The best restaurants India

Excellent and cheap, this is one of the oldest and best restaurants in town! The setting is not the most attractive, but what attracts the crowd here is the quality of the food. The menu is varied with specialties such as Kerala parothas, masala dosa, idli, or the inevitable biryani, to be accompanied by a very good coffee or chai. Sweets are also on the menu such as fruit salads. The only drawback is the high number of customers, which will probably force you to queue.

This popular restaurant is located next to the Mount Carmel Church. The waiters are bustling, orders are shouted towards the kitchen, the flow of guests does not stop. They serve good South Indian vegetarian food (or more exactly pure veg), fresh, generously served and not too spicy, all on a banana leaf. Everything is good: thalis, soups, breads... There are also tandoori dishes, ice creams and fruit juices. Recommended, even if you will probably have to wait a little to get a place.

Located on the^first floor above a supermarket of fine products, this restaurant does not shine for its atmosphere, rather cold and devoid of charm. However, the menu is interesting and offers a variety of cuisines: traditional Kerala dishes, Thai recipes, soups, tandoori brochettes, Chinese noodles, burgers... Beef, lamb, chicken, fish and seafood, the choice is vast. We particularly recommend the Kerala specialties, like beef kizhi (cooked in a banana leaf). A good option!

This restaurant is located in the hotel of the same name. If you are in transit between two buses, this is the ideal place to take a break. You can find vegetarian food from South and North India and Chinese specialties. The Veg Noodles or the biryani are a complete meal. The menu also includes fresh fruit juices, ice cream and falooda, an Indian frozen dessert that combines rose syrup, rice vermicelli, fresh fruit, milk and ice cream. The establishment is located on the left side of the bus stand.

You won't be able to miss it: it is perhaps one of the nicest restaurants on the waterfront. The service can be a bit slow, but the menu is varied, with Kerala and international specialties, and will satisfy all your desires. It's a good place to sip a beer or a cocktail while admiring the view. This Beach Hotel establishment also houses the German Bakery, a bakery/pastry shop that makes it the ideal place for a gourmet break. Professional service. A pleasant place to stroll.

The restaurant of the Trivandrum Hotel proposes an excellent keralan cuisine! The room is a bit cold, but what is in the plate is worth the detour! You are served warm pink water to help your digestion. Great choice: beef, chicken, fish (price by weight), vegetarian... The meals served for lunch are good. The fish and seafood dishes are all more delicious than the others. Also a great choice of meat and vegetarian dishes, and succulent parothas. Authentic!

A restaurant located in an elegant ^18th century colonial house superbly restored. It offers a cuisine mixing traditional Kerala specialties and contemporary influences in an absolutely magnificent setting. Careful presentation, quality of the products, courteous and self-effacing service... without doubt the best choice for a charming dinner in Trivandrum. This establishment now has such a reputation that it is considered by many specialists as one of the best restaurants in South India!

A pleasant restaurant overlooking a flowery garden (hence the name) that was once a hotel. You can eat on the terrace or inside. The room is pleasant with its yellow-painted walls adorned with old photos of Chandernagor. A cuisine that has a good reputation among locals, who love both Indian (excellent tandoori chicken) and Chinese specialties. A well-deserved reputation, as everything is delicious. Friendly, professional service. An ideal place to stop off during your visit to the city.

A Lucknow classic that offers typical Mughal and Awadhi cuisine at affordable prices. Try the shami kebab and the seekh kebab or a chicken massala with roasted rumali . Many options for vegetarians. Don't hesitate to try the sweet specialties to finish your meal. The room is often full, which is a guarantee of quality, but you will probably have to wait to get a table. Service is sometimes nonchalant.

A small room with only six tables quickly taken by storm, so it is sometimes necessary to wait a little to have a table. This establishment offers an unpretentious but nevertheless very good cuisine! Tibetan specialities, with momos (steamed or fried), thugkpas, delicious pork dishes... Chinese food with noodles, fried rice, and also some Indian dishes. Friendly service and welcome, pleasant atmosphere with soft music, affordable prices. Probably the most popular restaurant in town!

The reputation of this restaurant is well established, and the queue on Sundays is as long as a traffic jam on Ring Road at rush hour. Specializing in South Indian cuisine, the short menu features mainly idli (steamed buns made from black lentil flour and rice) and dosa (crunchy pancakes), the two mainstays of Dravidian Indian breakfast. While the chain has 26 establishments in Delhi, this one has the best reputation and is the most popular. And you can visit at any time of day!

This small establishment on the edge of the main square serves snacks and delicious sweet lassis (the best in Madhya Pradesh, at least). You can also stock up on cold drinks, cookies, shampoo, toothpaste and more, as this restaurant also serves as a grocery store. Perfect for a sweet or salty break between your visits. The owner, who is adorable and speaks very good English, is a real mine of information about the city. Don't hesitate to ask him for advice!

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.

