Must-see restaurants in Rishikesh

  • Little Buddha Cafe

    Rishikesh

    This happening tree-house-style restaurant has an ultraloungey top floor, tables overlooking the Ganges and really good international food. Pizzas are big…

  • Cafe Delmar/Beatles Cafe

    Rishikesh

    A tribute to the Fab Four's stay in Rishikesh is this swinging Beatles-themed cafe hidden down the bazaar leading into Laxman Jhula. The views of the…

  • Chatsang Cafe

    Rishikesh

    Tastefully decorated with low-lying lightbulbs, reclaimed-crate designer furniture and murals on the walls, Chatsang offers a contemporary variation to…

  • Devraj Coffee Corner

    Rishikesh

    Perched above the bridge and looking across the river to Shri Trayanbakshwar temple, this cafe is a sublime spot for a break at any time of the day. While…

  • Revive Cafe

    Rishikesh

    Looking over the Ganges is this relaxed glassed-in cafe run by young, friendly, can-do owner, Sandy. It attracts a bohemian crowd, strumming on guitars…

  • La-So-Va

    Rishikesh

    A one-man show run by Eshu who cooks up nightly communal feasts of vegetarian and vegan dishes, all freshly made using local and seasonal ingredients. It…

  • Bistro Nirvana

    Rishikesh

    Up the hill on High Bank is this classy little restaurant that's most notable for its menu of nonveg including delicious tandoori-chicken dishes and naans…

  • Oliva

    Rishikesh

    An unexpected find up the hill at Bhandari Swiss Cottage is this Italian-run cafe that serves up authentic wood-fired pizzas and flavoursome pastas – the…

  • Swiss Garden

    Rishikesh

    The current favourite backpacker hang-out in High Bank is this laid-back cafe with outdoor tables under the trees. Here you'll find nonveg on the menu (a…

  • Pyramid Cafe

    Rishikesh

    Sit on cushions under open-sided, pyramid-shaped roofs and choose from a menu of home-cooked Indian food, plus a few Tibetan and Continental dishes…

  • Ganga Beach Cafe

    Rishikesh

    Ganga Beach is a popular hangout with its awesome riverside location, spacious terrace, floor cushion seating and a big menu including Israeli favourites…

  • Madras Cafe

    Rishikesh

    This local institution, in business since 1967, has undergone several facelifts but still dishes up tasty South and North Indian vegetarian food. It does…

  • Tip Top Restaurant

    Rishikesh

    This friendly little joint is perched up high, catching river views and breezes. Customise your own sandwich, or dig into Indian, Italian or Israeli…

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