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Romantic Dinner Spots in Udaipur

The most romantic places for dinner in Udaipur, from candlelit lake-edge tables to palace fine dining, at different budgets.

By the Shades of Udaipur team Published Updated 2 min read
A couple holding hands over coffee cups
A couple holding hands over coffee cups. Photo by Nandhu Kumar on Unsplash
Quick answer

For a romantic dinner in Udaipur, book an edge table at Ambrai facing the lit City Palace, a sunset slot at Upre by 1559 AD, high tea or dinner at Sunset Terrace in the City Palace, or a splurge at Sheesh Mahal in The Leela Palace or a dinner on Jag Mandir island.

Key facts

  • Lake-edge dinners for two: about ₹2,000–3,500 at most places
  • Palace hotel fine dining: several times that
  • Book 1–2 days ahead in season and ask for an edge table

Udaipur is India’s most romantic city, and dinner is where it shows. Here are our picks by budget. Book ahead in season.

Around ₹2,000–3,500 for two

  • Ambrai, Hanuman Ghat. Tables under old trees at the water’s edge, facing the lit City Palace. Ask for a table by the water.
  • Upre by 1559 AD. An open rooftop over Lake Pichola. Book the sunset slot, then stay for the lights.
  • Nyoto, Hanuman Ghat. A modern Indian tasting experience on a lake-view rooftop.

A special occasion

  • Sunset Terrace, City Palace. Looks straight at the Lake Palace. High tea at sunset, dinner with live music.
  • Jag Mandir island. Dinner on the island palace with a boat transfer. Book in advance. See Jag Mandir.
  • Syah, outside the city at Bujra. A set farm-to-table tasting menu of modern Rajasthani food, 10–11 courses. A long, memorable evening.

The splurge

  • Sheesh Mahal, The Leela Palace. Royal Rajasthani cooking in a mirror-work dining room on the lake.
  • Palace hotel restaurants at the Taj Lake Palace and The Oberoi Udaivilas, usually for guests or with reservations. See luxury palace hotels.

Make it special

  1. Say it’s an anniversary or proposal; many places will help.
  2. Take the sunset boat first, then walk to dinner.
  3. Bring a shawl in winter.
  4. End with a walk at Ambrai Ghat.

Planning a honeymoon? Read our honeymoon guide, or ask us to book the table.

Jag Mandir lit up at night on Lake Pichola
Jag Mandir lit up at night on Lake Pichola. Photo by Luckey Rajaora on Unsplash

Frequently asked questions

What is the most romantic restaurant in Udaipur?

Many couples choose Ambrai for the lit palace view, or a palace hotel restaurant for a special occasion.

Can I have a private dinner on a boat in Udaipur?

Some palace hotels and operators arrange private boat dinners or island dinners. Ask in advance; they're expensive and need booking.

How do I get a good table?

Book a day or two ahead, say it's a special occasion, and ask for an edge table facing the palace.

Written by the Shades of Udaipur team, who have been sharing Udaipur's food, festivals and hidden corners since 2016. Prices and timings change; if something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.

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