India’s most memorable meals are often served in settings steeped in history. These 11 restaurants, housed in restored havelis, palaces, colonial mansions, and warehouses, bring architecture and dining together in unforgettable ways.
- Lakhori, Haveli Dharampura, Delhi – A restored 1887 Mughal-era haveli with arches, jharokhas, and courtyards.
- 1911 Restaurant, The Imperial, Delhi – A colonial landmark from 1936, filled with Art Deco details and imperial portraits.
- Native Bombay, Mumbai – Inside the 19th-century Ambico Ice Factory, retaining brick walls, timber trusses, and old machinery.
- Adaa, Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad – A 19th-century palace with chandeliers, stained glass, and regal halls.
- Baradari, City Palace, Jaipur – Marble pavilions, mirror work, and contemporary touches inside a royal courtyard.
- 1135 AD, Amer Fort, Jaipur – Former royal quarters with mirrored alcoves, frescoes, and chandeliers.
- The Rajput Room, Rambagh Palace, Jaipur – Gilded ceilings, carved jaalis, and terraces opening to palace lawns.
- Palki Khana, City Palace, Udaipur – Once a palanquin hall, now a marble-arched dining space.
- Darikhana, RAAS Haveli, Jodhpur – An 18th-century haveli pavilion overlooking Mehrangarh Fort.
- Hospedaria Venite, Panjim, Goa – A 200-year-old Portuguese house with graffiti-covered walls and balconies.
- Ginger House, Kochi – An 18th-century spice warehouse filled with antiques and waterfront views.
