Restaurants · Aurangabad
Where to eat in Aurangabad — from market lunches to tasting menus
Aurangabad's eating-out scene, edited. Sit-down restaurants worth crossing the city for: regional kitchens, modern Indian, the legacy continental rooms, and the chef-led places opening this year. Long lunches and table-for-two dinners alike.
01Embark on an enriching journey through "The Best of Ellora & Aurangabad in One Day," starting with a hotel pick-up by your private guide. Delve into the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ellora Caves, marveling at the 34 rock-cut temples dating from the 6th to 10th centuries. Learn the historical and cultural significance behind the intricate carvings. Following a visit to the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and a delightful lunch, explore the 14th-century Daulatabad Fort, experiencing its ramparts and panoramic views. Return to Aurangabad to discover the captivating Bibi Ka Maqbara, also known as the "Tomb of the Lady." Continue your cultural exploration with visits to the Chatrapati Shivaji Museum and the Panchakki water mill, concluding with a drop-off at your hotel. Immerse yourself in the historical tapestry of Ellora and Aurangabad in a single day.
Every city has its food clichés — and the gap between the tourist-trail restaurant and the place where chefs actually eat is wide. We've kept this list to the latter: restaurants we'd book for a birthday, recommend to a vegetarian guest, or send a client to between meetings.
Top restaurants in Aurangabad take reservations 2–4 weeks ahead for prime weekend slots. Lunch is almost always easier than dinner. Most kitchens close between 3 PM and 7 PM; the late-night exceptions are noted below.
Vegetarian and Jain options are widely available across Indian and pan-Asian menus in Aurangabad; vegan menus are reliable at modern places, less so at legacy restaurants. Allergens — gluten, nuts, shellfish — are best flagged at reservation time, not on arrival.
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