Where to Eat in Warangal
Warangal's food scene is plain and good: tiffin in the morning, a full Telangana meal at lunch and biryani at night. The places listed here are spread across Hanamkonda, Warangal and Palampet.
2 places
Hanamkonda
1 place
Around the city
1 place
Subedari
Not sure what to order? The Warangal food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
Hanamkonda
Most visitors stay in Hanamkonda, near the Thousand Pillar Temple, and two of the listed places are here.
Sri Tiffins is a vegetarian tiffin spot for the morning. Come for idli, dosa, filter coffee and sarva pindi, the crisp rice-and-peanut pancake that Telangana calls its own. Go early, before the fort. The griddle is busiest before 9 am.
Hotel Kanha is a family restaurant for Hyderabadi-style biryani, Telangana meals and a wider menu for mixed groups. It suits dinner after a day on the road, and its mirchi bajji make a good starter.
Warangal
Telangana Ruchulu, in Warangal itself, is the place for a proper Telangana lunch. Expect jonna rotte, gongura pachadi, dal and rice, and a spread of vegetable curries. It is close enough to Warangal Fort for lunch after a morning among the ruins.
Palampet, for Ramappa
Ramappa View Restaurant is near the Ramappa Temple and serves Telangana meals and biryani. Palampet is a village, and choices there are few. Carry water and snacks from Warangal in case the restaurant is closed or busy with a tour group.
Good to know
These are everyday places, not formal restaurants. Meals are quick, portions are generous and most tables are shared at lunch. Telangana thalis refill rice and curries until you wave the server away. If you need milder food, say so when you order, because the default level of chilli here is high.
A simple day
- Breakfast at Sri Tiffins.
- The fort and Kala Thoranam through the morning.
- Lunch at Telangana Ruchulu.
- Bhadrakali and the Thousand Pillar Temple in the afternoon.
- Biryani at Hotel Kanha for dinner.
For what each dish is, see the Warangal food guide.
Questions
Warangal — FAQ
Where should I eat in Warangal?
4 places are listed here, across 3 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.
What should I order in Warangal?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Warangal food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.
Where should I have breakfast in Warangal?
A tiffin place such as Sri Tiffins in Hanamkonda, for idli, dosa, coffee and sarva pindi. Go early, before the day's sightseeing.
Where can I try a Telangana meal in Warangal?
Telangana Ruchulu in Warangal serves full meals with jonna rotte, gongura pachadi and several curries. It is close to the fort for a lunch break.
Should I carry food to Ramappa?
It is a good idea. Palampet has very few places to eat. There is a restaurant near the temple, but carry water and snacks in case it is shut or crowded.