Esphahan (Oberoi Amarvilas)
Mughlai · North Indian · Fine Dining · Continental Vegetarian
Avg. for two
₹8,000
Hygiene
★★★★★
Wait time · Weekend
Reservation required
Reservation
Mandatory
Esphahan at Oberoi Amarvilas is the most celebrated fine-dining experience in Agra — a grand restaurant set within one of Asia's most acclaimed luxury hotels, offering an unobstructed Taj Mahal view from every table alongside live sitar music each evening. The vegetarian menu is exceptionally comprehensive, drawing on Mughlai court cuisine: richly spiced paneer preparations, slow-cooked dals, delicate biryanis, and elaborate desserts using saffron, rose, and silver leaf. Service is meticulous and the cellar of mocktails and fresh-pressed juices reflects the same care as the kitchen. Book at least two weeks in advance for dinner; breakfast at Esphahan is also a bucket-list experience.
Signature Dishes
What to order — with current INR pricing
Paneer Shahi Korma
₹1800पनीर शाही कोरमा
Cottage cheese medallions in a rich saffron-and-cashew court sauce — the centrepiece of Esphahan's Mughlai vegetarian menu.
Dal Bukhara (Veg)
₹1200दाल बुखारा (वेज)
Black lentils slow-cooked overnight with tomato, cream, and a whisper of butter — the same recipe made famous across ITC hotels, here in vegetarian avatar.
Saffron Kheer
₹900केसर खीर
Kashmiri saffron-scented rice pudding with crushed pistachios and silver leaf — the Mughal court dessert done to the highest standard.
Tandoori Sabz Seekh
₹1400तंदूरी सब्ज़ सीख
Minced vegetable and cottage cheese seekh grilled in the tandoor over charcoal — smoky, aromatic, and served with Amarvilas's house mint chutney.
Hygiene & Comfort›
- Seating
- Indoor (AC)
- Washroom
- Dedicated, clean
- Hygiene
- ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Wait time
- Weekday: Reservation required · Weekend: Reservation required
Payment & Logistics›
- Payment
- UPI · Cards · Cash
- Reservation
- Mandatory
- Waktu Beroperasi
- Breakfast 7:00–10:30 AM · Lunch 12:30–2:30 PM · Dinner 7:00–10:30 PM (daily)
- Parking
- Complimentary valet parking for restaurant guests.
Cara Ke Sana
Oberoi Amarvilas hotel, Taj East Gate Road, Agra — 600 metres from the Taj Mahal East Gate. Taxi from Agra Cantonment Station costs ₹300–400 (25 minutes). Hotel valet parking available.
Pro Tip
Request a window table when booking — the Taj Mahal is fully visible from the dining room and beautifully illuminated after dusk. The vegetarian tasting menu (advance notice required) is the best way to experience the kitchen's full range. Non-guests must confirm reservation 48 hours in advance.