Best restaurants in Lucknow

83 people recommend, 15 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Aminabad is the selected Tunday Kababi pin. The discussion and tally combine named-Aminabad accounts with Lucknow Tunday opinions that do not specify an outlet. Across this pool, galouti kebabs draw broad support, with sheermal or paratha suggested alongside them; biryani is more divisive. Reservations concern value, small kebabs and a perceived decline in taste. Commenters who compare outlets often prefer Aminabad for a sit-down visit with family over the more basic Chowk shop. Chowk has a separate page; the pooled opinions here are not all verified Aminabad experiences.

• RecommendsVisitor says Tunday in the old city/Aminabad area has unique, amazing food unlike anywhere else.
• CaveatWarns the Aminabad Tunday is very expensive.

Aminabad·Tunday Kababi, Aminabad, 168/6, Old Nazirabad Rd, Mohan Market, Khayali Ganj, Aminabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018, India

57 people recommend, 21 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Idrees Biryani in Chowk draws substantial support for its mutton biryani, which commenters describe as closer to yakhni pulao than a heavily spiced Hyderabadi preparation. It also draws substantial criticism for perceived hype or declining taste. A commenter questions the value. Multiple commenters raise hygiene concerns. Limited seating is another recurring reservation, and a commenter recommends takeaway rather than eating there.

• RecommendsRecommends it for Awadhi biryani.
• CaveatFeels Idrees has declined from what it used to be.

Chowk·Idrees Biryani, opposite Pata Nala, Jauhari Mohalla, Raja Bazar, Police Chowki, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India

53 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Tulsi Theatre is the selected Dastarkhwan pin. The discussion and tally combine named-Tulsi accounts, Lucknow recommendations that omit the outlet, and a recommendation naming Tulsi and IGP together. Chicken masala receives Tulsi-specific praise; mughlai paratha and boti kebab also feature in the discussion. Tulsi is suggested for a non-vegetarian meal near Hazratganj without heading into the old city. The wider pool includes complaints about hype, biryani and declining masala chicken, not all verified at Tulsi. The separately identified Mughal's Dastarkhwan business in Kaiserbagh is excluded.

• RecommendsPersonally recommends trying the mutton rogan josh there.
• CaveatSays Dastarkhwan's masala chicken declined the most.

Hazratganj·Dastarkhwan Tulsi Theatre, Press Club, U.P, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018, India

50 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/lucknow

The selected Raheem pin is the older Phool Wali Gali shop opposite Chowk Tunday. The discussion and tally combine accounts identifying that shop with Raheem opinions that do not say which shop they describe; not every pooled opinion is verified for the original. Kulcha and nihari receive repeated recommendations, with pasanda also suggested. Diners disagree about Raheem versus Mubeen, and one feels the taste has declined. A commenter identifying the shop opposite Tunday advises weekdays after finding weekend nihari watery. Multiple commenters raise hygiene concerns. Explicitly other-shop accounts remain separate.

• RecommendsSays the kulche nahari place near Tunday is really good.
• CaveatFeels Raheem is no longer as good as before.

Chowk·Raheem Hotel, 28-26, Phool Wali Gali, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India

49 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Mubeen's at Akbari Gate is repeatedly recommended for nihari and pasanda, with a commenter also highlighting gilafi kulcha. It is a frequent alternative to Raheem's, though preferences go both ways. Reservations include a diner finding the nihari watery, another finding it too salty and overhyped, and hygiene concerns raised by multiple commenters. This page covers the older Mubeen's shop, not the separate New Mubeen listing.

• RecommendsSuggests their kulcha and nahari.
• CaveatSays the nihari there is always watery.

Akbari Gate·Akbari Gate, Mubeen's, Opposite Ek Minara Masjid, Akbari Gate, 334/37, Hakim Abdul Aziz Rd, Jhawai Tola, Sarai bans, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India

47 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Moti Mahal in Hazratganj attracts recommendations for chaat, kulfi and imarti rabdi, alongside vegetarian meals. Some commenters see it primarily as an evening dessert stop rather than a destination for dinner. One long-time customer says it has remained good since their school days. Other diners found the food ordinary, the chole bland, or the paneer and kofta excessively salty. This is Moti Mahal Restaurant, not the separate Moti Mahal Delux.

