Neelam Restaurant

Decided to try out this place on my first day in Udaipur, and I'm glad I've made this decision. The restaurant is on a rooftop of a building and the entrance can be quite secluded, only some hard to spot signage pointing to the right direction. The rooftop views are incredible, I get to enjoy the food with this insane night view. The owner of the restaurant is very friendly and attentive as I'm the only customer at the time, we had some nice and pleasant small talk. The food, prepared by his wife, is super delicious. He recommended me the Malai Kofta, and it was the right choice. The curry is rich yet not too overwhelming, suitable for me that is still new to the flavours of Indian cuisine. The price is very affordable too. Recommended.

The food is great. It is located on 3rd floor. It is run by a family. Food is freshly prepared and is of good quality. One must wait for 10 to 15 minutes to get the order prepared. But it is worthy to wait. The old couple who run the hotel are friendly and can have a nice conversation. Menu is all vegetarian. They have limited options and not too expensive. Seating is average. But they prefer that way.

I visited Neelam Restaurant over the past two days, and I was genuinely impressed. The Shahi Paneer here is absolutely delicious, with rich flavors and a perfect blend of spices. The food tastes fresh and authentic. What stood out even more was the warm and generous family-style hospitality. The staff is courteous, attentive, and makes you feel welcome throughout your visit. A great place for tasty food and a comfortable dining experience. Highly recommended!

Recently we went on a vacation to Udaipur for 10 days and this was our first stop or say first meal in Rajasthan and my God - what an introduction to Pure Rajasthani Flavour. Dammmmm the taste of Dal baati was out of the park and one of the highlight was their Chutneys. We went here on our last day of the trip as well just so that we remember the taste till we are back to Mumbai again.

My wife and I had a cooking class with Neelam. It was a great class, very much hands on. Neela was nice and answered all our questions. We ate everything we cooked and everything was delicious. Highly recommended!

The food here was incredible! We came for an evening meal and it was so nice we came back for breakfast the next day. The chole bhatore was so good would highly recommend!! Thank you Neelam’s Restaurant:)

What an amazing find! If you want local food, go to Neelam! Can’t recommend it enough, every dish is full of flavour!

I visited Neelam Restaurant during my trip to Udaipur, and unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst dining experience of the entire trip. We were already tired after a long day of visit and just wanted a simple, peaceful lunch. The restaurant is located in a narrow lane and you have to climb a few stairs to reach it, which was manageable, but things went downhill after we sat down. There was only one person managing everything, from taking orders to serving food and handling payments. We initially ordered one thali and requested three rotis, thinking we would share since we were not very hungry. However, he refused in a rather rude manner, saying that sharing a thali is not allowed as per their “rules.” We felt it was unnecessary, but had no choice except to order two thalis. The wait time was extremely long. It took more than 40 minutes for just two basic thalis to be served. By then, our patience was already tested. What made the experience even more uncomfortable was that after serving the food, he sat just a few seats away and kept watching us constantly, as if to ensure we did not share the food. It felt very awkward and intrusive. He also kept asking us personal questions such as where we were staying and which city we were from, even though we were clearly not interested in engaging in conversation. The food itself was average at best and definitely not worth the price or the overall experience. Overall, a very disappointing visit. I would not recommend this place to anyone, especially tourists. There are many better restaurants nearby that offer much better service and a more welcoming atmosphere.

Neelam Restaurant offers delicious homely food that hits the spot! We tried the Gatte ki sabji and Sev Tamatar ki sabji, and both were excellent. While the food was great, the service could use some improvement. Enjoying lunch with a lovely view from the top made the experience even better. They also offer cooking classes, which is a nice touch for those interested in learning. Overall, a nice place to dine!

Me and my husband took the cooking class offered by them, the restaurant is own by a family so the wife is the cook and she also teaches the class. It cost us 800 rupees per person, you can choose if you want to go in the morning or in the afternoon we did it at 4pm so what we cooked was dinner for us, she uses bottle water for everything and her English is enough to communicate. We made seven different dishes and after class when you finish cooking you take pictures of all the recipes. We were happy and it's a cool experience highly recommend it!

I so enjoyed my dinner experience and cooking class at Neelam Restaurant. Neelam’s food is delicious and takes very clean. You can taste the fresh spices and vegetables in each dish. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a lunch or dinner dinning experience or a cooking class. The cooking class felt informative and helpful for me to be able to bring back Indian dishes to my home. We used bottled water for cooking and got recipes for the dishes afterwards. Plus the view from the rooftop is beautiful at sunset.

We visited Neelam Restaurant three times during our short stay in Udaipur, and every meal was an absolute delight! The food is fresh, flavorful, and made with so much love—it truly feels like home-cooked goodness. The variety of dishes, from rich curries to perfectly spiced dals and freshly made breads, kept us coming back for more. What made our experience even more special was the cooking class with Neelam herself. She is an incredibly warm and talented cook, sharing not just recipes but the heart and soul of Indian cooking. We learned to make traditional dishes from scratch, and the hands-on experience was both fun and rewarding. It was one of the highlights of our trip! If you’re in Udaipur, Neelam Restaurant is an absolute must-visit. We can’t wait to return!

One of the best meals we have had in India - so delicious and also incredible value for the thali. Would also highly recommend the mango lassi - please do make sure to add this restaurant to your list if you are visiting Udaipur!

Really good, home cooked food for a good price in the main tourist area of Udaipur. We tried the Shahi Paneer and the dal tadka - both were great. I preferred the paneer and my girlfriend preferred the dal 🤷‍♂️ The rooftop faces the street side (not the lake side) so I wouldn’t go for the view, but definitely go for the fantastic food!

Ordered Sev tamatar, Aloo jeera, Dal Tadka, Plain Roti, Jeera Rice and Veg Raita. Food was luscious and yummy. Must visit place for lunch, breakfast and dinner. Thanks to Raju Uncle and his story of early life struggle. His kind behavior can't be forget. Non-vegetarian patron please avoid this place as it is fully veg. restaurant.

Great curry, exceptional views & friendly staff. We loved it so much we came back again for breakfast the next morning! Would definitely recommend :)

Had a delicious dinner here and came back for an excellent breakfast. The restaurant has lovely views over the city and is a lovely atmosphere.

really great homemade feel food. seems family run. food is cooked by a kind woman ❤️. and great prices. a delicious fresh mango juice for 80! definitely coming back to this place before leaving udaipur! worth the 3 flights of stairs up (also for the view!) Update: My partner and i went back 3 times i think (maybe more). we had a great time and great food each time 🙏🏾. We’re so grateful to have had such a great restaurant to rely on during our time traveling to Udaipur. Thank you! ❤️

We had a fabulous Thali at Neelams restaurant, the best food we've had so far in India and at 180rp the best value too. All set to music from the temple next door, plus a few car horns of course! Don't be put off by the entrance, climb about 6 flights of stairs and there is a lovely little terrace.

This place was recommended to me by someone else, and I'm not disappointed at all. They make the food fresh, pure vegetarian, and serve it piping hot, made with pure ghee. They also have unlimited thali, but it cannot be shared with others. (You can have an unlimited thali for yourself.) ...I cannot praise the food enough. It's really worth a visit. And the views from the haveli are fantastic.