359 hand-picked places in 49 destinations — from smoky street stalls and beloved cafés to 53 Michelin-starred dining rooms — with what to order and vegetarian-friendly picks marked.
Every Michelin-starred restaurant in our destination guides, from the current editions of the Michelin Guide. Tables at three-star rooms often book out two months ahead — we're happy to try for you.
Michelin distinctions as published for the 2025–2026 guides when we checked (9 November 2026); new editions can add or remove stars. Michelin does not yet publish a restaurant guide for India. Descriptions on this site are our own.
Ready-made walks from stall to stall — what to try, when to go, what it costs — plus vegetarian, Jain, halal and kid-friendly notes and the phrases you'll need.
A no-nonsense, decades-old address where generations of Guwahati families have gone for a proper Assamese plate. Recent diners say standards vary, so go for the thali rather than the extras.
Order Assamese thali; masor tenga; duck curry
A busy vegetarian stalwart in the heart of the old trading quarter, good for a quick South Indian bite while exploring the market lanes.
Order Masala dosa
Morning ghugni and Assam tea at Paltan, then momos and chaat in Fancy Bazaar make an easy guided street-food walk. Best done with a local guide.
Order Ghugni; jhal mudi; momos (Z's Momo Center, Masjid Gali)
Chef Atul Lahkar's flagship serves both plains and hill dishes of Assam in an old-world setting; the bamboo-skewer grills are the draw. Book ahead at peak hours.
Order Khorika (smoked skewers of pork, chicken or fish); duck with white pumpkin; chef's thali
The more casual sister of the Khorikaa name, a dependable stop for grilled meats and everyday Assamese plates.
Order Khorika grills; Assamese thali
A polished, chef-led room from Assam's most famous TV chef, mixing classic Indian with playful street-food twists. The most talked-about new opening in the city.
Order Tandoori starters; biryani; chef's Indian street-food reworks
The Taj-run Vivanta's North East restaurant presents home-style regional cooking in a smart hotel setting, with a private dining room for groups.
Order North East home-style dishes; Assamese breakfast with pithas and lal cha
A Japanese restaurant inside the Vivanta, useful when guests want a refined non-Indian dinner in Guwahati.
Order Sushi; Japanese small plates
The go-to independent Assamese restaurant on the highway at Kohora, handy between morning and afternoon safaris for an honest regional plate.
Order Assamese thali; chicken khorika; duck with kumura
A resort restaurant open early to late with Indian, Continental and Assamese menus, convenient for guests staying nearby.
Order Traditional Assamese dishes
Meals in an open-sided stilted hall overlooking the river, cooked partly from rice and vegetables grown on site. Usually all-inclusive for staying guests only.
Order Assamese set dinner; produce grown on the lodge's own land
A Mising couple's home kitchen tied to the bamboo-hut homestay La Maison de Ananda; eating at their long bamboo table is the most authentic meal on the island. Arrange in advance.
Order Mising thali (ghetiya fish curry, steamed eel, kukura khorika, purang apin)
A 19th-century stilted tea-planter's bungalow where meals are served in a dining hall hung with old prints; the closest thing to a heritage dining experience in tea country. Mainly for staying guests, book ahead.
Order Assamese dinner in the bungalow dining hall; estate tea
A long-running, unfussy town favourite for dumplings and noodle soup after a cold day of sightseeing.
Order Pork or chicken momos; thukpa
Simple stalls and the monastery canteen serve butter tea and bowls of thukpa, a lovely early-morning ritual before the prayers.
Order Butter tea; morning thukpa
A cosy café-style stop mixing local soups with fusion plates, good for a relaxed lunch.
Order Pork thukpa; café fusion dishes
A calm coffee house close to the monastery, good for vegetarians and for a warm drink between visits.
Order Vegetarian momos; butter tea; coffee
Home-cooked Apatani meals around the family hearth, the real way to eat in Ziro.
Order Apatani home-cooked dinner; smoked pork; apong
Hosts cook traditional Apatani dishes for guests and can arrange seasonal activities like kiwi picking.
Order Traditional Apatani meal
A comfortable resort dining room with continental, Indian and Apatani cooking; allow time, as service can be slow.
Order Apatani dishes from the regional menu
Resort restaurant offering both continental and Apatani food, a practical choice for a sit-down dinner.
Order Apatani set meal
Small, family-run and always busy, this is where most locals send visitors for their first Khasi meal.
Order Jadoh; dohneiiong; Khasi pork thali
A market stall in one of the North East's biggest bazaars, laying out a daily spread of Khasi rice, curries, chutneys and foraged greens. Best visited late morning with a guide.
Order Jadoh with pork curry, fried fish and wild greens
A no-frills lunch spot devoted to Khasi rice dishes; quick, cheap and local.
Order Jadoh with chicken liver; pumaloi
Sohra's best-known vegetarian restaurant, a safe and popular lunch stop on the waterfalls circuit.
Order Veg thali; dosa
A neighbourhood bakery whose coconut-and-chocolate lamington follows a family recipe from the 1960s; a sweet Shillong tradition.
Order Lamington
Shillong's rock-music city in café form, with Khasi dishes alongside steaks and pastas; the Heritage branch has hill views.
Order Smoked pork; tungrymbai; steak
A cheerful, music-themed café with terrace seating that captures the city's love of folk and rock.
Order Waffles; shakes; Khasi-fusion tungrymbai with rice
A modern, ingredient-led take on Meghalaya's tribal cooking that has put Shillong on India's national restaurant map. Book ahead.
Order Pork Bomb; crispy bamboo shoots with turmeric dip; putharo sliders with bitchi rice beer
Rynsan's sister restaurant blends Italian cooking with North East produce, a stylish dinner option in the city centre.
Order Italian dishes with local tribal ingredients
A lakeside dining room celebrating indigenous North East cuisines, ideal as a lunch stop on the Guwahati–Shillong road. Non-residents should reserve; a cover charge may apply.
Order Khasi, Garo and Naga specialities
A humble upstairs dining room with a short menu of traditional Naga dishes; the thalis are the easiest way to try several at once.
Order Smoked pork with axone; smoked pork with anishi; Naga thali
Traditional Naga plates in a homely setting, praised for authentic flavours and friendly service.
Order Pork thali with dried bamboo shoot and axone; seasonal chicken thali with perilla
A market-area bistro serving traditional Naga thalis, convenient while exploring the town centre.
Order Smoked pork with axone thali
A popular contemporary café with sweeping views over Kohima, mixing Naga and continental food.
Order Pork momos; coffee
A stylish room with outdoor seating and city views and a wide, modern menu that reflects Kohima's young café culture.
Order Korean fried chicken wings; passion-fruit iced tea
A local ice-cream brand with a Naga-warrior logo, a fun sweet stop for families.
Order Coconut ice cream; coco dream popsicle
Dining in a restored British-era bungalow filled with Naga artefacts, the most atmospheric table in Kohima. Book ahead, especially in wedding season and Hornbill week.
