The best restaurants India

A small institution in the city, this restaurant has a full house at every service. To set the scene (a bit kitsch): large air-conditioned room, red and white checkered tablecloths on the tables and waiters in uniform. The food is very good and for once, the service is fast. In the entrance, a pastry shop offers a limited, but appetizing, choice of cakes. Upstairs, a large terrace overlooks the street and thanks to the braziers that warm it up a bit, you can sit there in winter for a drink or dinner under the stars.

The few tables of this small restaurant "à la bonne franquette" are installed at the edge of the lake, two steps from the pedestrian bridge. On a background of reggae music, the young tourists quickly get acquainted with Pappu and Pandit, the two adorable managers. People come here for the relaxed atmosphere, the warm welcome, the cheap and tasty food and a fresh Kingfisher. If you stay several days in the city, you will come back for sure... Service is a bit slow.

On the first floor of this flashy building, the fast-food, and on the first floor, the restaurant. You will be able to taste South Indian specialities such as dosa, idli or vada, but also Chinese dishes(chowmein), pizzas, sandwiches and burgers. The Indian specialties are quite delicious, especially the potato and onion curry, the best in Rajasthan. They only serve vegetarian specialties in a huge and rather sad room. The location near the train station is perfect to eat before catching a train.

This good little restaurant is located just in front of the fort. It is regularly visited by tourists before or after the visit of the Junagarh, but also by a young clientele, because the restaurant is also a "coffee bar" serving a whole range of coffees, mochas and fresh fruit juices. You can eat outside on the terrace with a view of the fort, or inside, without a view but in a cool place. On the menu, Indian and Chinese dishes. Try if you haven't already the lal maas or the ker sangri, it's amazing, typical of Rajasthan and very good.

Bandar Road, above the Vijaykrishna Bazar - Non-Vegetarian.

This name sounds Western and it is! The decoration is modern: terrace, cutlery, plates… Indian dishes include tandooris, curries, rice, starters, soups, chicken, lamb, beef and noodles. You can also enjoy Chinese dishes. Western cuisine is offered as omelettes and salads. Note that if you order a green salad you will not have lettuce, but cucumbers, carrots, washers of tomatoes and onions. The service is courteous and the dishes are indique. The atmosphere is relaxed, because the music is pleasant and the cooks can work behind a window. Don't miss the chicken roll, it's succulent!

This restaurant is part of the Hotel Palmgrove. It is located in the. district. The restaurant is air-conditioned, large and with a simple and quite austere decoration, despite the soft paper towels to make the palm trunks. The map is varied. There are hours to order some dishes, but the servers are quite conciliatory. Breakfast is served from to, lunch from to and dinner from to. Tiffins, sandwiches, hot dogs, and burgers are offered from to. Soups, tandooris, rice, noodles and pizzas are also available. By serving, try a halwa halwa: it is a small rectangle of dough very perfumed, sweet and wrapped in a sheet. It is good and very much.

Located behind Calangute's only petrol station, this establishment without any claim serves an average fish curry, but very popular with locals and tourists. Compared to others in the neighbourhood, its prices are very reasonable.

In front of the Kenilworth Complex. An outdoor restaurant in a magnificent landscape with exotic local cuisine. While waiting to be served, you can relax on a long chair in rattan or in a hammock, while sipping a refreshing drink…

The restaurant serves good biryanis, soups, vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes in a comfortable, clean and air-conditioned room. Naans kashmiri resemble small sweet-salted pizza.

Serves thalis, snacks (samosas, rolls) and Gujarat pastries. No alcohol.

Many tourists come to lunch or dinner here. The main specialities are pizzas (from 110 Rs) and seafood such as shrimps. The average meal is about 200 Rs.

It serves good Chinese and Western cuisine.

If you haven't had a chance to try the creamy lassis at Jaipur's Lassiwala, you can make up for it here. This street corner stall sells delicious saffron flavored lassis. They are prepared freshly every day and if you come early in the morning, you will even see Anant doing the final preparations. Served in the traditional clay cups, you can ask for it salted, sweetened, with extra cream. A perfect stop after visiting the museum which is just a few steps away.

Hidden in a shopping mall, this café pays tribute to the number one activity in this trendy neighbourhood: fashion. In this inspired place, big strings, allegory of thread, separate the spaces. Low or high tables, bright colours, decorated walls and of course a rack displaying cutting-edge creations create a young and cosy atmosphere. The card plays an international score with burgers, pizzas, sandwiches. On the beverage side, coffee is available in all its forms. Pleasant at any time of the day, Threads is often taken by storm at lunchtime.

