Must-see restaurants in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

  • SO – The Sky Kitchen

    Hyderabad

    Jubilee Hills rooftop restaurant, with candles and loungey playlists, which makes a highly atmospheric eating spot. The superb menu has been crafted…

  • Minerva Coffee Shop

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Great North and South Indian veg cuisine in bright, spotless AC premises. Meals (thalis) are only available from 11.30am to 3.30pm but top-notch dosa,…

  • Shah Ghouse Cafe

    Hyderabad

    During Ramadan, Hyderabadis line up for Shah Ghouse's famous haleem (a thick soup of pounded spiced wheat, with goat, chicken or beef, and lentils) and at…

  • Olive Bistro

    Hyderabad

    Located in a secluded leafy location with lake views from its terrace, this atmospheric restaurant is one of the hottest places in town for Italian and…

  • Dhaba By Claridges

    Hyderabad

    A good reason to head out west to Hi-Tech City, this hip hang-out offers a contemporary take on North Indian street food (minus the fumes and traffic of…

  • Firdaus

    Hyderabad

    A classy hotel restaurant, Firdaus offers great Hyderabadi (and also North Indian) dishes to the strains of live ghazals (classical Urdu love songs,…

  • TFL

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    A stylish cafe-resto in a converted suburban bungalow with a great covered terrace. Offers Italian, Mexican, American, European and East Asian dishes,…

  • Hotel Mayura

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    One of the best places in town for South Indian thalis (₹220), with delicious dishes and lots of chutneys neatly arranged on a banana leaf. Ten kinds of…

  • Minerva Coffee Shop

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    The veg-only Minerva does superb Andhra and North Indian thalis (with free refills) and fine filter coffee. Staff are efficient and the ambience is family…

  • Paradise

    Hyderabad

    Paradise is synonymous with biryani in these parts. The main Secunderabad location has five different dining areas: head to the attractive 'roof garden',…

  • Chutneys

    Hyderabad

    Chutneys is famous for its South Indian meals and all-day dosa, idli and uttapams (thick, savoury rice pancake with finely chopped onions, green chillies,…

  • Nimrah

    Hyderabad

    This classic Irani cafe, always packed to the rafters, is located almost underneath the Charminar's arches. It offers a particularly tasty range of Irani…

  • Southern Spice

    Hyderabad

    Southern Spice offers sublime Andhra-style cooking and specialities from across the South. Try a special veg thali (₹299), which features an unlimited…

  • Avista

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Offering comfortable AC surrounds, this hotel restaurant has an eclectic menu, including Western and Chinese dishes, but it's the North Indian food that…

  • Cafe Bahar

    Hyderabad

    Consistently recommended by locals for authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, this AC place serves generous portions of flavoursome biryanis at modest prices (veg…

  • Dakshina Mandapa

    Hyderabad

    Highly regarded spot for South Indian vegetarian food. You may have to wait for a lunch table, but order the South Indian thali and you'll be brought heap…

  • Aish

    Hyderabad

    Renowned for its Hyderabadi dishes, this elegant hotel restaurant serves fine biryanis, kebabs and wonderful haleem, including a veg version (₹675) of…

  • Sri Geetha Bhavan

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Good South Indian meals in pleasant AC surroundings. Follow the Supreme Hotels sign.

  • Gufaa

    Hyderabad

    For an authentic taste of the north, the great veg and non-veg kebabs and curries at Gufaa will satisfy all. Try a paan gufaa khaas (fragrant basmati rice…

  • Govind Dosa

    Hyderabad

    A famous breakfast spot, cheery Govind's street-corner stand is permanently surrounded by happy Hyderabadis savouring his delicious dosa (South Indian…

  • Roastery

    Hyderabad

    Located in a converted villa, this is one of west Hyderabad's most popular cafes. Banjara Hills' bright young things flock here for the Western food:…

  • Hotel Shadab

    Hyderabad

    The timewarp decor looks like it's been based on a 1970s disco but the cuisine is great at this hopping Hyderabadi restaurant. Great for biryanis (veg/non…

  • Araku Valley Coffee House

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    You can sample and buy local coffee and all kinds of chocolatey goods (brownies, chocolate-covered coffee beans) at Araku Valley Coffee House, which also…

  • Chicha's

    Hyderabad

    Hip hang-out where you can feast on delicious, authentic Hyderabadi dishes and street food in quirky, air-conditioned surrounds. Price are moderate with…

  • Fusion 9

    Hyderabad

    Fusion 9 offers one of the best international menus in town. Food is creatively presented; try a shot of gazpacho blanco and then perhaps the grilled…

  • Gallery Cafe

    Hyderabad

    A tranquil Banjara Hills cafe, with a tempting array of coffees, sandwiches and pasta dishes at moderate prices. It hosts art, poetry, musical, and stand…

  • Kamat Hotel

    Hyderabad

    Cheap and reliably good for tasty South Indian fare. It's a good option for breakfast or a speedy lunch – try their idli or masala vada (spicy, deep-fried…

  • Barbeque Nation

    Hyderabad

    All-you-can-eat kebabs, curries, salads and desserts, with many veg and non-veg options. A great-value place to come when you're hungry! Prices fluctuate…

  • Karachi Bakery

    Hyderabad

    Established in 1953 and famous for its cakes, biscuits and bread. Try the traditional dilkhush (a pie stuffed with grated coconut, nuts and dry fruit)…

  • Santosh Dhaba

    Hyderabad

    A pure-veg place that serves up tasty North Indian classics (try the paneer butter masala), great roti and naan, plus some Chinese dishes. Prices are easy…

  • Lotus Cafe

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Upmarket hotel restaurant, with an eclectic menu that takes in filling sandwiches (from ₹305), pizza and pasta, and dishes like fish with lemon butter…

  • Kafe Tirumala

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    A kind of modern take on a traditional darshini (South Indian breakfast joint) this small likeable place serves up snacks like idli and dosa at very…

  • Levant

    Hyderabad

    This stylish new place specialises in wonderfully flavoursome and authentic Turkish, Armenian and Lebanese cuisine with excellent kebabs, salads and…

  • Taj Restaurant

    Hyderabad

    A bustling, no-nonsense place that specialises in biryani and delicious chicken and mutton curries, located just around the corner from the Chowmahalla…

  • Little Italy

    Hyderabad

    Head here for classy vegetarian Italian fare (salads, pizza, pasta and desserts like Ferrero Rocher Mousse Cake) with a good wine list and great views…

  • Kamat Andhra Meals

    Hyderabad

    This small, simple restaurant does authentic veg Andhra meals (thalis) on banana leaves, topped up till your tongue falls off from the heat. Surrounds are…

  • Seasons

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    With subtle lighting, attractive seating and a varied menu that includes popular Chinese, Middle Eastern and Indian dishes, Seasons is a good choice for…

  • Arya Bhavan

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Pure-veg food in a bright, clean, busy environment, with dosa and other South Indian breakfast items available all day. Good ice cream too!

  • Kamat Restaurant

    Hyderabad

    Popular for breakfast, Kamat does good South and North Indian food, including many dosa varieties as well as Jain and Punjabi dishes.

  • Star Annapurna

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Offers a wide choice of flavoursome dishes including a good chicken biryani, fish dishes and lots of well-spiced vegetable curries.

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