Order Smoked meats; Naga set meal
A long-standing, reliable spot right on the pedestrian Mall for Tibetan comfort food.
Order Pork momos; thukpa; tingmo with gravy
A tiny counter famous for quick, satisfying rolls, perfect for a snack while strolling MG Marg.
Order Kathi rolls (paneer, chicken or mutton)
The best-known place in town for a proper Sikkimese thali that goes beyond momos and thukpa.
Order Sikkimese thali; chhurpi-ningro (seasonal); ghyuma (local sausage)
A friendly bakery-café with mountain views in the middle of MG Marg, ideal for breakfast or an afternoon break.
Order Cakes and pastries; breakfast; coffee
A café attached to a well-loved independent bookshop, a quiet, characterful stop away from the crowds.
Order Coffee; baked goods; light meals
Gangtok's newest luxury resort offers the city's most polished dining: Asian at Soi & Sake, all-day Machan, and a bar for cocktails. Reservations by phone.
Order Pan-Asian at Soi & Sake; regional dishes at Machan
A cosy, family-run Tibetan kitchen loved for its generous dumplings and soups.
Order Chicken momos; pork wai-wai (noodles); chilli pork with rice
A tiny, much-loved breakfast café run by a local family; arrive early or expect to wait.
Order Banana pancake with honey and dry fruit; cheese toast; masala omelette
The hill station's grand old bakery and tea room, with a bakery downstairs and a restaurant above looking out over the valley.
Order Pastries and breads; English breakfast; tea with a valley view
A rooftop breakfast classic with views across town; nostalgic rather than fancy.
Order Meat platter breakfast (sausages, bacon, salami, eggs); hot chocolate
Old-world dining with white-gloved service and Continental dishes of the Raj; reservations essential, and tea service is mainly for guests.
Order Candlelit Raj-era dinner; porridge breakfast; afternoon tea (guests)
All-inclusive dining on a working tea estate, using the garden's produce and the estate's own Darjeeling tea; for in-house guests.
Order Garden-to-table dinner; estate afternoon tea
Luxury dining set in a famous tea estate below Darjeeling, a good lunch stop on the drive up.
Order Sonargaon (Indian/Bengali); tea-infused cocktails at the Glass Bar
A busy, no-nonsense Panaji favourite where office workers and visitors queue for generous seafood thalis at lunch.
Order Bangda (mackerel) or kingfish thali; prawn curry
A tiny village spot that feels like eating in a Goan home; go early as the best fish runs out. Closed Mondays.
Order Fish head curry; rava-fried chonak
Known for doing essentially one thing very well: a chonak (barramundi) thali. Not to be confused with the similarly named Goan Spice.
Order Chonak thali with prawn curry and clams
Chef Bawmra Jap's garden restaurant brought Burmese flavours to Goa and remains one of the state's most celebrated tables.
Order Pickled tea-leaf salad; tiger prawn ceviche; smoked pork fried rice
Set in an old Portuguese-style house, it serves home-style dishes from across South India in a relaxed, leafy setting.
Order Appam with stew; pork or mutton curries; Kerala-style fish
A long-standing Panaji address focused on recreating recipes from Goan family kitchens, both Catholic and Hindu.
Order Goan prawn curry; fish thali; bebinca
Chef Nooresha Kably's Goa outpost serves polished Japanese food in a villa setting and ranked highest of all Goa restaurants in 2026.
Order Hamachi truffle ponzu; crispy nori roll with truffle rice; spicy prawn yaki udon
Chef Avinash Martins reinterprets Goan village cooking with hand-ground masalas, the standout fine-dining reason to head south.
Order Chef's tasting menu; valchi bhaji with mushrooms and morels; poder bread
An intimate, design-led dining room with an inventive seasonal menu that has become a fixture on India's best-restaurant lists.
Order Butternut squash roll; eggplant hummus; togarashi beef tart
Plain surroundings, serious biryani: the ghee-scented rice sells out early, so arrive well before 1 pm.
Order Mutton or chicken biryani with date pickle
A casual, communal-seating restaurant famous for coastal fish curries, the signature one still cooked by the owner herself.
Order Thirutha (grey mullet) curry; fish-curry rice meal; fish fry
A spacious family-run toddy shop overlooking the water — the most accessible way to try toddy-shop food near the city.
Order Duck roast; meen vevichathu (fish in tamarind gravy); tapioca with palappam
A calm, airy café-gallery that set the tone for Fort Kochi's café culture — ideal for a slow breakfast between sightseeing.
Order Breakfast plates; chocolate cake; filter coffee
Kerala's back-to-back award winner for seafood, a good pick for a proper sit-down seafood meal by the water.
Order Seasonal catch; prawn and crab preparations (ask for the day's specials)
A relaxed, family-run hotel restaurant right on the harbour, good for a breezy lunch watching the boats.
Order Grilled or Kerala-style fish; prawn curry
Each dish on the menu comes with the story of the community behind it — Jewish, Portuguese, Dutch, Syrian Christian — served beside the harbour.
Order Heritage Kerala, Syrian-Christian and Anglo-Indian dishes from the storytelling menu
An intimate courtyard restaurant in one of Fort Kochi's best-known boutique hotels, mixing Mediterranean and Kerala flavours.
Order Seafood platter; Kerala-inspired tasting dishes
A relaxed but polished dining room that plays on Kochi's Dutch colonial past with Malabar favourites.
Order Meat sliders with crispy eggplant chips; Malabari dishes with Dutch touches
A dependable pure-veg stop for a traditional South Indian meal; it gets crowded at peak times and parking is tight.
Order Banana-leaf meals; dosa; filter coffee
A busy, quick-service bazaar restaurant that guides consistently name as one of the most reliable cheap eats in town.
Order Parotta with curry; biryani; quick Indian meals
A dependable sit-down restaurant at Kerala Tourism's hilltop resort, chosen as much for the valley views as the food.
Order Kerala thali; appam with stew
A more elegant alternative to the bazaar restaurants, set among tall trees with a transparent roof.
Order Kerala dishes; set meals
A backwater toddy shop with private huts for diners — a characterful lunch stop on a canal cruise.
Order Fish delicacies; puzhukku (tapioca mash)
A cheerful café with art on the walls, handy for a meal in the old market area.
Order Kerala dishes; coffee and snacks
An elegant rooftop restaurant in a restored 1860s home opposite the beach, the most refined table in town.
Order Karimeen; seafood specials
A grand restaurant set in a rebuilt eight-sided Kerala mansion, with lake-fresh seafood and duck as the highlights.
Order Traditional Kerala dishes; karimeen; duck
The resort's lakeside seafood room — book a sunset table.
Order Grilled catch of the day; prawns
The name every Jaipur local gives for pyaaz kachori — go in the morning when they come straight out of the oil.
Order Pyaaz kachori; mawa kachori; jalebi with rabri
A Pink City landmark for mithai and pure-veg thalis, ideal during a bazaar walk.
Order Paneer ghevar; Rajasthani thali; kachori
A retro MI Road dining room with Satish Gujral murals; stick to the Indian menu.
