What & Where to Eat in Alleppey
The best part about the cuisine of Alleppey is its local dishes which are mostly delightful seafood preparations heavily influenced by South Indian flavours. The dishes are often made of coconut and have an overwhelming flavour created by the herbs used, mostly curry patta. This rich flavour is typical of local South Indian cuisine. Traditional Keralite cuisine also consists of rice, fish, idli, dosa, sambhar, uttapam, and karimeen pollichathu. Alleppey’s Portuguese and British backgrounds also have an influence over the cuisine and the coastal town offers excellent continental cuisine to its visitors with a ‘desi’ twist.
1. Local Delicacies
The local cuisine comprises traditional South Indian delicacies such as idli, dosa, upma and uttapam. Street food is a must-try. Some of these dishes are unique to Alleppey and famous with the tourists.
Kerala Sadya
Where: Floating Market
Cuisine: South Indian
Open:
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 830 per person
The Kerala Sadya is a simple platter of rice, curd, coconut chutney, jaggery and banana chips. The Floating Market is the best place to try this traditional south Indian dish.
Puttu and Kadala
Where: Canal Bazar
Cuisine: Street food
Open:
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 830 per person
Colloquially known as Punjabi Kaala Chana and Chaat, this chickpeas dish is unique to the seaside town of Alleppey and is a renowned street food item. This dish is usually eaten along with rice or chapati. Canal Bazar is known for this delicacy.
Malabar Biryani
Where: Floating Market
Cuisine: North & South Indian Fusion
Open:
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 830 per person
This fusion dish is the best example of North meets South. The typical north Indian dish when influenced by the delicate touch of South Indian flavours reminds one of home. Make your way to the Floating Market for a bite of this mouthwatering dish.
2. Shala Restaurant
Location: Ram Babu Paratha Bhandar
Cuisine:
Open:
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 830 per person
This quaint little restaurant in Kochi is the place to go if you are craving for some wholesome home-cooked food in an unknown place. Home-cooked dishes by the local neighbourhood housewives is the restaurant’s entire brand. Owing to this unique feature, the place finds itself crowded at all times. Their speciality includes South Indian cuisine such as Malabar prawn curry and Kingfish steak. This casual dining restaurant is also pretty affordable.
Must Savour
Malabar prawn curry and Kingfish steak
3. Rahmathullah Hotel
Location: Deviram Sweets & Restaurant (Pratappura Crossing, Rakabganj), Netram Halwai, GMB (Crystal Tower)
Cuisine:
Open: 7:45 am – 9:45 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 650 for two
Tucked away into the streets of Kochi, this unassuming hotel serves the best biryani in entire Kerala! In keeping with the seafood cuisine of the State, Kayees Rahmathullah Hotel serves mouth-watering fish biryani on Fridays and delectable prawn biryani on Tuesdays. The classic chicken and mutton biryanis are also famous with visitors.
Must Savour
Fish biryani, Prawn biryani, Chicken biryani and Mutton biryani
4. Kethal’s Chicken
Location: Vaishno Bhalla House, Agra Chaat House
Cuisine: Street Food
Open:
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 830 per person
Craving for some crispy fried chicken while exploring the hidden treasures of Kerala? Then make sure to drop by Kethal’s Chicken for some absolutely delicious fried chicken dishes. This Trivandrum restaurant specialises in various types of fried chicken, the most famous being fried chicken served with chapatti.
Must Savour
fried chicken dishes
5. Rapsy Restaurant
Location: Pinch of Spice, Peshawri, The Mughal Room, Jahanpanah, Paatra, Pind Balluchi, G Thal
Cuisine: Mughlai
Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 800 to ₹ 3,000 for two
Rapsy Restaurant in Munnar is the place to go if you are in search of some delicious food at unbelievably cheap rates. Don’t miss out on their great continental menu which includes Spanish omelette and Israeli Shakshuka!
Must Savour
Spanish omelette and Israeli Shakshuka
6. Grand Pavilion
Location: The Nawaabs, Pinch Of Spice, Tandoori Hut, Masala Majesty, Mama Chicken Mama Franky House, Pind Balluchi
Cuisine: Mughlai
Open: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 350 for two
Probably the oldest restaurant in Kochi, Grand Pavilion offers a huge variety of the choicest dishes, including both South Indian and Continental cuisine. This place provides the true essence of Kerala. Their Syrian dishes and the traditional Karimeen Pollichathu are favourites among visitors.
Must Savour
Syrian dishes & Karimeen Pollichathu
7. Menorah
Location:
Cuisine:
Open: 11:00 am - 03:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch:
As the name itself suggests, this restaurant is renowned for its Jewish menu. Located close to the Kochi beach, Menorah offers great seafood dishes which are made of the fresh catches. With a rustic décor setting the mood, this place is great for a romantic meal. Though it might be slightly heavy on the pocket, the food is worth it!
