Top 20 Places to Eat in Udaipur: A complete Food Guide!

Top 20 Places to Eat in Udaipur: A complete Food Guide!

Udaipur, the city of lakes, the Venice of the East, is renowned for its mesmerizing architecture, well-documented forts, delicious food and the obvious beauty of its lakes. Eating out in Udaipur is an experience in itself. Laidback cafes or stunning fine dine every place offers a unique experience. This is a complete Food guide for Udaipur which encompasses my experiences on Budget eateries, Best restaurants with amazing views, fine dines and the best cafes to visit while in Udaipur. If you are wondering where to eat in Udaipur, then bookmark this Food guide that will help you to pick the best places to eat.

Best Restaurants in Udaipur with amazing Views:

Udaipur has many rooftop restaurants around Lake Pichola offering splendid views of the lake. Here are some of the best places to dine at, serving good food and even better panoramic views.

Rainbow Restaurant:

Rainbow Restaurant is a great place for a sundowner. Grab a Pizza and a brew while enjoying the beautiful sunset over the banks of Lake Pichola overlooking the Aravalli mountains. The restaurant’s quirky decor, cute cushion mattress tables, candlelight set up and amazing playlist liven up the place. We loved the Margherita Pizza, Chicken Lasagne and Café Mocha here.  

#LipSmackingMeter: 5/5

Address: by the banks of Lal Ghat, next to Jaiwana Haveli

Jagat Niwas Rooftop Restaurant:  

Housed in Jagat Niwas Haveli, the plush whitewashed restaurant feels no less than a palace. The picturesque view from the beautiful arched windows is like no other.

Pick a window table in this nautical black-and-white dining area and you can enjoy a sweeping view of Lake Pichola. The menu ranges from traditional Indian to modern cuisine. Bharwa Aaloo kebabs and Yakhni Pulao is a must try. The pricing may feel a bit steep, but the good food, attentive service and breath-taking view warrants an amazing experience here.

#LipSmacking Meter: 4.5/5

Address: Jagat Niwas Haveli, Lal Ghat

Café Ambrai:

It’s hard to beat the lake view from this Eurpoean-esque cafe. The in-house café of Amet Haveli, Café Ambrai offers an envious view of the magnificent Taj Lake Palace, Gangaur Ghat and City Palace over the lake. The cafe features an array of Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. The views early in the morning are just as beautiful at sunset. The service is a tad slow but the view makes up for it and while you wait for the food, strike a pose or two 😊We visited for breakfast on 2 separate occasions and preferred the English Breakfast Platter & Aaloo Paratha.

#LipSmackingMeter: 4/5

Address: Amet Haveli, Outside Chandpole

Jheel Café:

Divided into two sections, ground and top floor, Jheel Café is popular among tourists and locals.  Situated right next to the lake, grab an outdoor table on a clear day. The rooftop section is quite pretty too. Weekends may have waiting, so a reservation is recommended. We visited early in the morning and had the entire outdoor section to ourselves. The café ticks all the right boxes with regards to the lake view, the coffee and the desserts but came up short on the food/ snacks which can afford a skip. The Nutella Hot Chocolate & walnut brownie here is heaven😊

#LipSmackingMeter: 3.5/5

Address: 52, 56, Top Floor, Gangaur Ghat, Near Bagore Ki Haveli, Udaipur , Chandpole

Upre Restaurant:

Upre meaning “upstairs” in Mewari is one of the most popular rooftop restaurants in Udaipur offering expansive views of Gangaur Ghat and Bagore ki Haveli.  When the sun goes down, the city lights glowing from afar make Upre the perfect place to cozy up for a date night.  Among Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisines, the menu also includes a variety of authentic Rajasthani dishes. A visit here can be a worthy splurge. Do try Laal Maas and Chicken Malai Kebab. Fish and chips were plain ordinary. If you are planning for a candlelight dinner with your loved one, I’d recommend to book a table well in advance. Reservations strongly recommended.

#LipSmackingMeter: 4/5

Address: Hotel Lake Pichola, Outside ChandPole.

Sun & Moon Café:  

Sun & Moon Café claims to be the highest rooftop restaurant in Udaipur. During the day, this restaurant transforms itself into a pinterest-y café of Greece with walls splashed in white with a pop of orange and turquoise. The bright and colourful lights from the lakeside hotels gleaming over the waters of the lake at night offer a serene view especially if you are enjoying a glass of wine over at the terrace. The Food is nothing to write home about. Visit this place for a drink or two while you witness the city lights go on when the sun goes down.

