5 Best South Indian Restaurants in Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Updated 29 September 2026 · 17 restaurants in Gachibowli, Hyderabad considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five South Indian restaurants in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, for residents, office teams and families deciding where to eat. We looked at businesses Google lists as South Indian restaurants in the area and ranked them by rating weighted by review count, so places rated well by many diners rise above those with only a handful of reviews. For each one you will find opening hours, address, listed services and a fair summary of what reviewers mention, including their complaints.
#1
Southern Spice
★ 4.7 (4,029 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹400–1,400 per person
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Southern Spice is on the first floor of Prasad Enclave on Masjid Banda Road, above Starbucks, and serves lunch from 12 to 3:30 pm and dinner from 7 to 11 pm. It has a private dining room, wheelchair-accessible seating and table service. Reviewers mention thalis, Ulavacharu veg biryani, Dwarka Pulav, ragi mudde with mutton curry and chicken kothamira, and describe the ambience as pleasant for families and friends.
Best for: Thalis and Andhra-style family dinners
- Address
- 1st floor, Southern Spice, Prasad Enclave, Masjid Banda Rd, above Starbucks, Kondapur, Camelot Layout, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
- Hours
- daily 12–3:30 pm, 7–11 pm
#2
ISTHAM KITCHEN
★ 4.6 (6,974 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹400–1,400 per person
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ISTHAM KITCHEN on Mindspace Road, beside AIG Hospital, runs separate lunch and dinner sittings, closing at 11:30 pm. It accepts reservations, has a private dining room, valet and free parking, and is listed as good for kids. Reviewers mention manchow soup, Kodi Vepudu and pulaos, and describe the ambience as suitable for families. Some found certain starters too sweet, and one notes crowds around 9 pm on Sundays.
Best for: Family meals with easy parking
- Address
- Mindspace Rd, beside AIG Hospital, P Janardhan Reddy Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
- Hours
- Fri 12–4:30 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Mon 12–4 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Sat 12–4:30 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Sun 12–4:30 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Thu 12–4 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Tue 12–4 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Wed 12–4 pm, 7–11:30 pm
#3
Tanah Kitchen & Bar
★ 4.6 (392 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Tanah Kitchen & Bar is on the fifth floor of a building near AIG Hospital, open from noon until 11 pm, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers describe Telugu food with tender non-veg dishes and an elegant atmosphere. They mention staff who suggest dishes and accommodate cooking requests to taste, and several say service is quick and courteous. It appears to be a fairly new opening.
Best for: Telugu non-veg in a smart setting
- Address
- 5th Floor, Tanah Kitchen & Bar, opp. Meenakshi Bamboos Road, near AIG Hospital, P Janardhan Reddy Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–12 am; Mon 12–11 pm; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12–11 pm; Thu 12–11 pm; Tue 12–11 pm; Wed 12–11 pm
#4
Taamara Restaurant - South Indian Artisan Kitchen
★ 4.5 (2,005 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Taamara Restaurant is a rooftop restaurant off Gachibowli Road in Diamond Hills, serving lunch from 12:30 to 3:30 pm and dinner from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Reviewers mention food from all five southern states on a fairly limited menu, and a calm setting with greenery and lotus flowers. Dishes they recommend include jackfruit cutlet, prawn ghee roast, neer dosa and Madurai bun parota. One notes slightly slow service.
Best for: Unhurried pan-South Indian lunches
- Address
- Survey No: 50, Taamara Restaurant - South Indian Artisan Kitchen, Roof Top, Plot No: 79, Gachibowli Rd, Diamond Hills, Lumbini Avenue, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
- Hours
- daily 12:30–3:30 pm, 7:30–10:30 pm
#5
Hakunna Matata Kitchen
★ 4.6 (171 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Hakunna Matata Kitchen is beside Alai Balai Chowrastha Park in TNGO's Colony Phase 2, open daily for lunch from 12:30 to 4 pm and dinner from 6 to 11:30 pm. Reviewers mention mixed biryani, prawn biryani, veg noodles and chicken lollipop, and several call the portions generous and the prices wallet-friendly. One diner felt the lollipop serving was small for its cost. It is described as a newer spot.
Best for: Biryani on a budget
- Address
- Alai Balai Chowrastha Park, beside P.No.297, TNGO's Colony Phase 2, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500046
- Hours
- daily 12:30–4 pm, 6–11:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 17 restaurants in Gachibowli, Hyderabad with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “South Indian restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. 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 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Southern Spice and ISTHAM KITCHEN take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Hakunna Matata Kitchen opens at 6 am.
- 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?
Southern Spice ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 4,029 reviews. ISTHAM KITCHEN is second at 4.6 from 6,974 reviews.
Which restaurants in Gachibowli, Hyderabad are open late?
Tanah Kitchen & Bar stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Southern Spice ₹400–1,400; ISTHAM KITCHEN ₹400–1,400. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Southern Spice and ISTHAM KITCHEN.
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