Must Savour
Seafood items
8. Hotel Annapoorna
Location: 23/453, Opposite Sanjay Cinema, Wazipura Road, Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, Agra
Cuisine:
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
Hotel Annapoorna is a vegan’s heaven! Boasting a purely vegetarian menu, this restaurant is famous for its pocket-friendly South Indian snacks and meals. It is located in Perumbavoor.
Must Savour
South Indian snacks and meals
9. Dal Roti
Location:
Cuisine:
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
At Dal Roti, the flavours of North India meet the flavours of South India. Bringing back those classic tandoori dishes, this restaurant is home away from home for many. Don’t forget to try out the kathi rolls at this Kochi restaurant.
Must Savour
Tandoori dishes, Kathi rolls
10. Beatles Restaurant
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Open: 07:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
Inspired by the 1960s musical band, The Beatles is your go-to place for some casual continental food. Overlooking the Kovalam lighthouse, this restaurant is good for an informal hang-out with your friends. Like most beach restaurants, their seafood menu is delicious!
Must Savour
Seafood items
11. Indian Coffee House
Location: 23/453, Opposite Sanjay Cinema, Wazipura Road, Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, Agra
Cuisine:
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
The old-school charm of the Indian Coffee House draws in a lot of tourists. The old chipped red tower is pleasing to look at. This place is good for taking a short break and refuelling yourself with some famous filter coffee and some South Indian snacks. The Indian Coffee House is located in central Trivandrum.
Must Savour
Filter coffee and South Indian snacks
12. Kashi Art Café
Location: 23/453, Opposite Sanjay Cinema, Wazipura Road, Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, Agra
Cuisine:
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
In recent years, Art cafés have cropped up in many major cities. Like them, the Kashi Art Café of Kochi is famous for its relaxed ambience and aesthetic art décor. Its terrific western menu makes the café worth a visit.
Must Savour
13. Le Sante Café
Location: 23/453, Opposite Sanjay Cinema, Wazipura Road, Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, Agra
Cuisine:
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
Le Santa Café in Kozhikode is one of the highlights of the city. It is the best place to enjoy some quality time with your friends while munching on some great western food, especially burgers.
Must Savour
Burgers
14. German Bakery (Waves)
Location: 23/453, Opposite Sanjay Cinema, Wazipura Road, Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, Agra
Cuisine:
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
The German Bakery is a European style café in Kovalam offering an amazing breakfast menu and gorgeous views from its dainty sun-drenched balcony.
Must Savour
15. Vembanad Restaurant
Location: 23/453, Opposite Sanjay Cinema, Wazipura Road, Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, Agra
Cuisine:
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
Alleppey’s own Vembanad Restaurant offers appetizing Indian seafood dishes in a comfortable atmosphere and at an affordable price. This is a truly family-friendly restaurant. It is located within the premises of the famous Alleppey Prince Hotel and is easily accessible.
Must Savour
Indian seafood dishes
16. Harbour Restaurant
Location: 23/453, Opposite Sanjay Cinema, Wazipura Road, Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, Agra
Cuisine:
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
Offering great views of the Alleppey beach, this pretty open-air restaurant is well-known for its casual European dishes. If you visit the Harbour Restaurant, make sure to taste their Pepper grilled chicken.
Must Savour
Pepper grilled chicken
17. Mushroom
Location: 23/453, Opposite Sanjay Cinema, Wazipura Road, Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, Agra
Cuisine:
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
If you are travelling on a tight budget then this Asian restaurant is the right place for you. The Alleppey restaurant also has an Indian menu with their meat dishes being popular with their customers.
Must Savour
18. Kream Korner
Location: 23/453, Opposite Sanjay Cinema, Wazipura Road, Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, Agra
Cuisine:
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
While the name might conjure up a cute corner ice-cream parlour, the Kream Korner is anything but that. A quiet restaurant in Alleppey, the Kream Korner offers an array of Asian and European dishes like Thai delicacies and Asian snacks.
Must Savour
Thai delicacies and Asian snacks
19. Royal Park Hotel
Location: 23/453, Opposite Sanjay Cinema, Wazipura Road, Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, Agra
Cuisine:
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
Another European restaurant in Alleppey, the Royal Park Hotel boasts a Swedish décor and tasteful music. Approximately three kilometres from the Alappuzha beach, this restaurant also has an Indian menu available.
Must Savour
20. Thaff
Location: 23/453, Opposite Sanjay Cinema, Wazipura Road, Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, Agra
Cuisine:
Open: 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 3,300 onwards, per person
This popular Middle-Eastern restaurant in Alleppey has mouth-watering shawarma which ensures a healthy crowd at all times. Though nothing extraordinary, this restaurant is also known for its good Indian cuisine.
Must Savour
Shawarma
