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.
Perched at the ground level of the ritzy Hotel Hindustan International, Atrium Cafe invites gourmands to savor a range of cuisines like Indian, Continental and Chinese. The restaurant offers extensive la carte and buffet menus and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Floor-to-ceiling windows pour in a lot of sunlight inside, thus creating an inviting milieu for all its guests. Grab a table and ask for day specials or choose to go with dependable options from its elaborate menu.
A glistening white Buddha statue, along with sharp lines and minimalist accents complete a refined setting for a fine meal at Ocean. Located at the lobby level of Rivatas By Ideal, this multi-cuisine restaurant beguiles your taste buds with an 'ocean' of flavors. Find an expansive menu that features authentic Continental, Chinese and North Indian preparations. Ocean also has a lavish buffet spread if you wish to explore its varied offerings at one go.
Hotel Premiere Villa's Banana Leaf welcomes gourmands to devour authentic South Indian and North Indian cuisine in an elegant setting. The restaurant offers an interesting selection of breakfast standards like idli, uttapam, dosa and sandwiches. They also have some inviting options under continental cuisine like sizzlers and salads. Service is friendly and efficient and it adds to a memorable dining experience in the holy city.
eastWEST is located in the famous Radisson Hotel. As the name suggests, his restaurant offers some of the most authentic Eastern and Western cuisines. It also provides a friendly service and a convivial atmosphere. They open at 6.30 am for breakfast, at 12 noon for lunch and at 7:00 pm for dinner. The dishes served are either buffet style or á la carte. It has a lot of space and can seat around 116 guests at a time. They have an open kitchen where you can see fire-wood for baking fresh Italian pizzas. This restaurant is indeed a delight and offers a fine dining experience.