Order Indian dishes such as barbecued lamb and laal maas
Jaipur's most photographed dining room — deep blue walls, garden tables and a crowd of designers and travellers. Book ahead.
Order Venetian spritz; handmade pasta
A restored steam locomotive and Victorian-style platform turned into a lounge — a fun way to see Rambagh without a full formal dinner.
Order Wood-fired pizza; cocktails
A whimsical peacock-themed rooftop with city views, good value for a sunset dinner.
Order North Indian curries at sunset (no alcohol served)
A restored jeweller's haveli in the bazaar whose refined vegetarian menu has made it Jaipur's most acclaimed restaurant.
Order Paan-patta chaat; truffle aloo tikki; mirchi ka halwa
Dinner beneath gilded ceilings in the old Rambagh banquet hall — the most regal meal in Jaipur.
Order Laal maas; royal Rajasthani and Awadhi dishes
Candle-lit tables, chandeliers and santoor music inside the fort itself; book in advance.
Order Laal maas; Rajasthani thali
A no-frills, always-busy dining hall where servers keep refilling your thali until you stop them.
Order Unlimited thali (dal baati churma, gatte, ker sangri)
A casual bakery-café with lakeside seating, a handy pause in the old city.
Order Coffee; milkshakes; bakes
Organic, gluten-free and millet-based cooking with plenty of vegan dishes — a lighter option.
Order Millet thali; millet pizzas; vegan options
Water-level tables facing the City Palace and Lake Palace make this the classic sunset dinner; you pay for the view — reserve ahead.
Order Laal maas; Mughlai starters; Rajasthani curries
A candlelit rooftop with City Palace views, popular with couples.
Order Rajasthani thali; international dishes
A quieter lakeside alternative to Ambrai, praised for authentic Rajasthani cooking.
Order Rajasthani specialities at golden hour
Royal Rajasthani dining inside the floating marble palace. Usually reserved for in-house guests — check before promising it.
Order Dal baati churma; ker sangri; laal maas; ghewar
The Lake Palace's rooftop restaurant, with sunset views across the water to the City Palace; access policy for non-residents varies.
Order Chef's dinner menu at sunset
The most famous name in Old Delhi's meat lanes, serving rich Mughlai dishes from a cluster of small rooms.
Order Mutton nihari; seekh kebab; mutton korma
Thick, crisp jalebis fried in ghee right in front of you — a must on any Chandni Chowk walk.
Order Desi-ghee jalebi; samosa
Deep-fried stuffed parathas with an unusual range of fillings, in the lane named after them.
Order Rabri, papad or aloo paratha with chutneys
Famous for kulfi frozen inside hollowed-out whole fruits.
Order Fruit-stuffed kulfi (mango, pomegranate)
The Daryaganj original that helped make tandoori and butter chicken famous — eat the classics here.
Order Butter chicken; tandoori chicken; dal makhani
The celebrated former Indian Accent chef's independent debut, set in the gardens of Sunder Nursery and focused on regional home cooking.
Order Regional home-style and street-food-inspired dishes
A lively, cocktail-led restaurant from the Indian Accent group, playing on comfort foods from across India.
Order Pav vada; bheja fry; cheeni malai toast; cocktails
The restaurant that defined modern Indian fine dining; still one of the country's top-ranked tables. Book well ahead.
Order Tasting menu; blue cheese naan; daulat ki chaat
Eat with your hands at rough-hewn tables — the tandoor cooking and slow-cooked black dal are legendary.
Order Dal Bukhara; sikandari raan; tandoori jhinga
Japanese technique meets Indian flavours — Delhi's highest-ranked restaurant on the 2026 Asia's 50 Best list.
Order Amritsari crab sushi; chawanmushi with rasam masala
Slow, sealed-pot cooking from the Nawabi kitchens of Lucknow in a grand, hushed dining room.
Order Dum pukht biryani; kakori kebab; galouti
The go-to breakfast stop for bedai and jalebi — arrive before midday, as it sells out.
Order Bedai-sabzi with jalebi (served about 9 am–2 pm)
The original name in petha — beware of the many copycat 'Panchhi' signs and use the Sadar Bazaar shop.
Order Kesar, paan and angoori petha; dalmoth
Heavy, buttery parathas — one plate easily feeds two.
Order Ghee parathas with chutneys and curries
A café run by acid-attack survivors; meals are pay-what-you-wish and the conversations are as memorable as the food.
Order Chai; snacks; light meals
An evening stroll-and-snack lane in Agra's main shopping area — easy for first-timers.
Order Dahi bhalla; golgappe; cheela
Candle-lit dinners with live Indian classical music, a short walk from the Taj Mahal. Dinner only; book early.
Order Mughal-era kebabs and curries; tasting menu
Same rustic tandoor style as Delhi's Bukhara, a reliable choice for a hearty dinner in Agra.
Order Dal Bukhara; sikandari raan; kebabs
Less formal than Esphahan, good for lunch with a view of the Taj from the hotel.
Order Indian and international à la carte; breakfast with Taj Mahal views
The best-known address for Banaras's signature tomato chaat — expect crowds in the evening.
Order Tamatar chaat; palak chaat; golgappe
A morning-only favourite for kachori-sabzi in the old city lanes; go early.
Order Kachori-sabzi; jalebi
A tiny shop making thick lassis in clay cups; note cremation processions pass by on the lane.
Order Fruit or chocolate lassi
A village-style restaurant devoted to eastern UP's baati chokha, served on leaf plates.
Order Baati chokha thali
A polished hotel dining room that showcases local Banarasi and North Indian dishes.
Order Banarasi specialities; Awadhi kebabs; thali
A small heritage palace hotel; dining is personal and best arranged in advance.
Order Saatvik thali (no onion/garlic); galouti kebabs
Dine in a stone-walled, chandeliered palace right on the ghats — arrive by boat for effect.
Order Vegetarian Banarasi tasting dishes
A long-running Leh favourite for Tibetan cooking; book in summer as it fills up.
Order Gyakok hot pot (order ahead); momos; thukpa
The pioneer of Ladakhi cuisine as a restaurant concept, with an all-women team cooking village recipes in an open kitchen.
Order Stuffed khambir; skyu; chhu-tagi; phemar
Recipes collected from remote villages and nomadic families, presented with real care in Leh.
Order Zathuk (nettle soup); yarkhandi pulao; sha-gok lamb ribs
A stylish terrace restaurant with sweeping valley views; seasonal (closed in deep winter).
Order Tandoori dishes; continental plates
A former monk cooks garden lunches and introduces guests to wild Himalayan herbs.
Order Buckwheat crepes; barley soup; chhu-tagi
A surprising, polished pan-Asian counter inside Leh's best-known luxury hotel — not Ladakhi food, but a special-occasion dinner.
Order Seafood-focused tasting courses
A multi-course Ladakhi tasting dinner around a traditional hearth in a 200-year-old mud-brick house — ideal for Nubra itineraries.
