The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Dharamsala, December 2023

Tibet Kitchen

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"Ambience is cozy, staff is quiet and decent. Restaurant is neat and clean. Their mutton dishes are amazing. Esp., mutton thenthuk, mutton sha phaley,..."

Nitin Choudhery

"Most crowded place I visited while in McLeodganj because of the location. They offer both type of sitting: at floor as well as on..."

Abhijeet Agarwal

"In Mcleodganj and searching for the best place to have authentic Tibetian food, look nowhere and head straight to Tibet Kitchen.This is your..."

Vipul Chouhan

"I had been here with a group of friends. The place is right at the market Chowk. The ground floor is being renovated but they have 2 upper floors for..."

Abizer

"Heared a lot about this place and then came here to try and tried the Thupka and its really amazing. didn't get a chance to try more options but for..."

Ishan

"I really love prawns 🦐 . This place has such a crispy and amazingly cooked prawns , I just loved..."

Pragya Pathak

"This resturant is really good having a huge seating area, the menu was quite impressive. we ordered for Chilly chicken and shezwan noodles the chilly..."

Karnika Chandna

"Absolutely fell in love with the thukpa Momos are perfection!The deserts carrot cake, brownies and lemon cheese cake a perfect accompaniment on..."

Upasana Sanyal

"The crepe was just..."

Sakshi Singh

"Heard a lot about the place and landed here on hearsay and wasn’t disappointed. Infact we were glad we tried it out. Leaving the thupka aside, as..."

Ritika Kalra

"The perfect restaurant in Mcleodganj ! The seating area is nice , they have 3 floors so there is enough seating . Their menu is huge , so..."

Yogita Nangia

"Situated near main chowk,good place to have Tibetan and Bhutanese cuisine, ordered sha pahley,Emma dusty and Tibetan bread,..."

Rahul Anand

"I loved dining at this Tibetan restaurant during my stay in Dharamshala. A nice restaurant spread over three-levels. The servers are friendly and..."

Riya Mitra

"Ideal place in McLeodganj for Indian tourists!!Please don't visit Jimmy's, Lhamos.The ONLY place to have a great Breakfast, Lunch and..."

Sohil Doshi

"Tibet Kitchen on Jogiwara Road is one such eatery. This cozy restaurant is famous for the wide range of dishes that the menu has to offer. The items..."

SachaDiaries

"Loved this place. Came down here to have carrot cake especially as someone had recommended that, I would definitely recommend carrot cake, it's a..."

Aishwarya Warrier

"Fancy , crowded and authentic. yes , right on the main square it offers amazing food, Try any Tibetan dish from the menu and it won’t disappoint..."

Swati

"Wonderful ambience and good food, the crowd is nice. Recommended for a bite if visiting dharamshala...."

Shubhankar Ghoshal

"This place has a good ambience. The food is also good with reasonable price. It also offers a variety in food and a good service. It is in the market..."

Nidhi Nahata

"Awesome place to have food. No matter you are looking for Tibetan or north Indian — this place haa got everything superb. The food is damn tasty...."

Kaamini

"Though the service time was a bit on the higher side, but the food there was delectable. I went there to have some very "recommended chicken momos"..."

Rahul Kapoor

"It's the best place in Mcleodganj, do try out their Tibetan cuisine .Their flat noodles and thukpa are a must try.For people looking for..."

Shaileen Sehgal

"I came to know about this place while digging up for best mcleodganj restaurant for tibetian foodWell we came up with best..."

Smita Raikar

"Smack in the heart of McLeodganj, amazing food. the thingmo,thukpa and flat noodles are a must try. All the Tibetan dishes are lovely and the staff..."

T Jadhav

"If you want to experience authentic Tibetan food, this definitely is the place. We ordered a plate of Sha Bhaklab (big fried Tibetan dumpling),..."

Biswajit Guha

"Delicious and flavourful. The dumplings were fab. We tried chicken thukpa and thengtuk. Thengtuk noodles were the dish of the day for me. Would have..."

Sadia

"#tibetiancuisineWhen u want to enjoy a good bowl of thukpa, this is the place one should try out in mcleodganj. The resturant is located in..."

Rohit Gupta

"The place is situated in the heart of mcleodganj in its in main market.The ambiance is quite unique or u can say a typical Tibetan..."

