TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in India - Updated September 2024

Eli's Kitchen

89/100 (527 ratings)

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"Had been wanting to visit this place forever. Food, ambience, service all are just amazing. Loved how Liz served everything to our personal liking...."

Damandeep Kaur

"Went to this restaurant on 5th Jan for lunch. The place is awesome. An ideal place to relax on a Sunday. Eli comes to the table with all the items..."

Rohit Nandakumar

"Eli’s kitchen was a discovery for me! Nestled right inside the Mamalla beach resort, you will find a lovely open space, with books, potted plants..."

Jaya

"Amazing food by the Chef who loves cooking. Such a peaceful place. I would visit as often as I could.We ordered a in-house wine and a cocktail..."

Sumathy

"Everything is great at Eli’s. The food, the care and warmth...."

Pramod Chaganti

"A gem in mahabalipuramDiscovered this place on Zomato and decided to visit. From the time we stepped in it felt we were at home with the..."

Vivette

"The owner is very friendly and ensure that you are served hot fresh food. Do call her in advance to find out what the day's special is, which is..."

Sharath

"There's nothing better than home food. But this woder woman creates magic when it comes to food. It's a must visit place when you're in Mahabs and a..."

Jess

"This is nice nature driven outback you can relax hear birds chirping menu is small but good owner her self cooks and checks if you like it .. u can..."

Srinu Choudary

"Heard from few people about this place . I waited for a while to visit since I haven't got chance to go there. How ever I made it yesterday. Elis..."

Magician Krish

"It might be a little hard for the tourists to find this hidden gem. But once you visit it, you are gonna visit again. The cafe approx 2 Km from..."

Manish Vatsyayan

"Eli's kitchen is just a brilliant experience. The ambience is eclectic and heart warming. But the best thing about the place is chef Liz who puts her..."

Arpit Ghosh

"ELI wat a women.. she made our day so special.wonderful food and had an amazing experience here and food is to die for .. coming to food beef cutlets..."

Pooja

"Visiting Eli's kitchen was an unplanned suprise to me. We went for a long drive in ecr and stopped at the mamalla resort for late lunch, and there I..."

Gayathri Ganapathi

"Lovely ambience .. nice place to chill ... catch up with old friends .. warm host .. scrumptious food ..these are what makes Eli’s kitchen special..."

Sumathy Raj

"Wonderful food from a Wonderful woman! Had an amazing experience here and really, the food is to DIE for! Bit far off for the city dwellers but I..."

Dhruv Siddharth

"Great ambience, mouth watering food, a lovely and lively host. This is the place to have an authentic delicious Kerala cuisine if you are anywhere..."

Goe

"Eli is an extremely gracious host with a happy soul. Have been here thrice now and love it completely. The prawn and rice is amazing, beef cutlets..."

Jaba Chauhan

"An evening to cherish at Liz's brilliant cafe warrants nothing short of a five-star rating. I went there with my wife with no recommendations..."

Ashwin Muralidharan

"This place is inside mamalla beach resort .... beautifully decorated place ..... it's run by a lady who cooks d food.....the food is brilliant....we..."

Malay Pande

"Had an amazing experience at ELIs recently . The simple set up surrounded by greens makes it a perfect place in a sunny afternoon . The host who also..."

Angita

"Earlier today, while eating obviously, I got reminded that I hadn't written about a place that I tried recently and really wanted to let the world..."

Gopinath Rajendran

"Cheers to women empowerment Eli home cooked food with farm vegs and fish. Lovely Onam saddi. Sumptuous food and ate to stomachs contentment gud..."

Anujdharmarajan

"A special day made memorable ❤️They have shifted from their previous location and are now operating from Mamalla's beach..."

Valli Srinivasan

"I have been following them on Facebook for some time. Finally me and the husband visited ELI's kitchen today and had a great lunch. They had duck..."

Rinki Sen

"Great food prepared with Care. Great ambience. Good Service. Not to be missed for a quiet time and some great food. My friends and I had a great time..."

Karthik Venkatasubramanian

"Loved everything about ELI’s, right from the decor to the home away from home atmosphere. The hospitality of the owner Liz who knew exactly what to..."

Kris Home

"Finally landed in a perfect place for homely lunch .Pork belly :10/10Prawns :10/10Fish Gravy :10/10cocktail : 10/10The..."

Shailesh Jeeth

"A chance visit to Mamalla Beach Resort landed me at Eli's Kitchen. A charming, light and airy beach cafe whose decor equally matches the personality..."

Renny Thomas

"Delicious food cooked by Eli herself. Produce sourced by Eli herself. Comfy huge space. Love it and can't get enough of it. If you ask me what I..."

Chittu

"Excellent food.her pizza and kerala thali is mind blowing.f you call her and go she even caters to your specific requirements.very very friendly..."

