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Top Indian restaurant in Varanasi

Discover top-rated indian restaurant, landmarks, and practical traveler recommendations in Varanasi.

10 Listed places
4.4 average across 10 rated listings
Uttar Pradesh 221001 • Uttar Pradesh 221005 • Uttar Pradesh 221003
Budget ($) vegetarian dining; menu prices vary by dish. – Budget-category paid dining; confirm current dish prices on the menu before ordering.
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Uttar Pradesh 221001 Uttar Pradesh 221005 Uttar Pradesh 221003 Uttar Pradesh 221002 Uttar Pradesh 221010

1916 Cafe & Restaurant

Uttar Pradesh 221001
Famous for: Burgers, pasta, and family-style comfort food inside Hotel Ganesha Palace near Varanasi’s Godowlia crossroads.

Find burgers and pasta at 1916 Cafe & Restaurant inside Hotel Ganesha Palace, near Varanasi’s Godowlia, with daily hours from 8am to…

Families seeking familiar food Old-city sightseers Casual lunch groups

Ashish Cafe

Uttar Pradesh 221005
Famous for: Affordable Indian and European breakfasts, thalis and chai served steps from Assi Ghat on the Ganges in Varanasi.

Budget Indian and European cafe on Assi Ghat Road, Varanasi, open 7AM-10PM daily for breakfasts, thalis, chai and lassi steps from the…

Foodies Couples Backpackers

Blue Salt Restaurant

Uttar Pradesh 221010
Famous for: Family-friendly Sigra restaurant serving North Indian curries, Indo-Chinese noodles and South Indian plates at moderate prices

Casual Sigra restaurant on Mahmoorganj Road serving North Indian curries, Chinese noodles and dosas, open daily 11AM–11PM at moderate prices.

Families Casual Diners Budget Travelers

Bowl of Compassion ( Cafe )

Uttar Pradesh 221001
Famous for: All-day Indian café dining in Bengalitola’s historic old-city lanes near Varanasi’s Ganges ghats.

Bowl of Compassion is an all-day Indian café in Bengalitola, Varanasi, open 7am–10:02pm for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

Foodies Solo Travelers First-Time Visitors

Dosa Cafe

Uttar Pradesh 221001
Famous for: South Indian dosas and budget meals in Varanasi’s old-city lanes near Dashashwamedh Ghat and Maan Mandir.

Find dosas near Varanasi’s Dashashwamedh Ghat at Dosa Cafe, with opening hours, budget dining advice, walking directions, and nearby riverfront stops.

Budget-conscious foodies Vegetarian travelers Old-city walkers

Green garden restaurant

Uttar Pradesh 221005
Famous for: Indian dining near Assi Ghat, conveniently placed for exploring the southern Varanasi riverfront on foot.

Plan a meal at Green Garden Restaurant near Assi Ghat in Varanasi, with practical ordering tips, riverfront walks, transport, and accessibility advice.

Budget-conscious diners Assi Ghat visitors Independent travelers

Niyati Cafe

Uttar Pradesh 221001
Famous for: Vegetarian Indian and Italian cafe fare near Varanasi’s Dashashwamedh and Manmandir ghats.

Niyati Cafe is a vegetarian Indian-Italian cafe on Dashashwamedh Ghat Road for budget breakfasts, coffee and meals between Varanasi ghat walks.

Vegetarians Foodies Solo Travelers

Roma’s Cafe Diner

Uttar Pradesh 221005
Famous for: Indian and Continental dining in a white exposed-brick upstairs setting with city views near Ravidas Gate.

Roma's Cafe Diner in Lanka, Varanasi, pairs Indian and Continental cooking with white exposed-brick interiors and city views near Ravidas Gate.

Mixed-cuisine dining groups Families exploring Lanka Couples seeking casual meals

Shree Shivay Thali Dining Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh 221003
Famous for: Pure-vegetarian North Indian set thali meals served in bronze bowls with unlimited refills on Central Jail Road, Varanasi

Pure-vegetarian North Indian thalis served in bronze bowls with refills, on Central Jail Road in Varanasi, open daily from 11AM to 10PM.

Foodies Vegetarians Families

Wife On Leave

Uttar Pradesh 221002
Famous for: Generous North Indian curries, tandoor breads and Indo-Chinese plates at moderate prices in Varanasi's Chetganj area

Casual family restaurant on Fatman Road, Varanasi, serving North Indian curries, tandoor breads and Indo-Chinese dishes daily from 11:30 AM to 11…

Foodies Families Vegetarian Travelers
Planning guide

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  • Uttar Pradesh 221005: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
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