The Hungry Surdie

"Dinner at Tibet Kitchen was one of the better meals I had on my Himachal trip. The highlight of the meal was the Ema Datse and the Kung Pao Chicken..."

Abhijit Agrawal

"Favorite place in McLeodganj to have meal at. The place is mostly crowded in the peak season. The momos and cheesy chicken gravies are a must try...."

DelhiFoodTwist

"The Tibetan Kitchen was a surprising dining experience we were delighted with. The staff is interactive and extremely helpful with the suggestions to..."

Sandeepa Baidya

"It was a fine experience here. We wanted to have authentic Tibetian food and hence chose this restaurant. It is located in the centre of the city. We..."

Ranjana Sharma

"अकेले निकल पड़ा घर से कुछ अच्छा खाने के लिए और पहुंच गया..."

Sachin Negi

"Reached here after being out in the rain on a cold day, and were thoroughly warmed by their steaming chicken thukpas. The portions were huge, even..."

A B

"I really liked this place. Went here with my family and we had a nice meal. Dimsums are a must try for this food outlet. I also tried thukpa which..."

Paras

"Polite staff. Affordable dishes. Most important, all the dishes we ordered were delicious, including the drinks. It is definitely a place you should..."

Shivam Tiwari

"Okay place not bad sitting is good food is okay okay momos are mix some are good some are eatable so after mckloo , four seasons, Jimmy Italian..."

Rahul Chawla

"Tibet kitchen is one of the most famous restaurants in McLeod ganj. You get authentic Tibetan food here and everything very nicely presented. Located..."

Deepankar Devesh

"Nice n place gud spinach n cheese momos n veg thupka dam gud but need to improve in timmo bread which is bit hard rest all dishes are gud n..."

Foodie Big Shots

"This is one of the most talked about places in the town famous for its authentic delicacies. Its located in the main square itself and one can easily..."

Thetrottingtongue

"The authentic Tibetan cuisine prevalent in these regions were deliciously cooked. To be honest, I've never had more fresh and juicier chicken momos..."

Rajat Dutta

"One of the great place to have peaceful and delicious lunch near Dharmashala..Tibet Kitchen..!Calm & Cool Ambience, Pleasant atmosphere,..."

Pradeep Pandey

"The most authentic Ema Datshi I have ever had. The food was in such a huge quantity that one simply cannot finish it alone. The overdose of cheese in..."

Wandering Foodie

"This place is best if you're looking for some authentic Tibetan and Bhutanese cuisine. We tried chicken thukpa, a Tibetan dish and Shamu Datse, a..."

Aruna Rambade

"The food was very delicious and authentic.it was spicy af and the soup was very good.momk were soft and jui y..perfect combination of dip and the..."

Shristi Kamal

"The food here is extremely authentic and bland how it's supposed to be, if you're looking for something filled with spice it's not the place to..."

Saipoornima Madiwal

"A very expansive menu offering something for everyone is the reason I pick this place for bigger groups. They have everything from Indian to Tibetan..."

Nidhi Thakur

"This a small cosy restaurant. Good for families to visit. They have good options to choose from. There's Chinese, Bhutanese, and Tibetan variety. The..."

Divya Makhija

"If you want to explore authentic Bhutanese , Ladakhi or Tibetan cuisine this is the right place. Prices are economical and servings are generous and..."

Sunny Bhan

"Right in centre of McLeod square, so many dishes and cuisines to choose from. We had Bhutanese and Tibetan dishes, both were very good. So many..."

Dharmil Halvadia

"On our last day in McLeodganj, we wanted to try some Tibetan food. The place is bang in the middle of the market. We ordered the famous thupka and..."

Varun Barla

"I think half of my trip to mcleodganj was amazing because I was able to have fresh tasty food from different corners of the valley. One such junction..."

Plateopedia

"I went there thrice in a span of 1 day. Yes, this place is THAT good. This place is right on the main square, with the reception being manned by a..."

Trisha Mukherjee

"We had the veg steamed momos, thukpa, datse & the steamed buns out of which the momos stole the show! They were generously stuffed with cheese &..."

Utkarshini Khanna

"Love this place for its quality and quantity of food, prompt service and cafe latte.It is located on the main hub street and divided in..."

Taruna

"A friend of mine suggested this place to me and since it wasn't too far from the hotel I was staying I visited this place with my friends for lunch...."