This brand new canteen opened in January 2019. The beautiful round wrought iron door opens onto a courtyard where the restaurant is located. The menu, reduced, offers burgers, kathi rolls (filled chapati), pizzas at the right prices. And it's especially delicious. On the other hand, if you have a delicate palate, remember to specify "not spicy" when ordering, otherwise you risk shedding all the tears in your body. We like the relaxed atmosphere, the freshness of the products and the simple and windy setting.

Between Ulanbazar and the Supreme Court, this restaurant is located on the first floor of a bourgeois building. You will be welcomed by a big Buddha in a Thai setting. Claustras, exotic wood, chopsticks... The menu is presented on an electronic tablet. You can compose your menu by strolling between the countries of Southeast Asia: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia... the specialties are numerous. The cuisine lacks a little finesse, but the intention is there. The hushed setting allows to spend a pleasant evening.

This is the hotel restaurant of the same name. Vegetarian thalis at midday.

Even if you have no aircraft to take, you will still have a good excuse to go to the airport. Novotel's very refined restaurant Haldi offers Indian cuisine featuring the best specialities from the sub-continent, all regions. For example, for Northern India, the dal makhani and the lababdar lababdar, for Bengal, the pottal pottal, for southern India, the chicken way chettinad, for Goa the specialities based on fish or shrimp… The fans of original, alcoholic, spicy, sweet or salty cocktails will not be frustrated, but they really do exist for all tastes. Those who prefer wine will only have to choose from a selection of Australian or Californian vintages.

A romantic restaurant, this restaurant is one of the hotel's pride. Of course you will have to put the price here, because more than food is the framework, the inaccessibility and the tranquillity you pay. Many noble products imported for their specificities. The lamb comes from New Zealand, the cheeses from France, the wines of California. T Bone rises in cognac is one of the specialties very popular with the clientele. And the desserts? Undoubtedly the brownie and its chocolate sauce come in mind. Besides the atmosphere, an orchestra plays for privileged assistance, and there are only 10 tables. The frame is splendid, normal we are in an exceptional place.

The variety of Indian breads, stuffed with vegetables, paneer, cumin or garlic, is particularly appreciated. Very good non-veg dishes at low prices, especially those with chicken.

A recommended place for its good North Indian cuisine, including Parothas and Dhal Makhni.

Located on the second floor of a small building, this popular local eatery has a real snack bar feel. Tiles are everywhere, tables are raised and benches run along the walls. South Indian cuisine is served here: dosas, iddly, uttapam, vada and other delights that are popular all over the country. Also on the menu are burgers, pizzas (and even "pizza-dosas"), and drinks such as mango lassi and café frappé... Tasty and inexpensive. Several outlets in Kolkata.

This café is the perfect place to come and relax at any time. The menu offers a wide choice of drinks: lassis, teas, coffees, hot or cold depending on the season. But you should also come here to taste the delicious himachali thali which gathers 3 dishes of choice prepared during weddings or festivals, as well as two vegetables, dal and bread. Some more westernized suggestions will also delight the delicate palates (sandwiches, soups...). We like the cosy atmosphere, the rough wooden tables and the pictures of the local flora that decorate the walls.

This restaurant is housed in a magnificent house with carved wood panelling. Inside too, the setting is sumptuous. Woodwork, frescoes, copper dishes... The rustic Indian elegance is expressed here wonderfully. A large choice of dishes cooked in the tandoor. You will find the traditional kebabs or tandoori chicken, but also lobster cooked in the oven. The prices are quite high, but the food is excellent. The kebabs are soft, the lobster has a smoky taste and the spices are well balanced. Three establishments of the sign in Kolkata.

This restaurant is absolutely great. If you're in the area of the Convention Center or the airport, come here for a break. The room is large and inspired by the industrial style. An old tractor painted in yellow sits in the middle and is a delight for the kids. Because we come here with our families to enjoy the chicken tikka. It is spicy, but juicy and cleverly spiced. Just look at the number of people who come here to dine in or take away. A very good discovery. Kolkata has five such establishments.

On the second floor of a building on Mall Road, this small restaurant with midnight blue velvet benches offers a long room. On the menu, a mix of international and Indian cuisine. Sandwiches, pizzas or burgers served with crispy fries are served alongside vegetarian kebabs and chicken tikka. However, we recommend the Indian specialties, which are much more successful. On the other hand, the portions are a bit small. The result is quite appreciable and the atmosphere is nice. Just like the service.

