Bikaner House Café
Rajasthani Vegetarian · North Indian · Marwari
Avg. for two
₹1,500
Hygiene
★★★★★
Wait time · Weekend
30m
Reservation
Accepted
Bikaner House Café occupies a wing of the magnificently restored Bikaner House — the former Delhi residence of the Maharaja of Bikaner, now a cultural complex of art galleries, performance spaces, and curated food experiences. Located on Pandara Road, just south of India Gate, the café offers travellers a rare opportunity to taste authentic Rajasthani vegetarian cuisine in a heritage setting that captures the elegance of princely-era Delhi.
Location & How to Reach
🅿️ Parking: On-site parking inside the complex is free but limited. Arrives by metro/taxi recommended for weekends.
How to Reach: Bikaner House, Pandara Road, New Delhi 110011. 5 minutes by taxi from India Gate (₹100–130). 10-minute walk through Rajpath gardens. Nearest metro: Khan Market (Violet Line), 6 minutes by auto-rickshaw.
Dietary & Suitability
Plan Your Visit
- Opening Hours
- 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM (closed Mondays)
- Wait time
- Weekday: 10m · Weekend: 30m
- Reservation
- Accepted
- Payment
- UPI · Cards · Cash
- Seating
- Indoor + Outdoor
- Washroom
- Dedicated, clean
- Hygiene
- ★★★★★ (5/5)
Pro Tip
Pair the meal with a free art exhibition in the Bikaner House galleries. Courtyard seating is best between October and March — request it when booking.
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