Must-see restaurants in Agra & the Taj Mahal

  • Esphahan

    Agra

    There are only two sittings each evening at Agra's finest restaurant, so booking ahead is essential, especially as non-hotel-guest tables are limited. The…

  • Mama Chicken

    Agra

    This superstar dhaba (casual eatery) is a must: duelling veg and nonveg glorified street stalls employ 24 cooks during the rush, each of whom handles…

  • Pinch of Spice

    Agra

    This modern North Indian superstar is the best spot outside five-star hotels to indulge yourself in rich curries and succulent tandoori kebabs. The murg…

  • Dasaprakash

    Agra

    Fabulously tasty and religiously clean, Dasaprakash whips up consistently great South Indian vegetarian food, including spectacular thalis (₹250 to ₹360),…

  • Agra Chat House

    Agra

    This classic chaat (snack) house is the oldest of a dozen street stalls just off Sadar Bazaar. Choose several dishes such as the aloo tikki chat (fried…

  • Culinary Junction

    Agra

    It's worth taking a taxi out to this excellent new vegetarian restaurant in the east of town near the Trident Hotel. The tangy and tasty paneer dhaniya…

  • Mughal Room

    Agra

    The best of three eating options at Clarks Shiraz Hotel, this top-floor restaurant serves up sumptuous Mughlai and regional cuisine. Come for a predinner…

  • Joney’s Place

    Agra

    This pocket-sized institution whipped up its first creamy lassi in 1978 and continues to please despite cooking its meals in what must be Agra's smallest…

  • Yash Cafe

    Agra

    This chilled-out, 1st-floor cafe has wicker chairs, sports channels on TV, DVDs shown in the evening and a good range of meals, from good-value set…

  • Saniya Palace Hotel

    Agra

    With cute tablecloths, dozens of potted plants and a bamboo pergola for shade, this is the most pleasant rooftop restaurant in Taj Ganj. It also has the…

  • Shankara Vegis

    Agra

    Most restaurants in Taj Ganj ooze a distinct air of mediocrity – Shankara Vegis is different. This cosy old-timer, with its red tablecloths and straw…

  • Taj Cafe

    Agra

    Up a flight of steps and overlooking Taj Ganj’s busy street scene, this friendly, family-run restaurant is a nice choice if you’re not fussed about Taj…

  • Brijwasi

    Agra

    Sugar-coma-inducing selection of traditional Indian sweets, nuts and biscuits on the ground floor. It's most famous for its peda (milk-based sweets),…

  • Dasaprakash Xpress

    Agra

    The fast-food variant of the original Dasaprakash chain from Mysore offers the same great dosas (paper-thin lentil-flour pancakes), but in a simpler…

  • Lakshmi Vilas

    Agra

    This no-nonsense, plainly decorated, nonsmoking restaurant is the place in Agra to come for affordable South Indian fare. The thali meal (₹160), served…

  • Hotel Ajay Palace

    Fatehpur Sikri

    This friendly, family-run place is a convenient lunch stop before taking the bus back to Agra. Sit on the rooftop at the large, elongated marble table and…

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