Eastern Rajasthan
The plush restaurant in the Hotel Aravali is possibly the best in town, especially for tandoor and nonveg. The curries are generous and delicious plus…
Must-see restaurants in India
Gujarat & Diu
Hailed by many as the best thali in Vadodara, Aamantran's is an all-you-can-eat taste of Gujarat with up to 10 dishes and several breads piled onto the…
Chennai (Madras)
This bubbly 1st-floor cafe feels a continent away from Chennai, except that Chennaiites love it too. Flowery wallpaper, printed cushions, wicker chairs,…
North Goa
Surf ‘n’ turf’s the thing at this venerable old Candolim venue, inhabiting a stone house and its leafy front courtyard, with the improbable-sounding …
Jaipur
This popular bakery does a roaring trade in various breads, cookies and sweet cakes. Indeed, the cake display will mesmerise you with its numerous tasty…
South Goa
The name translates from Indonesian as 'coffee village' but this al fresco restaurant and cocktail bar has become firmly established for its imaginative…
Jaipur
This serene and cool cafe with a fashionable organic vibe is the perfect place to come if you’re craving a crunchy, well-dressed salad, a quiche or a…
Uttarakhand
With a wood-lined chalet interior and snappily dressed staff, Embassy has been serving up five pages of menu items since 1964. There's a good terrace for…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
You can't beat the seasonal milkshakes and ice cream served at this long-running place off MG Rd. And of course no visit would be complete without a taste…
Amritsar
Not far from the Golden Temple, this tiny two-tone eatery is a convenient spot to recharge your batteries. It does some quick-and-easy multicuisine dishes…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This 100% vegan restaurant offers organic, gluten-free, largely sugar-free dishes cooked with minimal oil. Savour the veg enchiladas (₹220), lentil…
Kerala
A breezy, open-sided, French-Portuguese-Indian-run hang-out for sea views, relaxed vibes and authentically good European-style comfort food right by the…
Jaisalmer
It’s multi-multicuisine here, with everything from French baguettes to Mexican tacos, but the speciality is Tibetan, including good noodle soups and momos…
Chennai (Madras)
This refined, wood-ceilinged restaurant is arguably Chennai's best place to savour the flavours of Tamil Nadu's Chettinadu region. Chettinadu cuisine is…
Maharashtra
Famous and ubiquitous throughout India, this mainstay for mithai (sweets) and savoury (namkeen) snacks was born in Nagpur. Try the santra burfi, a tasty…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This canteen-style eatery run by an NGO committed to women's empowerment serves fabulous fish, meat and vegetarian dishes redolent with homemade flavours…
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu's favourite veg chain is a welcome addition, turning out delectably simple idlis, dosas, thalis and other South Indian staples. The air-con…
Jaisalmer
This place in Bhatia Market has been churning out traditional sweet treats for 10 generations. It’s renowned in Jaisalmer and beyond for its local…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
An Ahmedabad icon, this unpretentious place, known for its Mughlai biryanis and kebabs, is a constant whirl of movement as customers surge in and out…
Delhi
A retro American 1950s diner, complete with red, faux-leather booth seating and a Wurlitzer jukebox, is not what you expect to find within the cultural…
Pushkar
Run by a friendly family, this tiny wholefood breakfast and lunch place has delicious South Indian coffee and homemade cakes. Even better are the salad…
Palolem
If you’re craving a strong latte or a rum-infused slushie, Café Inn, which grinds its own blend of coffee beans, is one of Palolem’s more popular hang…
Lucknow
The stylish 9th-floor dining room at Hotel Clarks Avadh has fabulous bird’s-eye views (including of the Saadat Ali Tomb) and serves up sumptuous Nawabi…
Jaisalmer
The airy open-air dining room at Monica just about squeezes in a fort view, but if you end up at a table with no view, console yourself with the excellent…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Relatively downmarket yet respectable, Aminia’s off-white interior has a vaguely retro-1940s cool feel, the ceiling fans whirring high above a single…
Delhi
Delhi uberchef Ritu Dalmia’s flagship is this molto chic Italian restaurant with its light-filled space on two levels, starched tablecloths, plate-glass…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Fill up on crispy dosa and vada, pillowy idli and spicy lunchtime thalis in a smarter-than-average AC dining hall with yellow-washed pillars, just a…
Gangtok
For authentic Korean cuisine, climb the 80 steps to Mu Kimchi, with an interior that balances original bamboo ceilings and woven wicker lamps with a pared…
Arambol (Harmal)
On the left-hand side just before the beach, this long-standing, evening-only Italian joint is perfect if you’re craving a carbonara or calzone. More than…
Gujarat & Diu
In the stately grounds of the Riverside Palace, this large, new, glass-walled (but cool within) garden restaurant offers thalis and other Gujarati meals…
Pushkar
This traveller stalwart near Naya Rangji Temple continues to satisfy, with wood-fired pizzas and espresso coffee featuring on its predominately Italian…
Thanjavur (Tanjore)
On a boutique-hotel rooftop, this industrial-chic restaurant is a welcome surprise in traditional Thanjavur. The world-wandering menu is fuelled by fresh,…
Uttarakhand
Locals consistently rate Moti Mahal as one of the best midrange diners along Rajpur Rd. An interesting range of vegetarian and nonvegetarian options…
Uttarakhand
The best spot for Indian food in Gangotri is run by this hard-working team cooking up masala dosas, thalis, mushroom butter masala, paneer curries and…
Mumbai (Bombay)
This quaint little in-house cafe, tucked away in a corner of an old-world book store, sometimes hosts screenings and discussions, and it's a great spot…
Munnar
A sizzling Indian-international menu of red-hot noodles, spiced seafood platters, paneer/chicken tikka, northern gravies and southern thalis draws locals…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This confectionery is a long-time favourite with Kolkata's pastry lovers. Try the myriad forms of chocolate cakes and brownies, or bite into a freshly…
Shillong
City Hut's smart, efficient waiters serve generous portions of varied Indian, Chinese and barbecue dishes in four clean and agreeable rooms, including a…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Good-value vegetarian and nonvegetarian fare is served in this modest little part-covered urban garden area that twinkles with fairy lights at night. The…
Kannur
Tucked into the entrance to Kannur's train station, MRA does delicious biryanis and tandoori platters as well as dosas and Keralan classics like molee …
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