Best Restaurants in Lonavala

Lonavala has everything from legendary roadside dhabas to local Maharashtrian thalis and cafes.

Sunny Da Dhaba (Old Mumbai–Pune Highway)

The most popular non-veg food stop between Kamshet and Lonavala, on the old highway. Famous for its chicken — butter chicken, chicken tikka, Mughlai dishes. Consistently well-reviewed and busy on weekends. Cuisine: North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese.

Kinara Village Dhaba (Old Mumbai–Pune Highway)

A large, rustic village-themed restaurant with pagoda-style outdoor seating. Excellent butter chicken, tikkas and traditional Indian meals — one of the most-visited dining stops on the Pune–Mumbai route. Cuisine: North Indian, dhaba style.

Rama Krishna (Golwada, Mumbai–Pune Highway)

A 40-year-old institution on the highway. Pure-veg restaurant renowned for consistently excellent South and North Indian food. Clean, family-friendly and always reliable. Cuisine: South Indian, North Indian, vegetarian.

Kundan Misal

A Lonavala institution near the bus stand. Misal pav — spicy sprouted lentil curry with bread — done better than anywhere else in town. The quintessential Maharashtra breakfast.

German Bakery

Croissants, granola bowls, quiche and strong coffee. The garden seating is excellent on a cool morning. Cuisine: Continental, cafe.

Chikki Street (Old Mumbai–Pune Highway)

Essential: the old highway is lined with chikki shops. Stop at Maganlal Chikki — the most famous — for walnut fudge, chocolate chikki and dried fruit.

Roadside Corn Stalls (Monsoon)

During monsoon, corn vendors set up along every road near Bhushi Dam and Tiger Point. Roasted corn with lemon, salt and chilli — the quintessential Lonavala monsoon experience.

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