• RecommendsSuggests trying chaat at Moti Mahal while in Hazratganj.
• CaveatFound the food average and forgettable despite its reputation; a random nearby restaurant was far better.

Hazratganj·Moti Mahal Restaurant, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Sushanpura, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

38 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/lucknow

The Big Grill at Phoenix Palassio is repeatedly recommended for its buffet, often as an alternative to Barbeque Nation. Commenters praise the non-vegetarian spread and value, and one commenter reports improvement. Others describe declining quality or disappointing starters, and some dislike the layout. It has broad support among buffet suggestions, but the meal reports are mixed rather than uniformly enthusiastic.

• RecommendsSays it's the only decent buffet option right now.
• CaveatVisited recently and felt the quality has degraded.

Palassio·Second Floor, The Big Grill, Phoenix Palasio Mall, S-32, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Ardonamau, Uttar Pradesh 226002, India

34 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Jain Chaat Bhandar in Hazratganj is strongly recommended for chaat, with one first-hand visitor calling it the best in town and many preferring it to the more hyped Royal Cafe. Long-time regulars speak well of it: one says the curd and other ingredients are high in quality and quantity, and another says every menu item is excellent, with matar a personal favourite. The caveats: a few commenters find it overrated or overhyped, preferring Shukla Chaat or Prem's chaat in Chowk instead, and one mixed view advises avoiding weekends.

• RecommendsVisited after long hype and calls it the best chaat in town, holy ground for chaat lovers.
• CaveatSays they really don't like Jain Chaat Bhandar and suggests Shukla Chaat instead.

Hazratganj·RWXR+64Q Jain Chaat Bhandar, Naval Kishore Rd, Sushanpura, Lalbagh, Halsia, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

32 people recommend, 19 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Hazratganj is the selected Royal Cafe pin. The discussion and tally combine explicitly Hazratganj accounts with Lucknow Royal Cafe opinions that omit the outlet; they are not all verified Hazratganj experiences. Basket chaat attracts both strong support and substantial criticism. Supporters suggest trying it; detractors call it overhyped, prefer Jain Chaat, or consider it worth only a single visit. Butter-chicken praise also appears in the brand-level discussion without an identified outlet, rather than establishing a Hazratganj-specific dish recommendation. Royal Cafe remains a divisive choice rather than a consensus favourite.

• RecommendsSuggests their chaat, butter chicken and naan.
• CaveatCalls it the most overrated chaat spot in the city and points to better options nearby.

Hazratganj·Royal Cafe(Hazratganj), 51, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Sushanpura, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

30 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Sakhawat near Oudh Gymkhana in Kaiserbagh is repeatedly recommended for kebabs and biryani, especially kakori, shami and mutton biryani. One diner recommends arriving early in the evening before seats fill. There are dissenting views: commenters question the kebabs or say the taste has declined, while another would order only the mutton pasanda and prefers Naushijaan for seekh and kakori. The praise is substantial, but not universal.

• RecommendsBest biryani they've had in Lucknow, underrated; arrive by 5pm or seats fill up.
• CaveatDislikes Sakhawat.

Kaiserbagh·Sakhawat Restaurant, Avenue, near Oudh Gymkhana Club, Kaiserbagh Officer's Colony, Kaiser Bagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018, India

29 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Naushijaan near Tulsi Theatre is repeatedly recommended for kakori and majlisi kebabs, with biryani also appearing in suggestions. Individual commenters highlight the mutton stew and chicken pasanda. Others consider it expensive or prefer another restaurant. One visitor reported a long wait and found only the kakori memorable. This page covers the Tulsi Theatre restaurant.