Shreeram

"Best Tibet food experience for me in himachal, This place got great tibet food as hyped. Service is not so good. Service should be..."

Yoganand

"By far a good place to sit and have good meal and conversations. Must try the Momo's preferably the steamed one along with butter tea or lemon beer...."

Aravind Varma

"Visited on January 5 and had dal makhni and veg kadhai. Their Nan's are very big but could be softer. Overall good place to eat. Waiter was very calm..."

Pankaj

"A first time experience with the proper tibet food, the place is cozy and the people here are so like-sweet and friendly.We had thukpa, korean..."

Shrey Chanchad

"The place is surely a big hit at Mcleodganj.. so whenever you visit the hill station, this is a Must Eat place as it is economical, beautiful,..."

Shivanshu Gupta

"We were a group of twelve. The restaurant has three floors. Quite spacious. We had chicken steam momo, chicken fried momo, chicken thukpa and lamb..."

Sip_slurp_nibble

"I'm really surprised at the low rating of this place,back in January 2016 we were looking for a decent place to try authentic Tibetan food in..."

Mj Ab

"A good place to have authentic tibetan food. A decent ambience and good service... Staff is friendly...We ordered a plate momos, veg thukpa, veg..."

Sanjeevani Jain

"A really good place to have authentic tibetian cuisine with friends or foes. I had the chance to eat there Veg Thukpa and Steam Momos: and they're..."

Sambhav Jain

"Undoubtedly the best place to eat in Mcleodganj!!They serve delicious Tibetan and Bhutanese food. Tried their momos, thupka and Ema Datshi, and..."

Satinder Singh

Shiva Cafe

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"Love this cafe. Very tasty food in..."

Delhi Food

"This cafe is at the highest point and it is definitely worth going up there as they have amazing food and the ambience..."

The Craving Tales Official

"This café lies in the heart of the beautiful Bhagsu Waterfall in Mcleodganj. We can most definitely say that the trek to Shiva Café was every bit..."

Zesty Epicureans

"The view on the hilltop is very beautiful. The pizza is nice, and the Masala Chai very good. The atmosphere is also great, with seating inside and..."

Menaka Thakur

"One of the best decisions we made while in Mcleodganj was to visit this highly popular cafe, thanks to the social media, it is now a cult and a trip..."

Vipul Chouhan

"I love the vibe in this little cafe and bookstore. Interesting coffee, tea and juice drinks along with very healthy food options. I would recommend..."

Nitin Tripathi

"Visited here this December, the way to reach the cafe is a journey itself and the beautiful view from here is a bonus. I found food to be average..."

Monk With Food

"The cost of stuff here is so so affordable as compared to rest of the cafes in the place especially when the location of this cafe beats all other..."

Harshit Rajpal

"As you trek to the top of bhagsu waterfalls, this cafe is the best destination to satisfy all your hunger goals amidst the beautiful n serene nature...."

Rutuja Sarode

"Beautiful view..must visit..it will take a lil bit time for u to reach as it's on top of bhagsu waterfall..but worth the trek....food was..."

Arpita Narayan

"Great ambience great view and great foodThis place is situated at a very high altitude right next to the bhagsu water fall almost at the top of..."

Sakshi Singh

"You have to climb slightly up from Bhagsu Nath Waterfall, the vibes and ambience is nice, you can spend a lot of time eating, relaxing around the..."

Raman Malik

"Lord Shiva has always been linked to the mountains. Shiva Cafe in McLeod Ganj is a gentle reminder of the fact. I visited Shiva Cafe on my recent..."

SachaDiaries

"An amazing place to visit if you're in McLeod Ganj. Amazing view from the outside seating and great music playing all the time. Just kick back and..."

Sudharma Dwadasi

"Situated op top of the Bhagsunag water falls , this place is an exquisite b-e-a-uty amidst the misty mountain ranges of the Bhagsunag & Mcleodganj...."

Mahesh Krishnan

"One cannot beat the view of this place. Its Entourage bhagsu water fall and it's crazy. We went during the rainsAfter sometime there was zero..."

Mr. Foodie

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Usha Rani

"A true hidden gem, nestled amongst the clouds above the bhagsu falls overlooking the Triund peak. The trek to this cafe is really challenging and the..."

Syed Zafir

"The Shiva cafe is located at an altitude so you need to do little trek to reach there,about 15 to 20 mins.Its just few minutes walk from bhagsu..."