If you are not yet familiar with deep India, this restaurant will seem very gloomy. The atmosphere is dark, in the two separate rooms: one dedicated to vegetarian specialties and the other not. Don't be put off by this detail, because you will find a very complete menu where the specialties of Odisha are honored, like the delicious fish curry with mustard. Prices are tight and the room is air-conditioned. Many tour operators bring their clients here to experience an authentic meal.

Located on the left bank of the Ganges, at the top of a (very steep) iron staircase, this restaurant attracts a rather young clientele, fond of sweet delicacies. Café Royale has built its reputation on its delicious desserts, but it also serves very good savory food. We tried the best pizza ever tried in India! The long room opens on a terrace overlooking the Ganges. Another nice asset is the very welcoming owner. As everywhere else in Rishikesh, you have to take off your shoes before sitting down.

Of the three cafés lined up in the passage that leads to Laxman Jhula, this one is the nicest. Just look at the crowd that crowds in, the seats are expensive. Meals are taken sitting on the floor, on thick cushions on the large terrace which overlooks the river and offers a superb view of the temple of Sita Ram Dham. The menu offers a choice of salads, pasta, Indian dishes cooked with fresh products. In the evening, musicians often come to put a little atmosphere.

Despite its kitsch decor, this restaurant is an excellent place to taste seafood. Try Sea Food Platter, a whole fish grilled in masala, squid and prawns with chips or rice. A delight. The menu offers a variety of dishes, and the service is sober but sometimes a little long...

Halfway between a café and a restaurant, this establishment ticks all the boxes. The entrance is elegant and makes you curious to see what is going on inside. The room is very pleasant, the setting original and nice with its large blackboard and school chairs, a varied menu, delicious dishes and a large choice of coffees. If you feel like changing from Indian cuisine, don't hesitate to come here, the pizzas and the burgers (without beef) are delicious. Excellent cakes too. The order is taken at the counter.

Next to the Indianostrum theater, our beloved "Café des Amis" has given way to a small tea room with a very girlylook. The mismatched furniture, found in flea markets, has been repainted in dazzling pastel colors. The menu, quite short, proposes breakfasts and snacks for a light lunch. We stop here to drink a coffee or a refreshing juice or to taste a scoop of ice cream. The service, exclusively feminine, is not very eager. But nothing serious, since we stop here to chat and to remake the world.

Good restaurant, air-conditioned and clean, which serves very good vegetarian dishes. We recommend the café, whose quietness changes pleasantly from the noise of buses and nearby restaurants.

The entrance is through a small door to access the terrace of this nice family restaurant. The decoration, composed of vintage objects and frames, is original and gives the place a pleasant atmosphere. The subdued lights, the candles, and the discreet and well chosen music contribute to the old-fashioned atmosphere of the place. On the menu, Indian specialties, but also pasta, breakfasts... Possibility to drink a cold beer. One drawback however: the service is rather slow, but you feel good...

This restaurant, although a little more expensive than its neighbors, enjoys a certain popularity and is a must for the walk. The room is nicely decorated. The fish tikka and other tandoori dishes are particularly good. You can order a platter for 2 or 3 persons, including fish, prawns, lobster and squid, and choose the cooking. Traditional Kerala dishes are more affordable than seafood, which is priced according to weight... and a bit on the head of the customer.

This little blue restaurant has a good reputation. Indeed, the vegetarian food (pure veg) that it proposes is very tasty. The menu is written on a board on the wall. In the morning, it's time for masala dosa, vada, poori, and other idlis, served with an excellent sambar and different chutneys. At noon, a meal (thali) is traditionally served on a banana leaf, as much as you like. This restaurant is very popular among the locals, you will probably have to wait to get a table. Fast service and low prices.

This great restaurant is a beautiful establishment. The food offered is excellent. It serves mainly South Indian specialties, served on banana leaves, and Chinese (understand noodles) from morning to evening. It is clean and well kept. The tables are large and the decoration is attractive. There are several establishments of this franchise in the city. Be careful, if you choose a meal in an air-conditioned room, you will have to pay a small extra!

The setting of this Ernakulam classic is nice, go to the second floor if you want a nice view on the street. The menu is very varied and surprising, but the Kerala specialties are very good. The menu offers a myriad of specialties: snacks, soups, noodles, beef, chicken, lamb, North Indian dishes and sweets such as ice cream, sundaes, fresh fruit juices... No alcohol is served. The prices are reasonable, but the waiting time can sometimes be long, even very long. A good option.

