The Top 10 Restaurants In Bhopal India

Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh, India, where you’ll find ancient Mughal influences side by side with sleek cutting-edge architecture showcasing the planned development of a thoroughly modern Indian city. Bhopal’s restaurants also offer a striking range of contrasting flavors, from the sweet and sour of Indian street snacks to the spicy intensity of the kebabs, biryanis and tikkas drawing from those Mughal roots. Here’s a guide to help you pick the best places to eat while you’re dining in Bhopal.

La Kuchina

La Kuchina is a delightful Italian restaurant in Bhopal, dimly lit and decorated with ceramic art and rustic culinary touches, like dried grains and garlic adorning the walls for a homey kitchen feel. This atmosphere is complemented by the warm, excellent service. The food is equally homey, with Italian classics like ricotta spinach ravioli, penne alfredo, and delicate thin crust pizzas. The smoked chicken carbonara is a must-try here.
Shymala Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh +91 755 2661100

Pasta Carbonara | © Gwendolyn Richards/ Flickr

1. Rice 'n' Bowl Thai & Chinese

Restaurant, Thai

Rice ‘n’ Bowl is the go-to place in Bhopal for Chinese and Thai cuisine. This is also a great choice for a sit-down restaurant with a warm ambiance that won’t rack up a massive bill. Tuck into some scrumptious dishes like the crispy chicken or the paneer satay for starters, then choose from the mee goreng noodles, crispy lamb, or chicken fried rice for a flavorful main course. End your meal with a cold lemon soda for a refreshing palette cleanser.

2. Za-aiqa

Hotel

Found within the upscale Noor-Us-Sabah Palace heritage hotel, Za-aiqa is one of the finest restaurants in Bhopal (appropriately located on ‘VIP Road’). Here you’ll have a chance to enjoy exquisite Mughlai and Peshwari cuisine alongside gorgeous views overlooking the lake. On the other side, guests have an equally entrancing view of the see-through live display kitchen, where you can watch the chefs prepare sumptuous biryanis and fresh fish tikkas before your very eyes.

3. Bhopal Express

Restaurant, Indian

Once known as Shan-E-Bhopal, this is the world’s first restaurant to be built inside of a renovated broad gauge railway coach, located in the Hotel Ashok’s greater compound. You can choose to sit inside the coach or outside – we’d recommend the indoor seating here, as there are special TVs fitted to the walls so as to make it appear the train is moving. The menu is simple and affordable, providing straightforward, tasty local treats like seekh kebabs, pineapple salad, and fried lady fingers with raita. Don’t miss your chance to check out this one-of-a-kind venue.

4. Manohar

Bakery, Restaurant, Indian

Though it began as a simple shop selling milk in 1978, Manohar has expanded and flourished into a bustling operation that can seat up to 180 people – which they do in droves, at all hours of the day. You can expect a crowd here whether you’re in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and an additional tempting bakery section is a hit with Bhopal’s residents. One of Manohar’s true specialties is tasty Indian street food. Try the papdi chaat, dahi wada, or chole samosa. Those with larger appetites should order their famous thali (set meal) for lunch, then pick out a fresh dessert straight from the bakery. The Tiramisu is particularly good here.

5. Sankalp

Restaurant, Indian

For great Indian cuisine that’s still a little off the beaten track for Bhopal, Sankalp‘s menu is dominated by South Indian dishes. This is a sweet family restaurant open for lunch and dinner, known for its classy ambiance and fast, friendly service. Start with a flavorful snack like the tandoori potatoes or telengala aloo, then dig into their broad variety of tasty dosas and idlis. Another standout is is their fresh green chutney, which comes with complimentary khakra, a crispy, crunchy flatbread hailing from Western India.