The best restaurants Rajasthan

You will find some Rajasthani specialties and a 100% vegetarian menu in this restaurant run by a Jain family. You can enjoy the pleasant garden in the shade of trees and the facade of this beautiful haveliin red stone. And if it is very hot, the air-conditioned dining room is quite pleasant too, although a bit dark. The limited menu offers a tasty cuisine, not too spicy. Indians and Western tourists know where to find quality at the right price and the tables are crowded at meal times.

If the location of the ITC Rajputana hotel does not seduce at first sight, wedged between the train station and an elevated road, its restaurant Peshawri will quickly make you forget this inconvenience. The somewhat curious setting is probably reminiscent of the interior of a traditional house in the Peshawar region of northern Pakistan. Stone walls, wooden clerestories stretched with string, long wooden tables and upholstered stools. The interest lies of course in the plate. The chefs will prepare delicious North Indian specialties with a touch of spice.

This restaurant is so good and nice that the people who live in the Pearl Palace don't seem to take the risk of going to eat elsewhere. On the roof, where a magnificent wrought iron peacock looks down on you, the restaurant overlooks the neighborhood and the heights of the city. An impressive menu, a multitude of delicious and fresh dishes, a superb atmosphere, very good music, a smiling and really responsive staff, you will hardly find better in Jaipur for the price.

One of the oldest and most popular restaurants in the city. The uniformed staff will serve you delicious Indian and Rajasthani cuisine. The dishes are well presented on the plate and delight the taste buds. We recommend the excellent tandoori dishes. As the restaurant is very popular, it is better to book in high season. In the evening, a group of musicians is there to entertain the customers with their folk music. Comfortably seated at a low table in one of the corners, you will enjoy the illuminated view of the city.

Three falafel stands are located on Sadar Bazaar and are always full, whatever the time of day. Our favorite is probably Just Falafel for its interior, which is a little more neat than the others. You will meet many Israeli tourists there, but also many others, because the falafels of Pushkar are famous. Ideal to fill a small hunger or for a light meal, the sandwiches are simply delicious and allow to change the dal or mutter paneer. Not very authentic, but frankly good!

This trendy little café-restaurant is adjacent to the boutique of the same name. The golden youth of Jaipur meets here to enjoy bagels, falafels, tapenade, brie sandwiches, hummus, pesto... The choice of international inspiration is not only very eclectic, but also very convincing. The pastries, cookies, chocolates and desserts of all kinds also hit the spot. You can accompany everything with an espresso (a rarity in India), a fruit juice or an ice tea. If you need to let go, this is the place to be.

A very good address on the side of Lal Ghat. You will dine at the bottom of an alcove with view of the lake. Indian dishes are delicious and relevés to your taste. Chinese and international specialities also. Reservations recommended in season.

This is the restaurant of the hotel Devraj Niwas. Located in the center of the city, it offers an exotic setting in the heart of a landscaped park. The wooden tables are set in an arc in the garden, lit with candles for a romantic atmosphere. In winter, braziers are placed between the tables to keep warm. In addition to the setting, the menu with its many vegetarian specialties is worth the detour. A nice choice of wines, cocktails, and branded spirits allow to prolong this moment. You are at the right place for a romantic dinner.

In height, the two rooms display two different atmospheres. On the ^first floor, coffee tables and mats on the floor, perfect for a cup of tea, lassi or a refreshing mint lemon slush. On the second floor, a few tables to enjoy the benefits of the restaurant's vegetarian cuisine. Here, no glutamate, as little oil as possible and fresh organic food. The varied menu offers salads, sandwiches, dal, curry all as healthy and delicious. Lots of choices also for breakfast. A very good address at any time of the day.

The restaurant bears this name in reference to the date the city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh. Situated on the edge of the lake Fateh Sagar its terrace is a real pleasure. In a century-old building, guests can choose between a restaurant, lounge bar or coffee shop. The restaurant, a chic and elegant place, serves traditional European cuisine with Indian influences. In the evening, in the garden, the subdued light of the candles diffuses a romantic atmosphere. The bar offers a sober setting ideal for sipping a drink. The coffee-shop is the perfect place to get rid of the sweet tooth.

