Must-see restaurants in India

  • Meghdoot

    Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh

    The stylish restaurant at the Shipra Residency offers a few Continental dishes (eg crumbed chicken and chips) and Chinese options, as well as a good range…

  • Verandah

    Panaji

    The breezy 1st-floor restaurant at Panjim Inn is indeed on the balcony, with just a handful of finely carved tables, Fontainhas street views and snappy…

  • Thai-n-Wok

    Panaji

    As the name suggests, this tranquil place has both Thai and Chinese menus, with all the classic Thai curries and soups, along with dishes like Beijing…

  • Cloud 7

    Himachal Pradesh

    Upmarket dining in a revolving restaurant which takes two hours to make a full turn. At weekends there's an impressive buffet.

  • Shabbir Bhai

    Maharashtra

    Known locally as the ‘Byrianiwala’, this funky joint has a full North Indian menu, but it’s all about the spicy biryanis: spiced steamed rice with chicken…

  • Santosh Family Beach Restaurant

    South Goa

    At the end of the road near the Galgibag River, Santosh is a family-run place back from the beach specialising in locally caught seafood but offering the…

  • Siam Trading Company

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    An extension of the popular One Night in Bangkok pub, the pub-like Siam Trading Company has deliberately dingy lighting but fresh and excellent Thai food…

  • EBR Cafe

    Shimla

    This arty new six-table cafe focusses on healthy-diet veg-, quinoa- and salad bowl-meals, protein shakes and 'detox shots'. It also fixes tacos, pasta and…

  • Eau de Monsoon

    New Delhi

    Behind waterfall windows, the Meridien's top restaurant works magic with globally sourced ingredients, with inventive dishes such as smoked duck breast…

  • Depth 'n' Green

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    A small, simple but ever-popular all-veg cafe offering a menu of all-day breakfasts (try the 'hearty oats') and satisfying Indian and Western dishes,…

  • Maison Perumal

    Puducherry (Pondicherry)

    In a romantic teak-columned courtyard, Maison Perumal's Tamil/French restaurant turns out brilliant, daily changing market-fresh dinners full of local…

  • Banyan Restaurant

    Madurai

    Set in the green-clad Kerala-inspired grounds of the top-end Heritage Madurai hotel, this elegant eatery does beautifully spiced pan-Indian dishes, along…

  • G-Kitchen

    Leh

    G-Kitchen is a definite notch above the competition in Changspa thanks to its stylish decor, airy terrace and its ambitious menu. Lamb dishes come with…

  • Bukhara

    Delhi

    One of Delhi’s best (and most expensive) restaurants, this hotel eatery with low seating and crazy-paving walls serves wow-factor Northwest Frontier–style…

  • Kamat Hotel

    Hyderabad

    Cheap and reliably good for tasty South Indian fare. It's a good option for breakfast or a speedy lunch – try their idli or masala vada (spicy, deep-fried…

  • Falafel & Laffa Wrap Stalls

    Pushkar

    Perfect for quelling a sudden attack of the munchies, and a big hit with Israeli travellers, these adjacent roadside joints knock up a choice selection of…

  • Nizam’s Kathi Kabab

    New Delhi

    This small eatery creates masterful kebabs, biryani and kati rolls (kebabs wrapped in a hot paratha). It’s always busy with meat-loving hoards, but there…

  • Pinjore Gardens Restaurant

    Chandigarh

    Within the grounds of Pinjore Gardens, this comfortable restaurant inside the Rang Mahal pavilion has lovely views of the gardens, okay food and a bar…

  • Hotel KS International

    Karnataka

    This dimly lit place initially looks pretty unappealing for a meal: it doubles as a bar and many tables are filled with beer guzzlers. But the food is…

  • Morgan's Place

    Dharamsala

    Down an easily missed stairway from the Himalayan Cafe, Morgan's rooftop terrace has some of the most glorious mountain views in Dharamkot, while proper…

