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Varuna Restaurant

Raja Bazaar Rd | Cantonment, Varanasi, India
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Ranked #33 of 74 restaurants in Varanasi
Cuisines: Indian, Afghani
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

we had dinner here, only because we were so tired and didn't want to try anywhere else. lonely planet said there was live sitar/tabla music --- which is no longer true--- and we were tempted by this. the formal restaurant is expensive and no one was seated there when we tried. so we went to the coffee shop/buffet restaurant and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Excellent food, good servings, terriffic flavor, friendly staff, would definately come back..... Based inside the Gateway Hotel - worth a visit for the food alone.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013 via mobile

Varuna is not exciting but it is quiet, clean, and soothing. The food is very good if not particularly adventuresome

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Located in the Taj Gateway hotel, this restaurant is far away from the Ghats but is close to most of the better hotels in Varanasi. The food is excellent (I highly recommend the samosa appetizer). The ambiance is also great and there is plenty of seating. When you order, they'll even tell you exactly how long your food will take... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

I have been in India many times but never had such great food !!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012 via mobile

Good service, good quality food, decent (for India) wine list

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New Delhi, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

it should have more variety...gud ambience and food................overall nice..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2009

I had Maharaja Thali and it was heaven. To top the excellent food and service (they could improve on the lights though), we had the good fortune to listen to the incredible ragas played by Kanta Prasad Mishra. A MUST when in Varanasi.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
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