Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe, Assi Ghat
9 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/varanasi, X·12 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Pizzeria Vaatika at Assi Ghat draws recommendations for coffee and desserts as well as pizza. Two visitors particularly like the apple pie, one with ice cream; another enjoys the pizza but does not share the enthusiasm for the pie. One commenter describes rooftop seating and a mix of travellers and locals. Reservations include an overrated-food verdict and a report of declining quality. A separate visitor finds the food inconsistent and warns that the ghat loudspeaker can make sitting there unpleasant. The Assi setting is part of the appeal, but not a guarantee of peace.
Address
Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe, B-1/178, Assi Ghat Rd, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Apple pie, Pizza
- Best for
- Desserts
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
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Had dinner there; thought the pizza was nice and the apple pie was the standout worth recommending.
Found the apple pie with ice cream surprisingly delicious at the Assi Ghat branch.
Names it among cafe options for working remotely.
Finds the food inconsistent and the ghat loudspeaker intrusive when it is on.
Suggests Vatika in Assi as a place to go
Enjoyed the pizza but did not particularly like the apple pie.
Calls it a solid hangout right on Assi Ghat with rooftop seating, a long-standing backpacker and local mix spot.
Finds it very overrated and says the food is bad.
Suggested as a good cafe spot at Assi Ghat
Suggests the cafe as another place to try.
Says Vatika has downgraded
Recommended as a cafe at Assi Ghat in response to the request.
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