7 Restaurants In India With A Beautiful View

Some meals fill you up. And then some meals stay with you, not just because of what was plated, but because of what surrounded it. The cascading waves of a tide, the hush of forest breeze, the soft glow of city lights blinking into dusk. In a country as diverse and dramatic as India, the dining table often comes with a vantage point. From the Arabian Sea’s golden shimmer to the quiet majesty of Lake Pichola, here’s a selection of seven restaurants where the view isn’t just a backdrop; it’s half the experience.

1. Dome, InterContinental Marine Drive-Mumbai by IHG

Few places capture the beauty of Marine Drive quite like Dome. High above the city, the rooftop lounge frames Mumbai’s beloved Queen’s Necklace in sweeping arcs of glass and skyline. The bar menu is exciting, with cocktails like Queen's Necklace, Mumbai Mayhem, Marine, and others 

Where: InterContinental, 135, Marine Drive, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020
For Reservations:022 6639 9999

2. AER, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai 

There are rooftops, and then there is AER. Suspended on the 34th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel, it’s a cocktail of music, mood lighting, and 360-degree vistas. The Arabian Sea glistens to the west, and the city unfolds to the east. It’s where Mumbai goes to drink in the skyline. Try the AER-Plane cocktail, or the Golden Hour to match with the view of the glistening city. 

Where: 34th Floor, 1/136, Dr Elijah Moses Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Upper Worli, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018
For Reservations:022 6982 8000

3. The Rice Boat, Taj Malabar Resort & Spa

At The Rice Boat, you dine inside a traditional kettuvallam while the backwaters of Kochi lap gently at the shore. It’s coastal Kerala distilled into a setting, polished teak, oil lamps, and a menu that features the best of seafood, ranging from oysters, prawns, scallops, and more. Through the windows, ferries glide by, and the harbour hums in soft rhythm.

Where: Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Indira Gandhi Rd, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682009
For Reservations:0484 664 3000

4. Slow Tide, Goa

Not every view is about wide, sweeping drama. Sometimes it is about the rustling trees, swaying hammocks by the beach, and the feeling of warm sand under the feet. At Slow Tide, in Goa’s Mandrem village, there’s a certain stillness that settles in as you eat. The menu nods to local produce like the Red Snapper Crudo, Prawn Balchao, and a Seafood Conjee. 

Where: Dmello Vaddo, Anjuna, Goa 403509
For Reservations:080552 55266

5. Sheesh Mahal, The Leela Palace Udaipur

There are views, and then there is Sheesh Mahal. At this opulent open-air restaurant in The Leela Palace Udaipur, you dine at the edge of Lake Pichola as the sun dips behind palaces and hills. The City Palace lights up across the water, mirrored by candles flickering at your table. From Galawat ke Kebab to Peshawari Karahi Paneer, it is, in every sense, a feast fit for royalty.

Where: The Leela Palace, Pichola, Udaipur
For Reservations: +912946701234

6. The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Few restaurants in the world can claim this view: the Taj Mahal, perfectly framed, no crowd in sight. At the Oberoi Amarvilas, every table seems blessed by symmetry and romance. Pair Awadhi cuisine with moonlit marble, and you'll understand why some call it the most romantic meal of their lives.

Where: Taj East Gate Rd, Paktola, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001
For Reservations:0562 223 1515

7. Zasgyath, The Grand Dragon Ladakh

Dining at 11,000 feet is no ordinary experience. Zasgyath, an all-day-dining rooftop restaurant at The Grand Dragon Ladakh, serves panoramic views of the Stok Kangri mountain range, snow-capped mountains, with menus featuring Ladakhi, European, Pan Asian and Indian dishes. 

Where: The Grand Dragon, P. Namgyal Road, Sheynam, Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ladakh 194101
For Reservations:096222 66301

To dine well is one thing. To eat with a view is quite another. These restaurants offer atmosphere, memory, and emotion. So the next time you book a table, look beyond the plate. Let the sky, sea, or city do the rest.