Thebiryanigirl

"You have to work hard to reach Shiva cafe. 1km की कठिन चढ़ाई के बाद शिवा कैफे दिखाई..."

Sachin Negi

""Eat in paradise" Should be a tag line for this cafe. Beautiful cafe, soothing aura, Just perfect for people who love hills and food and wilderness..."

Mohit Sharma

"you have to trek approx 1500 meter and can easily find this cafe.when we visit there was limited number of items in food.hukka was there but we..."

Anshu (eat_pray_travel_shine)

"A place located absolutely in the lap of mountains. It will really take all strength out of u to visit it. But the view and the overall experience is..."

Aanchal Katyal

"Really very nice place enjoying eating and views of nature. Awesome food awesome music. Really good service. Must visit this place if u want to eat..."

Sumit Ahluwalia

"After climbing up can't expect better sitting and food then this great view and quality food with lots of variety and hooka at bhagsu water..."

Rahul Chawla

"My camera is not doing juctice to the view. Perfect cafe to chill around with people from different cultures. A small trek from the city but worth..."

Sirjana29

"Amazing location of the Cafe,it is around 1 km trek from the Temple of Bhagsu Waterfall.The view is worth the trek, it is a very chill..."

Shriti Shah

"A cute little cafe for treakers. Easy to locate by side of the bhagsu waterfall!❤️With a great view nearby one can make the most of their..."

Neha Sharma

"Good view, interesting place and enough reasons to be high. Super chill and cool place on top of the mountain. Beware you will have walk and trek to..."

Mithun Gupta

"This is the popular cafe in mcleodganj above the bhagsunath waterfalls. You need to trek for 15-20 mins above the waterfall. The place is quite..."

The_travel_cuisine Abhilash Shelly

"Lovely place to be at. It's like visiting heavens & having the craziest breakfast or meal ever. Super fast service.. Peaceful weather and full of..."

Derek Rahul Goveas

"This is indeed a difficult place to reach. On the way to Bhagsu Nag, there is a diversion which will take you here. The cafe is on top of the..."

Varun Barla

"Shiva cafe is very well known among travellers. This cafe is not about food or taste, this place is all about view or how you get there after a half..."

Shashank Shah

"Probably one of the best places I've visited.Came back from Kareri trek.Comforting place. Good food. Great environment.Must visit for..."

The Veggie Guy

"Okay,so Shiva cafe is so famous among certain circles (ahem) that it's not so much about the food as the entire experience. Getting their can be a..."

Trisha Mukherjee

"This place is situated near the waterfall, after about 20 minutes of walk from market. The incline is a bit steep. So, won't suggest for old people...."

Yash Pratap

"Shiva Cafe is a very popular place with the travelers and rightly so. It's a short trek away (around 1 hour) from the main Mcleodganj market. The..."

Balraj Parmar

"Awsomazing is the word for this cafe..Hardly 15 mins walk uphills from Bhagsunag falls.. this picture friendly place has a beautiful ambience....."

Neha Aggarwal

"A beautiful cafe located in the hills of dharamshala, the cafe is based on the name of lord shiva, the place also serves sheesha , the music of the..."

Karnika Chandna

"Reaching this place was very tough as it is located on altitude.. The place offers hookah. We had ordered pizzas and other stuff. Food was not bad...."

Saurabh Shinde

"Shiva Cafe, the most popular place in mcleodganj is worth a visit.Approximately around 6000ft high, shiva cafe has a beautiful view.The..."

Mihir Bhanushali

"Good things first-Menu is very good, has a lot of varieties and food is very delicious.We ordered pizza and sizzlers for veg, pizza had 8 slices and..."

Hetvi Shah

"First of all , you will have to struggle a lot to reach this place because one has to walk for more than a kilometer to reach this cafe, no vehicles..."

Simar Preet

"Its more of a place where its cold and food is good but its at very top like heaven top the view and then chai its best you can get best photograph..."

Agrawal

"Well. The more u I tlk about this cafe is less. First u have to take a journey through the waterfall view. And lots of staircase to end up being in..."

Food For Soul

"The place is quite hyped for some reason I don't why but the food is very basic and decentI went there in MarchI ordered a white sauce..."

Ankita Sharma

"Wonderful place with great view & ambiance. Food is good but I wouldn’t say great. If you want to enjoy vista & relax at the same time then I would..."