You're not dreaming, two adjacent restaurants have the same name; at the entrance, it's up to the employee who will shout the loudest to attract the customer. Originally there was only one Crystal, but it was divided in two due to a family feud. Even if they are equal, the more luxurious one caught our attention. Chic bistro atmosphere with staff in black and white uniform. The specialty is the murg tawa frontier (grilled chicken), but our favorite dish is the rexmi kebab, a delicious chicken skewer marinated in yogurt.

This restaurant is installed in an air-conditioned room on the floor at the end of Ashok Road. It serves Indian and Chinese food, but also pizzas and sandwiches. Nothing exceptional, it is even rather average, but the prices are very low. The small city has several street food stands but few establishments where you can sit down and relax a bit, which is nice when the heat is on. A good place to have a snack or lunch before continuing your visit of Sarnath.

Located next to Hotel Capoor's, it gathers all the votes. The place is a little cold (in both directions of the word) but the quality is at the meeting. From Indian cooking, kababs, Chinese dishes, pizzas, burgers… We recommend biryani, cooked to étouffée and served in a pot of land, to accompany a nan nan (Indian bread stuffed with émincée mutton meat). The dishes are very rich. In the evening, entire families are queuing up to taste their delicious snacks (chaat).

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.

A correct and comfortable restaurant, ideally located. The menu is quite varied and proposes Indian, Chinese, Mexican vegetarian specialities, pizzas... The establishment is run by the young and friendly Vicky, who also owns a small international bookshop next to the restaurant (and who even sells some books in French). The place is strategically placed to have a snack or a tea before or after your visit of the fort. Indian cooking classes are available.

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.

A newcomer in Fort Kochi that aims to make you discover Tibetan gastronomy. The restaurant is colorful and has a small room with just a few wooden tables. The menu is exhaustive: steamed or fried momos declined in several recipes, kothays, Tibetan bread, thentuk and thukpa (traditional noodle soups), but also noodle dishes, breakfasts, fresh fruit juices... It is very good and the prices are very low. Small room with statuettes and other Tibetan objects.

In the car, the train will leave! Don't worry, this one will stay on the platform for the time of your meal. Bhopal Express is installed in an old train car, converted into a comfortable dining room. With pleated curtains on the windows replaced by screens showing a scrolling landscape, red and white tablecloths, cream-colored benches, you would think you were in a Pullmann of the Belle Epoque. The titles of the dishes (in Hindi, but with a subtitle in English) refer to the journey. A few tables are also set up on the quay, to enjoy the beautiful evenings.

The elegant pub-restaurant at Niyati Boutique Stay is an address to remember. The room is long with a long bar and counter stools. The menu offers good quality Kerala and international specialties. The dishes are nicely presented. It is also a good place to come for a cold beer (nice selection) or a good glass of wine in Fort Kochi, which has very few options! Musicians come to perform regularly in the evening. An exciting new establishment.

Without a doubt the best and most creative restaurant in Kovalam. It is located in the Beach Hotel II, near the lighthouse. The menu is divided into three parts: orient, occident and fusion. The "fusion" dishes are of course the most original. The creole grilled fish, served in orange vinaigrette with cumin potatoesis a delight. Soups, salads, vegetarian dishes or the traditional Kerala fish curry, not to mention the desserts, you will want to try everything! Discreet and attentive service.

In the street facing the Centre Square Mall, perpendicular to MG Road, you will find this small, very well kept and popular establishment. The place is impeccable. On the menu, different specialties cooked in the tandoor (chicken tikka, naan), noodles, fried rice, byrianis... The menu is quite extensive and the cuisine more than adequate for this price range. Combos" are also proposed, i.e. formulas with dish, drink and Indian bread in the choice. You can also come and have a break and sip a fresh fruit juice or a chai.

Located in a large antique store, Heritage Arts, this atypical restaurant is worth a visit. Choose to sit in the middle of the store or on the terrace overlooking the ocean. It offers traditional Kerala cuisine as well as ginger specialties cooked before your eyes in the open kitchen. Try the Chicken Masala served with rice, appam or chapathi, the Paneer Butter Masala or try the homemade ginger ice cream. An original place to have lunch during your visit to Jew Town.

Located on the top terrace of the rather old Stepwell House, the Jharokha 360° offers one of the most beautiful views of the Mehrangarh fort in the blue city. You feel very small in the shadow of the imposing iconic silhouette. The terrace has been very nicely furnished, with beautiful armchairs and sofas adorned with cream cushions that surround wooden coffee tables with metal legs. The menu offers a tour of North India with few suggestions, but they are effective: kebabs, tandoori chicken, lal maas or biryani.

If you have a little hunger, take your path! Here you have the choice between different thalis: Gujarati, Health (health) or Rajeshani (Maharashtra), Rajasthani or Classic Thali. Attention, these are real thalis where there are no less than 20 dishes (curry of cauliflower, chaat, dal, parotha, desserts…), all at will! Forget the à la carte dishes available at night, the address has established its reputation on the quality of its thalis! If you want to taste authenticity, here is an address to remember!

