Must-see restaurants in India

  • Rose Cafe

    Delhi

    Opposite the fake Dilli Haat market, 'Delhi Haat', an unprepossessing building harbours the Rose Cafe, prettily pale blue and pink. It's all cake stands…

  • Cafe Noorani

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Inexpensive, old-school eatery that’s a requisite stop before or after visiting Haji Ali Dargah. Mughlai and Punjabi staples dominate, with kebabs…

  • Gajalee

    Mangaluru (Mangalore)

    One of Mangaluru's premier seafood restaurants, with a hillside location, sweeping views and a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Try the clam koshimbir…

  • Diva Spiced

    Delhi

    The newest opening from chef Ritu Dalmia, this chic, airy eatery offers tapas-style and full-size Asian dishes, with tantalising, taste-tingling…

  • Chez Christophe

    Gokarna

    For a very different vibe, stroll up the shore to this chilled French place, a 10-minute walk north from the main section of beach. You'll find authentic…

  • Cafe Bahar

    Hyderabad

    Consistently recommended by locals for authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, this AC place serves generous portions of flavoursome biryanis at modest prices (veg…

  • Gurdas Ram

    Amritsar

    Get your fingers sticky at this 60-year-old jalebi joint, serving up the delicious Indian dessert consisting of saffron-coloured coils of deep-fried…

  • Dakshina Mandapa

    Hyderabad

    Highly regarded spot for South Indian vegetarian food. You may have to wait for a lunch table, but order the South Indian thali and you'll be brought heap…

  • Samrat

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Samrat has an à la carte menu but most rightly opt for the famous Gujarati thali – a cavalcade of taste and texture, sweetness and spice that includes…

  • Hotel Madhuvan International

    Karnataka

    There's a choice of indoor or outdoor garden seating at this fine hotel restaurant, which does fantastic vegetarian dishes, including 13 kinds of dosa …

  • Neel Nod

    Northeast States

    Hotel Sonar Tori's stylish blue-chaired restaurant is the best option for an upscale meal. It does Thai and Indian curries, tandoori preparations,…

  • Altitude Cafe & Deli

    Delhi

    This fully organic cafe, with lots of gluten-free choices, has Turkish and Blue Tokai (Delhi's best, locally roasted) coffee, as well as great salads,…

  • Nagaland House

    Delhi

    The quiet, friendly, Nagaland canteen is a simple room overlooking a tangle of palm trees and is worth seeking out for punchy pork offerings, with dishes…

  • Smoor Chocolates Signature Lounge

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    The city's finest chocolaterie has a lovely, air-conditioned and spacious interior where you can indulge in exquisite gateaux and cakes, and of course a…

  • Gouthami

    Hampi

    A well-run place with cushion seating (or dining tables) and an excess of psychedelic wall hangings. Serves tasty Indian, Israeli and Western classics…

  • Coffee Home

    New Delhi

    Shaded under the wide reaches of an old banyan tree, the garden courtyard at Coffee Home is always busy with office workers lingering over chai and…

  • Fava

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Dine alfresco on Fava’s canopy-covered decking, feasting on large plates of delectable dishes like Middle Eastern meze, minced-lamb kebabs or black-sesame…

  • Parklane Hotel

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    Mysuru’s most social restaurant, with outdoor tables moodily lit by countless lanterns. There's often live traditional music, too. The menu offers…

  • Haritam

    Karnataka

    Excellent South and North Indian dishes are on offer here at very fair rates; try a paneer kadai (cottage cheese cooked in thick tomato gravy). The…

  • Lady Baga

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Hot out of the oven, Lady Baga brings its seafood specialities, Goan delicacies and chilled-out vibe to Bengaluru. The food is divine (try the mud crab in…

  • Samosa Party

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This inexpensive samosa hotspot is perfect for a quick bite on the southwestern side of the Indiranagar area. There's a wide range of trad (and twisted)…

  • Sodabottleopenerwala

    Delhi

    The name is like a typical trade-based Parsi surname, the place emulates the Iranian cafes of Mumbai, and the food is authentic Persian, including…

  • Church Street Social

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This warehouse-style bar-resto, drawing a cool urban crowd, serves cocktails in beakers and offers napkins toilet-paper style (on a roll). The menu takes…

  • Woodlands

    Karnataka

    Woodlands is regarded as the best vegetarian place in town and has an air-con dining room where you can escape the heat. Serves both South and North…

  • Gopi Roof Restaurant

    Hampi

    Serves up flavoursome Indian, Chinese and Israeli food, and even the Mexican grub (try the veg enchiladas) is quite tasty. Sip a lassi (₹60) or masala…

  • Madhushahi Samosa Centre

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    This hole-in-the-wall takeaway samosa place is only open limited hours, but it's well worth checking out. There's always a queue, such is its popularity,…

  • K Rustom

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    K Rustom has nothing but a few metal freezers, but the ice-cream sandwiches here have been pleasing Mumbaikar palates since 1953. Pick from 50 flavours;…

  • Aish

    Hyderabad

    Renowned for its Hyderabadi dishes, this elegant hotel restaurant serves fine biryanis, kebabs and wonderful haleem, including a veg version (₹675) of…

  • New Kulfi Centre

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Serves 36 flavours of the best kulfi (Indian firm-textured ice cream) you’ll have anywhere. Killer flavours include pistachio, malai (cream) and mango.

  • Karim’s

    Delhi

    Hidden down the buzzing alleys that surround Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah is this branch of historic Karim's, serving meaty Mughlai delights such as kebabs…

  • Parijata Restaurant

    Karnataka

    This popular, pure-veg hotel restaurant with inviting modern decor serves both North and South Indian cuisine, but it's the latter that stands out. Prices…

  • Dosa Point

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    This wildly popular dosa joint is so popular that people munch them on the street outside when the cramped interior is full. Try a rava onion dosa or ghee…

  • Burma Burma

    Delhi

    This beautiful restaurant-cum-teahouse specialises in fine teas and serves contemporary cuisine from Myanmar, Thailand, China and India's Northeastern…

  • Khan Saheb

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Famous for its terrific rolls (wholewheat chapatis), filled with anything from charcoal-grilled meats and tandoori prawns to paneer and sweetcorn tikka.

  • Qaswa Hills

    Karnataka

    This basement hotel restaurant buzzes day and night with contented diners. It's renowned for its meat dishes; try a chicken or mutton biryani.

  • Arya Ayurvedic Panchakarma Centre

    Gokarna

    Modish beachfront restaurant that boasts an open kitchen and a fine menu of vegetarian dishes freshly prepared using ayurvedic principles.

  • Moonlight

    Hampi

    A family-owned place right behind Virupaksha Temple that serves good breakfasts, pancakes, curries and espresso coffee.

  • Sri Geetha Bhavan

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Good South Indian meals in pleasant AC surroundings. Follow the Supreme Hotels sign.

  • Royal Cafe

    Lucknow

    Even if you don’t step inside this classy restaurant, don’t miss its exceedingly popular chaat (spicy snack) stand at the front. The sweet and savoury…

  • Moti Mahal Restaurant

    Lucknow

    If Mughlai meat country has got you down, seek refuge in this popular veg hideaway on MG Rd. It's perfect for an Indian-style breakfast, a snack or a…

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