5 Best Restaurants in Chennai
Updated 17 September 2026 · 194 restaurants in Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists the five highest-rated restaurants in Chennai, selected from 194 qualifying businesses with at least 300 reviews each. The ranking is based on weighted Google ratings across the city. Whether you seek vegetarian options, Arab cuisine, or North Indian specialties, this list helps you find top spots for lunch or dinner. All entries are chosen strictly from verified data to ensure reliability for locals and visitors alike.
#1
Haven Sampoorna
★ 4.8 (6,242 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant
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Haven Sampoorna in Anna Nagar is a vegetarian restaurant with a knight theme and wheelchair-accessible toilets. Open daily for lunch and dinner, it draws crowds for its attentive service and distinct atmosphere. Reviewers praise the fried ice cream and Rajasthani Tava Chappathi. While some find the food average compared to the ambiance, regulars highlight the excellent tiramisu and tandoori platters, noting the staff's dedication to guest comfort.
Best for: Knight-themed vegetarian dining
- Address
- 97, 3rd Ave, Block Q, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040
- Hours
- daily 12–3:30 pm, 7–10:30 pm
#2
Madras Machan's
★ 4.8 (531 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Located in T. Nagar, Madras Machan offers a unique crafted menu with painted walls and an atmosphere that reviewers call stunning. Open daily from 11 am to 11 pm, it serves filling portions at competitive prices. Guests frequently recommend the chicken lollipop Chinese style and mutton dishes, noting that quality mutton options are available under ₹400. The hospitality is consistently described as excellent, with staff noted for being attentive and friendly.
Best for: Authentic South Indian cuisine
- Address
- 1st floor, Madras Machan's, 35, Bazullah Rd, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11 pm
#3
Zaitoon Restaurant, Tambaram
★ 4.7 (14,382 Google reviews)Arab restaurant
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Zaitoon Restaurant in Tambaram is an Arab restaurant open daily from 11:30 am to 11:30 pm, featuring wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets. Reviewers praise the authentic taste and perfect balance of flavors, specifically highlighting the Kizhi parotta and Prawn biryani. The Tandoori Non-Veg Platter and Butter Chicken are popular choices. While some soup items like the mutton nalli soup are rated superb, others note that certain dishes like the prawn manchurian can be oily.
Best for: Arab cuisine and biryani
- Address
- Agaram Main Rd., Selaiyur, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu 600073
- Hours
- daily 11:30 am–11:30 pm
#4
Kailash Parbat- Pure Vegetarian Restaurant
★ 4.7 (9,229 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant₹400–1,200 per person
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Open daily 11 am to 11 pm, it offers wheelchair access and a great dessert selection. Reviewers love the creamy Rabri and Malai Broccoli, though some find the brownie too dark and the food spicy. The chat platter and pav bhaji are enjoyed, but the noisy ambience and occasional service delays are noted by diners.
Best for: Pure vegetarian North Indian feast
- Address
- No-62, 3rd Cross St, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11 pm
#5
Punjab Grill Velachery
★ 4.7 (7,375 Google reviews)Punjabi restaurant
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Punjab Grill Velachery, located in Phoenix Market City, is a Punjabi restaurant open daily from 12 pm to 11:30 pm. Reviewers describe the food as delicious with high quality, though portion sizes can vary. The service is often called outstanding and welcoming. While many praise the generous portions and excellent dining experience, some visitors express disappointment with specific dishes like the dahi kebab, citing unpleasant texture and flavor compared to the generally high standards.
Best for: Punjabi dining in a mall
- Address
- Unit No. 31, First Floor, Punjab Grill Velachery, Located in, Phoenix Market City, Velachery Main Rd, Indira Gandhi Nagar, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042
- Hours
- daily 12–11:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 194 restaurants in Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 17 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Kailash Parbat- Pure Vegetarian Restaurant takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Haven Sampoorna opens at 7 am.
- Haven Sampoorna is a pure vegetarian place.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Haven Sampoorna ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 6,242 reviews. Madras Machan's is second at 4.8 from 531 reviews.
Which restaurants in Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Zaitoon Restaurant, Tambaram, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Kailash Parbat- Pure Vegetarian Restaurant ₹400–1,200. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Kailash Parbat- Pure Vegetarian Restaurant.
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