Order 7- or 9-course Ladakhi tasting menu (namthuk, tien tien, sea-buckthorn kombucha)
The go-to vegetarian spot in Port Blair for quick, clean South Indian meals.
Order Dosa; veg thali; filter coffee
A casual waterfront spot where you choose the fish and they cook it your way.
Order Pick-your-own fresh fish grilled or in curry; crab
A relaxed, all-day café that works for breakfast pancakes as well as a seafood dinner.
Order Lemon-butter-garlic fish; prawn tikka; pancakes and crepes
A breezy café inside a dive resort, good for post-dive meals and fresh juices.
Order Peri-peri prawns; grilled fish platter; banoffee pancake
Port Blair's smartest rooftop for sunset drinks and a candle-lit seafood dinner.
Order Seafood platter; cocktails
The most refined table in the islands, with bespoke menus and private beach dinners on request.
Order Regional Indian and seafood specials; private beach dinner
A relaxed poolside grill using island produce — easier than formal dining after a beach day.
Order Grilled seafood; international plates
A simple, busy dhaba that many visitors rate as their most satisfying vegetarian meal in Srinagar.
Order Rajma-chawal; thali; kheer
A dawn experience: queue with locals for harissa ladled from huge copper pots — sold out by about 8 am. Winter only.
Order Harissa with hot girda bread
A popular, unfussy place to try wazwan dishes à la carte or as a platter.
Order Rista; gushtaba; rogan josh
The century-old classic for a proper sit-down wazwan meal, with a bakery downstairs.
Order Wazwan platter; gushtaba; kahwa
A beautifully designed tea room on the Jhelum — perfect for a kahwa break.
Order Zaffrani kahwa; Mughal tea with sheermal
Dine in a former royal palace with chinar-shaded lawns overlooking Dal Lake.
Order Kashmiri wazwan dishes; lawn-side kahwa
The smartest meal in Gulmarg, with Kashmiri and international restaurants and snowy views.
Order Kashmiri set meal; wazwan dishes
A cosy, year-round Mall Road staple for Tibetan food, especially the copper-pot gyakok.
Order Gyakok hot pot; momos; thukpa
One of the few places in town focused on local Himachali cooking at fair prices.
Order Siddu; madra; dham thali
Old Manali's favourite breakfast café, open all year.
Order Eggs Benedict; waffles; pancakes
The classic Manali dinner — terraced garden, bonfire on cold nights and trout cooked many ways.
Order Baked trout with almond sauce; trout curry with Himachali red rice
Italian food in a rustic old wooden house among the deodars near Hadimba Temple.
Order Wood-fired pizza; pasta
A riverside Old Manali café known for its relaxed vibe and live music.
Order Wood-fired pizza; trout; live-music evenings
Genuine Italian cooking with imported Parma ham and garden herbs. Seasonal: about end-April to mid-October.
Order Wood-fired pizza; tiramisu
A smarter, fireplace-warmed dining room with good cocktails and lively Saturday evenings.
Order Rosemary chicken; cocktails by the fireplace
A pilgrimage-town classic for a simple veg thali beside the Ram Jhula bridge.
Order Thali; Garhwali dishes; lassi
A heaving breakfast stop near the main ghat, beloved by pilgrims; closes early evening.
Order Aloo puri; kachori; gulab jamun
The Haridwar name for a hearty sit-down vegetarian meal after the Ganga aarti.
Order Thali; aloo puri; kheer
A multi-level wooden café with Ganga views — the classic Rishikesh hangout; service can be slow.
Order Wood-fired pizza; mixed vegetable platter; Israeli plates
A laid-back riverside café with a mixed global menu at fair prices.
Order Indian, Israeli and Mexican comfort food
Healthy, beautifully presented food in a former maharaja's estate overlooking the Rishikesh valley; non-resident dining should be booked in advance.
Order Ayurvedic and spa cuisine; Indian, Asian and Western dishes
A rustic farmhouse-style setting attached to the Folk Heritage Museum, good for a first taste of village-style Bhutanese cooking. Pre-booking through your guide is usual.
Order Traditional set lunch with ema datshi, red rice and buckwheat dishes
A traditional house on the edge of Thimphu serving hearty local dishes in a homely setting.
Order Ema datshi, kewa datshi, buckwheat pancakes
A long-standing Paro favourite for generous plates of everyday Bhutanese food.
Order Momos, ema datshi, red rice
A circular dining room on a hillside above Paro, warmed by a traditional wood stove, with refined takes on local dishes alongside lighter wellness-style plates.
Order Bhutanese tasting set, valley-view dinner by the bukhari (wood stove)
A legendary one-woman wok operation in ski goggles, famous for luxurious seafood street dishes cooked over charcoal. Expect long waits and street-food surroundings at fine-dining prices.
Order Crab omelette, drunken noodles (pad kee mao) with seafood
A homely, much-loved shophouse kitchen serving classic central Thai dishes at fair prices.
Order Yellow curry with prawns, crab omelette, stir-fried morning glory
An evening Chinatown stall turning out crisp fried dough sticks with sweet dips - a fun, vegetarian-friendly street snack.
Order Patongko (fried dough) with pandan custard dip
A decades-old pad thai institution near the Golden Mount; queues move quickly.
Order Pad thai wrapped in egg, fresh orange juice
A bright, fully plant-based restaurant that is an easy, reliable stop for vegetarian and Jain-leaning clients (check onion/garlic).
Order Broccoli quinoa burger, green smoothies, vegan Thai dishes
A playful, colourful mash-up of Indian and Mexican flavours - familiar spices with a twist, popular with Indian diners.
Order Chef's tasting menu
Thailand's benchmark for Southern Thai cooking, built on rare regional produce and slow traditional techniques. Book weeks ahead.
Order Seasonal Southern Thai tasting menu
Chef Gaggan Anand's theatrical, rule-breaking take on Indian flavours - part dinner, part show. Indian clients usually love it.
Order The full tasting menu (counter seating)
Modern Indian cooking that grows much of its own produce on site; a strong pick for Indian clients wanting something refined but familiar.
Order Neo-Indian tasting menu
An intimate dining room with temple views from chef Ton's team, serving family-inspired Thai recipes in elegant form.
Order Thai heritage tasting menu
A rustic family restaurant with stilt huts over a mangrove creek, serving punchy southern Thai dishes.
Order Sour curry with fish, stir-fried crab, local herbs and greens
A popular Ao Nang seafood house where you pick from live tanks and choose how it's cooked.
Order Fish or crab priced by weight, cooked Thai-style
A good-value southern Thai stop that suits a road trip between Phuket and Krabi.
Order Southern Thai curries and stir-fries
Heritage-style shophouse dining room serving classic Phuket family recipes - an easy, atmospheric Old Town lunch.
Order Moo hong, crab curry with rice noodles, stir-fried local greens
A handsome Sino-Portuguese mansion serving traditional Phuket dishes - good for a stylish yet relaxed dinner.
