Best Restaurants in Mysore
After having explored all aspects of the Mysorian culture, it is the taste of it that will truly make you feel at home in a foreign city. Mysore has a refined assortment of restaurants that specialise in many cuisines including oriental, Thai and continental but it has a distinct cuisine of its own which is mainly influenced by the Udupi and the Karnataka cuisine. With rice as its main ingredient, these delicacies will leave you wanting more. The different types of dosas, idlis, juices, and the delicious Mysore Pak are some of the things whose taste will remain with you long after your holiday and this is an experience worth savouring.
1. Chamrajpura
Location: Cama Rajputana Club Resort, Adhar Devi Road, Mount Abu, Rajasthan
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Pocket Pinch: ₹ 830 per person
Chamrajpura is a restaurant famous for rice-based dishes like bisibele bath, chitranna, pulliyoigrae, ideal for lunch. A traditional Mysore lunch consists of a wide variety of items spread around a thali. Kosambri is an assortment of cereal salad, saaru, a broth of lentils and vegetables; Playas, is a combination of a kind of salad, rasam, papad, pickle, and curd and these are served together. You can be sure to have a fulfilling meal which is lip-smacking delicious.
Must Savour
Bisibele bath, Chitranna, Pulliyoigrae & Traditional Mysore Lunch
2. Dosa Point
Location: Cama Rajputana Club Resort, Adhar Devi Road, Mount Abu, Rajasthan
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Pocket Pinch: ₹ 830 per person
Most Indians have probably had dosa in some form or the other, however, the Mysore Masala Dosa is special not only because of the potato filling, sambar and coconut chutney but because of the extra spices added to it which gives it a slightly different taste. Other dosas like semolina dosa, onion dosa, or set-dosa are also absolutely delicious and the best place to try them out would be at Dosa Point.
Must Savour
Mysore Masala Dosa
3. Guru Sweet Mart
Location: Cama Rajputana Club Resort, Adhar Devi Road, Mount Abu, Rajasthan
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Pocket Pinch: ₹ 830 per person
Having tried the savouries of Mysore Street, one should try the Mysore Pak, available at its best at Guru Sweet Mart on Sayyaji Rao Road for Rs. 400 a kg. You can also pack it and take it home as souvenirs for relatives and friends. The sweet dish is essentially a gram flour fudge and is a specialty during Dasara and other festivals. Rave Unde, made of sweet semolina balls, chiroti, made of flour pastries, and shaving payasam, made with milk vermicelli and dried fruits, are other sweets which you can try.
Must Savour
Mysore Pak, Rave Unde & Payasam
4. Dynasty Restaurant
Location: Cama Rajputana Club Resort, Adhar Devi Road, Mount Abu, Rajasthan
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Pocket Pinch: ₹ 830 per person
Situated in Sri-Hasha Road of Mandi Mohalla, The Dynasty Restaurant is a cosy place for you to grab a delicious bite. Served in ionized steel cutleries in the true north Indian fashion, you can try out their Butter chicken and Naan for extremely affordable rates. The quantity is quite sufficient and the hospitality is warmly welcoming. One should also try out their Chinese dishes like Chicken Lollipop and if you are fond of seafood, the sesame prawns are bound to impress you.
Must Savour
Butter chicken, Naan, Chicken Lollipop & Sesame prawns
5. Tiger Trail Restaurant
Location: C/O Hotel Hillock, Post Box No 40, Sirohi, Mount Abu - 307501
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Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 750 for two
Known especially for their elaborate spread of breakfast buffet, they serve North Indian, Chinese, and Mughlai dishes in an ambience which is grand and classy. The recommended dishes would be the famous masala dosa for snacks, Malabar fish curry, haryali chicken, noodles, lemon rice for lunch and dinner. Although the price is a bit over the top, you can spend a nice evening here on light snacks after a whole day of sightseeing. It is usually advisable for takeaways since the service is not up to the mark.
Must Savour
Masala dosa, Malabar fish curry, Haryali chicken, Noodles & Lemon rice
6. Vinayaka Mylari
Location: C/O Hilltone Hotel, Post Box No. 18, Near Bus Stand, Main Street, Mount Abu - 307501
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Open: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 350 for two
A purely south Indian restaurant at Nazarbad near Doora, the place offers some authentic dishes at an extremely affordable price. Do not let the appearance and the ambience fool you. The food here is one of a kind and it’s served on banana leaves to retain all the genuine flavours of your dishes. It’s humbling how much care they take in serving their customers and the dishes that one must order are the masala dosa, uttapam, aloo sabzi. Their specialty is the Davangere Benne Dosa and is perfect for breakfast drop-ins.
Must Savour
Davangere Benne Dosa, Uttapam & Aloo Sabzi
7. Tandooriwala
Location: Main Road, Hotel Hillock, Mount Abu, Rajasthan 307501
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Open: 11:00 am - 03:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Located at Kuvempunagar, the restaurant is well kept and is known to serve their dishes artistically. The ambience is dark and perfect for quiet dining. Some of the dishes that you must try here are the butter paneer, tandoori veg platter, and Hyderabadi chicken. Around 20 different kinds of Biryani are available here. Although the name specifies on tandoors, the restaurant also serves Chinese. Lemmon chicken along with garlic noodles is a really good combination to order. The place claims to have its secret spices that they display without telling us their names or how much of what they use to make their dishes so enticing.
