Where to Eat in Vadodara
Eating out in Vadodara is mostly vegetarian, and many of the best meals are quick and inexpensive. The places listed here are spread across the city: Jetalpur Road for farsan and breakfast snacks, Vaghodia Road for sev usal, Dandia Bazaar in the old city near Sursagar Lake, and Alkapuri for sit-down restaurants and full Gujarati thalis.
For a quick local breakfast, go early for fafda jalebi or sev usal. For a long, relaxed lunch, an unlimited Gujarati thali is the meal to plan around.
2 places
Alkapuri
1 place
Around the city
1 place
Dandia Bazaar
1 place
Vaghodia Road
Not sure what to order? The Vadodara 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 Vadodara
- Jetalpur Road has Jagdish Farsan, a good stop for farsan, fafda jalebi and, in winter, lilva kachori.
- Vaghodia Road has Mahakali Sev Usal, a popular stop for the city's favourite street dish.
- Alkapuri has more sit-down restaurants and is a good choice for a full Gujarati thali.
- Dandia Bazaar, near Sursagar Lake, is handy for a simple meal before an evening at the lake.
- Go early for breakfast dishes, as they often sell out by mid-morning.
- Thali restaurants can be busy at weekend lunchtimes, so arrive early or expect a short wait.
- Most places are pure vegetarian, and restaurants do not serve alcohol, as Gujarat is a dry state.
- Carry some cash for small snack stalls and farsan shops.
Not sure what to order? Start with the food guide for Vadodara.
Questions
Vadodara — FAQ
Where should I eat in Vadodara?
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 Vadodara?
Yes — 3 of the places listed are pure vegetarian, and the food-type badge on every card tells you before you set out.
What should I order in Vadodara?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Vadodara 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 sev usal in Vadodara?
Mahakali Sev Usal on Vaghodia Road is a popular stop for the city's favourite street dish. Go in the morning, when many locals eat it for breakfast.
Where can I have a Gujarati thali in Vadodara?
Alkapuri has sit-down restaurants serving full, unlimited Gujarati thalis, and there are simpler places in the old city around Dandia Bazaar. Go at lunchtime and take your time, as servers keep refilling your plate.
Where can I buy farsan to take home from Vadodara?
Farsan shops such as Jagdish Farsan on Jetalpur Road sell snacks by weight and pack them to carry. Dry snacks travel well, while fresh items like fafda and kachori are best eaten the same day.