Order Moo hong, crab with yellow curry, local salads
Phuket's flagship fine-dining room, cooking almost entirely with local and own-farm ingredients.
Order Seasonal tasting menu built on the restaurant's own farm produce
An intimate counter experience from British chef Simon Rogan's team, showcasing local produce in a development-kitchen setting.
Order Chef's table tasting menu
A no-frills roadside institution for Bali's signature roast pork; arrive early before it sells out.
Order Babi guling plate with crackling
A humble Ubud eatery much loved by locals for its Balinese mixed-rice plates.
Order Nasi campur with shredded spiced chicken and sate lilit
An Ubud classic since 1990, with open pavilions overlooking rice fields - touristy but reliable.
Order Crispy duck; smoked duck (order a day ahead)
A lush, fully vegan spot open all day - an easy win for vegetarian clients.
Order Plant-based bowls, raw desserts, fresh juices
A stylish two-storey Ubud favourite giving Indonesian recipes a modern polish.
Order Tuna betel leaf, duck lawar, slow-cooked beef rendang
A dramatic, cathedral-like dining hall serving dishes from across the archipelago - great for a dressy group dinner.
Order Bebek menyat-nyat, jackfruit bao, nasi campur
Buzzy, glamorous and good for groups, with a proper vegetarian menu rather than a token dish.
Order Scallop & coconut pancakes, dishes from the vegetarian menu
Bali's highest-ranked restaurant, built around foraging, fermentation and island producers - a long, immersive evening.
Order Full degustation menu
A long-running garden fine-dining room in Ubud; its separate all-vegetarian tasting menu makes it ideal for veg clients.
Order Tasting menu (a fully vegetarian menu is offered)
Elegant ocean-front dining at The St. Regis Bali, good for a special-occasion dinner.
Order Sumberkima coral trout, yuzu souffle
Probably Singapore's best-known chicken rice stall; the queue moves fast and Maxwell has many other stalls to graze.
Order Chicken rice (steamed)
A cult hawker stall where every bowl is cooked to order; expect a wait of 30-60 minutes.
Order Bak chor mee (minced-pork noodles), dry with vinegar and chilli
A newly recognised South Indian thosai stall in the heartlands - worth it if clients want an authentic, local-crowd experience.
Order Masala thosai, plain thosai with chutneys
Started as a 1969 pushcart; the peppery Teochew-style broth is refilled at the table.
Order Peppery pork rib soup, braised peanuts, you tiao
A pioneering vegetarian restaurant that recreates Peranakan and Thai classics without mock meat - excellent for veg clients.
Order Vegetarian rendang, Thai-style curries, Penang rendang
Refined Peranakan (Straits Chinese) cooking in a relaxed setting; a good first taste of the cuisine.
Order 'Ah-ma-kase' set menu, buah keluak dishes
Julien Royer's elegant flagship, regularly ranked among Asia's best; book well in advance.
Order Seasonal tasting menu
Chef Mano Thevar's inventive Indian tasting menus - a natural choice for Indian clients wanting a top-tier meal.
Order Chef's tasting menu
A grand, classical French dining room with one of the city's great wine lists.
Order Seasonal degustation
A bustling banana-leaf canteen where curries are ladled straight onto your leaf; vegetarians can eat very well here.
Order Banana leaf rice with vegetables, fried bitter gourd, rasam
Charcoal-cooked claypot rice with a prized crispy crust at the bottom.
Order Claypot chicken rice with salted fish and Chinese sausage
An old-school Chinatown coffee-shop stall known for its sweet, ginger-tinged clam broth.
Order Lala (clam) noodle soup
A casual open-air seafood favourite in Langkawi's main town.
Order Butter prawns, steamed fish, chilli crab
The KL outpost of Bengaluru's famous Mavalli Tiffin Rooms - pure-vegetarian tiffin that will feel like home for Indian clients.
Order Rava idli, masala dosa, filter coffee
A smart, relaxed Sri Lankan restaurant with plenty of spice-led dishes familiar to Indian palates.
Order Crab curry, hoppers, vegetable curries
Malaysia's top restaurant, exploring native ingredients and techniques from a sky-high dining room with city views.
Order Seasonal tasting menu
Polished French technique with Asian accents; a dependable special-occasion choice.
Order Chef's tasting menu
Rainforest-edge dining at one of Malaysia's most celebrated resorts, with a notable wine cellar.
Order Seasonal tasting menu with wine pairing
A single-dish restaurant in an old townhouse where the fish is finished in a pan at your table.
Order Cha ca (turmeric fish with dill)
The simple canteen made famous by Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain's 2016 meal; still a good, cheap bun cha.
Order 'Combo Obama': bun cha, fried seafood roll and beer
A classic queue-and-sit-on-stools pho house famous for its clean, beefy broth.
Order Pho tai nam (rare and well-done beef)
A family recipe for delicate steamed rice rolls, newly recognised by Michelin in 2026.
Order Banh cuon with fried shallots and dipping sauce
A serene, Buddhist-inspired dining room serving inventive meat-free Vietnamese dishes - the top pick for veg clients.
Order Vegetarian banquet set, che chay (sweet soup), vegetarian flan
A vintage-styled dining room serving comforting northern Vietnamese family food at very fair prices for a starred restaurant.
Order Family-style northern dishes, braised fish, seasonal greens
A contemporary tasting menu that reinterprets Vietnamese ingredients and memories in an intimate setting.
Order Tasting menu
A hidden basement counter in the theatrical Capella hotel, cooking luxury Japanese ingredients on the teppan.
Order Teppanyaki omakase with premium seafood and wagyu
Hoi An's most famous sandwich counter; quick, cheap and open into the evening.
Order Mixed banh mi; vegetarian/egg banh mi
A family-run eatery with over four decades of history, newly recognised in 2026.
Order Chicken vermicelli, chicken sticky rice
A simple spot specialising in central Vietnam's bite-sized rice-cake snacks.
Order Banh beo (steamed rice cakes), banh dap (smashed rice crackers)
A polished old-town restaurant from local food figure Ms Vy, good for sampling Hoi An classics in comfort. Book ahead for dinner.
Order Cao lau, white rose dumplings, banh xeo
A Michelin-recognised vegetarian restaurant by the Han River - the safest bet for vegetarian clients in Da Nang. Reserve for dinner.
Order Vegan pho, crispy mushrooms
A Michelin Bib Gourmand Indian restaurant in Da Nang - a comforting option for Indian clients after a few days of Vietnamese food.
Order Dal, paneer curries, tandoori breads
A grand colonial-style villa within one of Vietnam's most dramatic resorts; the region's only starred restaurant.
Order Tasting menu
A sustainability-minded tasting menu exploring Vietnamese ingredients and regional traditions.
Order Single seasonal tasting menu
A small Ginza ramen counter on Michelin's value list - quick, affordable and central.
Order Signature ramen
A fully vegan ramen counter inside Tokyo Station - perfect for vegetarian clients before or after a shinkansen ride.
Order Sesame tantan ramen (vegan)
A light, citrusy style of ramen with a dedicated vegan bowl at many branches (it can sell out - go early).
