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.
Named for a Urdu word which means tavern, Maikhana is a lobby-level lounge bar and a coffee shop of the elegant ITC Mughal Hotel in Agra. Meticulously decorated to match the opulence of the hotel, the bar provides a great atmosphere to sip on the beverages. Select from the collection of exquisite wines, single-malts, crafty cocktails and refreshing coffee which are served along with filling portions of bar-snacks. Do not be surprised if you find some of the guests engaged in an animated conversation over their favorite beverages, as it is a common sight at this bar. Walk in to relax after your travel to the city.
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.
As a tourist destination, Agra has a number of restaurants catering to the tourist influx, but few of them actually manage to give a traditional Indian experience. Chokho Jeeman is one such restaurant serving traditional Rajasthani food in an ethnic setting. Part of the Hotel Aagman Yatri Niwas, the restaurant is popular for its Thalis or set meals containing a fixed number of menu items. A menu of Chinese and Continental dishes is also available, but that's not why people flock here. With regular puppet shows and traditional music shows for entertainment, Chokho Jeeman is an experience not to be missed.
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.
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.
Rendezvous is a delightful coffee shop located at the lobby level of the Howard Sarovar Portico. Apart from being a regular hangout for coffee lovers, it has a good range of light snacks and meals available throughout the day. The interiors are fairly spacious with the wooden furniture creating a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant makes ample use of natural light during the day and is well-lit at night. The relaxing ambiance makes it a good place to chill-out over coffee.
Overlooking the huge swimming pool of Hotel Mansingh Palace, Sheesh Mahal restaurant offers a range of food from the Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine. The interior of the restaurant is plush which matches the elegance of the hotel. Prepared by expert chefs, the food is made from freshest of ingredients which makes this a perfect place for fine dining. Call for more information.