• RecommendsSays Naushijaan is pretty good.
• CaveatSays an unnamed spot's food is much better than Naushijaan's.

Tulsi Theatre·Naushijaan Restaurant - Large Range Of Awadhi Kebab, Tulsi Theater, 12, Rani Lakshmibai Marg, DM Compound Colony, Kaiserbagh Officer's Colony, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

29 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/lucknow

The Terrace at Charan's Plaza is repeatedly suggested for a budget buffet, with commenters praising the variety and value. Reservations include bland food, disappointing service and a perceived decline after renovation; other visitors say their meals were fine. It is a value-led buffet suggestion with substantial dissent, not a uniformly recommended destination for food quality.

• RecommendsSuggests it as a budget-friendly option
• CaveatSays the quality has gone downhill.

Hazratganj·The Terrace, 4th Floor,Charans Plaza, Habibullah Estate Rd, Proposed location, 11, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, near Halwasiya House, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

28 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Lalla Biryani in Chowk receives repeated recommendations for mutton biryani, with admirers ranking it among their favourites in Lucknow. Other diners find it too oily, overhyped or disappointing, and seating attracts mixed comments. Multiple commenters raise hygiene concerns. The support is substantial but does not erase the disagreement about taste or the basic dining experience.

• RecommendsLists Lalla among good biryani options.
• CaveatFinds the biryani overhyped and oily.

Chowk·Lalla Biryani, Bal Mukund Bajpai Marg, Tambaque Mandi, Chaupatiyan, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India

26 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/lucknow

The Chowk Tunday Kababi draws recommendations for galouti kebabs with paratha, and commenters describe it as an original outlet. Its appeal is the kebabs rather than a polished dining room: commenters mention a basic setting and crowds, with families often directed to Aminabad instead. Others prefer Kareem Kababi, and one weekly customer feels the taste has declined. One admirer still finds the kebabs too salty. This page covers Chowk, not Aminabad or the mall branches.

• RecommendsNames Chowk Tunday as their sole pick.
• CaveatWarns the Chowk outlet may give a bad experience, not good for family dining.

Tunday Kababi Chowk, near Izharson Perfumes, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India

21 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Shukla Chaat behind the church in Hazratganj is repeatedly suggested as an alternative to Royal Cafe. A commenter prefers its aloo tikki and golgappe to Jain Chaat's, while another singles out its spice mix. Opinions remain divided: one prefers Jain, another complains about sour curd, and a third feels Shukla has lost its earlier appeal. This page covers the shop behind the church, not the separate cart listing.

• RecommendsSuggests Jain or Shukla as chaat alternatives.
• CaveatTells the visitor not to go to Shukla for chaat.

Hazratganj·Shop no.1, Shukla Chaat House, church building, 11, Shahnajaf Rd, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

19 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Alamgir in Aminabad receives repeated recommendations for biryani and kebabs. Individual commenters also suggest nihari, korma and chicken kalimirch, while a diner who visited reports an enjoyable, good-value meal. There are dissenters who dislike it or would choose somewhere else for nihari. It belongs among the old-city food suggestions, but the individual dish preferences should not be read as a guarantee across the menu.

• RecommendsNames it as their pick for Awadhi chicken biryani.
• CaveatAdvises against going to Alamgir for nahari kulcha.

Aminabad·Alamgir Hotel, Old Nazirabad Rd, Mohan Market, Khayali Ganj, Aminabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018, India

18 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Sassy Canteen receives repeated recommendations for pan-Asian food. One diner enjoyed Korean, Japanese, Thai and Burmese dishes, while another says their meals have remained reliable. Individual recommendations include prawn tempura, chicken biryani and tiramisu. Commenters also describe it as expensive. One diner preferred only the momos and recommends trying the food before booking a party; another likes the menu overall without finding it exceptional.

• RecommendsSuggests it as a really nice non-buffet place
• MixedOnly liked the momos; rest was unclear, suggests a walk-in visit before the party.

