Must-see restaurants in 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…

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…

One of the most relaxed – and deliciously air-con cooled – places to eat in Bhuj, the 1st-floor Sankalp has soft sofa chairs, flower murals on the walls…

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…

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

Creative twists on all-veg Mughlai cuisine are sure to please your palate. The tandoor options and paneer varieties are outstanding – try the delicious…

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…

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

In the heart of town, Osho is a massively popular place that dishes out an excellent vegetarian thali. The pickles are rated 2G, 3G or 4G depending on…

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

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’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,…

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…

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 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…

Jesal serves up a good mix of North Indian dishes (particularly all things tandoori), along with an extensive menu of Indo-Chinese dishes and a few…

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.

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

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…

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