Fine Dining in Ahmedabad: Where to Eat Well in the City
Ahmedabad's dining splits in two directions. On one side are the heritage Gujarati thali houses, where the meal is a cultural experience as much as a dinner. On the other are the five-star hotel restaurants along SG Highway and around Vastrapur, which is where the city goes for a formal evening.
Five-star hotel restaurants
- Taj Skyline holds three of the city's better-known hotel restaurants: Nonya for Sichuan and pan-Asian, Shamiana for all-day multi-cuisine dining with a buffet and alfresco seating, and Emperor Lounge for a quieter evening.
- Vivanta Ahmedabad SG Highway runs Indus, a north-west frontier restaurant, one of the city's long-standing choices for a celebration dinner.
- Hyatt, Vastrapur has Mrs Mage, an international menu drawn from the founder's travels.
Heritage and Gujarati dining
Ahmedabad is one of the few Indian cities where the most memorable meal may not be the most expensive one. Vishalla serves traditional thalis in a recreated village setting with folk performances, and Agashiye at The House of MG is the best-known heritage rooftop thali in the old city. Rajwadu works on similar lines. Expect a fixed thali rather than a menu.
Where the restaurants are
| Area | What you'll find |
|---|---|
| SG Highway | Most of the five-star hotels and their restaurants |
| Vastrapur | Hotel dining and mall restaurants around the lake |
| CG Road and Navrangpura | Long-established independent restaurants |
| Old City | Heritage thali houses and rooftop dining |
What to expect to pay
Ahmedabad is noticeably cheaper than Delhi NCR or Mumbai for a comparable meal. A heritage thali runs a few hundred rupees a head, mid-range restaurants sit around ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 for two, and a five-star hotel dinner for two usually lands between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000 depending on the restaurant and whether you order à la carte or a buffet. Prices change, so check with the restaurant before you go.
One thing to know: Gujarat is a dry state. Restaurants do not serve alcohol, and hotel permit rooms are limited to visitors holding a permit.
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best fine dining restaurants in Ahmedabad?
The hotel restaurants at Taj Skyline and Vivanta SG Highway for a formal dinner, and Agashiye or Vishalla for a heritage Gujarati meal.
Can you drink alcohol in Ahmedabad restaurants?
No. Gujarat is a dry state, and restaurants do not serve alcohol.
What does a five-star dinner cost in Ahmedabad?
Usually ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 for two, less than the equivalent in Delhi or Mumbai.