Sripriya Suresh

"Eli's Kitchen, has now moved & I have followed! Formerly in Mamallapuram itself, Eli's is now at Mamalla Beach Resort, just outside the town off the..."

Trudi Edmunds

"A review can simply not do justice to Eli's kitchen yet I write one to urge people to visit this foodie's haven...We were there for dinner last night..."

Nisha

"Facebook and social media makes for a great marketing tool and sometimes you feel like buying all the products they push at you , sometimes you feel..."

Karthik Ganapathi

"Food cooked with passion. Tasty. Fresh. Hostess and chef, Liz Thottan takes good care of people's tastes... I think she quite understands your..."

Prabha & Harsha Koda

"Sea food is awesome !!!No added ingredientsIn other words Very Authentic Beef steak was also really goodThe way we are..."

Haris Benny

"Beautiful view of sea with fishing boats setting their sail, breezy and lush green atmosphere, awesome collection of A.R.Rahman competing with the..."

Vidhya

"I'm quite clear when it comes to lunching options in Mahabalipuram. I don't opt for swanky places that cost a bomb nor am I fan of mediocre..."

Shabnam

"Food cooked with passion, cleanliness and loads of smile and laughter. The setting, an open kitchen with open restaurant and more often the retro..."

Liz Thottan

"HOMELY n COMFY - jus the place to hang out in, without a care in the world ... a fixed menu of handed-down south indian recipes and a dash of the..."

Sunil Menon

"Beautiful home cooked food. Dined on the rooftop terrace and had a lovely time. Food was very rich and delectable. We tried the: -Jumbo Tiger..."

Forest CPB

"My husband and kids enjoyed one of the most amazing meals we have had in India! We have tasted outstanding food from all over the world and Eli’s..."

Rhea V

"Lovely home cooked food in Eli's home (naturally) tucked away a couple of small blocks from the main drag. (don't be put off by the closed gate,..."

Kevin Duddy

"I had the most amazing experience with Eli and my friends. The food was next level with the most amazing view of mahabalipuram. I am a vegetarian and..."

Tru Starling

"Our family trips to Mahabs aren't complete without a meal at Eli's and we love the place so much that it's almost a tradition for us to stop there,..."

Richu George

"Thank you so much for the wonderful experience in mahabalipuram. This evening has a special place in my heart because it ticks all boxes. Hospitality..."

Gyaltsen Wangdi

"Good food, a great place to relax. Chef Eli, puts her heart and soul into cooking. The best variety of sea food. She loves to have a chat with the..."

Sumi Alexander

"What a hidden gem! Eli makes incredible home cooked food, with specials and desserts every day. Could not take photos as we were mesmerized by the..."

Kiran Baldwin

"This is our regular joint at mahabs. Amazing food. Eli and Abdul are the nicest hosts on the planet and great food. Love Eli's beef cutlets and the..."

Naveen Paramananda

"Must visit place in Mahabalipuram. The host Eli was really friendly and we will get a homely feeling. They have got a beautiful menu and these dishes..."

Sneha Vargheese

"Located along side Mamala beach resort..found this place on google maps. Was staying at a nearby resort and happened to drop in for lunch. Run by a..."

Noble Mathew

"Eli is a chef and a host par excellence... what an ensemble of taste she creates with her dishes. It's Lip-smacking good. .. you will fall with love..."

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""An Exquisite Culinary Journey 🍽️✨ | Indulged in a gastronomic delight here. The flavors were a symphony of taste, each dish meticulously..."

deepa nair

"Most amazing culinary experience in Mahabalipuram, amazing amazing amazing All is on point from the excuisite beef cuttlets to the pork, pasta and..."

Juan Reboul

"Had a lovely time at Eli's Kitchen, she serves the best food and she's a great host. If you are into soul food this is the place to be. We had the..."

Kujo Kachoo

"Good ambiance. A good place to hangout. Have fun and enjoy some good kerala food. Liz was a great..."

gowtham siddharth

"Awesome sea food with the wonderful host...owner..Chef...We had an amazing time and one of the best sea food that we..."

Sandeep kumar Jha

Instant Karma

80/100 (257 ratings)

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"We ordered egg noodles, chicken noodles, veg fried rice and a side dish from here. Even with limited ingredients during the lockdown they were able..."

Mallika Sridhar

"Real place to party, grt ambience n music n. No comparison of..."

Roshni

"The place for food and good customer service however the silan panda chef and gowtham are the pillar of the restaurant and they doing a great job....."

Santhosh Bartender

"Instant karma is one of the best places for food in Mahabalipuram. The ambience of place is good, though, at times not so suitable for going with..."

Ankit Vashistha

"Amazing experience here. One of the best places to have food in chennai. And location is just sexy! Golden fried prawn is THE BEST! DO try chilli..."