Ground Floor, Sassy Canteen, Metro City Centre Sapphire Building, Balmikinagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226006, India

15 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Vito's comes up repeatedly for pizza, with individual commenters praising its dough, Neapolitan-style pizza and pepperoni. A regular considers it good value, but another diner finds it expensive. The reservations are about expectations as much as cost: one visitor found it merely average, and another prefers Pizza Express and Truccos.

• RecommendsCalls it the best Neapolitan pizza in town.
• MixedSays prices feel reasonable if booked through delivery apps.

Ground Floor, Vito's Pizzeria Restaurant and Caffe Lucknow, SAS House, beside Milkshake &Co, 36 kha, Sapru Marg, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

14 people recommendvia r/lucknow

The Peddler's Cafe appears repeatedly in suggestions around Hazratganj for a casual meal. Commenters like its compact setting and atmosphere, with individual recommendations for Chinese food, pasta, drums of heaven and wings. One also suggests it for a late-night visit. The appeal described is relaxed cafe-style dining rather than a formal restaurant occasion; another commenter recommends checking current prices rather than assuming value is the same for everyone.

• RecommendsCalls it a cute cafe with quite good Chinese, pastas and drinks.

Hazratganj·17, The Peddler’s Cafe, 1, Madan Mohan Malviya Marg, Parehta, Gokhale Vihar, Butler Colony, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/lucknow

Azrak at Saraca appears repeatedly in suggestions for Mughlai or Awadhi food and special-occasion dinners. One visitor praises its majlisi kebab, murgh tikka and raan; another enjoyed the food but found the portions small. The reservations include cost, a diner disliking the gloomy setting and food, and another being unimpressed on a visit. These are recommendations for Azrak, not for every restaurant at the hotel.

• RecommendsWent twice and loved the kebabs, murgh tikka and raan, praising the care that goes into the food.
• CaveatPersonally dislikes it; gloomy ambience and subpar veg and non-veg food, nothing worth returning for.

Saraca·Saraca, 19, Azrak restaurant, 19, Sarva Palli, Saraca Estate, The Mall Avenue, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226002, India

14 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Deva Food Mart in Kapoorthala receives repeated recommendations for vegetarian kebabs, kebab paratha and vegetarian biryani. Commenters also consider it relatively expensive but worth trying. The meal reports are mixed: one diner dislikes the vegetarian biryani, another finds the kebabs and paratha too sweet and heavy, and others feel the kebab quality has declined. It is a well-supported vegetarian suggestion, not an uncontested favourite.

• RecommendsBest by a huge margin; charges a premium but worth every paisa.
• CaveatSays Deva's kebab quality has dropped a lot.

Kapoorthala·Deva Food Mart, Arif Chambers -1, B-6, Kapoorthla, Aliganj, Sector A, Chandralok, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226024, India

13 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Shree Lassi in Chowk is repeatedly recommended for chole bhature and lassi. Branch choice matters: commenters direct visitors to the original or first shop rather than the newer-looking alternative. One specifically prefers it to a nearby chole bhature option because there is somewhere to sit and eat. This page covers the old shop on Kamla Nehru Marg, not the newer listing.

• RecommendsRecommends the chole bhature at Shree Lassi in Chowk for vegetarians.

Chowk·Shop no. 5, Shree lassi corner and company (old shop), 311/11/19, Kamla Nehru Marg, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India

12 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Durga Khasta Corner on Latouche Road is repeatedly recommended for khasta and a morning breakfast stop. A long-time customer says it has remained a favourite, and another commenter suggests it as an alternative to Ajay Khasta. Several sources specifically name Latouche Road, helping distinguish this shop from similarly named khasta sellers. The discussion concentrates on the khasta rather than a broad restaurant menu.

• RecommendsRecommends their khasta for breakfast.

