10 Stunning Restaurants in Jaipur You Must Bookmark for Your Next Visit

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Dine inside a real steam engine, beneath a 150-year-old tree, or in a reimagined palace—these breathtaking restaurants in Jaipur offer unforgettable experiences!

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The Pink City boasts an array of marvels beyond its historic forts and vibrant bazaars. Jaipur’s restaurants stand out with their extraordinary design concepts, innovative culinary approaches, and a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Here are our top 10 picks for the most stunning dining spots in the city.

Speakeasy In The Desert: Native Cocktail Room

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Designed by interior designer Mukesh Parihar, the 55-seat bar is renowned for its selection of 40 unique signature cocktails, including the Valley of Flowers, East Asian Highball, and Jodhpur. The bar’s surreal Rajasthani speakeasy ambiance is enhanced by two stunning paintings by national award-winning artist Lakshyapal Singh Rathore that adorn its walls.

Restored 18th-Century Setting: Kigelia Court

Suvarna%20Mahal 10 Stunning Restaurants in Jaipur You Must Bookmark for Your Next Visit — Founder Kawarani Angelique, niece of owner Maharaj Jai Singh of Jaipur has overseen all the interiors of this 14-year-old Royal Heritage Haveli. It houses 20-seater al fresco dining that sits under an ancient Kigelia tree, while the 50-seater indoor dining room is adorned with floor-to-ceiling hand-painted frescos.

Kigelia Court at Royal Heritage Haveli preserves the 18th-century architecture of its original hunting lodge and family residence. The restoration features traditional araish plasterwork on the walls and hand-painted frescoes by skilled artisans. The color schemes and designs are intentionally subtle and elegantly understated. An interesting historical tidbit: Queen Mary visited the hunting lodge during her 1905 tour of India. Don’t miss the beetroot kebabs and the house specialty, Naarangi Maas, at this charming venue.

Tastefully Modern: The Johri & Sons

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Johri & Sons joins the ranks of Jaipur’s most beautiful restaurants. Crafted by New York-based designer Naina Shah (NAS Designs), this 55-seat restaurant at The Johri Hotel highlights the rich culture, art, and craftsmanship of Jaipur and Rajasthan. Since opening in 2022, Naina has emphasized regional craftsmanship and vibrant color schemes to reflect Jaipur’s essence. The décor features copper and kansa work, sourced locally and crafted by regional artisans.

Reinventing Historic Structures: Baradari

COVER_IMAGE_BARADARI_AT_CITY_PALACE_JAIPUR 10 Stunning Restaurants in Jaipur You Must Bookmark for Your Next Visit — *200-seater Baradari at City Palace is an award-winning adaptive reuse project, with careful conservation of the heritage structures surrounding the open-air courtyard. Edmund Sumner*

Designed by Delhi-based architect Ambrish Arora and his team at Studio Lotus, Baradari in City Palace has meticulously preserved and restored its original structures, removing only recent paint and plaster to reveal the historic stone masonry. The restoration features “chuna masala” lime mortar applied by local artisans using an ancient recipe with cured slaked lime, fermented fenugreek, guggal resin, jaggery, crushed sandstone, and brick, creating the distinctive Jaipur pink color. The floor showcases a modern interpretation of traditional Rajasthani leheriya patterns in local marble, complemented by thikri mirror work in the verandah seating areas. The contemporary bar pavilion in the courtyard, with its fluted columns, serves inventive drinks such as the Royal Vetiver, City Palace Gin Fizz, and the Pink City Rose Martini.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1135 AD

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Café 1135 AD, located within Amer Fort, derives its name from the period when the fort’s initial foundation was established. This 180-seat café, designed by Sanjiv Bali, embodies a regal Indian aesthetic reminiscent of the Maharajas’ opulent lifestyle. The private dining area, Sheesh Mahal, features elaborate tikri work and intricate gold carvings on the walls and ceiling. At night, the convex mirrors create a sparkling effect, while the lounge area highlights a striking 6-foot silver hookah and silver furniture. The dining tables are adorned with antique centerpieces, and the cuisine reflects the royal heritage of India. Signature dishes include Maans Ka Sula (succulent mutton marinated overnight), Jungle Maans (a popular hunter’s delight), and Kofta E Noor Jahan (cottage cheese dumplings with pistachio stuffing).

