Restaurants
Restaurants in Varanasi — from Banarasi thalis to multi-cuisine dining, with menus, timings and location.
1 listedVaranasi restaurants range from pure-veg thali houses and old-city legends to rooftop cafes with a ghat view, multi-cuisine family restaurants and South Indian and Bengali eateries. The city is famously vegetarian-friendly.
This section lists restaurants with their cuisine, location and contact. Look for clean, busy places, check the FSSAI licence for hygiene, and confirm whether a rooftop or ghat-view place takes bookings on busy evenings.
Good to know
- Varanasi is very vegetarian-friendly — pure-veg options are everywhere.
- Check the FSSAI licence and prefer clean, busy places for hygiene.
- Rooftop and ghat-view restaurants fill up at sunset — book or arrive early.
- Ask if a place is pure-veg or also serves non-veg, and about Jain food if needed.
Frequently asked
Is Varanasi good for vegetarians?
Very — a large share of restaurants are pure vegetarian, and even mixed places have extensive veg menus. Many also offer Jain or no-onion-garlic food on request.
Which restaurants have a ghat or river view?
Several rooftop cafes and restaurants near Assi and the main ghats offer river views. They are popular at sunset, so book ahead or go early.
How do I judge hygiene?
Prefer clean, busy restaurants with a displayed FSSAI licence, freshly cooked food and good reviews. Trust your senses — if the place or food looks unclean, choose another.