crab masala thali (₹130) are very…
Kumar Vegetarian & South Indian Restaurant
Uttarakhand
This popular, sparkling-clean restaurant serves what surely comes close to the Platonic form of a masala dosa (curried vegetables inside a crisp pancake),…
Leh
It's well worth seeking out this slightly dusty garden restaurant of apricot trees. If the fresh-cooked tandoori chicken has run out (typical by mid…
Chandigarh
This is a swankier-than-average branch of the reliable all-veg Shree Rathnam chain. Located in the shopping heart of Chandigarh, it serves first-rate dosa…
Kochi (Cochin)
On the footpath behind the Chinese fishing nets are several fishmongers, from whom you can buy fish, prawns, scampi or lobster, then take your selection…
South Goa
Scrambled tofu and vegan pancakes grace the menu of soul food at mostly vegan Blue Planet, a welcoming detox removed from the beach scene. You'll find…
Northern Kerala
A stand-out roadside restaurant on the western outskirts of Sultanbatheri, where snappy service delivers an eclectic menu of North and South Indian,…
Chennai (Madras)
Half Higginbotham's bookshop, half casual cafe/restaurant, this is one of the best spots in Chennai for inexpensively priced, finely prepared,…
South Goa
The original Fisherman's Wharf still sits overlooking the Sal River, a beautiful al fresco dining experience where fresh seafood and Goan specialities are…
Guwahati
There are various cuisines here, including Tibetan, Chinese and biryanis, but what really stands out is the Naga tribal food. It's available as good-value…
Delhi
The alleyways in front of Hazrat Nizam-ud-din Dargah are full of eateries all day long, but become a hive of activity every evening as devotees leave the…
North Goa
With loud reggae, crappy service, dark-wood furniture, a sometimes rambunctious bar scene, ancient expats leaning over the bar, draught beer and an…
Jaipur
Not far from Panch Batti is this classy vegetarian place, which has an extensive menu featuring North Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine and booth…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
The drawcard here is an open-air rooftop terrace with wide views over New Market, plus a small glass-walled cocktail bar that falls somewhere between…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This is a chain cafeteria specialising in North Indian snacks and confections, and is popular with students and young executives who root for their…
Udaipur
This lovely open-air eatery looking towards the quaint Daiji Footbridge dishes up delicious veg and nonveg meals. There are plenty of Indian options,…
Mysuru (Mysore)
This fine hotel cafe in a covered courtyard serves excellent coffees and Himalayan teas, to be enjoyed with excellent homemade cakes (try the lemon…
Kovalam
The busy red-cloth tables tell a story: attentive service, candlelight at night and views through pot plants to the crashing waves set the tone for…
Mussoorie
Mussoories's most hip casual eatery is a great spot to drop in for pizzas, deep-fried paneer burgers, all-day greasy breakfasts featuring bacon and a…
Orchha
The elegant dining room at the Amar Mahal hotel has an elaborately painted roof complete with real gold-leaf filigree. Needless to say, with such a…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
While there’s a delectable menu of Indian, Thai and European dishes, here it’s all about the romantic views from the 13th-floor rooftop. Specials include…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This two-hall middle-class restaurant serves reliable Indian food, though the signature brain curry isn’t to everyone’s taste. Of the two dining areas,…
Kovalam
On a gently sloping hillside above Samudra Beach, this two-storey restaurant boasts enviable ocean and sunset views beyond slender palms, while keen staff…
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
All wood walls, intimate lighting, live piano and plush orange velvets, the Savoy's candlelit dining room dishes up fabulous contemporary continental,…
Uttarakhand
Run by the same team from Rainbow Restaurant in Kasar Devi is this contemporary cafe doing wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches and regional Kumaoni dishes. It's…
Mumbai (Bombay)
This bohemian cafe on a large, shady terrace is attached to the Prithvi Theatre, something of a cultural hub for intellectuals, artists and theatre types…
Punjab (India)
Close to the bus stand, this deceptively cavernous roadside dhaba (simple eatery) has ceiling fans cooling an unusual art deco interior and a menu of…
Agra
The best of three eating options at Clarks Shiraz Hotel, this top-floor restaurant serves up sumptuous Mughlai and regional cuisine. Come for a predinner…
Palolem
On the road running behind the southern beach entrance, this solid timber family-run place serves up excellent authentic Goan food such as local sausages,…
Eastern Rajasthan
This newer branch of Prem's is a bit like a school cafeteria with functional furnishings for a quick meal of delicious Indian veg. The menu is a bit more…
Kochi (Cochin)
A stylishly restored 200-year-old Dutch-Portuguese-style building, Loafers is all reclaimed wood, minimalist design, cosy window booths and delicate…
Gujarat & Diu
This cool, clean, efficient hotel restaurant (open to all) has a nautical theme and a touch of class, offering a good range of veg and nonveg dishes,…
Delhi
Part of a Canadian chain, and housed inside Jaypee Vasant Continental hotel, this is the egg-lover’s top stop in Delhi. Locals and expats gather for many…
Delhi
Serving supremely scrumptious Indian seafood (especially crab, prawns, lobster and fish), Swagath will take you on a culinary tour through the fishing…
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