Cafes and Restaurants
1- Café 1947
Regardless of the number of cafes available In Manali, café 1947 serves as one of the
most popular eateries for delicious and lip-smacking food. With a soft and sweet
ambience, you will be delighted by their swift and spicy dishes as you listen to trendy
music or the music of Beas river flowing nearby. This Italian café is also one of the
best restaurants for non-vegetarians.
Special delights: Italian food
Cost for two: INR 500
Timings: all days - 12pm to 11pm
Wednesday– 12pm to 11pm
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
Location: Old Manali, Kullu, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
2-Chopsticks Restaurant
This place is a fantasy land for food lovers. They serve almost all kinds of cuisines
including Tibetan, Indian, Chinese and Japanese. It is located amidst the streets so
you can shop and when you get tired, they’re here to your rescue. They are known to
be one of the best vegetarian restaurants of Manali.
Special Delights: your favorite drink, on the rocks
Cost For Two: INR 800
Timings: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5
Location: Model Town, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
3-John’s Café
John’s café is located right beside the Johnson’s Restaurant and bar in Johnson’s
lodge. Their serene ambience with beautiful greenery and vibrant colors will leave
you awestruck. This is also a high rated restaurant of Manali.
Special Delights: The trout curry
Cost For Two: INR 500
Timings: 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM
TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5
Location: Circuit House Road, Siyal, Kullu, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
4-The Lazy Dog
The Lazy Dog is situated on the banks of the mighty Beas river. It reminds you of the
metropolitan cities, your home with a sweet traditional touch. They have wooden
chairs, bean bags and hammocks as seating options to make you feel like home. It is
one of most popular places amongst travelers.
Special Delights: Indian Thalis, butter chicken, and chicken curry.
Cost For Two: INR 500
Timings: 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM
TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5
Location: Manu Temple Road , Old Manali, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
5-Il Forno
If you are on your honeymoon, this is the place you need to be. It is one of the most
romantic yet budget friendly eateries in Manali. This restaurant is surrounded by
apple orchards where you can take a stroll after dining in the view of the beautiful
Himalayas.
Special Delights: wood-fired pizzas and calzones
Cost For Two: INR 600
Timings: 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5
Location: Hadimba Road, Siyal, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
6-Dylan’s Toasted and Roasted Café
As the name suggests, this café serves the best coffee in Manali. Begin new
friendships, grab a coffee date and much more at the Dylan’s Toasted and Roasted
Café. The smooth fragrance of coffee will attract you here from wherever you are.
Special delights: Coffee and desserts
Cost For Two: INR 1,000
Timings: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM (closed on Sunday)
TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5
Location: Old Manali, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
7-The Drifter’s Café
The drifter’s café is a perfectly fun place to play indoor board games with your loved
ones, read a book in solace and all sorts of inspiring things. It is located in the drifter’s
Inn where they often play acoustic music or host karaoke nights. It is also known to
be one of the best restaurants in Manali for South Indian food.
Special Delights: breakfast on their sun exposed deck
Cost For Two: contact the restaurant directly Timings: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5
Location: Manu Temple Road, Old Manali, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
8-La Plage
The La Plage café stands surrounded with apple trees and the beautiful hills. This
French café is a getaway from the crowd to retro music and soothing ambience. They
serve the yummiest baked goods as well as savory delights.
Special Delights: Anything in the 360-degree view of the mountains
Cost For Two: INR 1,000
Timings: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5
Location: Club House Road, Old Manali Village, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
9-Mount View Restaurants
Mount view restaurant serves you an exquisite range of cuisines like Chinese, Italian,
Tibetan, Japanese, Continental as well as Indian. Its heaven for food lovers. It would
be a disappointment to come to Manali and not visit them.
Special Delights: Wine tasting and other food on the rooftop beer garden
Cost For Two: INR 400
Timings: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5
Location: Mall Road, Model Town, Siyal, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
10- Fat Plate Café
The Fat Plate café has everything to make you fat like they say. It’s a charming little
area located inside Gurung cottages on the bank of Beas river. You can relax with
mother nature as you experience the freshness in the breeze and in their food. It is
one of the most famous pure veg restaurants in Manali.
Special Delights: food made of fresh Vegetables from their own garden
Cost For Two: contact the restaurant
Timings: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5
Location: Shuru, Manali – Naggar Road, Manali, Himachal Pradesh