Bungalow on the Beach Restaurant
Tamil Nadu
The upscale and super cute restaurant at Tranquebar's main hotel serves excellent multicuisine dishes on the soothing sea-facing veranda or inside the…
Must-see restaurants in South India
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
For a place to unwind, good food and unlimited-drinks deals, look no further than Open Box. (The special that includes three hours of unlimited sangria…
Pune
A Pune institution famous for its traveller-geared grub and fusion food (such as vindaloo pork chops with garlic mash), including omelettes, cooked…
Maharashtra
Near Mahalaxmi Temple, this hole-in-the-wall misal (spicy curry made from bean sprouts and pulses) joint has been at it since 1963 and is the spiciest of…
North Goa
Refined Thai food is the trademark of the Taj’s romantic Banyan Tree, its swish courtyard set beneath the branches of a vast old banyan tree. If you’re a…
Panaji
The breezy 1st-floor restaurant at Panjim Inn is indeed on the balcony, with just a handful of finely carved tables, Fontainhas street views and snappy…
Maharashtra
Known locally as the ‘Byrianiwala’, this funky joint has a full North Indian menu, but it’s all about the spicy biryanis: spiced steamed rice with chicken…
Panaji
As the name suggests, this tranquil place has both Thai and Chinese menus, with all the classic Thai curries and soups, along with dishes like Beijing…
Santosh Family Beach Restaurant
South Goa
At the end of the road near the Galgibag River, Santosh is a family-run place back from the beach specialising in locally caught seafood but offering the…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
An extension of the popular One Night in Bangkok pub, the pub-like Siam Trading Company has deliberately dingy lighting but fresh and excellent Thai food…
Mysuru (Mysore)
A small, simple but ever-popular all-veg cafe offering a menu of all-day breakfasts (try the 'hearty oats') and satisfying Indian and Western dishes,…
Madurai
Set in the green-clad Kerala-inspired grounds of the top-end Heritage Madurai hotel, this elegant eatery does beautifully spiced pan-Indian dishes, along…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
In a romantic teak-columned courtyard, Maison Perumal's Tamil/French restaurant turns out brilliant, daily changing market-fresh dinners full of local…
Hyderabad
Cheap and reliably good for tasty South Indian fare. It's a good option for breakfast or a speedy lunch – try their idli or masala vada (spicy, deep-fried…
Karnataka
This dimly lit place initially looks pretty unappealing for a meal: it doubles as a bar and many tables are filled with beer guzzlers. But the food is…
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Honey-coloured wood and monochrome Kodai photos set the tone for tasty, elegantly prepared Indian and continental food. It does mouth-meltingly spicy…
Chennai (Madras)
The Thousand Lights branch of this prominent Chennai vegetarian chain is more upscale than most and does a 30-odd-item, ₹320 lunch and dinner buffet (11…
South Goa
Authentic wood-fired pizza is the standout at this corner bistro where Italians run the kitchen with aplomb. Fresh pasta, lasagne and ravioli also grace…
Arambol (Harmal)
The Goa (winter) incarnation of a Manali institution, Dylan’s is a fine place for an espresso, chocolate chip cookies and old-school dessert. It's a nice…
Karnataka
It's worth grabbing an autorickshaw to this fine hotel restaurant, 2km from the centre, for its peaceful ambience and flavoursome food. Lunchtime thalis …
Hyderabad
All-you-can-eat kebabs, curries, salads and desserts, with many veg and non-veg options. A great-value place to come when you're hungry! Prices fluctuate…
Maharashtra
Delicious vegetarian food, particularly Punjabi cuisine, though a few Chinese and South Indian dishes are also offered. It’s a short walk south along…
Hyderabad
Established in 1953 and famous for its cakes, biscuits and bread. Try the traditional dilkhush (a pie stuffed with grated coconut, nuts and dry fruit)…
North Goa
You can easily be transported to Tuscany at Candolim’s cosy, romantic Italian restaurant with check tablecloths and imported wine. Perfect antipasti,…
Mumbai (Bombay)
A small, sit-down branch of the outrageously popular Bademiya late-night street stall. Expect spicy, fresh-grilled kebabs and tikka rolls hot off the…
Nashik
One of three restaurants located on the Sula estate, Little Italy does contemporary veg pizza and pasta that is a little easier to pair with wines than…
Pune
A Raj-era institution that seems to be stuck in a time warp, where those in the know queue (in the loose sense of the word) as though a famine is on for…
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Locally famous for its chicken and mutton biryanis, busy Halais is a clean restaurant hidden behind a street-front sweet shop. It's also popular for…
Chennai (Madras)
This famed vegetarian chain is brilliant for excellent-value South Indian thalis (lunchtime only here) and simple, authentic South Indian breakfasts of…
Panaji
The successful formula from its long-running restaurant down in Mobor has been transplanted in the capital with fresh seafood, North Indian tandoor,…
Varkala
This fun place doesn't really need to play on the Kerala Tourism tagline – the Indian-international food is good (including spiced fish wrapped in banana…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
A simple open-sided cafe with red plastic chairs and a few colourful murals, popular Rony's cooks up delish seafood curries, wood-fired pizzas, Israeli…
North Goa
Bed Rock is a welcome change from the beach shacks with a reliable menu of Indian and continental faves (pizza, pasta etc), a cosy chill-out lounge…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
A fixture on Bengaluru’s restaurant scene, classy Sunny’s has a lovely terrace for alfresco dining. On the menu you'll find authentic thin-crust pizza,…
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
This open-sided cafe whips up soulful Italian, Indian and Middle Eastern dishes including breakfasts and sabich (Israeli aubergine-and-egg pita sandwiches…
Tiruvannamalai
In a peaceful, shady courtyard of plastic chairs and wooden tables, friendly Tasty Café does well-prepared Indian and continental food, including pizza,…
Munnar
Town-centre branch of South India's favourite pure-veg chain, serving all the idlis, dosas and filter coffee you could want. The restaurant was closed at…
North Goa
The corner streetside Fisherman's Cove is always busy thanks to a strong reputation for its seafood and Indian dishes. The food is good but its popularity…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Modestly priced restaurants are not easy to find in this part of town, so this friendly Gujarati place by Khar train station is a welcome addition. The…
South Goa
This unpretentious little family-run cafe offers a nice dining experience in its roadside garden setting on a back lane a short walk back from the beach…
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