Located at a walking distance from the South Gate of the Taj Mahal, the Joney's Place is a quaint, little food-shack which boasts of serving from Middle-eastern and Indian cuisine. Its modest setup might deter you from entering the place, however, as you sit down to savor the delicacies offered by Joney, you wouldn't bother thinking about the setup. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves sandwiches, hummus, biryani as well as cheese fried rice served with spicy and tangy chicken or mutton curry. A must visit for foodies, drop in at Joney's Place anytime of the day while in the neighborhood.
The Silk Route experience starts right from the moment you enter the ornate red gate. The actual restaurant is located at the basement and is astonishingly large. The hand-carved wooden chairs and black marble tables with floral inlay reminiscent of many Mughal monuments gives the place a touch of class. The ornamental wall lamps complete the ethnic look. Colorful dolls sit poised to entertain the patrons with live puppet shows. The menu is primarily Indian with Mughlai cuisine featuring prominently. Though the restaurant has a Continental menu, the Mughlai specialties are recommended. With special buffets available all week, dining at The Silk Route Restaurant is a experience not to be missed.
The nondescript exterior may give a similar impression about the food served at Lucky Restaurant. This little restaurant however, has a surprising amount of fan following and finds mention in a number of local and international guidebooks. Particularly renowned for it's hearty breakfasts, it serves up a number of Indian and Western specialties as well. The free WiFi on offer makes this a great place to enjoy an early morning breakfast.
A delight for coffee-aficionados, the Latitude is a 24-hour lobby-level coffee shop of the Radisson Hotel Agra. The decor of the cafe is upscale and is neatly decked with tables and chairs spread across the room. A perfect place for conversation with friends and family or if you wish for some lone time, you can also read while you sip on a cup of your favorite latte. Apart from coffee, the cafe also serves food for breakfast, dinner and lunch and hosts a special Sunday morning brunch. Call or visit their website for more information.
Aptly named, the Merry go round is a revolving restaurant located within the Hotel Pushp-Villa in Taj Ganj. Serving a mixed menu of Indian, Chinese as well as Continental, it prides itself for being the only revolving restaurant in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Each rotation takes about 45 minutes to complete and gives ample opportunities to savor the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal while enjoying the food. It's no wonder that the restaurant is a landmark and one of the most recognized facets of the hotel.
The Lounge within The Oberoi Amarvilas exudes elegance from the moment you enter. Like in the Bar, the wood and gold theme dominates the interiors. The walls adorned in chic golden floral patterns perfectly complement the regal interiors. Seating is in the form of comfy sofas grouped around little wooden tables. Serving tea and light breakfasts, the Lounge is a great place to chill out.
Mharo Gaon (translated to My Village), an open-air restaurant in Wyndham Grand Agra, clearly seems decked and ready to serve its guests in a setup that is true to its name. It will be appropriate to call the restaurant a village as it is styled to look like an ethnic village in Rajasthan. On offer here is food from the Rajasthani cuisine mainly focused on vegetarians, although a small variety of non-vegetarian food is also available. Open only for dinner, the restaurant hosts puppet shows as well as live folk dance to set the tone during evenings. Call for reservations and more information.
With its semi-open display kitchen giving you an insight on how the Mughlai food is prepared, the Pakhtoon inside Wyndham Grand Agra is one of the few ones in the city to serve authentic food from the north west frontier cuisine. The food is prepared in clay oven, thus, preserving its royal flavors. The ambiance of the restaurant is an extension of the hotel's opulence. Call for reservations.
Anise, situated inside the popular hotel Courtyard By Marriott, is a rooftop restaurant serving authentic Indian cuisine in a romantic and intimate setting. With live classical Indian music and starry skies above, this restaurant creates the perfect setting for spending some quality time with your significant other. Fire torches on the arch gate in the entrance adds to the ambience of the restaurant. Treat yourself to exquisite Indian culinary delights in a dreamy setting at Anise.
Fruck - The Food Truck was found with the aim of bringing all the flavors of the world together, give it a fusion twist and serve popular delicacies to the Patrons of Agra. Located at the Khandari Bhagirathi Devi Marg, it serves burgers, fries, pasta, pizza and much more. Down your meal with refreshing drinks like mojitos and iced teas and an array of flavorful milkshakes are also available here. You can also opt for a delivery and munch on your snack at the comfort of your home.
Located at Taj Ganj in Agra, the Shankara Vegis Restaurant offers decent Indian vegetarian fare at reasonable prices. Besides the prices, another perk of dining at the restaurant is the fantastic view one can get of the Taj Mahal from the resto's rooftop. Also, try your hand at chess or carrom, or take advantage of the restaurants happy hour specials. WiFi is free - yet another reason for you to give this place a try.
It is often said that If you haven't tried some of the delicacies from the Mughlai cuisine, then you haven't really been to North India. It is a legacy left behind by the Mughals and the Mehfil-e-Khas restaurant in Hotel Metro makes sure that you get an authentic treat. A multi-cuisine family restaurant, the interiors of the Mehfil-e-Khas restaurant is fancy and provides an apt atmosphere to try out the specialty of Dum Pukht (a style of slow cooking), Shabdeg and Nargisi Kofta along with naan. Also on the list of 'must try-out' is the delicacy Zamindoz Machhli (fish stuffed with spices and cooked in an earthenware pot) which requires extensive preparation time of up to 6-8 hours. All of this and much more from Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine. Walk in for a delectable treat.