10 Best Restaurants in Manali

On the bank of Beas River is the Gurung Cottage and inside the cottage is our first destination, the Fat Plate Restaurant. This is one of the best restaurants in Manali with a home-like vibe. You can have a seat in the indoor dining area or on the open lawn. Once you have your seat, place your order. There are mainly North Indian and Continental dishes on the menu. Grilled chicken, trout and pasta are our top recommendations. And for something sweet, order the strawberry ice cream or the strawberry crumble. When you dig in all the tasty food, you will enjoy the food more knowing the restaurant uses all fresh and locally sourced ingredients in its cooking! A meal for two will cost Rs. 1200.

The name gives away the vibe of this restaurant! Chinese, Japanese and Tibetan cuisines are what this restaurant specialises in. The best part? You will get to taste the authentic flavours of these cuisines. Chicken momo, fried rice, noodles and soups are must-orders here. Also, the restaurant has delicious options for vegetarian food too and is considered one of the veg restaurants in Manali. Coming to other details, the ambience here is cosy. The decor has a Tibetan theme. And a meal for two is served at Rs. 1000.

A very chic restaurant with wood walls and huge glass windows! The decor is minimal and the lighting perfectly matches the vibe of everything else! All in all, the verdict on this is a ‘must-visit’! Especially if you are with your friends and want to just chill or go on a simple date with that someone, this is where you should be! And this is what you should order! White sauce pasta with your choice of drink. Or for a more filling meal, the Indian Thali coupled with butter chicken will be great! The pocket pinch? Rs. 800 for two!

On the busy streets of Old Manali Road, you will find this cosy restaurant. The theme of decor here is a little vintage. And it plays trendy music all the time! While you are sightseeing and feel like grabbing a quick bite or just chill on a lazy afternoon, head straight to this restaurant. The food here is inspired by Mexican and Italian cuisines. You can order pasta, lasagna and smoked chicken. For a quick bite, nachos or a sandwich will be good. But don’t leave the restaurant without trying some tiramisu and chocolate crepes. You and a companion of yours can have a meal at Renaissance Manali at Rs. 800.

One of the Manali mall road restaurants, Mount View Restaurant has been successfully serving diners since 1970. The reason behind its success and popularity? Over the years, the restaurant has made the necessary changes in its decor and ambience to stay relevant with the crowd. The delicious food is obviously another prime reason for their popularity. Chinese, Tibetan, Indian, Italian, Japanese and Continental, the restaurant serves dishes from all these cuisines. Momos, fried chicken, chowmein and trout are the crowd favourites. You can enjoy a meal here at Rs. 550 (for two).

Amid the old Manali charm, Cafe 1947 welcomes you. The owners have dedicated the cafe to the 1947’s Independence and hence the name. The restaurant aims to give the diners a nice experience with food and live music. The decor is quite simple. And the saffron and green of the India flag have been used in the decor to complement the name of the restaurant. From the Italian cuisine dominated menu, you must try the bruschetta, fries and hot coffee. This uniquely themed café in Manali serves food for two at Rs. 1500.

Well, Old Manali certainly has many amazing places to eat and the Drifters’ are among the best ones! The cafe has warm yellow walls, some beautiful photo frames and bamboo chairs and tables. Here comes the fun part. The cafe has many board games that you can play. That also makes it a fun place to hang out with friends. With a pocket pinch of Rs. 650 (for two), you can enjoy good food, good ambience and board games. Also, here are the food suggestions. Rajma rice, mutton rice, Spanish omelette, nachos and latte.

Another one of the best restaurants in Manali mall road! With wooden floors, wooden seating arrangements and huge glass walls, this restaurant looks wonderful! The ambience? That is quite cosy and lively. In terms of food, Tibetan cuisine is the speciality here. And the must-try dishes are thukpa, momo and chicken tikka. The pocket pinch for two will be Rs. 1000.

In between exploring Manali, if you want a place to relax and have a nice conversation, Dylans is a good option for you. The first thing you have to do when you step in here is to order a cup of coffee with their signature cookies. What else can you order here? The sandwiches and the soups are all good options. And by the way, Dylans has a nice breakfast menu that you can try as well! Overall, you and a companion of yours can have a meal here at Rs. 600. On to some other details! The theme of the restaurant is boho-chic and the whole vibe of the place is quite relaxing.

Let’s end our culinary trip to Manali at the Happy Trails Cuisine. This restaurant has a lot going on that makes it interesting. First of all, this restaurant is committed to honest cooking and using fresh, local produce in all its dishes. Secondly, it is inspired by travelling souls and a deep affection for cultural diversity! Told you, Happy Trails Cuisine is quite an interesting place to dine in! Time for food recommendations! Chicken lapeta, dahi ke kabab, vada pav and sizzling brownie are must-tries. One more dish that you must try here is Siddu, steamed buns stuffed with savoury and sweet stuffing. It is a Himachali dish. Forgetting something? Oh, the pocket pinch! Rs. 500 for two!

Don’t wait any more and add your favourite restaurants from this list to your Manali travel guide. And wishing your taste buds a flavoursome journey!