At the back left in the inner courtyard of the Nahar Hotel is this vegetarian multi-cuisine restaurant (South Indian, North Indian and Chinese cuisine). From 12 to 3 pm, they serve excellent thalis (called meals here) from South India, Punjab and the special thali of the place. Also on the menu: masala dosa. The prices are a bit higher than elsewhere but the quality of the products is there and the customers are flocking! The portions are relatively small though.

A restaurant with a pleasant and modern aesthetic, with pleasant Indian classical music in the background. The food is excellent, especially the specialties of Udupi; one can enjoy a great thali for lunch, served on a banana leaf as is the tradition. For breakfast, the inevitable masala dosa, idly, puri and vada are on the menu. Also on the menu: a wide variety of dal (lentil) preparations, noodles, curries, Jain specialties (without garlic or onions)...

This unpretentious restaurant is one of the most popular in the city! The reason? It serves excellent grilled food cooked in the Indian or Arabic way. Excellent specialties of fish and seafood, lamb, chicken... The fish grilled in the Kerala way is absolutely delicious and to be accompanied by very good parothas. The service can sometimes drag on. On Fridays, day of the mosque, the restaurant offers a limited menu for lunch and closes in the afternoon. Close to the university, the restaurant is often crowded.

The Niraamaya resort's excellent Relais & Châteaux restaurant is open to visiting guests. On the menu: seafood specialties cooked to your taste, traditional Kerala dishes and a selection of European dishes. Expensive, yes, but absolutely delicious. What's more, the setting is heavenly, and the panorama of the beach below is simply sumptuous. Another restaurant, specializing in Southeast Asian cuisine, also deserves your attention. Ideal for a romantic dinner.

The Joys Palace restaurant is an excellent option for both lunch and dinner. The reasonably priced buffet offers a variety of dishes: salads, soups, main courses, breads, desserts... The emphasis is on Indian cuisine, but international specialties are also available. You can also order à la carte. It is simple, well cooked, the choice is vast and the service is friendly. Excellent value for money.

A vegetarian restaurant located in the hotel of the same name that is popular with the locals, which is often a guarantee of authenticity. Breakfast with Idly or Masala dosa, lunch with different thalis recipes: from South India, or the more gourmet versions from Gujarator North India. For dinner, several options are offered a la carte. It's simple but it's very good! Moreover, the owner, Mr Mougamadou, is from Pondicherry: he will be happy to welcome you and to inform you in French. Attractive prices.

Once a popular address for travelers for its cuisine, its low prices, and its friendly atmosphere, today Little Tibet is not as successful. The quality of the dishes has strongly declined and inevitably, the tourists go to see elsewhere... The momos are bland and their stuffing is... precisely, a stuffing! The Tibetan soups(thentuk, thukpa) are also tasteless. It's a pity, because the establishment still offers excellent fresh fruit juices and has a nice terrace with a view on the cliff and the ocean!

This excellent little restaurant offers, as its name does not indicate, authentic Kerala specialties and fresh fish and seafood: pollichathu fish cooked in a banana leaf, shrimps with mango or coconut curry, squid starters, beef in sauce, soups. Simple and good quality dishes that are not too spicy. For lunch, the restaurant offers excellent thalis. The restaurant is fully booked in season. An address to remember, close to Princess Street.

Located next to the Karthika guesthouse, this restaurant doesn't look like much, but the food is good and the prices are very competitive. The owner is from Gujarat and he will certainly make you taste some specialities of his native region. English is not spoken very well, but we make ourselves understood. Several vegetarian thalis (pure veg) are proposed, from Gujarat of course, from Punjab, Bombay and South India. Many other choices on the menu.

This is a restaurant to remember if you want to enjoy well-prepared fish and seafood. The menu offers a wide choice of Kerala, North Indian and international dishes. The portions are copious, and the waiters are quite pleasant. In addition to the large selection of fish products displayed on a stall at the entrance of the establishment, beef, mutton, chicken and vegetarian dishes are also served. The establishment is licensed to sell alcohol. Like everywhere, be sure to check your bill before paying.

Located on the rooftop of the Sasthapuri Hotel, this restaurant, renovated in 2018, allows you to dine in an open-air room. Plants, bamboo decor, dimmed lights, checkered tablecloths... But don't expect a romantic atmosphere: the restaurant serves as a bar to an almost exclusively male population. Indian and Chinese cuisine, as well as specialties from the Malabar coast are offered. Beer, wine and other spirits are also served. One of the most pleasant places in town for dinner.