Brindhavan

Vegetarian eaters are well-catered to in town. Brindhaven's main focus lies on traditional vegetarian dishes. Let your taste buds be blown away by their signature dishes such as ghee masala dosa and channa masala.

• Web:

  www.brindhavan.in

• E-mail:

  info@brindhavan.in

• Address:

  Civil Line Road, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 484 234 2239

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 7am-10.30pm

• More info:

  32/2352 A16 Kalavath Tower

Dhe Puttu

Local and traditional dishes, that's Paragon in a nutshell. Loved by the locals because of the huge variety of quality dishes. They especially focus on curries with mutton, seafood, and vegetables.

• Web:

  www.dheputtu.com

• E-mail:

  dheputtukochi@gmail.com

• Address:

  Dhe Puttu NH Byepass Edappally, Ernakulam, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 484 280 7591

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun Noon-Midnight

Ginger House

Authentic Indian dishes full of flavour and spices. That's exactly what you get at Ginger House: ginger prawns, local curries, and even ginger ice cream. What makes the restaurant even more impressive is the fact that the dining area looks much like a museum filled with old Indian treasures.

• Web:

  www.gingerhousecochin.com

• E-mail:

  gingerhousecochin@gmail.com

• Address:

  Jew Town, Mattancherry, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 949 551 3744

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 8am-11pm

Mosaic

Indian, Italian, and American dishes are featured on the menu. Mosaic is known for their huge variety of dishes, which is one of the reasons why the restaurant is popular. Patrons seem to especially enjoy the Greek salad and the braised lamb shanks.

• Web:

  www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/kochi/cokch/hoteldetail

• E-mail:

  reservations@crowneplaza-kochi.com

• Address:

  XI/641A Kundanoor Junction, NH-47 Bypass, Maradu, Ernakulam, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 484 286 5000

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 6.30am-11pm

• More info:

  Located in hotel Crowne Plaza

Oceanos Restaurant

Seafood is in focus at Oceanos Restaurant. They create delicious and traditional dishes with the freshest seafood of Cochin, such as fish wrapped in banana leaves and garlic prawns with appam.

• E-mail:

  ashid.han@gmail.com

• Address:

  Elphinstone Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi

• Phone:

  +91 999 510 5110

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 12.30pm-3.30pm / 6.30pm-10.15pm

Punjab House

Punjabi dishes all around in Punjab House. The restaurant is a local favourite, and it's not difficult to see why. They only use the freshest ingredients they can find, which is just one of the reasons why their dishes, such as the parathas with onions and potatoes, taste delicious.

• Address:

  40/1920 Broadway, Marine Drive, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 484 236 8605

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 9.30am-3pm / 7pm-10pm

Ava Lounge

After a long day, sometimes all you want is to relax and have a drink. Ava Lounge is the perfect place to accomplish just that. They serve refreshing traditional cocktails and various other beverages, so make yourself comfortable on one of the soft couches.

• Web:

  www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-kochi/bars

• Address:

  Sahodaran Ayyappan Road, Elamkulam Junction, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 484 412 9999

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 11am-11pm

• More info:

  Located in Radisson Blue Kochi

ConneXions

One of the most famous bars of the city, and for good reason. They serve cocktails, wine, whiskey and anything that you could possibly imagine. If you are feeling fancy, you can even order a cigar from their special collection.

• Web:

  www.crowneplaza.hotelsgroup.in/crowne-plaza-kochi.html

• Address:

  XI/641A, Kundanoor Junction, NH 47 Bypass, Ernakulam, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 484 2865 000

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 11am-11pm

• More info:

  Located in Crowne Plaza Kochi

Mattancherry Bar

Known for its relaxing piano music, traditional yet modern drinks and a vintage decor, the Mattancherry Bar is a favourite of the locals. They even have a special Detox series, aimed at making you feel invigorated.

• Web:

  www.vivanta.tajhotels.com/en-in/malabar-cochin/restaurants/mattancherry-bar-restaurant

• Address:

  Malabar, Cochin, Willingdon Island, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 484 664 3000

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 11am-10pm

• More info:

  Located in Vivanta by Taj

Mezzo

Mezzo is a cosy lounge and restobar that guarantees you a fabulous night. The bar offers a huge variety of cocktails and has an international wine list. You can also order tapas, mini steaks and local seafood to satisfy your cravings.

• Web:

  www.theavenueregent.com/food-drink.php#mezzo

• E-mail:

  fbm@avenuehotels.in

• Address:

  The Avenue Regent, Mahatma Gandhi Road Pallimukku, Kochi

• Phone:

  +9995-2-8888-0

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 11am-11pm

• More info:

  Located in The Avenue Regent

Swirl

Imagine yourself sitting at a table dimly lit by a tiny fire lamp. Swirl forges that magical atmosphere where you feel right at home with a drink and finger food in front of you. Try one of the many contemporary cocktails such as the Jamaican Blossom.

• Web:

  www.gateway.tajhotels.com/en-in/marine-drive-ernakulam/restaurants/swirl

• Address:

  Shanmugham Road, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 484 667 3300

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 11am-11pm

• More info:

  Located in The Gateway Hotel

Cake Hut

Cake Hut is exactly what one would imagine it to be, a cafe overflowing with the variety of cakes they offer their customers. It's one of the most popular confectioneries in the city, with amazing chocolate truffle, caramel toffee and red velvet cakes as just a few examples.

• Web:

  www.cakehut.in

• E-mail:

  info@cakehut.in

• Address:

  Kathrikadavu, Kaloor Kadavanthra Road, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 808 600 0081

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 9.30am-10pm

Cocoa Tree

Best sandwiches, cakes and smoothies. Cocoa Tree has earned its well-deserved good reputation among locals who are happy to spend time at the little cafe. They also focus on international dishes, such as the British fisherman's pie, American brownies and Italian pasta.

• Address:

  9/2026 Panampilly Nagar, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 484 411 9529

• Opening hours:

  Sun-Sat 11am-1am

Coffee Cube

Comfortable seats, excellent coffee, and a wide variety of baked goods - that's what Coffee Cube is all about. Even if you're feeling slightly bored, there are enough English magazines, games and novels to keep you occupied.

• Web:

  www.coffeecube.net

• E-mail:

  mail@coffeecube.net

• Address:

  Convent Junction Near Archies, Cochin 11, Eranamkulam, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 484 400 0414

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 10am-10pm

Farmer's Cafe

If you feel like having a hearty lunch, visit Farmer's Cafe. The cafe is known for their traditional lassies with a special twist (such as the mango lassi, for example). For those unsure, lassi is a delicious Indian yogurt-based drink.

• Web:

  www.farmerscafe.business.site

• Address:

  Rids Dale road, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 984 604 2881

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 7.30am-10pm

French Toast

One of the locals' favourite brunch spots. The cafe is known for their brioche, flourless chocolate cake and the strawberry french toast. Get yourself a cup of coffee (or any other beverage) and enjoy your time at French Toast!

• E-mail:

  iwantfrenchtoast@gmail.com

• Address:

  8th Crossroad B, Ambikapuram Road, Panampilly Nagar, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 812 908 4545

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-10pm

Happy Camper Cafe

Breakfast all day, every day: that's the philosophy of Happy Camper Cafe, located in the hostel with the same name. Hence the menu being filled with breakfast foods such as scrambled eggs, American pancakes and grilled sandwiches. It might take you some time to take your pick!

• Address:

  Njaliparambu Junction Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Cochin

• Phone:

  +91 484 221 7144