10 incredible restaurants set in luxury hotels in India and their signature cuisines

India’s luxury hotels offer an unparalleled blend of opulence, heritage, and world-class hospitality, each with a signature culinary experience that defines its grandeur. From regal palaces transformed into five-star retreats to contemporary marvels boasting cutting-edge amenities, these hotels curate exceptional dining experiences featuring traditional Indian flavours, global gourmet delights, and innovative fusion cuisine. 

Here’s a look at India’s top ten luxury hotels and their signature culinary offerings that promise an unforgettable indulgence for travellers from all over the globe. 

INDIA'S LUXURY HOTELS AND THEIR SIGNATURE CUISINE 

1. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur: Authentic Rajasthani delights 

The palatial Taj Lake Palace is situated on Lake Pichola. This palace hotel is home to the Neel Kamal restaurant, well-known for their traditional Rajasthani food. Their Laal Maas, a spicy mutton stew with Mathania chillies is expertly slow-cooked and one shouldn't miss out on this labour of love meal. 

2. Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur: Royal Mewari cuisine 

The Oberoi Udaivilas exudes timeless luxury with its grand courtyards and lush gardens. At Surya Mahal, their fine-dining Rajasthani restaurant, guests can savour Mewari cuisine, with Dal Baati Churma—a regional delicacy of baked wheat dumplings, lentils, and stuffed with sweetened crumble—being a must-try. 

3. The Leela Palace, New Delhi: Fine Indian dining 

The elegance of the Leela Palace in New Delhi surpasses many in the capital. The hotel's fine-dining Indian restaurant, Jamavar, is known for its Awadhi-style cuisine with showstoppers like their succulent Galouti Kebabs made with minced lamb and aromatic spices. 

4. Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad: Nizami fiesta

Former residence of the Nizams, the Taj Falaknuma Palace extends its royal treatment with exquisite delicacies at Adaa. The Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, made using fragrant slow-cooked Basmati rice, marinated meat and saffron, is among the restaurant's most notable dishes. 

5. The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra: Mughlai elegance  

The Oberoi Amarvilas, with its spectacular view of the Taj Mahal, symbolises Mughal-inspired opulence. Their fine-dining restaurant, Esphahan, is an ode to Mughlai cuisine. The Murgh Musallam, a whole chicken marinated in aromatic spices and cooked in a creamy sauce is simply divine.

6. ITC Maurya, New Delhi: Legendary North-Western frontier cuisine 

The ITC Maurya, a favourite among global leaders and celebs, houses Bukhara, one of India's most famous restaurants. The Dal Bukhara, an 18-hour-cooked black lentil elevated with butter and cream has a separate fanbase in itself and will keep you coming back for more. 

7. The Imperial, New Delhi: Colonial charm and classic flavours

At The Imperial, one of India's most historic luxury hotels, you'll be spoilt for choices with their exquisite line-up of award-winning restaurants. From authentic Indian flavours at The Spice Route to refined European cuisine at 1911 Restaurant to indulgent Italian fare at San Gimignano, the hotel’s diverse dining experiences blend heritage, luxury, and gourmet excellence in an opulent setting.

8. The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai: A blend of global and Indian flavours 

The Taj Mahal Palace, a landmark in Mumbai, is known for iconic restaurants like the Wasabi by Morimoto and Masala Kraft. At Masala Kraft, the coastal speciality, Koliwada Prawns is a favourite among seafood foodies, and for all the right reasons. 

9. ITC Grand Chola, Chennai: Coastal delicacies with a twist 

At the ITC Grand Chola, experience the flavours of Southern India with a progressive twist at Avartana. Standout dishes like the Fennel Pannacotta and Uthukulli Chicken will keep you coming back for more. 

10. The Leela Palace, Bengaluru: Pan-Asian gourmet 

Zen is a pan-Asian restaurant in Bengaluru's Leela Palace that serves a variety of pan-Asian flavours. The must-try dishes include crystal dumplings with a vegetable filling, Thod Mon Goong, a Thai-style prawn cake, and Tom Kha soup or Tom Kha Gai, a renowned Thai coconut soup famed for its rich, creamy texture and a flavour explosion.

Each of these hotels is more than just a place to rest when you pair the experience of staying at any of these accommodations with their excellent culinary experience. Whether you prefer rich Mughlai cuisines, spicy South Indian, or royal Rajasthani specialities, these Indian luxury hotels provide something unique for every palate.

Text by Aliza Noor

Edited by Sabrina Mathews