If you’re looking for a great dining experience in Chennai, it’s hard to go wrong when you book a table at one of these restaurants. Each establishment has a unique ambiance and menu, but they all have this in common: they’re run by passionate chefs who know how to crank out delicious meals that are sure to please even the pickiest of tastes. You can try a fusion of Spanish and Italian cuisines, or top-notch steaks, or a mix of Mediterranean and Asian meals. Whatever you’re feeling, these restaurants will not disappoint.
Basil with a Twist — T.Nagar
Italian cuisine and a nine-course meal is something you cannot miss. Basil with A Twist is a perfect location for romantic couples and is the ideal place for date nights. A date night without a candlelight dinner? No, right. That’s why they have got it all — from candlelight dinner rooms to the ambience of the restaurant, this is a great place to dine. The restaurant serves European delicacies with an Asian touch
Must-taste: Mushroom Pasta, Crispy Baby Potato, Chicken Yakitori, and Risotto
Location: 58-A, Habibullah Road, T. Nagar, Chennai
Sunset Grill — Velachery
How about a great mix of an outdoor candle light dinner and amazing food? Sounds awesome? Head over to the Sunset Grill by the renowned Westin group of resorts. This is a huge spot for romantic couples who are looking for a rooftop dining experience. You can feel the Arabic influences in their dishes and it’s a true treat to your taste buds
Must-taste: Lamb Kebab, Paneer Tikka, Lentil Soup, Babaganush, and Falafel
Location: The Westin,154,Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Chennai (Get Directions)
Kaidi kitchen
Ever thought what it’s like eating in Jail? Ofcourse, many of us have thought about it. Kaidi kitchen is for all such people who want to fantasize about jail dining. The waiters are dressed up as prisoners and the supervisors as police. The ambiance and the experience of eating in a prison is unmatchable. It’s an excellent veg restaurant.
Must-Taste: Tiranga Paneer Tikka, Baked Rasgulla, Mongolian Soup
Location:20/3,Bishop Wallers Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai (Get Directions)
Haunted
Over days, we have started loving horror movies and have always wanted to be a part of it. What if you could enjoy such a dining experience once? Welcome to the world of ghosts, bats, spiders and skeletons. This is must-try restaurant for everyone. Your kids will enjoy it too
Must-Taste: Manchow Soup, Bbq Fish, Panner Tikka, Momos, Mango Payasam,
Location:F-13, 2nd Main Road, Block F, Annanagar East, Chennai (Get Directions)
The Rainforest
Rainforest is located in Adyar and the theme of a rainforest is certainly a crow puller. Everyone’s wanted to visit the Amazon or the Congo but to experience the feeling of dining in a setup like that is truly fantastic. There’s North Indian, Chinese, Continental, Mughlai and seafood. It’s also famous for its tandoori. And all of this said, the restaurant is still highly economical.
Must-Taste: Phuket Fish, Phuket Paneer, Sweet Corn Soup, Bbq Chicken
Location:41 & 42, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar (Get Directions)
The Waterfall Restaurant
What’s popular in a rainforest? Waterfalls, right? And there we go with our next theme. It is a casual dining restaurant that has a great theme and is a paradise for food lovers. Serves all kinds of Indian cuisine. The staff are really compassionate and that’s a huge bonus. The carvings are beautiful and the seating is pretty comfortable.
Must-Taste: Hot garlic fish, American chop suey, Easy greek salad, Chicken Hawaiian salad, Shahi Tukda
Location:18, L.V Prasad Road, Dhanalakshmi Colony, Vadapalani (Get Directions)
Rasoee
Present at Mint avenue, they are known for delicious North indian food and chat. It’s economical and is crowded during lunch. But, it’s okay to wait for good food!
Must-Taste: Aloo Paratha, Phulka & Gravies
Location: Harleys Road, Kilpauk, Chennai (Get Directions)
Kailash Kitchen
An unexplored cuisine is that of Tibetian. Though it’s located in the mains of Choolaimedu, it’s really difficult to spot them but is super famous for the Tibetian cuisine it serves
Must-Taste: Noodles, Dumplings, Chicken Dhangthuk, Chop Suey, Beef Momo, Veg Momos, Chicken Thukpa,
Location:Perinbavilas Complex,Opposite Chitra Apartments, Choolaimedu (Get Directions)
