Agashiye

Located at a historic luxury hotel dating back to the beginning of the last century, Agashiye boasts a charming ambiance that takes diners back in time, and offers authentic floor seating as well as open-terrace dining. Serves Gujarati cuisine and traditional thalis, vegetarian only.

• Address:

  Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad

• Phone:

  +91 99099 70113

• More info:

  The House of MG, Opposite Sidi Saiyad Jali

Mirch Masala

Mirch Masala became Ahmedabad's first themed restaurant, opting for the Bollywood theme in its interior. The food served is North Indian, both vegetarian and meat-based. Desserts are not to be missed.

• Web:

  https://mirchmasala.co.in

• Address:

  11, Chimanlal Girdharlal Road, Swastik Society, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad

• Phone:

  +91 82380 10875

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–3pm / 7pm–11pm

Tomato's

Tomato's boasts a unique American sixties ambience forged by Rock 'n' Roll memorabilia, Hollywood movie-themed artefacts, a jukebox, bubble gum machines, and Paul McCartney's very own guitar. The diner serves international (Mexican, Chinese, Thai, etc.) vegetarian and meat-based dishes.

• Web:

  www.tomatos.co.in

• Address:

  Mardia Plaza, Ground Floor, 1-3, Chimanlal Girdharlal Road, Near Associated Petrol Pump, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad

• Phone:

  +91 79 2646 1998

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–3pm / 7pm–11pm

Vishala

Dining at Vishala is truly an experience - a lantern-lit walkway leads guests to the reception area of the village and further into the magical outdoor seating area. Dinner meals are usually accompanied by cultural shows and dance performances. Food served centres around local Gujarati flavours, with various 'thalis' being a very popular menu item.

• Web:

  www.vishalla.com

• Address:

  Circle, Rehnuma Society, Vasna, Ahmedabad

• Phone:

  +91 82005 43694

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–11pm

Gopi Dining Hall

This laid-back eatery serves Gujarati cuisine and is known for its legendary 'thali' - a meal made up of various dishes all served in separate bowls on one large platter, accompanied with naan bread and/or rice.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/gopidininghall

• Address:

  Avadhesh Huse, Ground Floor, Off, Ashram Road, Pritam Nagar, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad

• Phone:

  +91 98795 14277

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10:30am–3pm / 6:30pm–10:30pm

New FreezeLand

This classy fast-food joint specialises in sandwiches and is a darling favourite of both local and visiting sandwich lovers. The place also serves a selection of dishes like panini and pizza, along with excellent shakes - all items are vegetarian only.

• Web:

  www.newfreezeland.in

• Address:

  Silicon Tower, Law Garden, Samartheshwar Mahadev Road, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad

• Phone:

  +91 77780 7090

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10:30am–11pm

The Green House

Located at the The House Of MG hotel, this informal restaurant offers, of course, a variety of savory vegetarian dishes, but desserts are the true star of the show here - a large variety is on offer, including ice cream made in-house. Guests are free to observe the chefs at work in the open kitchen.

• Address:

  The House Of MG Hotel Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad

• Phone:

  +91 79 25506946

• Opening hours:

  7am-11pm

Zen Cafe

Located on the University campus right next to an underground art gallery (Amdavad ni Gufa), the cafe is often frequented by students and artsy types enjoying a snack and/or coffee in the green outside seating area. The concise menu packs a smart selection of vegetarian items.

• Web:

  www.zencafe.co/in/index.html

• Address:

  University Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad

• Phone:

  +91 96625 04013

• Opening hours:

  Daily 3pm–8:30pm