Latouche Road·Shri durga khasta corner, 91/19, Latouche Rd, Ghasyari Mandi, Naka Hindola, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

12 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Pista House in Lalbagh draws recommendations for Hyderabadi-style biryani, including chicken zafrani biryani. Individual commenters also suggest the broasted chicken, shawarma and haleem. Diners disagree about the biryani: some regard it as a convincing Hyderabadi option, while others find it too spicy, overrated or too influenced by Lucknow flavours. One would return only for the haleem. The praise does not amount to agreement on authenticity.

• RecommendsSays Pista House is the place for better-tasting Hyderabad-style biryani.
• CaveatCalls their biryani overrated, too spicy with no Awadhi touch

Lalbagh·Pista House, 29, Bisheshwar Nath Rd, near Islamia College, opposite Wesleyan Church, Lalbagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

11 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Bajpayee Kachori Bhandar in Hazratganj is repeatedly suggested for breakfast, including kachori, khasta aloo and poori-sabzi. The recommendation is contested: commenters also describe it as overhyped or feel it has lost its earlier appeal. Two commenters warn that the food is very spicy. It is a breakfast suggestion for people comfortable with that style, not a unanimous favourite.

• RecommendsRecommends this Hazratganj kachodi place.
• CaveatSays Bajpai is overhyped and would give it a miss.

Hazratganj·Bajpayee Kachodi Bhandar, Naval Kishore Rd, near Cathedral School, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

10 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Chili's at Lulu Mall receives repeated recommendations, including a diner who says it is a main reason for visiting the mall. Individual commenters recommend the cheese balls and the Southern Smokehouse and Old Timer burgers with fries. One diner found the food less spicy than expected and the Mexican dishes ordinary. Another recommends a weekday visit to avoid mall crowds. This page covers Lulu Mall.

• RecommendsCalls it the only saving grace at Lulu mall.
• MixedFound the food less spicy than expected for the Indian palate; even the spicy Mexican dishes felt average.

Lulu Mall·Second Floor, Chili's Grill & Bar, LULU MALL, UNIT NO. X-003 & X-004, Lucknow - Sultanpur Rd, Golf City, SHAHEED PARK, Lucknow, Hariharpur, Uttar Pradesh 226030, India

10 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Naimat Khana is repeatedly suggested for Awadhi dining, with individual recommendations for mutton biryani and yakhni pulao. One visitor particularly enjoyed the gosht and pulao, while another names it as a highlight of a trip beyond the usual food stops. It also appears in suggestions for a non-buffet meal. The discussion is largely positive, though many endorsements are brief rather than detailed dish-by-dish accounts.

• RecommendsRecommends it for authentic homemade Awadhi cuisine.

Naimat Khana, 130, J.C.Bose Marg, near High Court Guest House, Kaiserbagh Officer's Colony, Kaiser Bagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018, India

10 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Netram in Aminabad is repeatedly suggested for breakfast, especially poori-sabzi and khasta. Jalebi is another recurring recommendation, with commenters suggesting it alongside dahi or rabdi. One specifically prefers Netram when looking for somewhere to sit down for khasta. The evidence supports a vegetarian breakfast and sweets stop, without establishing a current onion-and-garlic-free menu.

• RecommendsRecommended for khasta kachori and chole/matar breakfast and lunch.

Aminabad·Netram, Shri Ram Rd, Mohan Market, Kamla Market, Swadeshi Market, Aminabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018, India

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/lucknow

Prem Non Veg Point behind Tulsi Theatre is recommended for galouti kebabs, mutton boti rice and rara mutton. One diner prefers its galouti to Tunday's, while another rates its boti rice and kebabs above many alternatives. Chicken biryani also receives a recommendation. The positive views are not unanimous: a commenter feels the taste and food quality have deteriorated.

• RecommendsSuggests trying Prem Veg Nonveg opposite Dastarkhwan.
• CaveatFeels the taste and food quality have deteriorated.