#LipSmackingMeter: 3.5/5

Address: Rooftop of Banjara Hostel / Treebo Udai Niwas, near Jagdish Temple Road.

Shamiana at Hotel Sarovar:  

The view is as good as Upre with a little less fancy ambience. The food is worth the praises; Laal Maas, Butter Naan, Mutton Pulao are some of the dishes we loved. Shamiana is housed on the roof of Hotel Sarovar which offers some of the best lake facing rooms at a bargain.

#LipSmackingMeter: 4.5/5

Address: Rooftop of Hotel Sarovar, Next to GoStops Hostel,

Jaiwana Haveli:

Many hotels claim to offer the best lake view rooftop restaurants but one that fits the bill is Jaiwana Haveli. Breathtaking views can be enjoyed from the interiors of this hotel through its floor-to-ceiling windows, or from the outdoor patio. The checked flooring, the metal chairs and the unobstructed views of the Lake Palace sets up a perfect dine with a view vibe. Try Indian Thali that is generously filled with veg curries, dal, rice, chapati, salad and a sweet dish.

#LipSmackingMeter: 4.5/5

Address: 5th Floor, Jaiwana Haveli, near Lal Ghat

Tribute Restaurant:

Want a place with a view but away from the bustling area of Lake Pichola? Head to Tribute, a restaurant facing Swaroop Lake. The restaurant is a tribute to Chetak, the legendary horse of Maharana Pratap. Visit this pretty restaurant in the evening and grab a table at their huge outdoor patio. The menu consists of North Indian, Continental, and the ethnic curries of Rajasthan. Must Try: Laal Maas and Mutton Pulao.

#LipSmackingMeter: 4/5

Address: Ambamata Temple Rd, Behind Monika Complex

Restaurants with Great Food but NO View:

If good food is what matters then these restaurants should be on your must-visit list:

Natraj Dining & Hall Restaurant:

Any Trip to Udaipur is incomplete without a visit to this iconic Thali restaurant. Natraj Dining has been serving Indian thali for years without compromising on taste & quality. The Unlimited Thali is worth the calories that it comes with. The rotational basis menu ensures that each time you visit, you are treated to a different variety of mouth-watering dishes. If you happen to visit during the summers, you’ll love the Aam Ras they serve.  Priced at Rs 350++ this is definitely our favorite Thali Restaurant in Udaipur. Due to its over popularity, the place is always crowded, expect a delay in services.

#LipSmackingMeter: 4.5/5

Address: Near Udaipur Railway station, Jawahar Nagar

Neelam Restaurant:

Dining at restaurants is not unusual while travelling, but finding homemade food is a challenge. Neelam Restaurant is an humble abode run by a couple, where the wife prepares delicious food and the husband serves it with a warm smile. On our visit, we dined here twice, its that good. Must-Try: Masala Kadhi Chawal and Bhendi Masala.

#LipSmackingMeter: 5/5

Address: Jagdish Temple Road, Opp Treebo Udai Niwas

Chappan Bhog :

Another restaurant that we would like to highlight is Chappan Bhog. Recommended by our auto driver, this restaurant serves Dal Batti Thali and Rajasthani Thali, consisting of Dal Batti Churma, Ker Sangri, Gatte ki Sabki, Pulao and more Mewari goodness. They also serve Gujrati and Punjabi thali.

LipsmackingMeter 4/5

Address: Near Saheliyon ki Bari, Big Bazaar Road, Fatehpura

Royal Repast:

Royal Repast is an 85 year old ancestral home turned restaurant run by the Bedla Family. Known for serving cuisines only by appointment to famed personalities such as Queen Elizabeth & Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru among others, it has now opened its doors to all food lovers recently. 

Serving traditional Mewar Styled food comprising of inhouse authentic recipes, the delicacies served here simply astonishing. From mouth-watering Kebabs, sumptuous Mains to comforting desserts, everything here is served with so much love. Gajar ka Halwa on a sultry winter evening was the perfect final touch to our royal meal. They also offer private dining, candlelight dinner and hosts corporate parties too.

