Kochi (Cochin)
This no-frills spot is legendary among Kochi locals for its lunchtime chicken, mutton and seafood biryanis – get here early or miss out. Don't confuse it…
Must-see restaurants in India
Bikaner
This bright and clean cafe is a great place to relax with an espresso coffee or a cool drink, and equally good as a place for veg and nonveg lunch or…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Synonymous with Kolkata's signature biryani (basmati rice with juicy mutton chunks and steamed potatoes, per plate ₹225), Shiraz also offers a range of…
Palolem
Little World is a sweet little vegetarian and vegan cafe with a whole-food philosophy, quirky decor and an inventive menu. Buckwheat pancakes, waffles and…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Upmarket hotel restaurant, with an eclectic menu that takes in filling sandwiches (from ₹305), pizza and pasta, and dishes like fish with lemon butter…
Pushkar
Busy any time of day, this is particularly popular as a breakfast stop: watch the world go by with a fresh coffee (from ₹40) or juice (from ₹50) and an…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Organic cafe off Adipampa Rd serving up healthy specials such as dosa and roti made from millet grains, and salads, curries and North or South Indian…
Himachal Pradesh
Rasta is the top traveller hang-out for, well, practically anything we tried. Service is friendly, and the space is bright and airy with pine tables and…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Fabulous French and creole cooking – such as the fantastic prawn curry – is the order of the day at this atmospheric courtyard restaurant at the heart of…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Classic Andhra-style food is ladled out at this ever-busy eatery, and you may have to queue for a table during lunch. Try its famous chicken or mutton…
Himachal Pradesh
Come for the spectacular mountain views from big picture windows, stay for cooking that's far better than you might anticipate from a governmental hotel…
Dalhousie
Pseudo-antique furniture and framed sepia photos in a heritage building create a peaceful dining oasis amid the throng of shoppers just off Gandhi Chowk…
Kannur
Kannur's must-try restaurant, in the market area, is usually packed at lunchtime. The speciality is Malabar cuisine, specifically the banana-leaf thalis…
Raj’s Pentagon Restaurant & Garden Pub
South Goa
Raj’s is as much a place to come for the live music as to eat, though the food is pretty good and the ambience welcoming. Decent garden setting, great…
Mumbai (Bombay)
The menu at Mamagoto (which means ‘play with food’ in Japanese) really delivers with punchy Pan-Asian flavours. The authentic Malay-style Penang curry is…
Puri
Decent pizzas and pancakes, espresso-machine coffee (₹80), toasted sandwiches and breakfast fry-ups (including bacon) are all here at this cute cafe…
South Goa
Excellent Italian food is dished out at Dolce Vita, with gingham tablecloths, a long, sprawling blackboard menu, and plenty of passionate yelling and…
Leh
A central Leh standard, the eponymous terrace seating is pleasant with comfortable plush seats, and the huge menu is reliable, from the excellent Israeli…
Ladakh
Set around a relaxing garden, this restaurant turns out a wide range of vegetarian food for a stream of small groups visiting the Indus Valley monasteries…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Love food, motorcycles and travel? Indulge all three passions at the rugged Moto Store & Cafe. Simple snacks like nachos and momos and more elaborate…
South Goa
The clifftop views alone are worthy of a stop here on the way to or from Cabo da Rama fort, around 1km away. Seafood, Goa specialities and the usual…
North Goa
This inexpensive, locals-oriented little place, also popular with in-the-know tourists, serves fresh fish and Goan seafood specialities such as a spicy…
Northeast States
The restaurant at Hotel Welcome Palace serves generous helpings of tasty Indian food, including some fantastic local fish dishes. It’s busy during lunch…
New Delhi
This Pandara Market fave is a long-running haunt of well-off Delhi businessmen and families, serving North Indian food with a commendable vegetarian…
Udaipur
This itsy cafe serves tasty baked goods and real coffee. Offerings include sticky cinnamon rolls, chocolate cake and apple crumble. There's muesli or eggs…
Shillong
This is a reliable stop for all Chinese standards, served by efficient waiters in atmospheric surrounds with brick walls, wood panelling, mirrors and a…
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
The Radisson's pool-side 'cafe' offers everything from American pancakes to grilled tofu, Indian veg dishes, pan-Asian cuisine and a fantastic breakfast…
Hyderabad
This stylish new place specialises in wonderfully flavoursome and authentic Turkish, Armenian and Lebanese cuisine with excellent kebabs, salads and…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This typical takeaway stand is a well-known outlet for kati rolls. There's no seating available, and you may have to queue on the busy footpath during the…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
A kind of modern take on a traditional darshini (South Indian breakfast joint) this small likeable place serves up snacks like idli and dosa at very…
Gangtok
With gaudy, multi-storey dragon statues in front, the understated interior of this quality Chinese restaurant comes as a pleasant surprise. The free green…
South Goa
The al fresco but covered garden restaurant at La Ben is a popular place for breakfast or dinner, with a broad-ranging menu of Indian, Goan, tandoori and…
Jaisalmer
This restaurant has cushions and low tables on an airy terrace on (as the name implies) the fort’s western side. Pretty good vegetarian Indian dishes are…
Kashmir & Ladakh
One of Central Kargil's few appealing restaurants is hidden upstairs in the overrated PC Palace Hotel. The Indian food is excellent, though the rather…
Gujarat & Diu
The very good, round-the-clock coffee shop at the Imperial Palace does everything from Mediterranean and lasagne to sizzlers and South Indian – all…
South Goa
The Agonda branch of Zest has a lush and loungy garden setting to complement the vegan and vegetarian menu of Mexican or teriyaki bowls, pizza, Balinese…
Sikkim
For a classier meal with richer Indian sauces and more stylish seating than any other of the strip-hotel restaurants in Lower Pelling, head to this tasty…
Gujarat & Diu
Low lit, with plants and understated decor, this cosy and clean place with well-prepared Punjabi and Chinese veg dishes is rightly popular. Service is…
Gokarna
Family-run place at the eastern end of Om Beach with a great perch overlooking the waves. The long menu takes in breakfasts, sandwiches, and Indian and…
Gokarna
This attractive double-deck affair on Om Beach has dreamy, romantic ocean views (you can watch sea eagles soaring over the waves from your table), cold…
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