Where to Eat in Udaipur
Eating out in Udaipur usually comes with a view. Many of the restaurants the city is known for sit on the banks of Lake Pichola, around Hanuman Ghat and along Lake Pichola Road, and they are at their busiest at sunset.
For a simpler, local meal, look for Rajasthani thali restaurants away from the lake, where you can try several dishes at once. Plan a lakeside dinner for one evening and thali lunches for the rest.
2 places
Hanuman Ghat
1 place
Ambamata
1 place
Bhopalpura
1 place
Nada Khada
Not sure what to order? The Udaipur food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
Tips for Eating in Udaipur
- Hanuman Ghat and Lake Pichola Road are the places for lake-view meals, with the City Palace lit up across the water.
- Thali restaurants in the newer parts of the city are good for filling vegetarian meals at lower prices.
- Book a table for sunset at popular lakeside restaurants in peak season, from October to March.
- Try a Rajasthani thali for lunch and save the lakeside restaurants for dinner.
- Ask about the spice level, especially for laal maas.
- In summer, eat your main meal in the cooler evening and keep lunch light.
- Carry some cash for smaller eateries and snack stalls.
Questions
Udaipur — FAQ
Where should I eat in Udaipur?
5 places are listed here, across 4 areas. Each entry says what that kitchen is known for rather than reprinting its menu, so pick by the dish you want and the area you'll be in.
Are there good vegetarian restaurants in Udaipur?
Yes — 1 of the places listed is pure vegetarian, and the food-type badge on every card tells you before you set out.
What should I order in Udaipur?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Udaipur food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.
Where can I eat with a lake view in Udaipur?
Hanuman Ghat and Lake Pichola Road have several lakeside restaurants with views across the water to the City Palace, including Ambrai and Upre by 1559 AD. They are busiest at sunset.
Where can I try a Rajasthani thali in Udaipur?
Natraj Dining Hall in Bhopalpura is a pure-vegetarian thali restaurant, a good place to try several Rajasthani dishes in one meal.
Do I need to book lakeside restaurants in Udaipur?
It helps. Tables with a lake view fill up at sunset and dinner time from October to March, and around Christmas and New Year, so book ahead or arrive early.