The Top Luxury Restaurants in Bhopal

Bedewed with Islamic architecture, rammed with captivating bazaars and acclaimed throughout India for Nawabi culture and cuisines; the capital of Madhya Pradesh has plenty worth experiencing. Divided by two lakes, Bhopal stars broad promenades, beautiful parks, legendary monuments and several luxury restaurants that contribute to an ambience of washed-out imposing styles. Bhopal’s cuisine ascended to distinction when this region served as home to Nawabs, who displayed a massive inclination towards culinary arts. 

Royal Kitchen of Zaaiqa

Bhopal’s stature as a city of arts, culture, refinement and rich cuisine continues to date! Be it roadside stalls or luxurious eateries, Bhopal has a myriad of experienced cooks who would love to prepare you finger-licking good meat and vegetarian dishes. I will start by taking you through some of the top luxury restaurants in Bhopal located inside a royal palace turned hotel.

Zaaiqa (Indian Cuisine)

Nawabi Zaaiqa of Bhopal

Strewn in a refined grandeur of a bygone era, Zaaiqa, in Bhopal, with its intricate interiors and cuisine, brings you the authentic taste of the long-lost royal recipes. Some of the dishes worth trying are Kacche Gosht Ke Kebab, Bhopali Seekh Kebabs, Mutton Biryani, Bhopali Chicken and Shahi Toast. Each dish has a distinctively rich taste, and the teak-decked decor adds to the whole Mughlai vibe.

Under The Jamun Tree

Owing to its name, Under The Jamun Tree, in Bhopal is a refined outdoor restaurant surrounded by sappy Jamun trees and soft lighting. This open-air restaurant specialising in Indian BBQ has an unusual earthy appeal to it. This signature restaurant serves dishes that are truly special and are inspired, by recipes, ‘only’ available to the royal families of Bhopal. When here, indulge in their Kebabs and curries that the chefs cook in front of your eyes!

Some of the signature dishes worth tasting are Bhopali Murg Rizzala, Ghost Makhane ka Korma, Bhopali Mutton Filfora, and Nadru Ke Kofte. The Live kitchen of UTJT is renowned for producing tantalising flavours amid an alluring aura. Visit this restaurant to encounter the feeling of being a guest to the royal family!

Marble Arch

Marble Arch

Marble Arch is an outdoor restaurant located inside the Noor-Us-Sabah Palace in Bhopal. Facing Bhopal lake on one side and Manua Bhan Ki Tekri on the other, Marble Arch undoubtedly, has Bhopal’s best views on display. The restaurant also has a compact yet sophisticated indoor restaurant decked up with arms and vases from the bygone royal era. The cuisines served at Marble Arch is a harmonious marriage between regional and international flavours. From Nalli Nihari to a freshly cooked omelette, everything here is delicious!

The Coriander Leaf

With enthralling interiors, antique paintings, chandeliers, and a refurbished timber wagon featuring plates and seasonings, The Coriander Leaf in Bhopal is a fine dining restaurant offering delectable delights from over the world. While the restaurant is one of the best places in Bhopal, their bar is uniformly excellent, offering a fine selection of marvellous cocktails and mocktails. The spacious lounge and the open-air private deck adds to luxurious dining as you relish global cuisines.

Arrive early to grab the window seats from you can watch the quiet timbers while eating indoors. Some of the most-loved dishes of The Coriander Leaf are chicken and saffron veloute, Yakhni Shorba, prawn and pomegranate salad, Galauti Kebab, pepper-crusted chicken finger, Bhuna Saag Ghost and a retreat Thali.

Dynasty

Japanese Ceiling in Bhopal

Dynasty in Bhopal is a speciality restaurant serving only Pan Asian cuisines. It’s located inside Noor-Us-Sabah Palace thus, carrying the charm of a royal atmosphere. Interiors are embellished, with Eastern furnishings such as a gorgeous SE ceiling and lovely pagoda wall hangings. Some of the dishes worth trying at this restaurant are Sichuan Babycorn, Tai Chin Fish and Tsinghua chicken.

Green House Bistro

Green House Bistro in Bhopal follows the ‘Farm to Fork concept’, where the chefs only cook from ingredients solely grown and sourced from within the resort premises. Encircled with blinds and furnished with antiques and earthen pots, this charming cafe near Van Vihar is anchored within a greenhouse, well-over with shrubs, vegetation and aromatic jasmine. Everything you eat here is organically sourced and freshly cooked. At Green House Bistro, you may even pluck out your fruits and vegetables and ask the chefs to cook them for you. This cafe serves the best comfort food in town.

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2 thoughts on “The Top Luxury Restaurants in Bhopal

  1. Having stayed in Bhopal for many years, I can vouch for delicacies served in this city of nawabs. Noor us sabha is a beautiful hotel, with view of lake. Your write-up revived the memory of this wonderful town.

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