Prem Nonveg Point, 2 China Bazaar Road, Cinema, Lalbagh, opp. Family Court, behind Tulsi, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

9 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Kareem Kababi in Maulviganj is repeatedly recommended for kebabs, with suggestions for boti kebab, bun kebab and kebab paratha. Commenters sometimes prefer it to Tunday, although those comparisons are personal tastes rather than an agreed ranking. One diner would stick to the kebabs and dislikes the biryani, while another found the biryani good but disliked the dry chicken dishes. This is Kareem Kababi in Maulviganj, not the similarly named Kareem's restaurants.

• RecommendsSuggests trying their kabab burger, sheermal kabab roll and biryani.
• MixedOnly the kebabs are good there; nothing else makes sense to them.

Maulviganj·Kareem Kababi, Ganga Prasad Rd, Maulviganj, Aminabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018, India

9 people recommendvia r/lucknow

The Fresh Factory in Kisan Bazaar appears repeatedly in suggestions for a cafe-style meal. Pizza receives recommendations, while individual commenters also mention avocado toasties and a chimichurri burger. One suggests it for breakfast and coffee; another calls it their favourite modern cafe-style place in Gomti Nagar. The discussion is positive overall, though much of it consists of brief recommendations rather than detailed meal reports.

• RecommendsSuggests it as a really nice non-buffet place

The Fresh Factory, Kisaan Bazaar, A-7 & A-8, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226010, India

8 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Shahid Biryani at Akbari Gate is repeatedly suggested for Lucknowi biryani. A commenter prefers it to Idrees, while another includes both among places for an authentic local style. The practical caveat is the setting: one commenter describes a tiny lane and uncomfortable seating. Treat it as a biryani recommendation rather than a promise of a spacious sit-down restaurant.

• RecommendsFinds modern assembled-style biryanis unconvincing and now sticks to authentic spots like Shahid.
• MixedSays it is also decent for biryani.

Akbari Gate·Shahid Chicken Biryani, Akbari Gate, Akbari Gate Nakkhas, Nakhas, Lko, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India

8 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Zao in Gomti Nagar is frequently recommended for Chinese, Japanese and broader Pan Asian food. One commenter who visited twice says everything was good both times, another calls it budget-friendly, and a different commenter highlights its good prawn preparations. The main caveat comes from a commenter who finds it hit and miss across dishes, citing the smoked salmon sushi as a miss while praising the garlic prawns, though they still consider it decent overall.

• RecommendsSuggests trying Zao for someone interested in FoSho.

Zao, Cyber Heights, Vijaipur Colony, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226010, India

8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Oudhyana at the Taj appears repeatedly in fine-dining recommendations, and one commenter particularly recommends the biryani. Another suggests it for an anniversary dinner and mentions private poolside arrangements. The reservations concern value and expectations: commenters find it expensive or would choose specialist old-city eateries instead for Awadhi dishes. This is the named restaurant, not a recommendation for every dining venue or bar in the hotel.

• RecommendsCalls the restaurant exceptional.
• CaveatCalls it overpriced and says that's the general consensus among locals they know.

Taj·Oudhyana, Taj Mahal, Gomti Nagar Ext Bypass Rd, near Beena cinema hall, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226010, India

7 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Thamarai is repeatedly recommended for South Indian food, with commenters comparing it favourably to Kokkam. One praises the setting and value, and another recommends its mostly vegetarian food. A diner who otherwise enjoyed the meal found too much ghee in the dosai, but explicitly allowed that it might have been a one-off. That caveat is not evidence of a general problem with the dish.

• RecommendsRecommends it for South Indian food.
• MixedLiked everything except the dosai, which had too much ghee.

A1, thamarai, 22, Patrakarpuram Rd, Viram Khand 1, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226010, India

7 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Open Air Restaurant, located behind Tulsi Theatre near Hazratganj, is a non-veg spot that several people recommend, with diners singling out its dehati chicken and chicken masala. One commenter also praises its chicken biryani, and another notes its menu and taste are similar to the nearby Dastarkhwan. It comes up as a convenient option if you want non-veg food without heading into the Old City.

• RecommendsSays the old Open Air Restaurant serves really good dehati chicken.

