Best Restaurants in Bhubaneswar: 5 Places Everyone Is Talking About Right Now

The five best restaurants in Bhubaneswar generating the most buzz right now are Lord of the Drinks, Gali No. 19 Dhaba, The Bombai Cafe & Restaurant, Blinkk and The Salt Theory. Cost for two runs from ₹600 to ₹2,000, and all five take bookings on EazyDiner.

EazyDiner lists more than 40,000 restaurants across 150+ cities in India and the UAE and is rated 4.8★ on Google Play. Four of these five carry a restaurant offer of up to 30% off or cashback when you book and pay through the EazyDiner app, and Lord of the Drinks has bank-card offers only (T&Cs apply; subject to change). 

In this guide

• What Is Bhubaneswar's Food Scene Like Right Now?
• Which Five Bhubaneswar Restaurants Are Worth Booking Right Now?
• Where Should You Eat in Bhubaneswar for Lunch and Casual Dining?
• Where Are These Restaurants Located Across Bhubaneswar?
• Where Can You Find Good Vegetarian Options in Bhubaneswar?
• What's New in Bhubaneswar and What Should You Try First?
• How Do You Book and Save on Your Bhubaneswar Meal?
• Where Should You Book First in Bhubaneswar?
• FAQ

What Is Bhubaneswar's Food Scene Like Right Now?

Bhubaneswar's food scene covers far more ground than its temple city reputation suggests. According to the National Restaurant Association of India's Odisha chapter, launched in Bhubaneswar in December 2025, the state has roughly 8,000 food and beverage establishments, and food services account for 13.09% of Odisha's GDP. This list alone moves from a ₹600 roadside dhaba in Pandra to a ₹2,000 night out in Rasulgarh, a Parsi and Bombay-themed cafe in Chandrasekharpur, a rooftop multi-cuisine regular in Patia, and a newly opened, highly rated restaurant in Infocity Avenue. Cost for two across these five runs from ₹600 to ₹2,000, and the cuisines span Mughlai, Chinese, North and South Indian, Continental, Awadhi, Parsi and Modern Indian.

Which Five Bhubaneswar Restaurants Are Worth Booking Right Now?

Lord of the Drinks, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar

For the ultimate bar and dining experience, visit Lord of the Drinks. The ambience here is inspired by the medieval period, bringing an eclectic vibe to the place. The menu serves delectable cuisines ranging from Chinese, North Indian to continental. The live music arrangement makes it perfect for a birthday group or a Friday night hangout with your friends.

Cuisine: Chinese, North Indian, South Indian, Continental

Must-haves: Tandoori Chicken Wings, Sesame Lotus Root, Dahi Kebab, Veg Mexicana, Chicken Gyoza, Triple Chocolate Mousse, Rain Drop, Guava Mary

Cost for two: ₹2,000 

Rating: 4.5★ (Excellent)

Gali No. 19 Dhaba, Cuttack - Puri Bypass Road, Pandra, Bhubaneswar

Gali No. 19 Dhaba is the pick when you are eating on a budget, with Mughlai food that tastes like it came straight off a Delhi street. The average cost here ranges around ₹600.

Cuisine: Mughlai, Chinese, North Indian

Must-haves: Mutton Ghee Boti, Chicken 65 Biryani, Egg Dal Tadka, Chicken Keema Khichdi, Kadhai Paneer, Handi Mutton, Hariyali Chicken

Cost for two: ₹600 

Rating: 5.0★ (Excellent)

The Bombai Cafe & Restaurant, Samanta Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar

When visiting a themed restaurant is on your list, The Bombai Cafe is your best bet. The whole ambience and vibe of this place is built around nostalgic Mumbai streets. The warm hospitality and diverse menu take you on a flavourful culinary journey and also presents elements of the cosmopolitan ‘Bombai’. While here must try their Ananas Jaleby.

Cuisine: Awadhi, Cafe, Desserts, Maharashtrian, North Indian, Parsi, Continental 

Must-haves: Shakshuka, Nadaan Parindey, Gabbar Ke Choley, Raan Of Lamb, Reshmi Seekh Roll, Ananas Jaleby

Cost for two: ₹900 

Rating: 4.5★ (Excellent)

Blinkk, Patia, Bhubaneswar

Blinkk is the ultimate luxury dining spot in Bhubaneswar to try out with your friends. The multicuisine menu paired with the rooftop vibes and curated drinks is perfect for a party night out with your friends and family. It doesn't serve alcohol, so it leans more toward a family dinner spot than a bar.