Order Yuzu shio ramen; vegan 'rainbow' ramen
A stylish Ginza vegan cafe best known for its fluffy plant-based pancakes.
Order Vegan soufflé pancakes, vegan lunch plates
Plant-based ramen served in an immersive art-installation room next to teamLab Planets - combine with the museum visit.
Order Vegan shoyu or spicy ramen
Daniel Calvert's elegant French cooking with Japanese produce, high above Tokyo Station.
Order Seasonal tasting menu
Nature-inspired tasting menus that celebrate Japan's forests, seas and farms.
Order Seasonal tasting menu, 'bread of the forest'
Refined temple-style vegetarian kaiseki in a tranquil setting near Atago shrine - the best fine-dining choice for vegetarian clients. (Note: Japanese 'vegetarian' may include no onion/garlic - good for Jain diets, but confirm).
Order Shojin kaiseki course
Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa's warm, witty take on kaiseki; one of Tokyo's hardest but friendliest tables.
Order Omakase-style tasting menu (incl. 'Dentucky' fried chicken)
A narrow, centuries-old market lane nicknamed 'Kyoto's kitchen' - best grazed in the morning before the crowds.
Order Dashimaki tamago, pickles (tsukemono), soy-milk doughnuts, matcha sweets
A family-run Dotonbori favourite operating since 1945; expect a queue at peak times.
Order Yamaimo-yaki (mountain-yam okonomiyaki)
A popular Osaka takoyaki name with many flavours - a fun street-snack stop.
Order Classic takoyaki with sauce and bonito
Zen vegetarian cuisine served on tatami inside Tenryu-ji temple's grounds - pairs perfectly with an Arashiyama morning.
Order Shojin set meal, nasu dengaku (miso-glazed aubergine)
A historic garden restaurant by Nanzen-ji that has served simmered tofu since the Edo period.
Order Yudofu set with sesame tofu and dengaku
A benchmark kaiseki house in the hills above Gion, known for exquisite seasonal presentation and hospitality.
Order Seasonal kaiseki course
Chef Yusuke Takada blends French technique with the flavours of his native Amami islands.
Order Tasting menu
Italian cooking built around Kyoto vegetables and producers - lighter and more relaxed than kaiseki.
Order Seasonal tasting menu
A dependable Lakeside spot for generous Thakali thalis - easy for vegetarians.
Order Veg Thakali thali with refills
Set in a restored 150-year-old priest's mansion with folk music and dance on most nights - a good first-night group dinner.
Order Multi-course Nepali set dinner
A Lakeside institution since 1991 with a cosy fireplace - a reliable all-rounder.
Order Wood-fired dishes, desserts, Nepali plates
A slow, ceremonial journey through Nepali regional cooking in one of Kathmandu's most beautiful heritage hotels.
Order Multi-course Nepali tasting menu
A busy, inexpensive vegetarian canteen - fast, clean and very easy for Indian vegetarians.
Order Dosa, idli, vegetarian rice & curry
A Colombo late-night institution where locals go for kottu after dark.
Order Cheese kottu, vegetable kottu
A long-established pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant - a safe choice for Jain/veg clients in Colombo.
Order Dosas, thalis, Indian sweets
A dinner-only, rustic open-air 'village' under a giant nuga tree in a five-star hotel - fun introduction to Sri Lankan food.
Order Village-style rice & curry, jackfruit seed curry, hoppers
Set in architect Geoffrey Bawa's former office, mixing art, design and a calm courtyard - a Colombo classic.
Order Black pork curry, seafood, signature desserts
Celebrity-chef-backed temple to Sri Lankan lagoon crab, in a restored colonial building.
Order Garlic chilli crab or pepper crab, prawns
A busy Malé tea shop known for its tea-time snacks; best around 3-5 pm.
Order Hedhikaa short eats with sweet black tea
A lively look at daily island life on a Malé stopover; tea shops nearby serve fishermen around the clock.
Order Browse the tuna auction; local fruit, chillies and dried fish
Dine around six metres below the surface with reef life at the glass - often rated the best of the underwater restaurants.
Order Tasting menu with wine pairing from the underwater cellar
The world-famous 14-seat glass dining room around five metres under the sea; book as early as possible.
Order Set lunch or dinner menu
The largest all-glass underwater restaurant in the Maldives, 5.8 metres below the surface.
Order Multi-course tasting menu
A barefoot-luxury resort with several restaurants and extensive kitchen gardens; strong on vegetarian dining.
Order Garden-to-table tasting menu
Emirati home-style cooking in a courtyard house in old Dubai - pairs well with a heritage walk and abra ride.
Order Machboos, grilled fish, luqaimat
A lively, good-value Indian canteen-style restaurant from chef Naved Nasir (ex-Dishoom) - a hit with Indian families.
Order Chaats, kebabs, curries and Indian breads
Warm, family-style Palestinian and Levantine dishes with plenty of vegetarian mezze.
Order Mezze, musakhan, home-style stews
A buzzy harbour-side spot with inventive Asian small plates and no-fuss vibes; book or queue.
Order Signature small plates, creative maki
Three Syrian-born brothers cooking playful modern Middle Eastern food in a casual room - relaxed, despite its two stars.
Order Shish barak 'soup dumplings', Middle Eastern small plates, desserts
Generous Lebanese-Armenian sharing plates - an easy, vegetarian-friendly group meal in the capital.
Order Mezze spread, Armenian manti, grills
Dubai's three-star Indian restaurant, reimagining regional Indian dishes as an intimate, theatrical tasting menu.
Order Chef's tasting menu
A fully vegetarian Indian tasting menu by chef Rahul Rana - the stand-out splurge for vegetarian clients.
Order Vegetarian degustation (vegan/gluten-free on request)
Modern fine dining rooted in Emirati and wider Gulf heritage - a strong pick for a capital-city special dinner.
Order Tasting menu of reimagined Gulf flavours
Warm, home-style Italian cooking in a palace setting; easy to make vegetarian.
Order Handmade pasta, family-style Italian dishes
A busy, no-frills counter that many locals rate as the city's baklava reference point. Go mid-morning to avoid the queues.
Order Pistachio baklava, su böreği
Chef Musa Dağdeviren's canteen revives regional Anatolian recipes rarely seen in restaurants. Worth the ferry ride across the Bosphorus.
Order Daily stews and vegetable dishes from the counter, içli köfte, seasonal desserts
A historic sweet house with glittering counters of lokum and pastries. Good spot for edible gifts to take home.
Order Lokum (Turkish delight), baklava, künefe
Turquoise-tiled dining room serving homestyle Turkish cooking by day and a meze-led menu at night.
Order Lunchtime home-style dishes, evening meze with rakı
Upstairs at the entrance of the Spice Bazaar, this landmark dining room has served traditional dishes since 1901. Lunch only on most days.
Order Aubergine börek, lamb dishes, the blue-tile room itself
An old-school Kadıköy institution known for slow-cooked Ottoman-era dishes served from steam trays.
