Located on the Coromandel Coast, Chennai is one of South India’s most visited cities. Owing to its status of being a popular tourist hub, this culturally rich city offers a great dining ecosystem. From fine dining to casual north Indian eateries and regional culinary marvels to global cuisine serving cafes, Chennai is home to a melange of great restaurants. Here’s our pick of some of the best restaurants in Chennai that are known for serving the finest curation of culinary delights in the city.
Here is the list of best restaurants in Chennai Near You
One of the best casual-dining restaurants in Chennai, Masaledaar Firangi Tadka offers a unique fusion of global cuisine with classic Indian recipes. Their menu features a delectable variety of pure veg Indian, Continental, and Oriental delicacies. This vibrant and spacious restaurant is the perfect place to visit when you want to binge on some really yummy and flavor-packed hygienic food at nominal prices.
Must-haves: Chilli Paneer, Dhabe Da Pasta, Firangi Mushroom, ‘Corn Cheese Balls, and Sizzling Brownie Sundae.
In the style of a true hangout cafe, The Fatboy features a simple, cozy decor in white and orange accentuated with practical furniture that gives the entire space a homey feel. This fast food cafe s all about being heartily, happily well-fed and it proves just that with its variety of different types of mouth-watering Pizzas, Sandwiches, Shakes, Salads, and snacks. If you are a Pizza lover then the Fat Boy is just the place for you as this cool place is quite popular for its Authentic, Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas that are just heavenly.
Must-haves: The Fat Boy Four Cheese Pizza, Mohawk Boy Panini Sandwich, Bacon Cheese Garlic Bread, Cheesy Nachos, and Brownie Shake.
This colorful car-themed multicuisine restaurant specializes in Indian, Continental, and Chinese cuisine. A fun place to catch up with family or have a lazy weekend lunch with family, Hungry Cars features an all-encompassing menu comprises of every possible choice of gastronomic delight including Soups, Burgers, kinds of pasta to several yummy Indian mains.
Must-haves: Veg Steak Burger, Chicken Tikka Sandwich, Phuket Fish, Mutton Rogan Josh, Schezwan Fried Rice/Noodles, and Brownie with Ice-Cream.
Rasavid is a multicuisine restaurant that serves home-style North Indian, South Indian, and Hyderabadi food. They are quite popular amongst the locals and considered as one of the best restaurants in Chennai for their biryanis and Andhra style delicacies. A great place to visit when you want homely yet flavorful food at reasonable prices.
Must-haves: Hyderabadi Prawn Dum Ka Biryani, Tahiri Veg Dum Ka Biryani, Chicken Vepudu, Hyderabadi Chicken 65, and Double Ka Meetha (Shahi Tukra Dessert).
If you want to dig into some really nice grilled food, head straight to Barbeque Nation - Hands down one of the best buffet restaurants in Chennai. Particularly popular for its lavish buffet meals, this well-known barbeque restaurant pioneered the usage of grill or barbeque on the table. The place is extremely neat and clean and the ambiance is quite inviting. When it comes to the food, the array of options available will leave you spoilt for choice.
Must Haves: Assorted Exotic Grill Veg, Mutton Sheek Kebab, Tangdi Kebab, Seafood with Rice, Chicken Drum Stick, Phirni, and Brownies.
This casual dining restaurant is in Perungudi, Chennai sports colorful interiors, and a spacious seating area. This pure veg no-fuss restaurant is quite popular amongst the locals for its selection of yummy North Indian as well as Chinese delicacies. Undoubtedly one of the best veg restaurants in Chennai and a highly recommended one at that.
Must Haves: Assorted Exotic Grill Veg, Mutton Sheek Kebab, Tangdi Kebab, Seafood with Rice, Chicken Drum Stick, Phirni, and Brownies.
Little Italy, as the name suggests, offers an array of authentic Italian and Mexican delicacies. Originating from India, this authentic Italian restaurant has a legacy that travels through three decades of bringing the very best of Italian cuisine across a multitude of cities so rest assured that anything you order is going to be lip-smackingly delicious.
There are now accepting home delivery/takeaway orders also.
Must-haves: Garlic Bread, Pizza Napoli, Pasta Al Sole Di Sicilia, and Pannacotta.
If you are looking for good regional restaurants in Chennai then Ente Keralam has to be your answer. Set in a renovated replica of a typical Keralian house, Ente Kalam features a near-perfect balance between price, ambiance, and quality of food with its delicious curation of staple regional food of Kerala. Also, they are now accepting home delivery/takeaway orders as well so order yourself a hearty dose authentic Kerala food now!
Must-haves: Vazhapoo Cutlet with Beetroot Chutney, Prawn Pepper Fry, Alleppey Chicken Curry, and Lla Neer Payasam.
Gargi Bisht is an event copywriter/conceptualizer turned writer currently working with EazyDiner Pvt. Ltd. Compulsive eater, book hoarder, dog lover and pop culture enthusiast with an innate love for storytelling. Usually the quietest person in the room, Gargi is an introvert who loves her own company. When not eating, can be found in front of her laptop watching movies. Knows a thing or two about art and literature.
