The best restaurants Gujarat

The most famous restaurant in Vadodara, inside the WelcomHotel ITC Alkapuri, Peshawri offers unparalleled Mughlai (North Indian/Pakistani) cuisine. The menu is short and concise, but everything is absolutely delicious. The wooden tables with trestles give character to the room, which takes up the codes of the region, with its copper urns adorning the walls. The show goes on towards the kitchen, separated from the room by a glass wall. One can then observe at leisure the master chefs of the tandoor officer.

The establishment, not easy to find, is located on the second floor of a commercial building. Here is a typical restaurant to discover: to explore the richness and the delicacy of the famous Gujarati thali, it is here that you must come. Enticing presentation and authentic traditional flavors. It's so good that you'll ask for more... and that's good, they are served as much as you want! The big room is a little dark but very clean. Local color atmosphere enhanced by a very smiling welcome. Not to be missed under any pretext.

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A large room in the basement with several tables and surprisingly comfortable benches. This Indian-style fast-food restaurant serves mainly South Indian specialities: masala dosa, uttapam, iddly... But also burgers, grilled sandwiches, pizzas... The titles of the dishes can sometimes seem a bit simple compared to what is served. The place is particularly famous for its ice creams. To find it, take a left out of the Kutch museum. The restaurant is just behind the red temple on the square.

The whole of Ahmedabad runs to taste the delicious dosa prepared in this little canteen. The different ways of preparing these lentil-flour patties come from all corners of South India: Mysore, Mangalore, Andhra Pradesh, with coconut or mint(pudina). All in one place, you'll discover the whole range of possibilities and the subtle nuances that exist between the different dosas. You'll be spoilt for choice. Don't miss the delicious lassis or the black coffee, which is just right.

Located behind the São Tomé church, this restaurant run by an Indo-Portuguese family serves Portuguese cuisine with Indian influences, such as this cozido de peixe (fish stew) or this grilled fish with garlic potatoes. Everything is served under a pergola built in the garden, on nicely tablecloths and with pleasant music in the background. On the other hand, the menu is limited and only one brand of beer is offered, quite surprising in Diu! It's also a pity that the atmosphere is sometimes spoiled by the bad attitude of the owner...

Large sober room dressed with backlit wood panels. On the wall near the entrance, a huge flat screen broadcasts the cricket or the news. The restaurant is famous for its dosa specialties (large pancake stuffed or not, from South India). But you will also find a very complete menu offering many vegetarian specialties, including some kebabs cooked in the tandoor. A finger bowl with hot water and lemon is presented at the end of the meal. The food is tasty and it's full every night. Very copious portions.

The hotel's restaurant has an elegant and pleasant modern setting, in contrast to the establishments targeted at tourists who come to get drunk. The menu features specialties from all over the country, including fish, shrimp, chicken and more. Some Chinese and Western dishes are also on the menu. You can accompany your meal with a cold beer or a strong spirit, available in Diu at the lowest prices in India. Friendly service.

If you're looking to treat yourself to dinner, check out the Radisson Blu Hotel, home to one of the city's best restaurants, The Great Kabab Factory. In a modern decor with shimmering colors is offered a unique menu that varies daily and is presented in buffet style. There are several stations to choose from, with excellent kababs being the most popular. The concept created by Radisson is a great success wherever it is established.

This is one of the city's most popular restaurants. The setting is modern, pleasant and impeccably maintained. The dining booth is comfortable and popular with locals. Service is courteous, even if the waiters don't understand English very well. On the menu: vegetarian specialties, including paneer dishes and very good dosas (thin, savory pancakes from the south of the country). For dessert, try the chocolate brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, served on a hot plate.

A warm, family atmosphere in the Silver Palace hotel restaurant (run by the same owners as the Imperial Palace). From the outside, the place doesn't look very appealing. Yet once inside, you discover a chic, elegant setting. The service is impeccable. The menu features world cuisine: Indian, of course, but also continental, Chinese and even Mexican. The dishes are well presented, and once you've tasted them, you won't be disappointed. Waiting times can be quite long, as this is a very popular establishment.

The ideal place to discover the local culture around a good dinner; at your arrival you will be put the tika on your forehead. The place, superb and vast, recreates the atmosphere of a Gujarati village with large gardens, a small temple, a river, a lake... Sitting on the ground or at a table on one of the terraces, you will taste the unique menu: a sumptuous thali composed of a multitude of small dishes served on a large metal tray. In the evening, a traditional dance and puppet show is scheduled. An original concept and an experience not to be missed.

This restaurant has the particularity of having an open kitchen surrounded by large wooden tables. You can take shelter in the air-conditioned room, but you'll have to pay a supplement. In the plate, the traditions mix with the original ideas of the chef, in small portions. You can try the royal thali, a specialty of the Agashiye restaurant also in the House of MG. The frozen yogurt is a real treat, especially after a spicy dish. The most expensive address in its category, but the dishes are of high quality.

Located in the center of Diu, Apana Foodland is an establishment with an excellent reputation. The majority of Indian tourists to Diu come from Gujarat, and most of them are vegetarians. As a result, many restaurants in Diu, such as Apana, only serve vegetarian specialties, much to the chagrin of seafood lovers. However, the menu is varied and the dishes tasty. Located on the seafront, the setting is particularly pleasant for lunch. Charming, efficient service.

Don't be put off by the appearance of this small canteen. It is the best place to enjoy a Gujarati or Punjabi thali in Junagadh. In fact, only thali is on the menu, for lunch and dinner! This Indian specialty is composed of several small dishes that vary according to the day and the chef's inspiration, served as much as you like. To find Geeta Lodge, let yourself be guided by the crowd that gathers at meal times and the delicious smells that escape from the kitchens. Very reasonable prices and a local atmosphere.

This popular establishment, which already had a well-known address in Mumbai, has an ultra-modern room with a stylish design reminiscent of some European brands. The menu is relatively small but offers excellent Indian vegetarian dishes from Gujarat, Punjab and the south of the country: dosas, pav bhaji, parothas... Also hot drinks, pressed fruit juices and good ice creams. The diet food is tasty. Try the panki chatrui, a rice cake cooked between banana leaves.