Order Daily ready dishes, vegetable olive-oil dishes, sütlaç
Istanbul's only two-star restaurant, reworking Anatolian flavours and techniques into a long, refined menu. Book weeks ahead and request the vegetarian menu in advance.
Order The full tasting menu
Chef Maksut Aşkar's restaurant in a historic bank building reinterprets heritage recipes with a strong sustainability focus and Bosphorus-side views.
Order Tasting menu, Anatolian wine pairing
A rooftop dining room in a former monastery building with city views and a short, seasonal menu.
Order Seasonal tasting menu on the rooftop terrace
A family home-restaurant serving a short, seasonal menu from its own produce. Feels like being invited to lunch in a village house.
Order Set village menu cooked from the garden
Housed in a restored 19th-century Greek mansion, serving hearty regional cooking in frescoed rooms.
Order Mantı, slow-cooked village dishes, set menu
A relaxed Göreme spot centred on grilled meats with an Anatolian, slightly historic twist. Handy after a balloon morning.
Order Wood-fired lamb, house pickles
A sustainability-minded family kitchen in a stone house, cooking regional recipes from local and home-grown ingredients. Book ahead.
Order Seasonal set menu, homemade breads and preserves
Cave-hotel restaurant with a terrace over Göreme serving classic Anatolian dishes; a reliable dinner choice in town.
Order Testi kebab, Anatolian meze, fairy-chimney terrace view
Fine dining inside the restored Kayakapı cave quarter, reviving old Cappadocian recipes with a refined touch. The region's top table right now.
Order Tasting menu built on near-forgotten regional recipes
The restaurant of Cappadocia's best-known boutique hotel, with sweeping valley views and produce from its own gardens.
Order Seasonal tasting or à la carte using the hotel's organic garden, sunset on the terrace
Elegant terrace dining at a restored-monastery hotel looking towards Pigeon Valley; strong on regional wines.
Order Modern Anatolian dinner with a Cappadocian wine from the hotel's cave cellar
A beautifully preserved 19th-century bakery famed for its swirled pastries and rustic bread. Weekdays only.
Order Escargot pistache-chocolat, pain des amis
The Marais' famous falafel stop - expect a queue that moves quickly. Easy vegetarian lunch.
Order Falafel special in pita
A compact 17th-century market packed with lunch stalls from many cuisines. Closed Mondays.
Order Moroccan, Lebanese and Japanese stalls, fresh produce
An ornate tea room opposite the Tuileries, famous for its rich hot chocolate and chestnut-cream Mont-Blanc.
Order L'Africain hot chocolate, Mont-Blanc pastry
Upmarket crêperie using organic buckwheat and quality Breton butter; a reliable, easy lunch for all ages.
Order Buckwheat galette complète, salted-butter caramel crêpe, Breton cider
A dependable pure-vegetarian option in Paris' 'Little India' - comfort food for clients after days of French menus.
Order Masala dosa, thali, filter coffee
Alain Passard put vegetables at the centre of three-star cooking decades ago; the best fine-dining match for vegetarian clients in Paris.
Order Vegetable tasting menu from Alain Passard's own gardens
Intimate dining room overlooking the Seine where sauces are the star of each course. A true special-occasion booking.
Order Arnaud Donckele's sauce-driven tasting menu
Gregory Marchand's relaxed but polished restaurant - a friendlier, more affordable way into starred dining.
Order Seasonal tasting menu; the wine bar opposite for walk-ins
London's best-known food market, ideal for grazing at lunch. Weekdays are calmer than Saturdays.
Order Cheese toasties, fresh doughnuts, global street-food stalls
A buzzy tribute to Irani cafés of Bombay. Familiar flavours that Indian travellers often crave, with plenty of vegetarian dishes.
Order House black daal, bacon or veg naan roll at breakfast, chai
Hand-rolled pasta at friendly prices; famous for its queue, so go early or use the virtual queue.
Order Pici cacio e pepe, burrata
JKS group's lively Indian barbecue bar inspired by army mess clubs - great for groups.
Order Tandoori dishes, paneer and vegetable skewers, beer
Bright pink restaurant serving home-style Kerala vegetarian cooking - a strong pure-veg option.
Order Masala dosa, Kerala feast, banana-leaf curries
Counter-seat tapas bar with top-quality ingredients and a lively atmosphere.
Order Tortilla, pan con tomate, grilled seafood
Colonial-club styling and punchy, refined North Indian cooking - the top Indian table in London.
Order Wild muntjac biryani, kid goat methi keema, paneer tikka
Sister to the Mumbai original; elegant coastal Indian cooking with a strong seafood focus and a vegetarian tasting option.
Order Hariyali bream, Dorset brown crab, tasting menu
Clare Smyth's celebration of British produce, polished yet warm. Vegetarian tasting menu available with notice.
Order Charlotte potato with kelp, lamb carrot, tasting menu
Founded in 1898 and still family-run, Hiltl is the obvious first stop for vegetarian clients, with plenty of Indian dishes on the buffet.
Order Pay-by-weight buffet, Indian curries, Hiltl tartare
Zurich's grand chocolate house; sit upstairs for coffee and cake, then buy gifts downstairs.
Order Luxemburgerli, truffles, hot chocolate
A 15th-century armoury turned beer hall serving hearty Swiss classics in big portions.
Order Rösti, Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, sausages
Original works by Chagall, Miró and Picasso hang above the tables at this old-world Zurich favourite.
Order Geschnetzeltes with rösti, chocolate mousse
A half-timbered house famous for its schnitzel cooked in butter at the table. Classic Lucerne lunch after the Lion Monument.
Order Wiener schnitzel prepared tableside
A ski-and-hike stop with one of the most photographed Matterhorn views; reach it by Sunnegga funicular and a short walk.
Order Vrony burger, dried-meat platter, cakes with Matterhorn view
Creative, precise cooking at Zurich's grand hilltop hotel, with city and lake views.
Order Heiko Nieder's tasting menu
Lake Lucerne's top table, set in a Belle Époque palace hotel on the promenade.
Order Seasonal tasting menu
Playful, theatrical dinner in a Zermatt boutique hotel; open in the winter and summer seasons only.
Order Tasting menu
Historic bakery where Romans grab slices of pizza and bread by weight. Great quick vegetarian bite.
Order Pizza bianca, pizza rossa, cookies
Gabriele Bonci's tiny shop changed Rome's pizza-by-the-slice game; ideal after the Vatican.
Order Seasonal topped slices, supplì
Rome's grand old gelato parlour, a short walk from the Pantheon.
Order Gelato with panna (whipped cream)
Deli counter meets wine bar, known for some of the city's best Roman pastas. Book ahead.
Order Carbonara, cacio e pepe, burrata
Small family trattoria with classic Roman cooking; expect to queue as reservations are limited.
Order Carbonara, carciofi alla giudia, tiramisù
A steps-from-the-Pantheon family trattoria that has stayed authentic despite its location. Reserve well ahead.