Opened in 1942, this address is one of the oldest in the neighborhood still in operation. Here, seafood is magnified, especially if you are a fan of squid, prawns, crabs, lobster... Try the Mangalore Special Prawns, a spicy shrimp curry or the fresh clam curry with coconut chips, Maruvai Aajadina. The restaurant doesn't look like much, but you feel good and the staff is very attentive.

The ex-Café India still has the same direction. Very good Parsi food at reasonable prices. Try the Lagan no bhonu, a traditional Parsi dish similar to thali. Great choice of dishes at low prices: the traditional Dhankshak, a complete dish with brown rice, a dal and 2 brochettes: vegetarian, chicken or mutton. But also fish dishes(Saas Di Macchi), vegetarian and non-vegetarian kebabs, different curries, etc. Jimmy Boy Cafe is also a very good place to have a gourmet break: cakes, chocolate mousse, green tea...

Enjoy vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes in a comfortable, air-conditioned room. There is also Chinese cuisine. The fish are perfumed and the presentation of the dishes is cared for. 

Yet another restaurant on the seafront, offering the same menu as the others... The prices, here too, are rather high. The setting is pleasant and some (slight) efforts are made to decorate the place. Products of the day's fishing of course, but also delicious specialities cooked in the tandoor. Don't hesitate to try the butter garlic mussels or the kadai dishes, served in a hot cast iron bowl. The cooks are more inspired here than in the neighboring establishments... Friendly welcome.

Of course, it's not cheap, and the frame is a tristounet, but Italian dishes are good and you can compose the topping of his pizza.

Overlooking Marine Drive, located on the first floor of the Intercontinental Hotel, the Kebab Korner offers subtle cuisine with delicate flavors, but it has to be very spicy. Young chef Amij Bhardawj presents on his map the best specialties in northern India. Cooking methods are traditional, the result is spectacular. The room is beautiful but relatively dark. The view on the bay is splendid, especially in the evening.

Fish and shellfish stalls are aligned with the foot of the giant fishing nets. The daring will not hesitate to choose directly in a crate the object of their meal that will be fried in a saucepan. If you are looking for adventure, check out prices before ordering.

A full-of-the-year address, one of the favorite dates of backpackers, where you can suck with really cheap currys and byrianis.

Very popular with young Western tourists, this tiny restaurant serves good Western specialties at very attractive prices. The menu is varied and you will easily find what you are looking for. Their salads, pastas (penne, fettuccini or spaghetti), beefsteaks, seafood, served with vegetables and potatoes and sandwiches are very good. The desserts are excellent. They make good breakfasts too. Reservations are not required, but you will probably have to wait for a table.

The Raviz restaurant is quite expensive but is delicious, especially the weekend buffets. Keralese specialties are performed perfectly, including fish and crab. It is the ideal place to dine in a cozy atmosphere with impeccable service.

This restaurant, located in a large brown building, is held by a family that makes a point of offering quality moplah cuisine. The Byrianis are succulent. A popular establishment.

A home lunch offering delicious moplah cuisine, a term naming the Muslims of Kerala. Fish and seafood specialties. Open only at lunch time.

A nice coffee at the corner of a street in the center of Fort. Forget about the Arabbiatta penne, Spanish or French specialties and concentrate on dishes: Biryani of sheep, shrimp or simply vegetarian. Feel free to take a look at the specialties of the day, marked on mirrors. It serves pressure beer or bottled beer and wine.

Located inside the Focus Mall, this restaurant specialized in grilling is perfect after a shopping marathon. The kitchen is good without being extraordinary, a good alternative to all those looking for less spicy dishes where to taste a more European cuisine.

This small restaurant offers keralian specialties such as fish curry, beef dishes, delicious noodles, scented soups, stiffness and eggs. The service is fast. A popular place for the local population.

This is the hotel restaurant of the same name. It serves excellent moplah cuisine (including sheep or chicken biryanis) as well as traditional Indian and Chinese cuisine.

This café is located on the first floor, which avoids being annoyed by the salespeople. The pizzas are good. Some cakes are on display. A pleasant place.

Located near the train station and at the corner of Manjakulam Road, this modest establishment serves the right non-vegetarian cuisine in the South and North of India. The service is smiling. The sandwiches are delicious. It can sometimes be very hot, so it is better to sit just under the fan.

This establishment of the famous Kerala franchise is a good option for a good meal at low prices. We recommend chicken masala with a Kerala parotha, a delight!

It's the multi-kitchen restaurant at The Avenue Regent Hotel. It is located on the ^1st floor. Unlike many local restaurants, they serve alcohol, wine and beer. It's a little expensive, considering the quality and quantity. In addition to Indian cuisine, he offers some continental, Chinese and Thai dishes.

One of the restaurants at Casino Hotel. The breakfast buffet offers a variety of excellent dishes. Alcohol is also served.