Govinda's Restaurant — ISKCON Temple
North Indian · Sattvic · Prasadam
Avg. for two
₹1,100
Hygiene
★★★★★
Wait time · Weekend
25m
Reservation
Walk-in only
Govinda's Restaurant at the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Temple in Delhi's East of Kailash neighbourhood offers one of India's most unique dining experiences. Operated by the temple as part of its spiritual mission, the restaurant serves sattvic vegetarian food—prepared according to Vaishnavite cooking traditions that exclude onion, garlic, and non-vegetarian ingredients—and donates a significant portion of proceeds to charitable and spiritual activities.
Location & How to Reach
🅿️ Parking: Free temple parking available, fills quickly on Sundays — arrive before 11:30 AM.
How to Reach: ISKCON Temple, Hare Krishna Hill, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi 110065. Nearest metro: Nehru Place (Violet Line), 10-minute auto-rickshaw ride (₹60–100). From South Delhi hotels, typically 15–25 minutes by taxi.
Dietary & Suitability
Plan Your Visit
- Opening Hours
- 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (lunch and dinner; timings may vary on festival days)
- Wait time
- Weekday: 5m · Weekend: 25m
- Reservation
- Walk-in only
- Payment
- UPI · Cards · Cash
- Seating
- Indoor (AC)
- Washroom
- Dedicated, clean
- Hygiene
- ★★★★★ (5/5)
Pro Tip
Visit the temple darshan first, then eat — entry queues are shorter before noon, and the buffet feels more meaningful after the spiritual context.
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