The best Indian restaurants India

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.

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.

Lovers of tender grilled meats will be delighted. Chicken, lamb, fish, shrimp or paneer kebabs cooked in the tandoor, all available in many recipes. In Kolkata, all lovers of non-vegetarian cuisine praise the qualities of this restaurant whose cuisine is directly inspired by the traditional recipes of the Mughal Empire. If the setting is ordinary, the service is fast and the staff attentive. A sure value.

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.

This is the right address if you are looking for South Indian cuisine and snacks. At lunch time, it's crowded and you have to wait for a place. Shut up early in the evening.

We asked several people what the best Goanese restaurant in town was, and they all said the Ritz Classic. The authentic, spicy Goanese cuisine attracts every family in Panjim. Try the shark with ambotik sauce(mori ambotik), cafreal chicken, xacuti oysters or vindaloo squid... you won't be disappointed. But remember to specify "not spicy" if you don't want to end up in the emergency room with a burning palate! The Goanese cuisine is undoubtedly the most spicy in the country.

The entrance is small, but after a narrow corridor, you arrive in a large restaurant room with a modern design. This address is very popular with locals and western tourists. The menu is varied (excellent Kerala specialties, noodles, snacks, ice cream...). The dishes are tasty and generously served. However, make sure that the waiter understands your order, as the staff does not understand English well. The walls of the place are adorned with works of art by local artists. There is a smaller branch on Cullen Road.

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.

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.

This kabob restaurant is an institution in Lucknow. The grandfather, the chef of the last Mogul, left the art of preparing melt-in-the-mouth kababs as a precious legacy to his grandson, Mohammad Usman. You can watch the cooks at work from the street. Kababs with mutton, chicken, vegetarian, biryani, tandoori chicken, roasted roomali... All served in an atmosphere of a market canteen... In short, all the awadhi cuisine that characterizes Lucknow. A treat for a small price.

With its discreet exterior, this restaurant in Pali Naka, the trendy district of Bandra, is a little gem. It has a romantic atmosphere, a sober and wooded decor, with vintage photos on the walls and, above all, a delicious cuisine. Try the Kalonji Macchi (fish in a spicy sauce Mangalore style), the Butter Chicken (the authentic one) or the Tadka Dal (lentil dish)... The portions are generous and the service efficient. To top it all off, the Pali Bhavan also has a bar and sometimes offers concerts.

Hosted by Jiggs Kalra, the "Indian Kitchen Tsar", Masala Library is one of India's finest restaurants. Get ready to discover Indian cuisine in all its wealth, from street food to traditional dishes, every dish is revisited by the chef. Extremely modern, the establishment integrates the molecular gastronomy on the plates, which in addition to giving the most delicate visual, leads to a unique taste full of surprises. An indispensable place for lovers of taste.

A chic canteen that captures the atmosphere of 1970s Goanese restaurants with antiques scattered here and there and a menu to discover on a slate. Delicious fish and seafood specialties, but also thalis, classics of the local cuisine... Food lovers will particularly appreciate the chicken vindaloo, a very spicy dish with a subtle smoky taste, to be eaten with chapatis or pav, the goanese bread inherited from the Portuguese. Don't hesitate to try the local dessert, the Serradura, a sweet half cream, half ice cream.

Every day, 100,000 meals are served. On the menu: an excellent vegetarian thali made of lentils and potatoes, rice, chapati and a dessert. And for this, more than 5,000 kg of wheat flour, 1,800 kg of dal (lentils), 1,400 kg of rice, 600 kg of sugar and 700 liters of milk are needed. Upon arrival, each person takes a tray, a bowl and a stainless steel spoon. You sit in a line on the floor and are served with a ladle. Remember to hold out both hands palms up to the sky in gratitude for receiving your chapati. A unique experience!

Chased away from Mullackal Road, this popular restaurant has retreated not far away, on the canal side, next to the YMCA. It serves very good thalis, called mealshere. You'll also find a great selection of local fish, both sea and lake. If you like spicy food, try the meen pollichattu, fish cooked in a banana leaf. The more delicate palates will appreciate the podimeen fry which is similar to our smelt fry. The place is frequented by locals, which is a guarantee of the quality of the cuisine.

A well known chain all over India for more than 50 years, and the place even seems to date back to that time! Good simple Indian food at low prices. The waiters wear fan-shaped hats and the walls are decorated with portraits of historical Congress leaders. They serve snacks and real meals. It's a popular spot among locals. Another open-air establishment is located on the waterfront next to the Raheem Residency. However, its opening hours depend on the season and the weather...

An institution in Kolkata, often crowded. The setting is elegant, with a superb subdued light and a sober decoration. Specialties of tandoori kebabs and kebabs, biryanis, many naan recipes... Try the Chelo Kabab, a regional mutton specialty served with rice and a fried egg. And if you really can't decide, choose one of the two suggestions of the chef, veg. or non-veg., and let yourself be surprised! Small particularity, the waiters are dressed in rajasthanie. The place also serves alcohol.

Family restaurant par excellence but not that Paradise is used according to the regulars, the best biryanis in the city. For example that for shrimps and chicken and try as a priority. Other Paradise is spread throughout the city of Hyderabad.

As its name suggests, this restaurant offers quality cuisine inspired by the north of the country. The tandoor is in operation for lunch and dinner (which is rare), which allows you to enjoy a chicken tikka or kebabs for lunch. Some Chinese dishes are also on the menu (especially noodles) and snacks. The setting, if it is impersonal, is nonetheless comfortable. The tables are large and surrounded by benches and the room is air-conditioned. The staff will be able to guide you in your choice if the menu leaves you wondering. A good place.