Must Savour
Biryani, Butter paneer, Tandoori veg platter, Hyderabadi chicken, Lemmon chicken & Garlic noodles
8. Le Olive Garden
Location: Shree vastanji Mahadev mandir 1 km from bus-stand (krishnaganj), Krishnaganj, Rajasthan 307001
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Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
If you are on a lookout to dine in a fancy place with themed decors and aesthetic ambience, the Le Olive Garden Restaurant provided you with the right amount of luxury and comfort. Located a bit further off amidst the greenery at the foothills of Chamundi Hill, the place serves Mughlai, Italian and Thai food at its finest. You can try the soups, the tandoors, or maybe grab a cocktail. The food is presented on rectangular cutleries in an elite manner and they all look beautifully appetizing.
Must Savour
Cocktails, Soups & Tandoors
9. The Old House
Location: 25, 23, Lal Ghat Road, Silawatwari, Udaipur
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Open: 07:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. | 06:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
Located at Chamarjpura, the restaurant is famous for its pizzas, pasta, and deserts. If your hotel happens to be nearby, it can be your go-to place during your stay. You can try out some of their pasta like the one with pink sauce or the Mediterranean flavoured. However, despite the interesting array of sandwiches and salads along, it’s the dessert that is to die for. They are beautiful to look and even better to eat. You can try the Mocha House Special or the Cheese Cake. You can also order a few drinks like the coffees and teas and enjoy a nice evening with your partner. Their breakfast spread is also quite elite.
Must Savour
Pink Sauce Pasta, Mediterranean Pasta, Mocha House Special & Cheese Cake
10. Mezzaluna
Location: Lal Ghat, Udaipur
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Open: 07:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
Mostly known for its continental menu, Mezzaluna located at V.V. Mohalla is a great place to try out classic continental dishes like fish Portuguese, Honey Chilli Potatoes, Chicken Stroganoff and Au Gratin. They stuff their plates up and although it may not be plated in the most elite manner, it’s wholesome and you’d generally find it hard to finish a plate. The ambience is comfortable and the service is welcoming.
Must Savour
Fish Portuguese, Honey Chilli Potatoes, Chicken Stroganoff & Au Gratin.
11. Mexican Bites
Location: Rooftop Hotel Lake Pichola, Udaipur
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Open: 12:30 p.m. to 03:30 p.m. | 06:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
If you are looking to grab a quick bit, this place is a fast-food restaurant located at Vijay Nagar. At affordable prices, one can have burgers, chicken, pasta, and other go-to food items. The ambience is like any other fast-food restaurant, but the food is of great quality and even though its ideally for non-vegetarians, the veg dishes do not disappoint.
Must Savour
Burger, Chicken & Pasta
12. Oyster Bay
Location: Amet Haveli Hotel, Outside Chandpole, Udaipur
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Open: 12:30 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. | 07:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
Accompanied by live music, the Oyster Bay is a peaceful restaurant tucked away in the interiors of Vijaya Nagar. Its spread over a lounge with both outdoor and indoor seating arrangements. It has got a serene décor and looks fancy. However, the food is quite casual consisting of chaats, salads, beverages, and desserts. One should try the Russian salad or the seafood salad, which are served in pretty appetizing manners.
Must Savour
Russian salad, Seafood salad, Beverages & Desserts
13. Pujari’s Fish Land
Location: Hardasji Ki Magri, Udaipur
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Open: 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | 09:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
This place is a heaven for seafood lovers and Bengalis, and nowhere in Mysore are the fish dishes so delicious. Located a bit on the outskirts, near Kalasthavadi Village, The Pujari’s Fish land could be one of the stops you make on your long drive. It has an interesting display of vintage bikes and cars. The ambience is casual and although the presentation of food isn’t of quality, the taste is top-notch and can leave you licking your fingers after a dish of crabs or prawns.
Must Savour
Seafood, Crabs & Prawns
14. Pakva Lounge
Location: Fateh Sagar Road, Udaipur
Cuisine: Multicuisine
Open: 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 750 for two
A warm, well-lighted restaurant at Vani Villas Mohalla in Gokulum, the Pakva Lounge is a vegetarian restaurant serving North Indian, Thai and Italian food. Some of the popularly ordered dishes are Manchurian Pizza, Munchow Soup, Mushroom Tikka, and Dal Makhani. It’s a favourite family restaurant among the residents and it has something for all ages. It’s also a chill hangout spot for students and youngsters.
Must Savour
Manchurian Pizza, Munchow Soup, Mushroom Tikka & Dal Makhani
15. Frosting
Location: Nada Khada, Udaipur
Cuisine: Multicuisine
Open: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 750 for two
The partly open-air restaurant café at V.V. Mohalla serves pasta, pizzas, burgers, and some great coffee. The interiors are great for taking pictures and the setting is perfect for dates. Accompanied by live music, it’s usually visited by the youngsters of the town.
Must Savour
Pasta, Pizza, Burger & Coffee
16. Café Unplugged
Location: Nada Khada, Udaipur
Cuisine: Multicuisine
Open: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 750 for two
This cafe serves some of the most vibrant and colourful desserts of the city. Located at Vijaya Nagar has a great start-up vibe about it. The walls are painted in vibrant colours and an innovative manner. It’s always bustling with a young energetic crowd. You can also order Chinese food and the coffee shakes and chocolate drinks are delicious. It has a great view and the food is quite affordable.
Must Savour
Desserts, Coffee shakes, Chocolate drinks & Chinese food
17. Roy’s Café
Location: Nada Khada, Udaipur
Cuisine: Multicuisine
Open: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 750 for two
Located at Jayalakhsmipuram, the café is draped in blue and white and has a fun array of dishes on their menu. You can order cheese balls, iced tea, Spaghettis, and sandwiches while reading a book by yourself. It’s perfect for those who go on solo trips. You can even go with a friend and indulge in some board games while waiting for your order. Not too highly-priced, it’s well-lighted and has a cosy ambience.
Must Savour
Cheese balls, Iced tea, Spaghettis & Sandwiches
