Must-see restaurants in Gujarat & Diu

  • Peshawri

    Gujarat & Diu

    Rough stone walls, heavy wooden beams and hanging copper vessels conjure a northwest frontier feel at Vadodara's best restaurant, with loyal customers…

  • Agashiye

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    On the rooftop terrace of the city’s finest heritage hotel, Agashiye's daily-changing, all-veg menu begins with a traditional welcome drink and is a…

  • Toran Dining Room

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    With almost 30 years' experience, bright and modern Toran serves Gujarati thalis of exceptional quality. Around 10 curries and pickles, plus an assortment…

  • Vishalla

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    On the southwestern outskirts of town, Vishalla is a magical experience in an open-air, lantern-lit, rural fantasy setting complete with live cows! An…

  • Petals

    Gujarat & Diu

    Great food. Great atmosphere. The restaurant next to, and part of, the Lotus Hotel delivers a sleek first impression, with a modern – and very white –…

  • Ratri Bazaar

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    This is by far the most popular night market in the city, and it heaves with hungry locals. Favourites include the dosa stall that dishes out the South…

  • Chandravillas

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    This place is worth visiting simply because it's Ahmedabad's longest-running eatery (going strong since 1900). Locals swear by the breakfast here, and the…

  • Nilambag Palace Restaurant

    Gujarat & Diu

    With a stunningly large and royal dining room, complete with old portraits and a stuffed tiger head, this is by far the city's best restaurant. It's…

  • Swati Snacks

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    This no-nonsense canteen-style place is excellent for trying traditional Gujarati and Rajasthani snacks, such as panipuri (round, hollow, crisp dumplings…

  • Zen Cafe

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    This peaceful spot in a tree-fringed garden is popular with students from Gujarat University and other colleges nearby. It’s right next to the Amdavad ni…

  • That Place

    Gujarat & Diu

    A leader in Vadodara’s exciting dining scene, That Place is a bright and cool global culinary tour, with offerings from Persian lamb to African chicken…

  • Bhatiyar Gali

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    The narrow 'Cook's Lane' and adjoining alleyways really come into their own in the evenings, with no-frills eateries and stalls preparing meaty delights…

  • Darbar Samosa Center

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    The best known of several samosa shops on Gheekanta Rd, this family-run, hole-in-the-wall place has been producing Ahmedabad's tastiest samosas for around…

  • Ram Vijay

    Diu

    For a rare treat, head to this small, squeaky-clean, old-fashioned ice-cream parlour near the town square for delicious handmade ice cream and milkshakes…

  • O’Coqueiro

    Diu

    Here the dedicated Kailash Pandey has developed a soul-infused garden restaurant celebrating freshness and quality. The menu offers uncomplicated but very…

  • Grand Chetna

    Gujarat & Diu

    This discreet restaurant serves a superb sweet Gujarati thali that has garnered a loyal local fan base. Foreign diners are so rare that a small team of…

  • Gopi Dining Hall

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    This little restaurant, which first swung open its doors 40 years ago, is a much-loved thali institution, with a small garden and an air-conditioned…

  • 7 Seas Restaurant

    Gujarat & Diu

    This cool, clean, efficient hotel restaurant (open to all) has a nautical theme and a touch of class, offering a good range of veg and nonveg dishes,…

  • Aamantran

    Gujarat & Diu

    Hailed by many as the best thali in Vadodara, Aamantran's is an all-you-can-eat taste of Gujarat with up to 10 dishes and several breads piled onto the…

  • Gandhi Cold-Drink House

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    You can't beat the seasonal milkshakes and ice cream served at this long-running place off MG Rd. And of course no visit would be complete without a taste…

  • Moti Mahal

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    An Ahmedabad icon, this unpretentious place, known for its Mughlai biryanis and kebabs, is a constant whirl of movement as customers surge in and out…

  • Riverside Garden Restaurant

    Gujarat & Diu

    In the stately grounds of the Riverside Palace, this large, new, glass-walled (but cool within) garden restaurant offers thalis and other Gujarati meals…

  • Hotel Namaste

    Gujarat & Diu

    At the very northern end of Veraval, where Junagadh Rd meets Rte 51, this excellent junction restaurant serves a good mix of Punjabi, Chinese and Western…

  • Temptations

    Gujarat & Diu

    Mexican, Italian, felafel, baked potatoes, parathas (thick flatbread with stuffings such as vegetables or paneer) and South Indian are served in a clean,…

  • Senso

    Gujarat & Diu

    The very good, round-the-clock coffee shop at the Imperial Palace does everything from Mediterranean and lasagne to sizzlers and South Indian – all…

  • Tulsi Restaurant

    Gujarat & Diu

    Low lit, with plants and understated decor, this cosy and clean place with well-prepared Punjabi and Chinese veg dishes is rightly popular. Service is…

  • Geeta Lodge

    Gujarat & Diu

    Geeta’s army of waiters is constantly on the move serving up top-class, all-you-can-eat veg Gujarati thalis at a bargain price. Finish off with sweets,…

  • Sankalp Restaurant

    Gujarat & Diu

    Unexpectedly stylish Sankalp has mirrored walls and rows of tables set up canteen style. It serves mainly South Indian dishes, though it seems to have a…

  • Hotel Kalpana

    Gujarat & Diu

    Clean and modern, with cushy booths, this place has a full list of Punjabi, Gujarati and Chinese food, along with pizza. If you want chicken or mutton,…

  • Kalyan

    Gujarat & Diu

    Kalyan is a breezy student hang-out serving healthy portions of South Indian food and less healthy attempts at Western fast food (though all dishes are…

  • Rasoi

    Gujarat & Diu

    This smart restaurant has a modern dining room and serves unlimited Gujarati thalis that are hands down the best in town. It's a popular wedding venue.

  • Sankalp

    Gujarat & Diu

    First-class South Indian vegetarian dishes served in clean, contemporary surroundings on the 1st floor of one of the town's biggest malls.

  • Green House

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    The casual front restaurant at the House of MG serves a selection of Gujarati veg dishes (including pani puri potato 'bombs'), which are superb (half…

  • Hotel ZK

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    This popular nonveg restaurant has air-con, tinted windows, low lighting and impeccable service. The boneless mutton kadhai is fantastic and (like a…

  • Apana Foodland

    Diu

    This outdoor restaurant facing the town waterfront does everything: breakfasts, South Indian, Gujarati, Punjabi and Chinese, with plenty of chicken and…

  • New Lucky Restaurant

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    Built atop a cemetery, this restaurant has tables arranged around exposed tombs. Service is friendly, and the dosas (large South Indian savoury crepes)…

  • Dairy Den

    Gujarat & Diu

    Cool off with a few scoops – or a soft serve – at Vadodara’s best ice-cream parlour. Some of the flavours – such as French vanilla dipped in chocolate and…

  • Apaar Garden Restaurant

    Diu

    The menu of this cheap and cheerful open-sided place close to the waterfront (although you can't actually see the sea) takes diners on a culinary tour of…

  • Food Inn

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    At this clean, bright and bustling curry house in the Hotel Good Night building (opposite Siddi Sayid’s Mosque), carnivores can tuck into numerous chicken…

  • Tomato's

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    It seems as though Tomato's has been going strong forever. It's styled along the lines of an American diner, with booth seating, and it's decorated with…

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