Order Cacio e pepe, amatriciana, seasonal vegetables
Heinz Beck's rooftop restaurant with a panoramic view over Rome and St Peter's - the city's grandest dinner.
Order Fagottelli 'La Pergola', tasting menu
Anthony Genovese's inventive cooking blends Italian, French and Asian ideas in an intimate setting.
Order Tasting menu
Dining at eye level with the Colosseum - a romantic, view-led special occasion with refined Mediterranean food.
Order Tasting menu with Colosseum view at sunset
A tiny, cheap and much-loved pita stop in Fira - the best-value meal on a pricey island.
Order Pork or chicken gyros pita, halloumi/veg pita
Athens' noisy central market for produce and spices; surrounded by old-style tavernas and delis.
Order Olives, cheeses, spices, cafés around the market
Long-running vegetarian café near Syntagma Square - an easy pure-veg stop in central Athens.
Order Bowls, veggie burgers, fresh juices
Hilltop village taverna popular with islanders, with sea views and generous Cretan-style cooking. Book ahead in summer.
Order Fava, Cretan dakos, slow-cooked lamb
Small, casual and inventive, mixing Greek produce with Japanese technique.
Order Sharing plates with Greek-Asian flavours, fried chicken, small vegetable dishes
Relaxed neighbourhood spot for creative takes on Greek small plates at fair prices.
Order Seasonal meze and grilled dishes
Cliff-edge tables above the caldera and Greece's highest-rated cooking right now - the ultimate Santorini dinner.
Order Tasting menu at sunset
The island's pioneering fine-dining restaurant, championing Santorini's native ingredients and wines.
Order Tasting menu built on island produce; fava and cherry tomatoes
Rooftop fine dining that reimagines Greek classics, with a separate cocktail bar on the same level.
Order Greek tasting menu with Acropolis-direction views
Corner café famous city-wide for its tall, chunky apple pie; perfect during a Jordaan stroll.
Order Apple pie with whipped cream
Long open-air market where you can graze on Dutch snacks. Closed Sundays.
Order Fresh stroopwafels, poffertjes, cheese, herring
Former tram depot turned food hall - good for groups with different tastes, including vegetarians.
Order Bitterballen, Vietnamese, Indian and veg stalls
A former school building turned buzzy bistro known for its spit-roast dishes and fair-priced menu.
Order Rotisserie chicken, seasonal set menu
Stylish, well-known spot for a full rijsttafel feast; the vegetarian spread is generous and familiar to Indian palates.
Order Rijsttafel (vegetarian version available)
Warehouse-style dining room with honest, produce-led cooking and a huge wine list.
Order Seasonal plates, strong German wine list
Top-floor dining with views across the city and highly polished modern French cooking.
Order Seasonal tasting menu with skyline views
Every seat faces the open kitchen at this sleek counter restaurant on the Amstel.
Order Tasting menu at the kitchen counter
Dining inside a 1920s glass greenhouse, cooking from its own gardens - the most vegetarian-friendly starred choice in town.
Order Set menu built around the day's harvest (vegetarian set available)
A legendary cafeteria-style deli; keep your ticket and tip the carver for a taste.
Order Pastrami on rye, matzo ball soup
The archetypal New York slice shop - quick, cheap and consistently good.
Order Plain cheese slice
Fourth-generation shop for bagels, smoked fish and sweets; the café nearby offers table service.
Order Bagel with cream cheese, babka, egg cream
An all-vegetarian diner with a cult following; inventive yet comforting.
Order Superiority burger, burnt broccoli salad, gelato
Bold, rarely-seen regional Indian dishes in a lively market setting - a favourite with Indian diners in New York.
Order Paneer dishes, chicken pulao, regional curries
Romantic West Village trattoria known for simple, vegetable-rich Italian cooking. Walk-in heavy, so go early.
Order Cacio e pepe, insalata verde, seasonal vegetables
Chef Vijay Kumar's deeply personal Tamil Nadu cooking - the most celebrated Indian restaurant in the US right now. Reservations are very hard; book the moment slots open.
Order Gunpowder dosa, Dungeness crab, vegetable dishes
Daniel Humm's Art Deco dining room became famous for its fully plant-based three-star menu; confirm current menu options when booking.
Order Plant-based tasting menu
Eric Ripert's seafood temple and a three-star fixture for years; also offers a dedicated vegetarian tasting menu.
Order Chef's tasting menu; vegetarian tasting available
Harbourside pie van that has fed sailors, celebrities and late-night crowds for generations.
Order Tiger pie (pie with mushy peas, mash and gravy), veggie pie
The Surry Hills bakery that helped define Sydney's sourdough and pastry scene.
Order Sourdough, ginger brûlée tart, sausage rolls (veg options)
Busy, affordable Thaitown institution serving street-style Thai dishes late into the night.
Order Boat noodles, som tam, Thai desserts
Long-standing hatted Indian restaurant in the suburbs; a reliable choice for Indian clients wanting a proper sit-down meal.
Order Regional curries, tandoori, vegetarian dishes
Stylish, perpetually busy Italian with a blackboard menu; good from breakfast to late dinner.
Order Daily pasta, cotoletta, tiramisù
Glamorous Middle Eastern dining with many shareable vegetable dishes - an upscale yet relaxed choice.
Order Mezze, wood-fired breads, grilled dishes
Josh Niland's nose-to-tail approach to fish has made it one of Australia's most talked-about restaurants.
Order Whole-fish tasting menu, dry-aged fish
Intimate inner-west restaurant cooking from its own farm produce; one of only two three-hat restaurants in Sydney.
Order Seasonal tasting menu (vegetarian menu with notice)
Peter Gilmore's restaurant under the Opera House sails - an iconic setting for a special Sydney dinner.
Order Pre-theatre or full menu, cherry jam lamington
Family business widely regarded as the island's dholl puri benchmark. A naturally vegetarian, very Indian-friendly snack stop.
Order Dholl puri with bean curry and chutney
The capital's bustling market and the easiest introduction to Mauritian street food. Go early and carry cash.
Order Alouda, gâteau piment, dholl puri, fresh tropical fruit
Restaurant at the Chamarel rum distillery; pairs well with the Seven Coloured Earth and waterfall nearby.
Order Creole set lunch after a rum distillery tour
Refined dining on a restored colonial estate with orchards, combined easily with a château visit.
Order Menu built on the estate's fruit and vegetables; rum and fruit-liqueur tasting
Reached by a lantern-lit pontoon through mangroves, its decks float over a fish reserve - one of the island's signature romantic dinners.
Order Seafood dinner on the floating decks
An 18th-century plantation house with lawns and verandas, serving Mauritian flavours with French polish.
Order Franco-Mauritian dinner on the colonial veranda
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Good to know: restaurants change hours, menus and prices often, and the best tables book out weeks ahead — we can reserve for you. Awards are as published by the Michelin Guide, The World's 50 Best and others when we checked; descriptions are our own. Approximate — verify before you go. Last reviewed 9 November 2026.
