Best Ganga View Restaurants in Varanasi

Varanasi, which is located on the banks of the sacred Ganga, offers not only spiritual and cultural immersion but a delightful, sumptuous experience when meals are paired with views of the ghats, boats, and the tranquil river. It gives a soulful dimension to food when dining with a vista of the Ganga, whether it’s breakfast as the lights on the ghats come alive. Here are some of the best Ganga-view restaurants or cafes in Varanasi:

1. Ganga View Café & Restaurant (Chausatti Ghat / Sita Guest House)

Ganga View, considered the most popular choices among both locals and travellers, is perched at Chausatti Ghat and offers open-roof air rooftop seating with sweeping views over the river and ghats. It operates from 8am to 11 pm daily. Watching the river unfold, its relaxing ambience is perfect for a leisurely breakfast or early dinner. The pleasant service and decent food (Indian, continental) provided is highlighted by its reviewers.

2. Ganga View Roof Top Restaurant (Dasaswamedh / Chausatti Ghat area)

This restaurant, which is listed on Justdial as “Ganga View Roof Top Restaurant,” is another rooftop option with good views of the Ganga and ghats. It provides mostly North Indian vegetarian fare. A sense of calm amidst the bustling ghats is provided by the rooftop seating, especially in the early morning or at sunset.

3. Ocean / Dolphin Restaurant (Manmandir Ghat)

Dolphin restaurant, which is located at Manmandir Ghat, is often praised for its view of the river. A reviewer on TripAdvisor described it as offering “the best view of the Ganges”. It consists of a rooftop dining area with views of boats and ghats, making it a fine choice for a sunset meal.

4. River View Restaurant (Samne Ghat Road, near Ramnagar Bridge)

It is a casual sit-down restaurant situated by the river. It scores well (5/5 from 65 ratings) according to user views and is a pleasant place to dine with a view of the water. It is simple, affordable, and offers a calm riverside meal option.

5. Rooftop Ganga View Café & Bakery (Bhairavi Ghat / Gadwa Ghat area)

This restaurant is listed on Justdial as Roof Top Ganga View Café & Bakery Restaurant. Although the rooftop setting by Bhairavi Ghat has received fewer reviews, it gives a good vantage point for the river, especially in the quieter early mornings.

Varanasi offers several excellent options to dine with a river view if you like to have a quiet, early sunrise breakfast, a casual continental meal, or a serene dinner while watching the Ganga Aarti. The restaurants mentioned above are a combination of ambience, solid food, and unforgettable views of the Ganga.