Cuisine: North Indian, South Indian, Coffee, Chinese, Desserts, Fast Food 

Must-haves: Kachori Aloo, Greek Salad, Chilli Mushroom, Bangkok Chicken Satay, BBQ Pomfret Fish, Dum Aloo-E-Khaas, Milano Fruit Punch

Cost for two: ₹800 

Rating: 4.6★ (Excellent)

The Salt Theory, Infocity Avenue, Bhubaneswar

The Salt Theory is a quiet space made for elevated dining and refined experiences. The cosy ambience and hospitable staff are ideal for lunch, dinner, or a small get-together with your loved ones. It also has valet parking and wheelchair access, which makes it an easy pick if comfort matters as much as the food.

Cuisine: South Indian, Chinese, European, Modern Indian 

Must-haves: Cham Cham Dahi Bhalla, Prawn Har Gau, Tempura Prawn, Meat Lovers Pizza, Lesson Palak Paneer, Poi Chingidi Ghanta, Green Tea Tiramisu

Cost for two: ₹800 

Rating: 4.9★ (Excellent)

Where Should You Eat in Bhubaneswar for Lunch and Casual Dining?

For a straightforward lunch, Gali No. 19 Dhaba is hard to beat on price at ₹600 for two and opens at 11:00 AM. The Bombai Cafe & Restaurant is the better pick for a daytime coffee-and-conversation meal, also open from 11:00 AM most days. Blinkk, open from 11:30 AM, is the easiest casual option for a mixed group in Patia thanks to its fast-food-leaning, multi-cuisine menu.

Where Are These Restaurants Located Across Bhubaneswar?

• Rasulgarh: Lord of the Drinks
• Cuttack - Puri Bypass Road, Pandra: Gali No. 19 Dhaba
• Chandrasekharpur: The Bombai Cafe & Restaurant
• Patia: Blinkk
• Infocity Avenue (near Patia): The Salt Theory

Rasulgarh and Patia carry most of the nightlife-and-lounge energy on this list; Chandrasekharpur is where the themed cafe scene lives, and Pandra on the Cuttack – Puri Bypass Road is the budget-dhaba corner of the city.

Where Can You Find Good Vegetarian Options in Bhubaneswar?

None of the five restaurants on this list is a dedicated pure-vegetarian outlet; all serve both veg and non-veg menus. For a table that’s eating vegetarian, The Bombai Cafe & Restaurant’s Gabbar Ke Choley and The Salt Theory’s Lesson Palak Paneer are the strongest single orders here. Lord of the Drinks carries a reasonable vegetarian spread too, with Sesame Lotus Root, Dahi Kebab and Veg Mexicana, and Blinkk’s Kachori Aloo and Greek Salad work for a lighter veg order. Gali No. 19 Dhaba’s must-haves lean almost entirely non-vegetarian, with Kadhai Paneer as the one clear veg pick.

What's New in Bhubaneswar and What Should You Try First?

The Salt Theory in Infocity Avenue, with its grand opening in early 2026, is the newest of the five and is rated 4.9★. If you’re trying it first, start with the Cham Cham Dahi Bhalla for the fusion-dessert-as-starter idea the menu is built around, and close with the Green Tea Tiramisu; both sit closer to the restaurant’s Modern Indian identity than the more familiar Chinese and European dishes on the same menu.

How Do You Book and Save on Your Bhubaneswar Meal?

All five restaurants take bookings on EazyDiner, and the process is the same across each one.

1. Open the EazyDiner app or visit the Bhubaneswar restaurants page
2. Search for the restaurant by name, or filter Bhubaneswar listings by cuisine or neighbourhood
3. Select your date, time and number of guests
4. Check the live offer panel on the restaurant’s page before you confirm, since offers differ by venue and change without notice
5. Confirm. You’ll get an instant SMS confirmation, and booking through EazyDiner is free

Where Should You Book First in Bhubaneswar?

Pick by the evening you want. Lord of the Drinks in Rasulgarh is the ₹2,000 night out, with a dance floor and a full bar. Gali No. 19 Dhaba on the Cuttack – Puri Bypass Road is the ₹600 Mughlai run. The Bombai Cafe & Restaurant in Chandrasekharpur is the themed sit-down, open from 11:00 AM every day except Monday. Blinkk in Patia is the rooftop pick for a mixed group with no alcohol on the table, and The Salt Theory in Infocity Avenue is the quiet, elevated room at 4.9★. All five take bookings on EazyDiner.