With the abundance of eateries and elegant restaurants that dot its historic landscape one would be correct to assume that the residents of Udaipur take the fine art of dining very seriously. Home to a host of traditional Indian restaurants and nouveau chic eateries that offer a fusion of the old and new, this food lover’s haven offers guests a wide variety of gastronomical delights to suit every palate and preference.
Renowned for its chic rooftop restaurants, those on a budget can also afford to dig their teeth into the best local delicacies that Udaipur has to offer when touring the city. With a majority of its delicacies consisting of gram flour treats, the likes of Gatta Ki Sabzi, Khata, and Pakodi as well as other local favourites such as Rabdi can be enjoyed in the many affordable restaurants located down Lake Palace Road. Other points of culinary interest in the city are situated in the Jagdish Temple Road, Gangaur Ghat Road and around the Lal Ghat and the CityPalace while the New Bapu Bazaar and the Jagdish Chowk all offer Rajasthani specialties at more than reasonable rates.
Those who wish to sample authentic Rajasthani fare should head down to the Rampratap at Raj Bagh Restaurant where traditional dishes are the order of the day while continental Gujarati delicacies and other Indian dishes are also served here. The Whistling Teals Restaurant is also a hotspot for conventional Rajasthani offerings in addition to the Apni Dhani – Ethnic Village style restaurant where makka rotis, kadi chawals, daal bati churmas and bajara rotis adorn a delectable menu full of regional treats.
Santosh Dal Bhati restaurant at Suraj Pole is another highlight as the relaxed and casual atmosphere allows guests to truly chow down in Indian style.The Sunset Terrace on the other hand caters to a variety of palates and offers a delectable range of goodies that include Safed Maas and Paneer Lababdar in addition to Chinese and European dishes.
Other must-try eateries include Ambrai Restaurant at Amet Ki Haveli where guests can feast on western, Chinese and Indian delicacies with the Pichola Lake serving as a romantic backdrop. The Paneer do Piaza and Mutton Rajputana are hot picks on the menu while the Savage Garden Restaurant serves the best fusion cuisine delicacies in the city. For the best French, Greek, Italian, and Mexican dishes in town, guests must step into the elegant El Parador on Ambamata Road where percolated coffee is also a hot item on the menu.
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