  • Little Italy

    Pushkar

    This superb restaurant has excellent thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas and imported pasta with tasty sauces. As well as homemade pesto and gnocchi, there are…

  • Hotel Saravana Bhavan

    Chennai (Madras)

    The Thousand Lights branch of this prominent Chennai vegetarian chain is more upscale than most and does a 30-odd-item, ₹320 lunch and dinner buffet (11…

  • Chung Wah

    Puri

    Inside the Lee Garden Hotel, this place certainly has the look of a classic Chinese restaurant: dark-wood booths, lattice screens and lots of red and gold…

  • Ten Degrees

    Kodaikanal (Kodai)

    Honey-coloured wood and monochrome Kodai photos set the tone for tasty, elegantly prepared Indian and continental food. It does mouth-meltingly spicy…

  • Goodfellas

    South Goa

    Authentic wood-fired pizza is the standout at this corner bistro where Italians run the kitchen with aplomb. Fresh pasta, lasagne and ravioli also grace…

  • Mohan

    Jaipur

    Tiny Mohan is easy to miss: it’s a few steps down from the footpath on the corner of the street. It’s basic, cheap and a bit grubby, but the vegetarian…

  • Dylan’s Toasted & Roasted

    Arambol (Harmal)

    The Goa (winter) incarnation of a Manali institution, Dylan’s is a fine place for an espresso, chocolate chip cookies and old-school dessert. It's a nice…

  • Surya Mahal

    Jaipur

    This popular option near Panch Batti specialises in South Indian vegetarian food; try the tasty dhal makhani (black lentils and red kidney beans). There…

  • Barbeque Nation

    Hyderabad

    All-you-can-eat kebabs, curries, salads and desserts, with many veg and non-veg options. A great-value place to come when you're hungry! Prices fluctuate…

  • Hotel Arya

    Maharashtra

    Delicious vegetarian food, particularly Punjabi cuisine, though a few Chinese and South Indian dishes are also offered. It’s a short walk south along…

  • Heritage Restaurant

    Karnataka

    It's worth grabbing an autorickshaw to this fine hotel restaurant, 2km from the centre, for its peaceful ambience and flavoursome food. Lunchtime thalis …

  • Tuscany Gardens

    North Goa

    You can easily be transported to Tuscany at Candolim’s cosy, romantic Italian restaurant with check tablecloths and imported wine. Perfect antipasti,…

  • Mehfil-e-Sham

    Punjab (India)

    This family-friendly tree-shaded garden restaurant, just inside the grounds of Shalamar Bagh, serves South Indian and Chinese dishes, plus tea, coffee and…

  • Karachi Bakery

    Hyderabad

    Established in 1953 and famous for its cakes, biscuits and bread. Try the traditional dilkhush (a pie stuffed with grated coconut, nuts and dry fruit)…

  • Bademiya Restaurant

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    A small, sit-down branch of the outrageously popular Bademiya late-night street stall. Expect spicy, fresh-grilled kebabs and tikka rolls hot off the…

  • Little Italy

    Nashik

    One of three restaurants located on the Sula estate, Little Italy does contemporary veg pizza and pasta that is a little easier to pair with wines than…

  • Amigo

    Leh

    Chicken- and vegetarian-based Korean food that offers a different set of tastes served in a ground floor courtyard. Try the bibambob, the sushi-like kim…

  • Kayani Bakery

    Pune

    A Raj-era institution that seems to be stuck in a time warp, where those in the know queue (in the loose sense of the word) as though a famine is on for…

  • Charcoal

    Udaipur

    As the name implies, barbecue, satay and tandoor specials feature at this innovative rooftop restaurant. There are plenty of vegetarian and juicy meat…

  • Hotel Namaste

    Gujarat & Diu

    At the very northern end of Veraval, where Junagadh Rd meets Rte 51, this excellent junction restaurant serves a good mix of Punjabi, Chinese and Western…

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