There is always a tough competition between popular restaurants and due to that, it is hard to choose which the best amongst the lot. Good food is not the only parameter but services, ambiance, and vibe – all of them need to be taken into consideration for a great experience.

There are number of best restaurants in India, and then there are great ones also. The best ones offer a pleasing experience and a tasty meal. However, just once in a while, you come across a restaurant which blows you away. In a country like India where everyone loves food, it is difficult to rank them for the best restaurants.

So, here are India’s Best Fine Dining Restaurants according to consumer reviews.

1. Indian Accent, New Delhi

It is counted as the pure magic restaurant that comes close to international standards. Indian Accent is in a league of its own. The centerpiece of a quiet boutique hotel in South Delhi is The Manor. However, its popularity crosses borders and reservations are highly recommended if you would like to experience a meal here. It offers the regional dishes across the country and presents them in unique ways. It prepares the food with number of flavor combinations and textures.

Location:  The Manor, 77, Friends Colony, New Delhi

Favorites: The tasting menu

Recommended for: Special occasion, Anniversary or birthday

2. Peshawri, Mumbai

This restaurant is best the Mumbai’s Bukhara. The menu is printed on wooden blocks, the crockery is earthy and the décor reminiscent of the rugged northwest frontier. Diners do find the wooden stools a tad uncomfortable for languid meals though.

Location: ITC Maratha Hotel, Sahar Road, Andheri East | Andheri East, Mumbai

Favorites: Sikandari Raan and Dal Bukhara

Recommended for: Great North-Indian food

3. Villa Maya, Trivandrum

One look at this place and you could not stop yourself to book flights over here. This restaurant restored 18th-century Dutch manor and has a variety of dining spaces. It is spilling into the picture perfect courtyard. The food, however, is as contemporary as the ambiance in nostalgic. The menu pays homage to countries that were involved in spice trade with Kerala like Morocco and Italy.

Location: Enjakkal, 120, Palayam Airport Rd, Vallakkadavu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Favorites: Kerala Special and Fish Tikka

Recommended for: Calm and peace and leaving the chaos of the world outside

4. Agashiye, Ahmedabad

It is located across the Sabarmati River in Old Ahmedabad and called ‘The House of MG’. If you are in town, then you must make time to visit this restaurant for dinner. There is also an indoor seating, where you can choose the terrace and sit back as you are served in traditional Gujarati style. The food is authentic and delicious. There is no a-la-carte menu; each guest is served an array of dishes from the region.

Location: The House of MG, Opp. Sidi Saiyad Jali, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Favorites: Khichdi kadi

Recommended for: A romantic evening

5. Malaka Spice, Pune

It is certainly the best South-East Asian food in the city, which is best for seafood. The dishes are authentic and flavorful. The restaurant is divided into various seating options. Malaka Art is about dining in the middle of a carefully curated art gallery. Malaka is perfect for enjoying Pune’s weather in alfresco seating and Malka Street is the more informal space.

Location: Opp. Oxford Properties, Lane Number 5, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra

Favorites: Three Aunties & Three Grandmothers, Duck Dumplings

Recommended for: An evening out with friends over great food and a lovely ambiance

6. Tuscany Gardens, Candolim, Goa

It is a relaxed space serving non-fussy Italian food, much in line with the vibe of Goa itself. The food is authentic and simple, but then it is the simple things in life that often give us the most pleasure. You may sit indoor or enjoy the lovely alfresco seating area. The food is delicious and flavors clean.

Location: Near Kingfisher Villa, Sinquirim, Candolim, Goa

Favorites: Thin crust pizzas

Recommended for:  A quiet evening scene in Goa

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