Open Air Restaurant, Press Club, U P, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

6 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Hamza Hotel in Khurram Nagar is recommended for biryani and galawati kebabs. One regular likes its meat-forward Lucknowi biryani and recommends the original branch, while another specifically praises the beef biryani. That regular describes the biryani as less focused on masala and says the menu is limited to beef and chicken; treat those details as their account, not a verified promise about the current menu.

• RecommendsLists Hamza in Khurram Nagar alongside Chowk Tunday.

Khurram Nagar·Hamza Hotel, Matinpurwa, Khurram Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226022, India

6 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Mocha in Patrakarpuram appears in recommendations for a casual meal. One diner particularly enjoyed the peri peri chicken sizzler but found the portion small. Another says Mocha is good while asking for alternatives, without describing a specific dish. It also appears in a list of rooftop dining suggestions. The evidence supports a casual dining option, not a claim about consistent quality across the menu.

• RecommendsNames it among their top picks.

2nd Floor, mocha cafe & bar, Anand Plaza, Patrakarpuram Rd, Patrakar Puram, Viram Khand 1, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226010, India

6 people recommendvia r/lucknow

People recommend Mughal Kakori Kabab, a kebab shop in Chawal Wali Gali by Akbari Gate in Chowk, beside Mubeen's. Two diners who have eaten there praise the dora kebabs, one calling them among the best they have had and another saying they are really good, and others suggest it for seekh and other kebab varieties.

• RecommendsSuggests checking it out for more types of kebabs.

Chowk·Mughal Kakori Kabab, opposite Umar Roti Wala, Chawal Wali Gali, Shahganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/lucknow

Falaknuma at Clarks Awadh is repeatedly suggested for a more formal meal, with commenters highlighting the setting. One considers it a good anniversary option. Opinions on the food are less consistent: a diner found it average, while another disliked the naan and value and felt the ambience was its main strength. This page covers the named restaurant, not the hotel as a whole.

• RecommendsSays Falaknuma at Clark's Awadh is really nice and suggests trying it.
• CaveatCalled it highly overrated with poorly cooked naans, high prices and clueless service; only ambience is good.

Clarks·FalakNuma Restaurant, Clarks Avadh 8, Hotel, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Narpatkhera, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

5 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Shakeel Biryani near Alamgir Hotel in Aminabad receives recommendations for biryani, including chicken biryani. One commenter calls it an overlooked place worth trying, and another prefers it to Kareem's biryani. The clearest reservation is a diner finding excessive oil on one occasion, while still liking the biryani overall. The available discussion is relatively brief, so the recommendation is narrower than for the city's most-discussed names.

• RecommendsSuggests trying this spot for biryani.
• MixedDecent overall but once got a lot of oil in the biryani.

Aminabad·shop no 16, Shakeel Biryani Corner, near Alamgir Hotel, Old Nazirabad, Khayali Ganj, Aminabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018, India

5 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Kokkam in Vibhuti Khand is suggested for dosas and Tamil-style food, with another commenter praising its South Indian non-vegetarian options. A diner who tried both Kokkam and Thamarai liked Kokkam but preferred Thamarai. The recommendations span different kinds of South Indian meals; they do not establish that either restaurant is universally better.

• RecommendsSuggests it as a really nice non-buffet place
• MixedKokkam is good but rates Thamrai higher after trying both

Ground Floor, Kokkam, Shalimar Titanium, G-04, near Fairfield by Marriott, Vijaipur Colony, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226010, India

5 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Richi Rich in Aliganj receives recommendations for paneer dishes and chaat. One diner enjoyed the paneer kulcha, another prefers its pani puri and dahi batasha to better-known chaat shops, and a commenter suggests its North Indian and Chinese food as a mid-budget option. Space is the main practical reservation: someone planning a gathering found the room too limited for a large group and chose elsewhere.