Ashish Modi

"This place wins the heart with it's nature loving location and reaching to this place brings a pain but it's totally worth it. From Bhagsu Falls,..."

Sidhant Duggal

"This cutest little cafe which look like a cottage and the inside is full of hippies. The most amazing Maggi one can have after a short hike and..."

Travel Foodie

"What a location...wow!!! one of the best locations in the hills, anywhere in India, at least. A 500m further hike from the 2nd halt of Bhagsu falls...."

Wanderer

"Artsy and natural. We had to trek up the hill around 200 meters from Bhagsunag falls. Very quaint and very beautiful. The place with filled with..."

Greenfoodophile

"A Cafe in between the Hills!!!So here is my review for Shiva Cafe which is in Mcleodganj.Sorry don't have Food pics but i will..."

Aditya Trivedi

"Tucked away in the quintessential corner at the end of the bhagsunag fall, it takes quite some effort to reach the place. Although I wasnt really..."

Rajiv Tiwari

"After an entertaining time at the Bhagsu Nag waterfall, you MUST visit the Shiva Cafe to settle your appetite. Located above Bhagsu Nag, this cafe is..."

Rohan Mehra

"Having heard about this cafe since forever, I finally got to visit this cafe. It’s a long climb before we reach this place. But the view and..."

Charvi Sapra

"Note: You have to do a mini trek to reach this place.It is easy but you have to work a little hard to reach here as compared to any other cafe..."

Tushar

"Shiva cafe in McLeod Ganj is an amazing place to spend some quality time. It's located right next to the beautiful bhagsu waterfall. To reach the..."

Shivangi Vashishth

"There's a different kind of serenity in the placeYou have to trek approx 20-25 mins to reach the cafe which is along the bhagsu..."

Joshit Sangode

"This place is beautiful. They serve hukka, however they don't allow consumtion of alcohol or any other intoxicant, inside the place. They serve..."

Prateek

"The location of this cafe is the best thing. A 30 minute hike up the mountain would take you here. Away from the speed and noise. It's got a certain..."

Sunny Sharma

"Its a wow when climb upto 3 km to reach this cafe , but when reach there it is very different place on the bhigshu waterfall. Location is at best ,..."

YasH

"A short trek near Bhagsunag Waterfall – Awesome view & location. Both indoor and outdoor seating available, we chose indoor area for the..."

Anumeha Mittal | Foodinza

"Lovely environment away from the hustle of McLeodGanj. Clouds pouring in and natural falls connects you to mother nature.What more than..."

Sachin Gupta

"I heard so much about this cafe that I had no choice but to go. And indeed it was beyond expectations. The small trek leading to it was heavenly..."

Shobhit Jain

"It’s not easy to get to this place but it’s totally worth it ! We spent a lot of time here and had a variety of food and loved almost..."

Khushboo Arora

"A few meters up the falls you find this humble abode. I visited McLeod during the rare hours, It wasnt a weekend and also morning, so less crowded...."

Soumya Saxena

"I travelled to Mcleodganj for the first time last month with my friends and I had already heard of this place before. It takes an effort to reach..."

Ansh Malik

"One of the most beautiful places I have been to.Wont deny that it’s quite a steep uphill walk from Bhagsu. But the fact that it’s so far..."

Tamanna Lakhanpal

"A 2 km trek on a rainy day after the sunset is quite a task to reach a cafe. Especially when the path gets steep and mushy, all you want to do is get..."

Pooja P

"So this was one of the things in our To-do list, and we had already learnt a lot about this place, but now was the time to experience with our own..."

DarkKnight

"Going to Shiva cafe has become a ritual if you are in Mcleodganj.Amazing place which requires bit of hiking and adventure to get to the..."

Nilay Shah

"The ambience of the place is totally worth the hype. The view from the cafe is spectacular and I can keep coming back just for that experience...."

Kriti Shrivastava

"This place is heavenly! Such peace and quiet after a 2km trek is totally worth it! They serve hookah and food but don’t have alcohol. We visited..."

Prattyush

"It’s worth the trek of 1.5 kms The view and the atmosphere with the climate is a perfect blend for a chill out evening But the cafe..."

Hogging Board

"It does take some effort on your part to reach it, but the place is worth it. The ambiance is good and offers a good view of nature's beauty. We had..."

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