I am taking my family to Jaipur for a short holiday. We all are big food lovers and where ever we go we have to find out what the best foods and best places to eat are. So this time round we need to know about the best places to eat in Jaipur. We are all non-veg, so food preference does not matter. We would like to try both authentic Jaipur and Indian food as well as continental food.
Hi there, welcome to the forum! There are plenty of restaurants in Jaipur, so you won't find a shortage of new places to dine in. Some serve traditional Rajasthani dishes, while others serve a mix of local and international cuisines. Some are relatively small, while some can be considered fine dining restaurants. But all in all, there's a myriad of cuisines you can try out in the city which are sure to leave your taste buds satisfied. Here are some of the best restaurants to try in Jaipur: 1. Zolocrust - This is a cafe with Italian and Continental cuisines. The interior of the cafe is also in the Italian style, with contemporary design and comfortable seating. There are also glass walls with some parts of it drawn into. They have pastas, salads, sandwiches, shakes and pizzas. It's also the very first cafe in the country where the chefs take your order, customise it according to your likes and serve it to you. Yes, the chefs serve the dishes directly to you and it's rare to find a restaurant like this. Food here won't disappoint you as well, it's well presented and tastes exquisitely delicious. Experience-wise and food-wise, Zolocrust is one of the best places in Jaipur for that. Address - Hotel Clarks Amer, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Near Malviya Nagar, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur. Contact Number - 0141 6061586. Must Try Dishes - Roasted veggie pizza, vegetable panini, spaghetti with cream and ciabatta sandwich. 2. Peshawri - This high end restaurant has North Indian cuisine. With its live kitchen, cosy interiors and warm hospitality, this restaurant has earned the hearts of many customers. They serve authentic Mughal dishes, all rightly flavoured with just the right amount of spices. Their best seller is the dal bukhara, cooked overnight and is the absolute meaning of perfection, yum! Of course, the dal bukhara won't be complete without their naan, which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. There are many more dishes worth trying out in Peshawri and they surely won't disappoint you. Address - ITC Rajputana Hotel, Palace Road, Gopalbari, Jaipur. Contact Number - 0141 5100100. Must Try Dishes - Dal bukhara with naan, reshmi kebab, sikandri raam and paneer kurchan. 3. Okra - This fine dining restaurant has North Indian, Asian, Italian and Continental cuisines. The restaurant is vert spacious and has comfortable seating. The style of the restaurant is very elegant and modern. They have a buffet section, with a wide variety of dishes, ranging from salads, sushis, pizzas and desserts. There's a wide variety of meals that are sure to satisfy your aching tummies. You can also opt to order through their menu for ala carte dishes. Address - Jaipur Marriott Hotel, Ashram Marg, Near Jawahar Circle, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Contact Number - 0141 4567777. Must Try Dishes - Mumbai masala sandwich, tandoori paneer, pizza con quattro formaggi and kung pao. 4. Sirocco - This is another fine dining restaurant with North Indian, Chinese and authentic Rajasthani cuisines. The restaurant is well lit and bright with a live kitchen so you can see the chefs in action while they cook. They have a wide spread for their buffet, pizzas, pastas, dimsums, noodles and many more. Although the buffet is quite extensive, the ala carte menu is not that huge. All their dishes are authentic, taking you from one cuisine to another. It's as if you're transported from one country to another, the further you taste the dishes. Address - Crowne Plaza Jaipur, SP1, Sitapura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Contact Number - 0141 6666000. Must Try Dishes - Aloo paratha, pizza margherita, penne pasta and paneer butter masala. 5. On The House - This cafe serves Italian, Continental and Mexican cuisines. With their wooden flooring and cosy seating, this cafe is a perfect place for hanging out with friends or loved ones. Their menu has a good variety, from breakfast dishes, salads, sandwiches, burgers, burritos, pastas, pizzas and main dishes. They also have beverages like smoothies and juices, which are very healthy and at the same time, refreshing. Their food rates are very affordable, making them a great budget cafe in the city of Jaipur. Address - E 145, Ramesh Marg, Behind Talwalkars, C Scheme, Jaipur. Contact Number - 0141 4112232. Must Try Dishes - Mexican bean burger, chef special pasta, green peace pizza, green Thai curry with basil rice and paprika prawns. 6. 1135 AD - This fine dining restaurant serves authentic Mughal dishes. A restaurant situated right on the Amer Palace, with royal treatments to guests, there's nothing more that you can ask for. Ambience-wise, it's as if you're transported to the Mughal era, with the pre-colonial era setting and silver cutlery. Everything is reminiscent of the past era. Food-wise, everything they serve is presented well and tastes quite good. The menu is not extensive but very specific. Their tandooris, kebabs and paneers are all praised by customers. So if you'd like to know how it feels like to be treated like a royal, 1135 AD is definitely the place for that. Address - Level 2, Jaleb Chowk, Near Sheela Mata Temple, Amer Palace, Amer, Jaipur. Contact Number - +91 9829744416. Must Try Dishes - Murgh tandoori, seekh kebab, paneer hari mirch and laal maas. 7. Chokhi Dhani - This village themed restaurant serves Rajasthani cuisine. It's the best restaurant for experiencing Rajasthan as a whole, culture-wise, tradition-wise and food-wise. While eating, you can enjoy the folk and cultural performances held for the guests in the restaurant. You can opt for their Rajasthani thali which has a wide variety of dishes. Chokhi Dhani is certainly something that you cannot miss when you're in Jaipur, especially if it's your first time in the city. Address - Chokhi Dhani Village Resort, 12 Mile, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Contact Number - +91 9667222203. Must Try Dish - Rajasthani thali. 8. Tapri Central - This rooftop cafe is one of the hip and happening places in Jaipur. They mainly serve chai/tea, with a wide variety you can choose from. They also have maggis, sandwiches, pastas and breakfast dishes. Ambience-wise, the cafe resembles a tea room, with kettles and pots, which can be very relaxing for the guests. The open rooftop is a great location for indulging in the views of the city. Tapri Central is a good choice for an early morning breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack. Address - B4 E, 3rd Floor, Surana Jewellers, Opposite Central Park, C Scheme, Jaipur. Contact Number - 0141 4011713. Must Try Dishes - Tadka maggi, vada pao, Nutella pancakes and dal kachori. There you go, I hope this helps you!
