Grill By The Ocean sits at the pristine Rivatas By Ideal hotel in the city's Cantonment area. The finely designed restaurant serves up a melange of cuisines like North Indian and seafood. The relaxing ambiance and courteous waitstaff ensure you are in for a memorable dining experience at this chic hotel eatery.
A popular bar coupled with a family restaurant, Yelchiko is a stylish joint in Varanasi. With a ritzy design and a vibrant ambiance, this is one of the rare breed of hideouts available in Varanasi. The bar is stocked with a wide choice of alcohol along with a tasteful lineup of foreign and Indian wines. With a separate entrance and a more family-friendly atmosphere, the restaurant has a selection of Indian, Chinese and Continental delicacies. The interiors give off a hip vibe with the contemporary design and the plush decor. Do not miss this one of a kind destination while traveling around the city.
Situated opposite Hanuman Mandir, Cafe-at-area offers a homey vibe. Visited largely by pilgrims, the restaurant has an elaborate menu of Indian snacks. Rustic exteriors and an unassuming interior make this a preferred option for nice family dine out. Friendly service and reasonable pricing positively influence the popularity of the place. The place is located towards the right of the main gate to Ramnagar Fort. Shiv Prasad Lassi Bhandar is just across the street.
Located near Hotel Cresent Villa, this charming family restaurant serves delicious Indian cuisine. The vegetarian menu has an assortment of tasty Indian dishes without extravagant spicing up - a secret behind its popularity among foreign tourists. The ambiance is casual and unassuming; the owner himself sometimes describes the preparation methods of some dishes. The combo meal offered here is a good deal for the experimenting palate and spares one from the struggle to choose. Do eat at Lazeez Family Restaurant and Banquet and savor traditional Indian delights!
Along with McDonalds, Dominoes has pretty much taken over Sigra by storm with its inventive range of pizzas. Piping hot garlic bread and pizzas arrive at your table by smartly-dressed waiters who are eager to explain the choice in toppings available - mushroom, cheese, sweet corn, cottage cheese, red peppers and more. The air-condition is another reason why Varanasi's locals choose to eat here. And if you are too lazy to head out into the searing heat, simply place an order and they will arrive at your doorstep with pizzas and a winning smile.
Jaffles Restaurant is the in-house restaurant of one of the city's oldest accommodations for budget travelers, the Yogi Lodge. Open even to casual passersby and locals, expect to be treated to an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian (rarity in Varanasi) delicacies crafted by the chef's skillful hands. This is also a great chance to mingle with budget travelers and hippies in the Old City.