We will not hide it, Spice Court is a restaurant for tourists. But... the quality is there, the setting is pleasant, the service is impeccable. The meal is taken in a large garden with, in the first part of the evening, a traditional show. From 9pm, the Indians take over the place, and the artists go home. The menu offers a wide variety of simmered dishes, perfectly spiced and tasty. A beautiful air-conditioned room welcomes the customers on hot days. Cherry on the cake, the owner speaks an impeccable French.

It would be a pity to stay in Udaipur without having dinner at Ambrai! Bhaset Singh, the cook of the place, is none other than the former head of the maharaja and his experience allows him some remarkable fantasies. The dishes are meticulously prepared and served quickly. The enchanting setting is ideal for a romantic dinner. In the evening, the tables are lit by candlelight and before your eyes the city is reflected in the lake. We highly recommend Jahagisi Chicken, the unique house specialty. Reservation imperative in high season.

You'll have to climb several flights of stairs to reach the roof of this beautifully appointed little café. Mattresses on the floor covered with colorful drapes, large cushions, low wooden tables and carpets, that's the setting. Prefer the tables at the back which look directly onto the fort. The café offers an impressive menu with no less than 17 ways to prepare chicken! The service is a bit slow and nonchalant, but very nice. And the wifi works perfectly. A good place to rest for a while, on the terrace or in the room.

This restaurant located on the roof of the hotel Pal Haveli is famous for its exceptional location. In the evening, whether on the terrace or in a room with bay windows, the setting is enchanting. Very professional, the waiters are attentive. We recommend the chicken Labaddar: grilled chicken, cooked in a butter and tomato sauce, an improved version of the butter chicken. The view on the city, the fort and the clock is magnificent! The setting is perfect for a candlelit dinner for two. Very romantic.

Among the specialties of this shop: bhang in all forms. Lassi, fruit juices, cookies, cakes, chocolate... For those who have not heard of bhang, it is a preparation made from cannabis leaves. In this region, Indians are fond of it, especially during religious festivals. This official store is approved by the government. Nothing illegal, but beware, some bhang can be very strong. Some tourists attracted by the thrill have had the bad experience.

Who doesn't know the Omelette Shop? It is impossible to stay in Jodhpur without seeing this famous man who sells hard-boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, fried eggs... and especially omelets. His stand is located on the left side of the Sardar Market entrance, on the old city side. Victim of his success, Ramkishan Gwalani faces many traders who try to imitate him, even if some of them have closed down with the Covid-19 pandemic. While enjoying a good cheese masala omelet, take a look at his guest books; they are very funny!

Since its opening in 2016, this tiny café has not stopped filling up. A la carte, a large choice of fresh products to get you settled early in the morning or for a light breakfast. But above all, a very large choice of coffees, espresso or elongated, machiatto or frappé, that will satisfy caffeine addicts. Beware, between 9 and 10 am there is often a queue, as yoga enthusiasts all arrive here after their morning session in the nearby centre. The three tables set up on the small terrace are quickly taken by storm. From there, one can observe the lively Gangaur Ghat district.

The best buffet in town? In any case, this restaurant is located in a pleasant, well-kept garden and the formula is attractive. If you opt for the buffet, you can eat as much as you want, for a slightly higher price than the a la carte menu. The choice is not huge, but the cuisine is simple and of good quality. The restaurant also offers a menu, with some delicious snacks like the eggplant and feta salad. To be accompanied by a cold beer.

This restaurant is installed on the roof of the hotel Umaid Bhawan. You can eat there on the terrace, which is very pleasant in the evening when the weather is fine, or at lunchtime in winter. The address is famous for its tandoor cooking, the clay oven in which meat and naans are roasted, which take on delicate smoky notes. The very varied menu offers a large choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. But it is a bit expensive, even if the quality is good. To note, there is a pleasant little bar on the first floor that allows you to extend the evening.

The place is worth a visit for its breathtaking view of the sacred lake, especially at sunset. It is better to come a little earlier if you want to have a place on the terrace, because the address is popular and the tables along the street are quickly taken. The food is good and the menu offers Indian and continental classics that you can find everywhere in the city: curries, dal, rotis, pizzas... and the inevitable Israeli specialties!