Darjeeling
Popular Glenary's sits above the famous bakery-cafe of the same name and is a classy Darjeeling staple. Of note are the Continental and Chinese dishes and…
Must-see restaurants in West Bengal
Shantiniketan
Mitali Homestay's garden restaurant gives everyone the chance to enjoy the wonderful home-style cooking of hostess Sukanya Ray. Her Bengali meals are a…
Darjeeling
The authentic afternoon-tea experience at Windamere Hotel is a joy for aficionados of things colonial, with crustless cucumber and tuna sandwiches,…
Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri
Trusted and air-conditioned Amber, attached to Hotel Saluja Residency, serves mouthwatering dishes, including fluffy naans, lip-smacking curries, tender…
Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri
Around The Corner does Western food as well as any restaurant north of Kolkata. The pasta is European-standard, or you could go for pork steaks, fish and…
Shantiniketan
Specialising in traditional Bengali fare, Ghare Baire turns out delectable platters for lunch and dinner. There are a few generic snacks and Chinese…
Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri
The secluded garden here offers merciful relief from the thunderous Hill Cart Rd chaos. The extensive menu ranges from fine curries and naan (tandoor…
Darjeeling
An unlikely address (and name) for a pizzeria, this cramped but friendly two-table place, run by a French and Indian couple, tosses up excellent European…
Darjeeling
The Park is deservedly very popular for its North Indian curries (great chicken-tikka kebab) and authentic Thai dishes, including coconut-chicken soup,…
West Bengal
This riverside colonial inn dating from 1786 has recently been converted into a cafe/restaurant by Danish organisations. You can enjoy pasta, grilled…
Darjeeling
Kunga is a cosy little wood-panelled place run by a friendly Tibetan family, strong on noodles and momos (Tibetan dumplings), and with excellent shabhaley…
Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri
This sophisticated (for Siliguri) eatery, 1.5km south of the Central Bus Terminus, boasts a huge range of first-rate North Indian tandooris and curries,…
Darjeeling
There’s nothing fancy at this vegetarian self-service canteen, but the bustling open kitchen churns out great paneer masala dosas (curried cottage cheese…
Darjeeling
A classy and modern bar-restaurant near the top of Nehru Rd, Shangri-La specialises in Tibetan, Chinese and Indian offerings in stylish surrounds, with…
Darjeeling
This bright and clean space is perhaps the best vegetarian Indian restaurant in town, with good service and great views from the large windows. The Lunar…
Darjeeling
This cosy place offers generous servings of Tibetan staples and tasty Chinese dishes, and a range of noodles for connoisseurs who can tell their thenthuk …
West Bengal
The restaurant/cafe at Cochrane Place does a delicious mix of Anglo-Indian, Continental and Indian food, and a fine selection of Darjeeling teas. You need…
West Bengal
For fine teas and tasty food in contemporarily stylish surroundings, head 8km up the Darjeeling road from Kurseong to this, yes, deck, built out over a…
West Bengal
This old-fashioned, government-run lodge has a popular cafe where you can snack on good chicken or vegetarian momos as the toy train whistles past outside…
Kalimpong
Gompu’s is known for its oversized pork momos (₹110 for four), which have been drawing locals and travellers for as long as anyone can remember. Lunchtime…
Kalimpong
You can enjoy authentic Bhutanese food in the calm, clean surroundings of Za Khang's light, airy dining room or its rooftop with Himalaya panoramas. The…
Kalimpong
Mr Lee cooks up unique Chinese-style dishes at this eatery with a red interior. Stand-outs include the mun wontons (dumplings fried in egg), mun chu nyuk …
Kalimpong
Cool place with motorbike-themed decor that uses classic old Vespas for counter seats. The food has a Mexican twist, with homemade nachos, burritos and…
Kalimpong
This Chinese restaurant with tasty food, amiable staff and a clean, appealing ambience is down a few steps off Rishi Rd in the northeast of the central…
Darjeeling
Friendly little Sonam's serves up strong brewed coffee, authentic French toast, fluffy pancakes (breakfasts until 2.30pm), fresh soups and yummy pasta…
Kalimpong
The bright and cheerful cafe in the glitzy Mayfair hotel does good coffee and teas and has some very tempting cakes and pastries.
Kalimpong
This place serves generous portions of mainly Chinese food with some Indian accents, overlooked by Bob Marley and Marilyn Monroe murals, and there’s a bar…
