Must-see restaurants in Rajasthan

  • Bundi Vilas

    Bundi

    The most romantic restaurant in Bundi welcomes visitors from other hotels. Dine in the sheltered yet open-sided terrace, or on the rooftop with…

  • Niro’s

    Jaipur

    Established in 1949, Niro’s is a long-standing favourite on MI Rd that, like a good wine, only improves with age. Escape the chaos of the street by…

  • Peacock Rooftop Restaurant

    Jaipur

    This multilevel rooftop restaurant at the Hotel Pearl Palace gets rave reviews for its excellent yet inexpensive cuisine (Indian, Chinese and continental)…

  • New Bungli Restaurant

    Rajasthan

    Under billowing sails this breezy, rooftop restaurant delivers high-quality food. The veg and nonveg curries, including rich laal maas (mutton curry),…

  • Indique

    Jodhpur

    This candlelit rooftop restaurant at the Pal Haveli hotel is the perfect place for a romantic dinner, with superb views to the fort, clock tower and Umaid…

  • Ambrai

    Udaipur

    Set at lakeshore level, looking across the water to the floodlit City Palace in one direction and Jagniwas in the other, this is one highly romantic…

  • Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel

    Udaipur

    A wonderful, classy, rooftop restaurant with superb views towards the city palace, Lake Pichola and Hanuman Ghat. Choose from an extensive selection of…

  • Gallops

    Bikaner

    This contemporary cafe and restaurant close to the Junagarh entrance is known as ‘Glops’ to rickshaw-wallahs. There are snacks such as pizzas, wraps and…

  • 1st Gate Home Fusion

    Jaisalmer

    Sitting atop the boutique hotel of the same name, this split-level, open-air terrace has dramatic fort views and a mouthwatering menu of authentic…

  • Saffron

    Jaisalmer

    On the spacious roof terrace of Hotel Nachana Haveli, the veg and nonveg food here is excellent. It’s a particularly atmospheric place in the evening,…

  • Sheesh Mahal

    Ajmer

    This upmarket restaurant, located in Ajmer’s top hotel, the Mansingh Palace, offers excellent Indian, Continental and Chinese dishes, as well as a buffet…

  • LMB

    Jaipur

    Laxmi Misthan Bhandar, LMB to you and me, is a vegetarian restaurant in the Old City that’s been going strong since 1954. A welcoming air-conditioned…

  • Mayur Rooftop Cafe

    Udaipur

    This delightful rooftop restaurant has a great view of the multihued light show on the Jagdish Temple. Choose between the air-con room or the breezy open…

  • Jaipur Modern Kitchen

    Jaipur

    Within the eponymous homewares and fashion showroom is this super Mediterranean cafe showcasing organic ingredients and supporting local sustainable…

  • Handi Fusion

    Jaipur

    Handi Fusion is casual, verging on elegant, and welcoming, with an army of attentive waiters and a bar serving cold beer and wine. It offers generous…

  • Pandit Kulfi

    Jaipur

    Despite the crusty exterior this tiny shop has a delightfully creamy centre. Pandit gets rave reviews for its conical kulfi (firm-textured ice cream) on a…

  • Indian Coffee House

    Jaipur

    Set back from the street, down an easily missed alley, this traditional coffee house (a venerable co-op institution) offers a pleasant cup of filtered…

  • Little Italy

    Jaipur

    The best Italian restaurant in Jaipur, Little Italy is part of a national chain that offers excellent vegetarian pasta, risotto and wood-fired pizzas in…

  • Four Seasons

    Jaipur

    Four Seasons is one of Jaipur’s best vegetarian restaurants. It’s a popular place with dining on two levels and a glass wall to the busy kitchens. There’s…

  • Out of the Blue

    Pushkar

    Distinctly a deeper shade of blue in this sky-blue town, Out of the Blue is a reliable restaurant. The menu ranges from noodles and momos (Tibetan…

  • Morgan's Place

    Bundi

    Morgan's Place is a relaxed (possibly overly relaxed) rooftop restaurant. If you're in the mood for caffeine (it serves espresso coffee), don't mind…

  • Jharokha 360°

    Jodhpur

    The rooftop terrace of Stepwell House hosts this classy restaurant featuring uniformed staff, Indian wine and Spanish beer. The excellent North Indian veg…

  • KP's Restaurant

    Jodhpur

    The rooftop restaurant at Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli welcomes all to sample its delicious food and fort views. There are Chinese and Continental…

  • Prem Pavitra Bhojnalaya

    Eastern Rajasthan

    Alwar’s renowned restaurant has been going since 1957. In the heart of the old town, it serves fresh, tasty pure-veg food – try the delicious dhal fry…

  • Hari Garh

    Udaipur

    Behind elaborate carved doors and through an overgrown garden is a two-story pavilion that houses this atmospheric restaurant. The space opens out onto…

  • Millets of Mewar

    Udaipur

    Local millet is used where possible instead of wheat and rice at this environmentally aware, slow-food restaurant. There are vegan options, gluten-free…

  • Risala

    Jodhpur

    Risala is one of a selection of elegant eateries at Umaid Bhawan Palace. Celebrating the famous Jodhpur Lancers (Risala means cavalry), it is a relaxed…

  • Sixth Sense

    Pushkar

    This chilled rooftop restaurant is a great place to head to even if you didn’t score a room in the popular hotel. The pizza and the Indian seasonal…

  • Nirvana

    Jodhpur

    Sharing premises with a Rama temple and a hotel, Nirvana has both an indoor cafe, covered in ancient Ramayana wall paintings, and a rooftop eating area…

  • Paantya Restaurant

    Udaipur

    Most captivating in the evening, this semiformal restaurant in the ritzy Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel has indoor seating, but if the weather’s warm enough it’s…

  • Jaisal Italy

    Jaisalmer

    Just inside First Fort Gate, Jaisal Italy has decent vegetarian Italian and Indian dishes, including bruschetta, antipasti, pasta, pizza, salad and…

  • Panorama 360°

    Jodhpur

    This cosy restaurant on the rooftop of Haveli Inn Pal features great food, attentive staff and a spectacular view of the fort. It dishes up delicious…

  • Savage Garden

    Udaipur

    Savage Garden does a winning line in soups, chicken, and homemade pasta dishes. Try ravioli with goat ragu, and the signature sweet-savoury chicken breast…

  • Handi Restaurant

    Jaipur

    Handi has been satisfying customers since 1967, with scrumptious tandoori and barbecue dishes and rich Mughlai curries. In the evenings it sets up a smoky…

  • Desert Boy’s Dhani

    Jaisalmer

    A walled-garden restaurant where tables are spread around a large, stone-paved courtyard shaded by a spreading tree. There’s also traditional cushion…

  • Evergreen

    Bikaner

    Evergreen is a neat and clean restaurant where the delicious air-conditioning hits you the moment you walk through the door. The veg and nonveg menu leans…

  • On the Rocks

    Jodhpur

    This leafy garden restaurant, 2km southeast of the old city, is very popular with locals and tour groups. It has several dining venues suitable for…

  • Jhankar Choti Haveli

    Jodhpur

    Stone walls and big cane chairs in a leafy courtyard, along with prettily painted woodwork and whirring fans, set the scene at this semi-open-air…

  • 1559 AD

    Udaipur

    Waiters in embroidered-silk waistcoats serve up lovely Indian, Thai and Continental dishes in elegant surroundings at this secluded restaurant near the…

  • Mango Curry/Mango Masala

    Ajmer

    With dim, bar-like lighting and American diner decor, this is a popular Ajmer hang-out. It’s divided in two: Mango Masala is no alcohol and vegetarian,…

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