Must-see restaurants in India

  • Minerva Coffee Shop

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Great North and South Indian veg cuisine in bright, spotless AC premises. Meals (thalis) are only available from 11.30am to 3.30pm but top-notch dosa,…

  • Wildgrass Restaurant

    Puri

    Grab yourself a table at this tranquil restaurant, either in one of the thatched pavilions or the air-con dining room, and tuck into excellent house…

  • Villa Blanche Bistro

    North Goa

    This lovely, German-run, chilled garden cafe draws diners to the back lanes of Assagao. Salads, sandwiches, filled bagels and cakes are specialities, but…

  • Chetan Poori Wala

    Uttarakhand

    If you're looking for that authentic (and delicious) local dining experience, you've found it. Unlimited thalis are served on plates made of dried leaves…

  • Glenary’s

    Darjeeling

    Popular Glenary's sits above the famous bakery-cafe of the same name and is a classy Darjeeling staple. Of note are the Continental and Chinese dishes and…

  • Shah Ghouse Cafe

    Hyderabad

    During Ramadan, Hyderabadis line up for Shah Ghouse's famous haleem (a thick soup of pounded spiced wheat, with goat, chicken or beef, and lentils) and at…

  • Gallops

    Bikaner

    This contemporary cafe and restaurant close to the Junagarh entrance is known as ‘Glops’ to rickshaw-wallahs. There are snacks such as pizzas, wraps and…

  • 1st Gate Home Fusion

    Jaisalmer

    Sitting atop the boutique hotel of the same name, this split-level, open-air terrace has dramatic fort views and a mouthwatering menu of authentic…

  • Saffron

    Jaisalmer

    On the spacious roof terrace of Hotel Nachana Haveli, the veg and nonveg food here is excellent. It’s a particularly atmospheric place in the evening,…

  • Olive Bistro

    Hyderabad

    Located in a secluded leafy location with lake views from its terrace, this atmospheric restaurant is one of the hottest places in town for Italian and…

  • Zeebop by the Sea

    South Goa

    The most famous beachfront restaurant north of Colva, Zeebop is renowned for its excellent seafood and party nights. Stylish and award-winning Zeebop is…

  • Dhaba By Claridges

    Hyderabad

    A good reason to head out west to Hi-Tech City, this hip hang-out offers a contemporary take on North Indian street food (minus the fumes and traffic of…

  • Fatty Bao

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This hip rooftop restaurant serves up Asian hawker food to a crowd of fashionable young foodies in a vibrant setting with colourful chairs and wooden…

  • Bastian

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    All the praise bestowed upon this trendy seafooder is indisputably warranted. Canadian-Chinese chef Kelvin Cheung, has forged an East-meets-West…

  • Carpe Diem Art Cafe

    South Goa

    Carpe Diem is an art gallery showcasing local artists and a creative learning centre housed in a beautiful old Portuguese mansion, but for the average…

  • Magic Italy

    Palolem

    On the main beach road, Magic Italy has been around since 1999 and the quality of its pizza and pasta remains high, with imported Italian ingredients like…

  • Firdaus

    Hyderabad

    A classy hotel restaurant, Firdaus offers great Hyderabadi (and also North Indian) dishes to the strains of live ghazals (classical Urdu love songs,…

  • Revival

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Waiters at this thali mecca saunter around Chowpatty sea-view digs in silken dhotis, filling your plates with dozens of delectable (veg-only) curries,…

  • Toran Dining Room

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    With almost 30 years' experience, bright and modern Toran serves Gujarati thalis of exceptional quality. Around 10 curries and pickles, plus an assortment…

  • Ourem 88

    Palolem

    British-run Ourem 88 is a gastronomic sensation. It has just a handful of tables and a small but masterful menu, with changing specials chalked up on the…

  • Cloud 9

    Chandigarh

    Offering magical panoramic views of the tree-lined city and the distant Shivalik Hills, this smart, newly renovated restaurant and bar has two menus …

  • Brothers’ Dhaba

    Amritsar

    This fast and friendly upmarket dhaba serves some of Amritsar’s tastiest parathas stuffed with herbs, potato and pomegranate seeds that burst in the mouth…

  • Cafe Bodega

    Panaji

    It’s well worth a trip up to Altinho Hill to visit this serene inner courtyard cafe-gallery in an azure-and-white Portuguese mansion in the grounds of…

  • Mamagoto

    Delhi

    Fun, friendly and fabulously colourful, this laid-back east-Asian restaurant, with funky manga art and retro Chinese posters on the walls, has an eclectic…

  • Bomra’s

    North Goa

    Wonderfully unusual food is on offer at this sleek little place serving interesting modern Burmese cuisine with a fusion twist. Aromatic dishes include…

  • Vinayaka Mylari

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    This tiny, no-nonsense place is one of the best spots in town to try the South Indian classic masala dosa (a large savoury crepe stuffed with spiced…

  • Mango Tree

    Hampi

    Hampi’s most famous restaurant has relocated to an atmospheric tented restaurant in the bazaar but is still run by three generations of the same local…

  • TFL

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    A stylish cafe-resto in a converted suburban bungalow with a great covered terrace. Offers Italian, Mexican, American, European and East Asian dishes,…

  • Karma Cafe & Bakery

    South Goa

    Pull up a cushion at this chilled cafe and bakery opposite the Colomb road and delve into a superb range of freshly baked breads, croissants and pastries…

  • Sly Granny

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Sly Granny is a fresh breath of flavours, serving up European-meets-Asian cuisine. Tables are on two levels, with a formal restaurant zone and a more…

  • Anju-Coco Resto

    Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

    One of Havelock’s faves, down-to-earth roadside Anju-Coco offers a flavour-packed menu of zealously guarded Indian-international family recipes, with…

  • Hotel Mayura

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    One of the best places in town for South Indian thalis (₹220), with delicious dishes and lots of chutneys neatly arranged on a banana leaf. Ten kinds of…

  • Hotel Saravana Bhavan

    New Delhi

    Fabulous dosas, idlis and other South Indian delights. With queues coming out the door, this is the biggest and the best of Delhi's Saravana Bhavan…

  • Prema

    Gokarna

    Always packed, this humble-looking place has a prime location just before the town beach. It offers Western food, but it's best to stick to the South or…

  • Andhra Pradesh Bhawan Canteen

    New Delhi

    A hallowed bargain, the canteen at the Andhra Pradesh state house serves cheap and delicious unlimited South Indian thalis to a seemingly unlimited stream…

  • Minerva Coffee Shop

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    The veg-only Minerva does superb Andhra and North Indian thalis (with free refills) and fine filter coffee. Staff are efficient and the ambience is family…

  • Girimanja's

    Mangaluru (Mangalore)

    Terrific, authentic Mangalorean food in very simple, no-nonsense surrounds and very fairly priced. Try the fish fry or prawn fry; sauces are incredibly…

  • Rajdhani

    New Delhi

    Thalis fit for a king. Treat yourself with food-of-the-gods vegetarian thalis that encompass a fantastic array of Gujarati and Rajasthani dishes.

  • Sigdi

    Karnataka

    An interesting concept, this atmospheric modern place specialises in veg barbecues (which you cook at your table). It's popular, so book ahead.

  • Mediterra

    Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh

    Cure the curry blues at this romantic rooftop restaurant on Indore’s main avenue of upscale shopping and hotels north of the centre. Mood lighting sets…

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