Himachal Pradesh
Gaur Niwas is a classical if mostly ungentrified heritage house where you can savour meals from tandoori trout to fair-value thalis to penne alla zingara…
Must-see restaurants in India
Manali
Trancey vibes and dangling prayer-catchers set the tone, and there are plenty of chess sets on the wide sunny terrace, but what really makes the climb…
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Opposite the beach, this elegant restaurant at the 1860s heritage-style Raheem Residency is Alleppey’s finest. It has seating on a bijou open-sided…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Brought to you by the same hospitality team as Woodside Inn, Pantry and Miss T, this cool throwback restaurant resurrects Bombay recipes of yore, often…
Uttarakhand
Sit at tables or cushions on the floor while ordering Indian, Asian, Western or Middle Eastern food, and choose from a long list of healthy, fresh salads…
Darjeeling
The authentic afternoon-tea experience at Windamere Hotel is a joy for aficionados of things colonial, with crustless cucumber and tuna sandwiches,…
Shimla
Fronted by an old Fiat 1100, the enticing Simla Times combines a wonderfully panoramic open terrace area with a casually cosmopolitan indoor section of…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Even fussy Italians will be shocked and awed by the fine pizza at Mumbai's most authentic Italian pizzeria. Using San Marzano tomatoes throughout, pizzas…
Ladakh
With a day's notice, excellent traditional meals are served in the relatively new but still very traditional kitchen of this homestay house. A full spread…
Mussoorie
If you're hankering for Western comfort food, head to this contemporary, multilevel cafe that looks out to amazing valley views. It's run by husband-and…
Shimla
In a distinctive all-window circular building, Ashiana is an almost-elegant restaurant for snacks, Indian and (some) Chinese food plus a few Himachali…
Leh
Local families tend to eat at home, but for a special treat this is one of the few tourist-area restaurants they are likely to come to, thanks to ever…
Lucknow
This charming hidden corner at the back of Sanatkada has a unique concept: persuading Lucknow’s oldest households to cook their cherished family recipes…
Leh
A Russian–Indian couple has created a menu that really covers the globe. Expect a lot of the more interesting seasonal dishes to be unavailable (guacamole…
Gangtok
Behind the traditional facade of a former monastery dormitory, this tastefully contemporary cafe displaying guidebooks, bonsai firs and Le Creuset cups,…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Since 1949, this epic sweet shop has been satiating Ujjaini sugar cravings. There’s no English sign or menu, but staff can steer you in the right…
Uttar Pradesh
Clean and hip, this out-of-place restaurant does a seriously good all-veg menu that runs the gamut from Chinese to Italian to Indian. The special thali …
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Indori Khopra patties (street-food snack consisting of a spiced potato stuffed with coconut and dried fruit) are a local speciality of Indore and nowhere…
Jodhpur
The rooftop terrace of Stepwell House hosts this classy restaurant featuring uniformed staff, Indian wine and Spanish beer. The excellent North Indian veg…
Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri
Trusted and air-conditioned Amber, attached to Hotel Saluja Residency, serves mouthwatering dishes, including fluffy naans, lip-smacking curries, tender…
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
At elegant, history-rich Padmavilasom Palace, Kerala's traditional vegetarian sadya (banquet) is delivered in all its banana-leaf sumptuousness within the…
Puri
Bikram Sahoo and his six brothers have been churning out the unique Odishan delight known as chhena poda (made from cottage cheese, sugar and cardamom,…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
This place is worth visiting simply because it's Ahmedabad's longest-running eatery (going strong since 1900). Locals swear by the breakfast here, and the…
Himachal Pradesh
This timelessly refined restaurant offers indoor, conservatory and terrace dining, the latter with superlative views towards the distant Himalayan…
Mussoorie
This Punjabi bistro packs in the flavour, with perfectly spiced veg and nonveg options: the aromatic Turban Tikka Masala rocked our taste buds to a very…
Amritsar
This no-frills (but not cheap) restaurant does the definitive version of Amritsar's legendary fried fish and oven-baked fish tikkas, as well as a number…
Manali
Upstairs, 250m south of the bus station, Vibes is a great place to try authentic, beautifully presented Himachali food that's rarely available outside…
Jodhpur
The rooftop restaurant at Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli welcomes all to sample its delicious food and fort views. There are Chinese and Continental…
Agra
Fabulously tasty and religiously clean, Dasaprakash whips up consistently great South Indian vegetarian food, including spectacular thalis (₹250 to ₹360),…
Manali
Just across the river from Old Manali, climb a short stairway to enjoy Bella Vista's high-quality vegetarian Spanish and Italian food served in a…
Kochi (Cochin)
The restaurant at the Grand Hotel is as elegant and retro-stylish as the hotel itself, with cream-coloured furniture and chequered floors. It serves a…
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Mumbai (Bombay)
A heaven for food lovers, Mumbai’s famous khau galis (literally 'eat lanes') pack in some tantalising street treats, serving up a potpourri of cuisines…
Manali
This slick restaurant-bar produces flavoursome international food – from roast-pumpkin soup to peri-peri chicken, quinoa salad to semi-deconstructed pad…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Relaxed Parisian-style place steeped where possible in organically sourced ingredients. Delectable crêpes, croques, salads, juices and soothing lounge…
Eastern Rajasthan
Alwar’s renowned restaurant has been going since 1957. In the heart of the old town, it serves fresh, tasty pure-veg food – try the delicious dhal fry…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Poetry By Love and Cheesecake is a European oasis in the middle of Mumbai, conceived by chef Amit Sharma. The menu of snacks and treats ranges far and…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Pantry is a bakery-cafe that offers a choice of fine pies and organic breads, soups and sandwiches plus delicious mains. The gourmet cheese toastie is…
Kochi (Cochin)
Usually packed with fashionable Kochiites, Qissa channels a cosmopolitan scene with its mismatched pastel-painted chairs, outdoor garden and buzzy…
Kochi (Cochin)
Join feasting Indian families at this sprawling modern restaurant fronted by a barbecue just southeast of Fort Cochin's tourist centre. Breakfasts (₹30 to…
Kochi (Cochin)
Hidden behind a massive antique-filled godown (warehouse) is this wonderful waterfront restaurant, where you can relax over fresh juices and punchy Indian…
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