Alleppey's cuisine has a number of must haves. Your taste buds haven't experienced Allepey if you haven't tried the Ghee Roast Dosa and Malayalee Parotha . While Appams and Idlis form the essentials, you can also try "Toddy" which is a locally fermented alcohol beverage made from palm tree and coconut palms. Rice wine can be also tried in Alleppey.
One of the most essential things to do in Alleppey is trying the local cuisine. Apart from the very famous Puttu Kadala, Appam, Vada, curry and other traditional Kerala food; you can also try the homemade fish and seafood. All of these dishes have a very strong coconut flavour
Here are the top 13 restaurants in Alleppey:
1. Kream Korner
Mullackal South of Temple, Kream Korner, Alappuzha
European, Indian
9AM-10PM
INR 200-300
2. Royal Park Hotel
YMCA Road, Alappuzha
Multi-cuisine
7AM-10.30PM, bar 10.30AM-10.30PM
INR 300-500 For Two
3. Cafe Katamaran
Serving meat and well as vegan dishes, this restaurant will satiate any visitors taste buds. The low-seating deck and a beach view is an add on. They have everything from pancakes, granola and fresh juice to seafood and grilled chicken.
4. Thaff
Near District Court Bridge, Alappuzha, India
Middle-Eastern, Indian
9AM-9PM
INR 200
5. Chakara
One among the finest restaurant in Allepey, Chakara has an open rooftop and a view of the beach. With elegant dining and cosy vibe, the restaurant is a bit expensive but worth it. Serving traditional Kerala and European cuisines, Chakara is a blend of delicious food and excellent ambience.
6. Royale Chimney
A 3star hotel cum restaurant that's known for its hygiene and sea-food delicacies, Royal Chimney has always been top-notch in town. With an extensive menu, the restaurant also has a beer parlour.
7. Le Coffee Time
A well-maintained expresso coffee bar with a variety of Indian and European food, Le Coffee time is the best breakfast place in Allepey. With free wifi and water, the restaurant accepts cash only.
8. Halais
Halais has a lively vibe with an array of dishes and a cosy vibe. This restaurant is the hotspot of both Kerala and Arabic cuisine.
9. Cochin Majlis
With unlimited options for non-vegetarian cuisines, Cochin Majlis is a multicuisine restaurant in Alappuzha. Offering Indian, Chinese and Arabic flavours, the restaurant serves tandooris, sea food, biryanis, shawarma and a lot more.
10. Vembanad Restaurant
AS Rd, Alappuzha
Kerala
11AM-11PM
INR 200
11. Harbour Restaurant
Beach Road, Alappuzha
European, Indian
10AM-9PM
INR 250-350
12. Mushroom
CCSB Rd, Kodiveedu, Alappuzha, Kerala 688001
Asian
Noon-midnight
INR 300
13. Dreamers
Offering a homely ambience with good food, Dreamers is a beachside restaurant with a rooftop terrace. It is designed in a Kerala houseboat style, serving exquisite Indian and international food.