Anmol Mahendra

"Located in mahabs this is one of the niche places to visit.Students’ favourite hangout and party place. To top it you have all the drinks and..."

Nitin Dhingra

"We had gone to IK for a family dinner . Appreciate the quality and taste of the food. The pizzas where really nice. I would suggest the management to..."

Karun G

"Awesome place.. good hospitality... food is really tasty and yummy.........nice place to chill out in mahabalipuram.... we loved this place and had..."

Hemanth

"This is one of the better places in Mahabalipuram. The owner is extremely friendly. You must try their pizzas and pasta. The Indian menu is also..."

Anthony

"One of the cool joint for the Hot Place. Excellent and quick service, great food, you can blend the food as per your taste just inform the checf. I..."

Agnes Raja G

"We just bumped into this place. The place is very homely. They serve very good veg food. Sheesha and music was also nice. The owners of this place..."

Ruchika Gadiya

"Absolutely fabulous ambience and sumptuous food at a great price. Highly recommended - Must visit for all food lovers !! Caters to several..."

Satish Betrabet

"We stopped at this place by karma i believe ! Hunger level at its peak we stopped at the first place we saw ! It was totally worth it ! Whether..."

Harsh Jhunjhunwala

"Excellent service, the cold drinks during the scorching day were just what we needed! The food was excellent as well especially the crispy fried..."

Shashikala Gnanasekaram

"We decided to visit this cafe and int know that we’ll come here again the next day for food and the service. Thanks the to great host “Mr..."

Aanchal Ahuja

"It is one of the best cafes in mahabalipuram. Ambience is ok. Food is good. Service is good too. If u visit this place, Try their lasagne. They also..."

Ankita

"Badmanabhan LsTKaushik Kumarhe main reason I gave 4.5 is for they served us aft the restaurant is closed. We went by 11:30 pm. They served very cool...."

Balasenthilvel Mohan

"Awesome taste only substitute for moon rakers in that area so good Well cooked prawns and fish which is so fresh They have opened till 11..."

Badmanabhan Ls

"One of the cool places to dine at in Mahabalipuram. It was walking distance from the hotel we were staying at. In fact this entire stretch of street..."

Khushbu Rithal

"Best place to hang out with frnds compared to other hotels in mamllapuram the theme of dis hotel is very unique and the rates are reasonable..."

Jasti Bala Gagan

"Good overall; food good and rooftop ambience good and different; but i see lot of college people from pondy here ; mostly they play good music but..."

Sskstar7

"Been here with my friend , it's a small restaurant located at the busy street in mahabs, ambiance was good , staff were courteous, food was..."

Dev Balaji

"Friendly staff. Small place but very clean . If you are lucky they let you play your own music too. Its at beginning of shopping street . Food is..."

Singh Singh

"Ambience - Excellent, You should n must meet Gautam bhai who is a great host. He makes you feel home away from home.Food - I tried veg food..."

Aditya Kurli

"The pizza was fresh and amazing.sea food dishes were fresh and worth the price.The staff and chef are friendly. You can request them to..."

Vasu M

"I visited this place last week with my friends.We were looking for a good fancy place . Amazing place. Great Music. The staff was well behaved. Food..."

Biswajit Moharana

"Amazing place....the ambience was awesome 😍. Food and service outstanding. Must visit place!! The hospitality by the manager and the waiters was..."

Simli Mishra

"Since the rooftop was occupied, we had to take the garden seating. The owner is very courteous. The food is tasty. Fried rice, pizza, chapati and..."

Neha Putta

"I know im writing this on behalf of many students of The Great Lakes Institute of Management when i say that this place is our favourite place for..."

Kartik Garg

"Instant Karma - such a wao place and yes better than other nearby cafes ( that's what we realized yesterday :) ).They have got delicious and..."

Prateek Nayak

"Just awesome...from the food, the Manager, the Hosts, the ambience, to the fellow foodies. Must visit this place for all young at heart. The best..."

Samratsu

"Instant karma with an instant food service is a classic place for dining,with variety of cuisine . Ambience is in itself very unique, showcase of..."

Simran Kaur Sappal

"We were tired and as the day was hot, we were looking for some good food after a long ride from Chennai. We looked up online and found the ratings..."

Mahalakshmi

"Little place in Mahabalipuram with decent food and cool ambiance. Disappointed with Pizza and noodles, but Veg platter was good. Average at best...."

AK Surabhi

"Great ambience. Good food. And some amazing music. The pepper chicken is a must try here. The red sauce pasta is also very good and a must..."

Tuhir Bhatia

"Went here for lunch.Got chili garlic fries - lacked spice level.Red sauce spaghetti - awesome.loved the sauce.Garlic naan -..."

