The best restaurants India

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.

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.

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.

A little hard to find, on the first floor of the Palace Heights Hotel, the restaurant is always full in the evening despite the passing of time. That's a pretty good sign. The service is impeccable and the decoration is pleasant with its bamboo slat blinds. The widely-spaced tables in the large dining room provide a certain intimacy. People come especially to the Zaffran for its delicious roasted meats. The marinated and grilled lamb chops are always a great success and delight demanding palates. Reservation recommended.

A place opened by Swedes (as its name suggests), and run by Nepalese... Fast and friendly service, quality cuisine, lounge atmosphere... Varied menu, with Mediterranean salads, Indian dishes, Nepalese momos, delicious sandwiches with home-made bread, excellent breakfasts, fresh fruit juices... Probably the only restaurant on the cliff that has been consistent in quality for years! That's all it took to make this place a must in Varkala. Mamma mia!

Located in a pleasant garden-courtyard, this elegant café-restaurant offers a varied menu: Indian specialties, such as butter chicken or tandoori, and international dishes, including very good lamb burgers. Everything is cooked with fresh and excellent products. The tourists are not mistaken, it is often full. In case of strong heat, you can take refuge in the small air-conditioned room on the first floor. And the rest of the time, the terrace on the first floor offering a breathtaking view on the temples is often taken by storm.

Fancy a culinary trip to South India? This establishment is an institution and it is necessary to be patient before sitting down. You have to leave your name at the entrance and wait, wait... until you are called. On the menu, dosa, thali and succulent idli served with coconut chutney and spicy pickles. To quench your thirst, a selection of lassis and milkshakes. You can also buy chaat, snacks to nibble on, and pastries in the tiny refrigerated display case at the entrance.

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 is one of the best restaurants in Leh. Everything on the menu is to be recommended, but our preference is for tandoor cooked dishes (kebabs, chicken tikka), Tibetan specialties like mutton momos, kothays (half steamed, half friedmomos), shabalay or avocado soup. If you like fish, trout is also on the menu when the road to Manali is open. Possibility to sit on the terrace or in the dining room when the evenings are still cool. Friendly and professional service.

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.

Despite the name "Coffee House", it is one of the most refined restaurants in the capital where the wealthy class likes to meet. Opened in 1942, time seems to have no hold on the premises. Still the same woodwork, the same thick carpeting and the impressive crystal chandelier that floats above the room. The menu, deliciously old fashioned, offers dishes drawn from the Raj's repertoire: sole meunière is served alongside tandoori chicken. For those nostalgic for a time that those under 20 can't even imagine.

Created by two brothers, this establishment wishes to restore the spirit of the mogul baithak, in other words a convivial place where one meets in the evening with family or friends. The establishment, frequented by middle-class families, is as beautiful as it is good. The restaurant is located high up in the mountains and combines soft lighting, refined wood decor and professional service. The menu offers a wide choice of Mughal, Chinese and Tandooris specialities, with or without meat. We recommend the malai kofta and the tandoori chicken, which are copious and delicious.

This is where you can find the best bhature chole bhature in Delhi. This Punjabi vegetarian speciality treats Indians to a delicious breakfast. Chickpeas served in a spicy sauce and accompanied by small puffed patties will keep you going for a long time and give you the energy to wander around the city. If you find it difficult to eat salty food in the morning, treat yourself to this invigorating break at lunch before snooping around in the nearby Main Bazaar. Feel free to ask for directions to the famous red storefront.

Another institution in Varanasi. For those who have known Blue Lassi for a long time, the quality fluctuates over the years. The tiny tasting room encourages meetings with other travelers. On the menu: more than a hundred flavors of lassis, with fruits, chocolate, etc. We particularly recommend the one with saffron and dried fruits. Be careful, avoid ordering a "Special Lassi", and be careful with your belongings, the success of the place has attracted many unsavory people...

A young and relaxed atmosphere in this restaurant where you can find Western and Indian tourists. The room is pleasant and the menu varied (Tibetan, Indian, Chinese, pizza, pasta, etc.). The other establishment located on Main Bazaar offers exclusively vegetarian cuisine.

Located on the Mall, a restaurant that enjoys enormous popularity with tourists. The setting is modern and pleasant. And with good reason: the food is very good, the dishes are hearty and the service is fast. Success stories include mutton momos and Chinese chicken recipes. Dishes are made with organic ingredients, but may sometimes contain MSG (monosodium glutamate), so don't hesitate to specify if you don't want it on your plate. A beer or wine can be served with your meal.

Malabar House is located in the heart of the historic center of Fort Kochi, 3 minutes walk from Chinese fishing nets. It is an establishment, certified Relais & Châteaux, which harmoniously combines traditional Indian art with modern design. You will feel at home, a small paradise in the middle of this vibrant and ancient port town. Each room is unique with its color, furniture and art objects. Swimming pool, air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, safe and wireless internet access are available. Three types of room: Luxury rooms, suites with roof terrace and duplex duplex suite. The hotel features a superb restaurant, Malabar Junction, known throughout India for its exceptional cuisine. La Malabar House also houses an unusual wine and tapas bar, the Divine.