• RecommendsLists Richie Rich in Aliganj for dahi bhalle and tikki.
• MixedFirst choice but space is limited and they refused a private seating area for the group

Aliganj·Richi Rich Restaurant, B 2/18,Sector K, Sector K, near Ignou, Purania, Chauraha, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226024, India

5 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Ishaara is a restaurant in Lucknow that several people recommend. One commenter says it is authentic and has attractive surroundings, while another diner who tried a biryani there liked it. Others simply list it among places worth trying.

• RecommendsTried the biryani there and liked it, asking for similar or better options.

Unit No. S61, Second Floor, Ishaara, Located in- Phoenix Palassio Mall, Amar Shaheed Path, Sector-7, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Ardonamau, Uttar Pradesh 226002, India

5 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Moti Mahal Delux near GPO, opposite Raj Bhawan, receives brief positive recommendations for chicken dishes. One commenter prefers it for Delhi-style butter chicken, while another suggests its gravy chicken. A diner reports an enjoyable visit, and another explicitly distinguishes this outlet from the separate Moti Mahal Restaurant. This page covers the Hazratganj Delux restaurant.

• RecommendsRecommends Moti Mahal Deluxe as a spot for gravy chicken.

Raj Bhawan·Moti Mahal Delux - Hazratganj, 94, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Raj Bhavan Colony, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

5 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Eight at Phoenix Palassio appears in recommendations for Asian dining. One visitor enjoyed both the food and setting, describing a fine-dining feel without a luxury-hotel location. Another recommends it for Asian food, while a commenter discussing Japanese cuisine likes the ambience but considers it expensive. The remaining recommendations are brief rather than detailed meal reports.

• RecommendsRecommends Eight in Phoenix Pallasio for good Asian food.

Palassio·Unit No. S37, Second Floor, Eight, Located in- Phoenix Palassio Mall, Amar Shaheed Path, Sector-7, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Ardonamau, Uttar Pradesh 226002, India

5 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Dimsum Express near Purania Chauraha in Aliganj receives recommendations for dim sum. One visitor praises the freshly made vegetarian and chicken versions, and another commenter backs the taste. A commenter describes it as an affordable roadside stall rather than a full-service restaurant. The nearby Mahalakshmi Sweets landmark appears in the source identifying the shop.

• RecommendsSuggests trying their dimsums.

Aliganj·L, DimSum Xpress, 2/81, 2, Sector H, Purania, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226024, India

5 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Mughal Zaika in Aminabad is recommended for chicken biryani and kebabs. One commenter compares its taste favourably with Tunday's and likes the kebab size. A long-time regular recommends going later in the afternoon and pairing kebabs with other dishes rather than ordering them alone. A commenter also tentatively suggests it for kakori kebabs. This page covers Aminabad.

• RecommendsNames it as their pick for Awadhi chicken biryani.

Aminabad·Mughal Zaika, opp, Old Nazirabad Rd, Old Nazirabad, Khayali Ganj, Aminabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018, India

5 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Zeeshan Biryani receives brief but positive recommendations. One commenter describes the biryani as overlooked and flavourful, and another enjoyed a visit. A diner suggests the biryani-and-kebab combination. In a broader ranking, another commenter places it below Lalla and Idrees rather than at the very top. This page covers the shop beside Tulsi Theatre.

• RecommendsSays Zeeshan is underrated, tasty and flavorful.

Shop no 1, Zeeshan Biryani, near Tulsi Theatre, China Bazaar Gate Road, beside Tulsi Cinema, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/lucknow

Jone Hing in Hazratganj is a Chinese spot that several people recommend, with diners singling out dishes like mutton chilli and chicken chilli. One commenter who visited enjoyed the meal, and another notes the portions are very large. One warns it is pricey and not ideal for solo diners because of the quantity.

• RecommendsRecommends Jone Hing's for Chinese food.
• CaveatNot pocket friendly and portions too large for a solo visit.

Hazratganj·Jone Hing Chinese Restaurant, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, opp. Hanuman Mandir, Sushanpura, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India