Must-see restaurants in Hampi

  • Mango Tree

    Hampi

    Hampi’s most famous restaurant has relocated to an atmospheric tented restaurant in the bazaar but is still run by three generations of the same local…

  • Gouthami

    Hampi

    A well-run place with cushion seating (or dining tables) and an excess of psychedelic wall hangings. Serves tasty Indian, Israeli and Western classics…

  • Gopi Roof Restaurant

    Hampi

    Serves up flavoursome Indian, Chinese and Israeli food, and even the Mexican grub (try the veg enchiladas) is quite tasty. Sip a lassi (₹60) or masala…

  • Moonlight

    Hampi

    A family-owned place right behind Virupaksha Temple that serves good breakfasts, pancakes, curries and espresso coffee.

  • Laughing Buddha

    Hampi

    Down a lane off the main drag in Virupapur Gaddi, this well-regarded place has serene river views that stretch over to Hampi's temples. Its menu includes…

  • Nargila

    Hampi

    Spacious, sociable place where you can lounge around for hours sampling items from a global menu and slurping beer (₹220). Stays open late in the evening,…

  • Chill Out

    Hampi

    Atmospheric rooftop restaurant with cushion seating and lantern lighting, and a menu of curries and Western favourites, including good pizza.

  • Ravi’s Rose

    Hampi

    A social hang-out, with a good selection of dosa and thalis, but most folks are here for the, erm, special lassis (cough).

  • Prince Restaurant

    Hampi

    Food here takes ages to arrive, and the Western food lacks real flavour, so order a biryani – your best bet. There's comfy cushioned seating to lounge on…