Bikaner
This bright and hugely popular 1st-floor restaurant serves up pretty good veg Indian dishes, plus a few Chinese mains and pizzas (but unfortunately no…
Must-see restaurants in Rajasthan
Jaisalmer
Under a tented roof atop the wall of the Mandir Palace (but not part of the hotel), this long-running restaurant offers veg and nonveg dishes, including…
Mt Abu
A very neat, bright pure-veg eatery with excellent service and cold beer. Downstairs there's booths and welcome air-con, upstairs is outside and ideal in…
Pushkar
Head to this no-nonsense local favourite and tuck into some dhal, paneer or kofta, before mopping up the sauce with freshly baked chapatis and washing it…
Jaipur
Not far from Panch Batti is this classy vegetarian place, which has an extensive menu featuring North Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine and booth…
Udaipur
This lovely open-air eatery looking towards the quaint Daiji Footbridge dishes up delicious veg and nonveg meals. There are plenty of Indian options,…
Eastern Rajasthan
This newer branch of Prem's is a bit like a school cafeteria with functional furnishings for a quick meal of delicious Indian veg. The menu is a bit more…
Mt Abu
A branch of a quality Gujarat-based chain serving up excellent South Indian vegetarian fare with a view of the lake. Unusual fillings such as Sechuan or…
Jaipur
One of several similarly named roadside kebab shops on this stretch of MI Rd, this one (next to the mosque) is the original (so we’re told) and the best …
Jaipur
Shikar Bagh is a sumptuous bar-restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating plus an elevated, open-sided terrace under canvas. Its a great place for a lazy…
Jaipur
This hotel in the Old City has a splendid restaurant on the roof with views down to bustling Nehru Bazaar. It's a great place to break the shopping spree…
Jaipur
Part of a renowned chain established in 1921, Dãsaprakash specialises in vegetarian South Indian cuisine, including thalis and several versions of dosa…
Eastern Rajasthan
The plush restaurant in the Hotel Aravali is possibly the best in town, especially for tandoor and nonveg. The curries are generous and delicious plus…
Jaipur
This popular bakery does a roaring trade in various breads, cookies and sweet cakes. Indeed, the cake display will mesmerise you with its numerous tasty…
Jaipur
This serene and cool cafe with a fashionable organic vibe is the perfect place to come if you’re craving a crunchy, well-dressed salad, a quiche or a…
Jaisalmer
It’s multi-multicuisine here, with everything from French baguettes to Mexican tacos, but the speciality is Tibetan, including good noodle soups and momos…
Jaisalmer
This place in Bhatia Market has been churning out traditional sweet treats for 10 generations. It’s renowned in Jaisalmer and beyond for its local…
Jaisalmer
The airy open-air dining room at Monica just about squeezes in a fort view, but if you end up at a table with no view, console yourself with the excellent…
Pushkar
Run by a friendly family, this tiny wholefood breakfast and lunch place has delicious South Indian coffee and homemade cakes. Even better are the salad…
Pushkar
This traveller stalwart near Naya Rangji Temple continues to satisfy, with wood-fired pizzas and espresso coffee featuring on its predominately Italian…
Pushkar
Right on the eastern ghats, this cafe has sublime lake views from its front porch and rooftop. It offers the usual traveller menu, including curries,…
Mt Abu
Mt Abu’s Gujarati tourists make veg thalis the order of the day in the town, so if you’re craving a bit of nonveg, the smart Mulberry Tree Restaurant is a…
Mandawa
This delightful rooftop restaurant, between the fort gate and main bazaar, serves tasty Indian and Chinese meals and cold beer. It’s in a converted haveli…
Jaipur
This great little ice-cream parlour has been going since 1952. There are around 50 flavours to choose from, but if it's hot outside, it's hard to beat…
Mt Abu
This bright eatery near the taxi stand sets up a barbecue out the front to entice customers with the delicious smoky smells. It does a good range of…
Pushkar
Perfect for quelling a sudden attack of the munchies, and a big hit with Israeli travellers, these adjacent roadside joints knock up a choice selection of…
Pushkar
This superb restaurant has excellent thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas and imported pasta with tasty sauces. As well as homemade pesto and gnocchi, there are…
Jaipur
Tiny Mohan is easy to miss: it’s a few steps down from the footpath on the corner of the street. It’s basic, cheap and a bit grubby, but the vegetarian…
Jaipur
This popular option near Panch Batti specialises in South Indian vegetarian food; try the tasty dhal makhani (black lentils and red kidney beans). There…
Mt Abu
The excellent all-you-can-eat thalis are contenders for Mt Abu’s best meals. There’s seating indoors in the busy dining hall or outside under a canopy. It…
Udaipur
As the name implies, barbecue, satay and tandoor specials feature at this innovative rooftop restaurant. There are plenty of vegetarian and juicy meat…
Chokhi Dhani Garden Family Restaurant
Chittorgarh (Chittor)
This fan-cooled roadside dhaba (casual eatery, serving snacks and basic meals) with extra seating in the back does a good-value selection of vegetarian…
Jaisalmer
This delightfully stylish rooftop restaurant sits atop one of Jaisalmer's premier boutique hotels with views to the magnificent Patwa-ki-haveli. Enjoy…
Bikaner
Central and modern, Shakti's serves good Indian classics in a garden setting or in air-conditoned comfort. No alcohol. Also here is the funky Road Runner…
Jaipur
Head to this popular takeaway with an attached restaurant for delicious Indian sweets and famous kachori (potato masala in a fried pastry case), a…
Bikaner
This bright and clean cafe is a great place to relax with an espresso coffee or a cool drink, and equally good as a place for veg and nonveg lunch or…
Mt Abu
This big restaurant is set on a sweeping open terrace filled with chrome chairs. It’s very popular for its vegetarian Gujarati, Punjabi and South Indian…
Pushkar
Busy any time of day, this is particularly popular as a breakfast stop: watch the world go by with a fresh coffee (from ₹40) or juice (from ₹50) and an…
Udaipur
This itsy cafe serves tasty baked goods and real coffee. Offerings include sticky cinnamon rolls, chocolate cake and apple crumble. There's muesli or eggs…
Jaisalmer
This restaurant has cushions and low tables on an airy terrace on (as the name implies) the fort’s western side. Pretty good vegetarian Indian dishes are…
