Best Restaurants in Hyderabad to Try in 2026

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August 12, 2026
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1. Hotel Shadab — Old City

The Hyderabad classic for biryani and traditional flavours

For this Hyderabad.live guide, we looked at current public ratings, review volume, cuisine, location, price level and the type of dining experience. The restaurants below cover different parts of Hyderabad rather than concentrating on one neighbourhood.

If there’s one area that visitors associate with Hyderabad’s food heritage, it’s the Old City. Near Charminar, Hotel Shadab has built a huge following for traditional Hyderabadi food.

Its menu focuses on the flavours Hyderabad is famous for, particularly biryani and meat-based dishes.

The restaurant currently has 4.0/5 from more than 90,000 Google reviews, making its review volume particularly notable. Its listed price range is around ₹200–₹400

Best for: Biryani, traditional Hyderabad food, budget dining

2. Bawarchi Restaurant — RTC X Roads

One of Hyderabad's most recognisable biryani names

Bawarchi is another restaurant that regularly appears in conversations about Hyderabad biryani.

Located near RTC X Roads, the restaurant attracts both locals and visitors looking for an affordable, traditional Hyderabad meal.

Its current Google listing shows 4.1/5 from more than 85,000 reviews, with a listed price range of approximately ₹200–₹400.

Best for: Biryani, kebabs, affordable meals

3. Cafe Bahar — Himayatnagar

A long-standing favourite for Hyderabadi food

Cafe Bahar in Himayatnagar is another popular name among Hyderabad food lovers.

Unlike luxury hotel restaurants, Cafe Bahar represents the city’s more accessible restaurant culture. Its current listing shows 4.2/5 from more than 50,000 reviews, with prices around ₹200–₹400.

Best for: Biryani, local food, affordable dining

4. Krishnapatnam — Jubilee Hills

A popular destination for Andhra and South Indian flavours

Moving from traditional Hyderabadi cuisine to Andhra food, Krishnapatnam brings a distinctly South Indian profile to Hyderabad’s premium dining scene.

Its Jubilee Hills restaurant is currently rated 4.5/5 from more than 28,000 Google reviews.

Best for: Andhra meals, South Indian food, family dining

5. Jewel Of Nizam- The Golkonda Hotel Banjara Hills — Masab Tank

Royal Nizami dining in an upscale setting

For a more luxurious interpretation of Hyderabad’s culinary heritage, Jewel Of Nizam offers a very different experience from the city’s casual biryani restaurants.

Located at The Golkonda Hotel, the restaurant focuses on Hyderabadi and Nizami cuisine.

Its current Google listing shows 4.1/5 from more than 3,500 reviews, with an approximate price level of ₹2,000+.

Best for: Fine dining, Nizami cuisine, celebrations

6. Bidri — Tank Bund

Indian fine dining overlooking one of Hyderabad's iconic areas

Located inside the Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre, Bidri offers an upscale Indian dining experience near Hussain Sagar.

The restaurant currently has 4.4/5 from 934 Google reviews.

Best for: Fine dining, business dinners, celebrations

7. Peshawri — Madhapur

North-West Frontier cuisine in HITEC City's luxury dining belt

Hyderabad’s western side has become a major destination for premium dining, and Peshawri at ITC Kohenur is one of the standout options for North Indian cuisine.

The restaurant currently carries an impressive 4.8/5 Google rating from 455 reviews.

Best for: Tandoor dishes, fine dining, special occasions

8. Zega — Financial District

A Pan-Asian option for Hyderabad's western business district

Zega gives this list a more contemporary international-food option.

Located in the Financial District, the restaurant specialises in Pan-Asian cuisine and is particularly relevant to Hyderabad’s rapidly expanding western dining corridor.

Its current Google listing shows 4.3/5 from 1,382 reviews, with prices around ₹2,000+.

Best for: Asian food, business dinners, premium dining

9. Mekong — Begumpet

Pan-Asian dining with a premium restaurant experience

Mekong is another option for diners looking beyond Hyderabad’s traditional cuisine.

Located in the Greenlands area of Begumpet, the restaurant focuses on Pan-Asian food.

It currently has 4.5/5 from 1,232 Google reviews, with a listed price level of ₹2,000+.

Best for: Asian cuisine, dinner, special occasions

10. Nove, The Italian Kitchen — Banjara Hills

Italian food in one of Hyderabad's busiest dining neighbourhoods

Hyderabad’s restaurant scene isn’t limited to Indian cuisine. Nove, The Italian Kitchen in Banjara Hills brings an Italian-focused option to the city’s premium restaurant circuit.

The restaurant currently has 4.4/5 from 1,244 Google reviews and a listed price range of approximately ₹600–₹1,800.

Best for: Italian food, casual premium dining, couples