Varanasi
Excellent, no-nonsense choice off the tourist path for South Indian masala dosa, and its spicier cousin, the Mysore dosa. Also one of the few cheapies to…
Must-see restaurants in India
Kerala
Amid whirring ceiling fans and red plastic chairs, this super-central branch of the always-reliable ICH dishes out steaming biryanis, masala dosas (large…
Panaji
Sher-E-Punjab is widely regarded as one of the best North Indian places in Panaji, catering to well-dressed locals and business visitors with its generous…
Guwahati
Named after Assamese khorikaa (barbecued dishes), this restaurant serves a selection of regional fare in upscale air-conditioned comfort. Try the…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
It seems as though Tomato's has been going strong forever. It's styled along the lines of an American diner, with booth seating, and it's decorated with…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
At this clean, bright and bustling curry house in the Hotel Good Night building (opposite Siddi Sayid’s Mosque), carnivores can tuck into numerous chicken…
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
The most colourful dining space in town, this food-meets-art restaurant in Alleppey's bazaar area greets you with vibrant tables and contemporary local…
Himachal Pradesh
This rooftop restaurant has great valley views from its expansive patio, plus an inside room with low tables and floor cushions. The kitchen does a decent…
Himachal Pradesh
Within the castle itself, this hotel restaurant is especially good for lunches taken on the terrace overlooking the valley. The menu includes a few…
Arambol (Harmal)
In a peaceful garden set back from the main road to the Glastonbury St beach entrance, Double Dutch has long been popular for its steaks, salads, Thai and…
Delhi
Fat Lulu’s has thin-crust pizzas loaded with toppings, from classic Italian to those with an Indian twist (chicken tikka masala). It has a quirky and…
South Goa
Down a lane opposite Novotel's Dona Sylvia, nudging up against the Sal River, Mike's is something of an institution (as is Mike's 'Love Shack' on the…
Himachal Pradesh
Hung with rope-lamps and set with wicker-bamboo chairs, the restaurant here serves some of Nako's best food, with decent takes on Indian, Continental,…
Delhi
A specialist, as you might expect, in kebabs, this place is a meat-lover's dream, though there's a veg menu too. Best value is to plump for the set menu …
Himachal Pradesh
Just where the road ends, this old faithful fulfills all your carrot cake, apple pie and cinnamon roll requirements. It does decent coffee, shakes,…
Kovalam
On the north half of Lighthouse Beach, this 1st-floor cafe-restaurant, with its balcony and wicker chairs, stands out for tasty Euro dishes like rösti,…
Chennai (Madras)
Down a dusty narrow alley off Arundale St, shoebox-sized Rayars has been pulling in ravenous crowds for over 70 years with its crispy evening bonda …
Srinagar
With just two modern tables with settees, money changing facilities, a tour/trekking agency, and a couple of rooms upstairs (single/double ₹800/1200),…
Chennai (Madras)
You take what you're given from the chap in the 'window shop', a fast-and-furious hole-in-the-wall famous for its hot crispy bhajias (vegetable fritters),…
Shimla
This ragged Shimla institution is like an old boys’ club with its ageing leather seats, uniformed waiters and blackboard menu of very simple food. Packed…
Chandigarh
This chain eatery in Chandigarh's Sector 17 shopping central serves fast food downstairs and upscale buffets and a la carte meals upstairs (accessed…
Kerala
Tucked into a neatly repurposed red-and-white colonial-style building, in the heart of town, this busy all-veg spot draws the crowds with its cheap thalis…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Delicious, home-made, wholemeal breads rich in seeds and grains, tasty pastries and tarts, as well paninis, pizzas and sandwiches, make this a popular…
Himachal Pradesh
Rooms (from ₹1000) aren't bad but the main attraction is dining with a view over the garden from which your veggies were probably picked, towards the…
Guwahati
Several good eating options are located along Bhuban Rd in the Uzanbazar neighbourhood of Old Guwahati, and the Chinese dishes at Fat Belly are…
Guwahati
Transcurry's Assamese thali is a great way to sample the original flavours of Assamese cuisine in the busy Paltan Bazar area. They do good sizzlers,…
Uttarakhand
Next door to Kripal Guesthouse is this chilled cafe run by a friendly young couple offering a simple menu of pizza, masala dosa and homebaked cookies. It…
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Some of Mamallapuram's best continental food. The pasta, pizza, sizzlers, crepes and momos (Tibetan dumplings) are genuine and tasty, service is exuberant…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
This bright little branch of a widespread chain, run by a coffee workers' cooperative, is a good spot for South Indian filter coffee and South Indian…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Drink coffee with Indore’s judiciary at this branch of a long-standing, cooperatively run chain set near the district court. It's a good spot for…
Agra
Up a flight of steps and overlooking Taj Ganj’s busy street scene, this friendly, family-run restaurant is a nice choice if you’re not fussed about Taj…
Chennai (Madras)
Often crowded and cramped, Ratna is famous for its scrumptious idli accompanied by hearty doses of its signature sambar (soupy lentil dish with cubed…
Orchha
This place, with an air-conditioned dining room, does the best veg food of any of Orchha’s budget restaurants – the thalis (₹130 to ₹350) are particularly…
Uttar Pradesh
At the Royal Residency Hotel, this restaurant is a fun homage to Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachhaan, featuring a wall full of headshots and a mural of the…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Pondy's only seafront cafe is good for croissants, cakes, salads, baguettes, breakfasts and organic South Indian coffee (hot or iced), plus welcome fresh…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
The cafe-restaurant at Malwa Retreat dishes out veg and nonveg Indian meals in a relatively flash contemporary premises with an open kitchen. It has wi-fi…
Kochi (Cochin)
At the heart of Mattancherry's Jewish quarter, with a small balcony above a sprawling antiques warehouse, this charming, low-key 1st-floor cafe-restaurant…
Eastern Rajasthan
This main-road restaurant has lots of palatable veg and 13 different paneer choices among its multicuisine menu. There’s a hushed and low-lit ambience in…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Papa’s Shack has been serving up delicious Indian vegetarian dishes since 1964. Prepare to get cosy with the locals – it’s so popular you’ll often share a…
Chennai (Madras)
Tuscana turns out authentic thin-crust pizzas with toppings like prosciutto, mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes, as well as more creative takes such as…
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