Hyderabad
Jubilee Hills rooftop restaurant, with candles and loungey playlists, which makes a highly atmospheric eating spot. The superb menu has been crafted…
Must-see restaurants in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Great North and South Indian veg cuisine in bright, spotless AC premises. Meals (thalis) are only available from 11.30am to 3.30pm but top-notch dosa,…
Visakhapatnam
Chef Devi cooks Andhra-style curries the way her mum did. Biryanis are spicy-delicious and filling, and you'll also find a short menu of local fish,…
Hyderabad
During Ramadan, Hyderabadis line up for Shah Ghouse's famous haleem (a thick soup of pounded spiced wheat, with goat, chicken or beef, and lentils) and at…
Hyderabad
Located in a secluded leafy location with lake views from its terrace, this atmospheric restaurant is one of the hottest places in town for Italian and…
Hyderabad
A good reason to head out west to Hi-Tech City, this hip hang-out offers a contemporary take on North Indian street food (minus the fumes and traffic of…
Hyderabad
A classy hotel restaurant, Firdaus offers great Hyderabadi (and also North Indian) dishes to the strains of live ghazals (classical Urdu love songs,…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
A stylish cafe-resto in a converted suburban bungalow with a great covered terrace. Offers Italian, Mexican, American, European and East Asian dishes,…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
One of the best places in town for South Indian thalis (₹220), with delicious dishes and lots of chutneys neatly arranged on a banana leaf. Ten kinds of…
Visakhapatnam
One of the city's best-regarded restaurants, with simply superb veg thalis – order a 'Special' for an authentic taste of the South (₹240). The hotel has…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
The veg-only Minerva does superb Andhra and North Indian thalis (with free refills) and fine filter coffee. Staff are efficient and the ambience is family…
Hyderabad
Paradise is synonymous with biryani in these parts. The main Secunderabad location has five different dining areas: head to the attractive 'roof garden',…
Hyderabad
Chutneys is famous for its South Indian meals and all-day dosa, idli and uttapams (thick, savoury rice pancake with finely chopped onions, green chillies,…
Hyderabad
This classic Irani cafe, always packed to the rafters, is located almost underneath the Charminar's arches. It offers a particularly tasty range of Irani…
Hyderabad
Southern Spice offers sublime Andhra-style cooking and specialities from across the South. Try a special veg thali (₹299), which features an unlimited…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Offering comfortable AC surrounds, this hotel restaurant has an eclectic menu, including Western and Chinese dishes, but it's the North Indian food that…
Hyderabad
Consistently recommended by locals for authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, this AC place serves generous portions of flavoursome biryanis at modest prices (veg…
Hyderabad
Highly regarded spot for South Indian vegetarian food. You may have to wait for a lunch table, but order the South Indian thali and you'll be brought heap…
Hyderabad
Renowned for its Hyderabadi dishes, this elegant hotel restaurant serves fine biryanis, kebabs and wonderful haleem, including a veg version (₹675) of…
Visakhapatnam
This Italian restaurant does fine thin-crust pizza, pasta and reasonable salads in stylish surrounds. No alcohol, but good fruit mocktails. It's behind…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Good South Indian meals in pleasant AC surroundings. Follow the Supreme Hotels sign.
Hyderabad
For an authentic taste of the north, the great veg and non-veg kebabs and curries at Gufaa will satisfy all. Try a paan gufaa khaas (fragrant basmati rice…
Hyderabad
A famous breakfast spot, cheery Govind's street-corner stand is permanently surrounded by happy Hyderabadis savouring his delicious dosa (South Indian…
Hyderabad
Located in a converted villa, this is one of west Hyderabad's most popular cafes. Banjara Hills' bright young things flock here for the Western food:…
Hyderabad
The timewarp decor looks like it's been based on a 1970s disco but the cuisine is great at this hopping Hyderabadi restaurant. Great for biryanis (veg/non…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
You can sample and buy local coffee and all kinds of chocolatey goods (brownies, chocolate-covered coffee beans) at Araku Valley Coffee House, which also…
Hyderabad
Hip hang-out where you can feast on delicious, authentic Hyderabadi dishes and street food in quirky, air-conditioned surrounds. Price are moderate with…
Hyderabad
Fusion 9 offers one of the best international menus in town. Food is creatively presented; try a shot of gazpacho blanco and then perhaps the grilled…
Hyderabad
A tranquil Banjara Hills cafe, with a tempting array of coffees, sandwiches and pasta dishes at moderate prices. It hosts art, poetry, musical, and stand…
Hyderabad
Cheap and reliably good for tasty South Indian fare. It's a good option for breakfast or a speedy lunch – try their idli or masala vada (spicy, deep-fried…
Hyderabad
All-you-can-eat kebabs, curries, salads and desserts, with many veg and non-veg options. A great-value place to come when you're hungry! Prices fluctuate…
Hyderabad
Established in 1953 and famous for its cakes, biscuits and bread. Try the traditional dilkhush (a pie stuffed with grated coconut, nuts and dry fruit)…
Hyderabad
A pure-veg place that serves up tasty North Indian classics (try the paneer butter masala), great roti and naan, plus some Chinese dishes. Prices are easy…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Upmarket hotel restaurant, with an eclectic menu that takes in filling sandwiches (from ₹305), pizza and pasta, and dishes like fish with lemon butter…
Visakhapatnam
Excellent Andhra, Chettinad and Mughlai food in the Park hotel's beachside gardens, including lots of seafood. There's a good choice for vegetarians and…
Hyderabad
This stylish new place specialises in wonderfully flavoursome and authentic Turkish, Armenian and Lebanese cuisine with excellent kebabs, salads and…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
A kind of modern take on a traditional darshini (South Indian breakfast joint) this small likeable place serves up snacks like idli and dosa at very…
Hyderabad
A bustling, no-nonsense place that specialises in biryani and delicious chicken and mutton curries, located just around the corner from the Chowmahalla…
Hyderabad
Head here for classy vegetarian Italian fare (salads, pizza, pasta and desserts like Ferrero Rocher Mousse Cake) with a good wine list and great views…
Hyderabad
This small, simple restaurant does authentic veg Andhra meals (thalis) on banana leaves, topped up till your tongue falls off from the heat. Surrounds are…