Social Tipple Terrace: Pink Bar

the-pink-bar-mansarovar-jaipur-8tcg6mql0v 10 Stunning Restaurants in Jaipur You Must Bookmark for Your Next Visit — Created as a Sunset bar with a narrative of whiskey and botanical mixology, sundown aperitifs and small plates, Pink Bar at Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar is a 128-seater space with private cabanas and social spaces

The Pink Bar at Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar, which opened in August of the previous year, pays tribute to the public terraces of Jaipur’s private estates. The design features chattris or cabanas inspired by Rajasthan’s palaces, incorporating elements of Jaipur’s signature pink and gold gilding on the ceiling. The bar’s ornate ceiling panels showcase the art of gilding, with gold leafing adding a luxurious touch. Signature cocktails at The Pink Bar include ‘Ramos & Roses,’ ‘Old Smuggler,’ ‘Syahi,’ and ‘Picante,’ complemented by dishes such as Torched Salmon Sashimi, Fish Goujons, and Mulwara Lamb Sliders.

A British Officer’s Abode: Swinton House

SGGA-7-min 10 Stunning Restaurants in Jaipur You Must Bookmark for Your Next Visit — The Swinton House feeds your dining and party needs with two restaurants namely The Yard, which serves modern cuisine and drinks, and 40-seater The Albion, a Modern Pan-Asian restaurant with a dedicated bar, a bakery and a multi-designer store.

Swinton House, once part of a British officer’s colony, is named after Samuel Swinton Jacob, a British army officer and architect who designed notable landmarks like the Taj Rambagh Palace, Albert Hall Museum, and Laxmi Vilas Palace. Designed by Abhigyan Neogi and Kanika Gupta of Gurugram-based Chromed Design Studio, the bar and kitchen blend traditional Rajasthani mansion aesthetics with British style. Albion, the high-energy lounge, features a striking 7-foot free-fall chandelier at its entrance and offers two speakeasy rooms upon request. A spiral staircase adorned with rock panels leads to the whiskey bar, which boasts a 15-foot high ceiling, Renaissance painting, and a unique chandelier resembling a human holding a light. The space is highlighted by marble inlays, traditional British gold mouldings, and an exotic marble bar with mirrors. Chef Prince Beniwal, who has sought inspiration across 67 destinations in India and Asia, brings a diverse range of ingredients and flavors to the menu.

An Italian Job: Bar Palladio

barpalladio18 10 Stunning Restaurants in Jaipur You Must Bookmark for Your Next Visit — Done up in peacock blue, Bar Palladio marries Mughal aesthetics with a touch of Italian inspiration. It is the ‘it’ destination for a fancy meal, a bar-led celebration and even a performance space.

Bar Palladio Jaipur brings a touch of Italy to Rajasthan, inspired by Venice’s renowned Caffé Florian and Harry’s Bar. The 110-seat establishment, named after Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, celebrates Italian style and cuisine while maintaining a Mughal influence. Designed by Dutch designer Marie-Anne Oudejans, Bar Palladio is set within the Narain Niwas Palace Hotel, where guests can enjoy the ambiance surrounded by wandering peacocks and mango trees.

Ballroom Of The Maharajas: Survarna Mahal

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Suvarna Mahal at Rambagh Palace evokes the grandeur of a Maharaja’s ballroom, once hosting royal banquets with a central table for 80 guests, each attended by a personal butler. The space still boasts majestic crystal chandeliers, intricate frescoes, and antique mirrors. The high ceiling features replicas of post-Renaissance frescoes painted by an Italian prisoner of war employed by architect Dr. Swinton Jacob. The menu offers a royal culinary experience with dishes from Rajasthani, Awadhi, and Hyderabadi cuisines.

A Restored Train: Steam

steam-jaipur-s-favorite 10 Stunning Restaurants in Jaipur You Must Bookmark for Your Next Visit — *Opened in 2003, the 116-seater Steam at Rambagh Palace is designed to resemble a Victorian-style railway station, with a recreated vintage steam engine and a train carriage.*

Steam at Rambagh Palace features a meticulously restored steam engine, a vintage train carriage, and an authentic platform setting that evoke a bygone era. The ambiance is enriched with railway memorabilia and period-appropriate furnishings. Notably, the locomotive, built in 1915 by WG Bagnall Ltd. of Stanford, England, served Burdwan Katwa Railways until its retirement in 1995. Steam is renowned for its artisanal wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, and Mediterranean classics.