Mr Beans

Top choice in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh


With sophisticated European-style interiors throughout its seven open-plan rooms, this superb space is one of India’s nicest cafes. Beyond the excellent coffee (₹50 to ₹150) and tea, the menu specialises in homemade pastas, wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas and other Italian and French dishes, all of which are a notch above those you'll find elsewhere.

If we were being pernickety then we'd say that the dishes can be a bit small, but on the plus side, that means you can have dessert. Go for the panacotta – it's a creative masterpiece.


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