#LipSmackingMeter: 4.5/5

Address: Police Station, Chota Chetak Road OPP SBI Bank near Hathipole, Udaipur,

Cafés to visit in Udaipur:

Udai Art Café:

This hip café, initially run by a Greek Women Meropi Mitrou, serves some excellent Greek and Vegan dishes. Located at the corner of Jagdish Temple Chowk, Udai Art Café has those perfect hippie vibes with colorful art splashed walls. They serve some amazing Coffee, Chocolate Crepe and hummus.

LipSmackingMeter: 4.5/5

Address: Near Jagdish Temple, Chandpole

Café Grasswood:

Watch the commotion of the old city pass by from their outdoor section or simply sit indoors, grab a book and relax.

From freshly squeezed juices to coffee & sandwiches, quick vegan and healthy options are scribbled on their chalked menu across the wall. Olive & Cheese Sandwich and Iced Coffee made for good munchies while we lost ourselves in the good conversation here. They also have wifi available making it easier for travellers to perch for hours, working from this colourful café.

#LipSmackingMeter: 4/5

Address: near Foot Over Bridge, Chand Pole,

Café Satori:

The “No strings attached” blackboard on a broken guitar in the street caught my attention. This street side café is always buzzing with tourists and coffee lovers. The outdoor seating is usually packed but regularly interrupted by the loud honkin from the street. The indoor section on the other hand is more peaceful & rather beautiful. The low sofa seating, walls adorned with portraits and quirky quotes and interesting books can keep anyone indoors for hours. The coffee is good and the food is average at best. But, I think the most fascinating concept of this café is “Suspended Coffee”, a tradition borrowed from Naples, Italy.

Suspended Coffee involves a customer buying a cup of coffee for the needy who can’t afford one themselves.

At Satori, For any suspended order, the customer only has to pay 70% of the
offered price, the remaining 30% is offered by the cafe.

LipsmackingMeter 3.5/5

Address: Jagdish Temple Road, Near Panduwadi Mosque, Old City, Silawatwari

Street Food places in Udaipur:

Paliwal Restaurant:

How can the Udaipur food guide be complete without mentioning Kachori? Pyaaz, Moong Dal or simple Masala Kachori, pick any and you’ll end up raving about Kachoris at Paliwal Restaurant. Opens as early as 7 in the morning, the bylanes of Jagdish Temple Road are filled with the waft of piping hot kachoris made here. Priced at Rs 10, Kachoris here are a must try. Also try Mirchi ke Pakode and Samosa.

LipSmackingMeter: 5/5

Address: Jagdish Temple Rd, Old City

JMB Jagdish Mishtan Bhandar:

This is one of the oldest places serving Kachori in Udaipur. Kachoris here are served hot with a side of self-serving options of Kadhi and Sweet and Spicy chutneys. Priced at Rs 15 for a Kachori, its mouthful and bursting with flavors.

LipSmackingMeter: 5/5

Address: Bapu Bazar Road, Jawahar Nagar,

Khaugalli at Gulab Baugh:

Just like any other city, Udaipur has its very own Khaughalli popular for all the quick grub offerings. Try the generously filled Aaloo Paratha at SaiBaba Nashta Centre or the lip-smacking Boiled egg Bhurji at an unnamed stall near Chetak Circle. During evenings this place is buzzing with food lovers; a must-visit if you love street food.

Address: Behind Museum Road, Gulab Baugh

Foodstalls at Fateh Sagar Lake:

Fateh Sagar is a beautiful lake in Udaipur and draws in many tourists throughout the day. The lake is dotted with numerous food stalls serving quick bites, refreshments and beverages. Kulhad Chai and Coffee at Vinod Fast Food are popular here and these warm beverages are great especially when there is a nip in the air.

Address: Opp Fateh Sagar Lake

Important Tips for places to eat in Udaipur:

Most of the restaurants are on rooftops of 3-5 floors Hotels with no lifts, so be prepared to climb a few flights of stairs.

Not all seats in the restaurants with views are near windows. If you’re going for the view, ask for a reservation near a window or walk-in before the sunset to get yourself a nice table. There might be waiting during the weekends, please secure a table with reservations.

All the restaurants were visited on my own during my last two trips to Udaipur and as such all the above opinions are based on my own experiences.

Until then,

TheWickedSoul

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