Anusha Srinivasan

"Awesome place to chill out with friends..... staff are good and friendly nice environment awesome music.....pizza,s are awesome n i like Derek..."

Vijay Singh

"This cafe is located in the heart of Mahabalipuram. It's cozy atmosphere gives you a homely feel. The staff is extremely helpful and ever so..."

Kate Bharucha

"Awesome veg/non veg and sea food, great ambience... Best place to hangout near beach.. whatever u need u'll get here..an absolute yes for the people..."

Manu Chaturvedi

"Great place to chill. Good music. Good vibes. Gautam is so welcoming. Great food. Must visit when in Mahabalipuram if you want to have a good time...."

Grisheldain

"nice location, and service also was awesomeGautam bhai is very cool, Grill Chicken was very tasty, also songs played just made the ambiance..."

Abhijeet Shukla

"Very nice place to hang out with and very good behaviour of the staffs....good quality of food...even awesome place for boozing..."

Pritam

"The place is modest and cheerfully made up. We were the only patrons that evening. Lemon soda was well balanced on flavor. Golden fried prawns and..."

Manikya Pai

"Friendly staff, amazing food and good ambience. Milk based hookah is also available. This place is a must visit while you're in mahabs! Lasagna and..."

Nikhil John

"After a hectic day that was filled with lot of stress and tension, we were looking forward a place to have a strong coffee along with some light..."

Deepthi Prabakaran

"Staff is very friendly. Good & hygienic food. Will recommend. Nice view & music. Better to come this place & have food rather than online order...."

Amandeep Nagpal

"Simple, yet elegant decor, great ambiance, delicious food,a place to visit when you head towards Mahabalipuram. Instant Karma is value for..."

Babu Samuel

"In my two years, where living in outskirts was a compulsion for me, Instant Karma became a choice which opened in Mahabalipuram during my second..."

Satwik Arora

"One of the best places to eat.. feel at home service and one of the best prawns I have ever tasted.. over all 5 out of 5 rating and aces in my books..."

Prashanth B

"Awesome food, awesome people. A must visit. Loved the honey chilli potato and tiger prawns. The staff is very curious and chilled out. if you get..."

Tarun Atri

"It is great place to u get relax n funn with ur families. ..u get catch of the day sea food with ur style.....it's way where u fell some good..."

Amanjoyel

"A nice place in Mahabalipuram for some good food with a warm ambience,friendly and courteous staff.My favourite place to eat in..."

Sadikha Pasha

"First and Second experience at this restaurant was OK OK. The third one was best. Guess this time I had ordered the must have dishes at this..."

Gautam Netalkar

"This place has very good options for Indian style food. Very friendly staff and courteous service. They accommodate individualized requests to alter..."

Cheru

"This place feels so homely! The hospitality is impeccable with such friendly people around to serve you. The food taste is amazing! Love the chicken..."

Tanvi Mishhra

"Lovely to be here always! Great food.. great ambience. Lovely..."

Ramen Dey

"The waiter was polite, courteous. It has roof top seating, where they screen live cricket matches. Food was good. No air-conditioned seating. No..."

Anand S

"One of the good places to eat in Mahabs, been a frequent customer. But the service is way too slow. Keep 2-3 hours in hand to enjoy a hearty meal...."

Ramika Batra

"NIce restraunt located at fisherman colony in mahabalipuram. Basically famous for the sea foods, if someone interested in sea foods near to the beach..."

Rajat Tyagi

"Good overall; food good and rooftop ambience good and different; but i see lot of college people from pondy here ; mostly they play good music but..."

Saravana Srinivasan

"Great Sea food place in Mahabs. We had squid , prawn and a huge red snapper starter. The masala on these were excusite. The manager Mr. Gautam was..."

Sudhir Krishnan

"Amazing experience here. One of the best places to have food in chennai. And location is just sexy! Golden fried prawn is THE BEST! DO try chilli..."

Anmol Mahendra

"Cafe with elaborate menu, beer and other regular drinks.. good place to hang out... Slow service , average food... Sit around as long as you want,..."

Gaurav M

"Food Quality is very good but service is really slow.If you have enough time then it's worth your..."

Ayushman SIngh

"Food was really tasty.. though the place is kinda small and inconspicuous..but worth a..."

Zahabiya Kapasi

"Nice place for party , fun with..."

Nitish Singh Chauhan

"A decent place to try seafoods and Italian dishes..!! nice service by the..."

Mr JW

"Too many memories..!!.. nice good food here.. good music.. bit sweaty and hot!! must..."

Nandhana Prashanth

"Amongst the very best in Mahabalipuram. Great variety of fast food. Authentic..."

Tejvir Singh

"Best place to be.. the owner is one great person... Instant Karma feels like home...food is also very..."

Shravani Sarma

"Awesome restaurant with quality food & service , must try calamari fry here , give it a..."

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