Shankara Vegis Restaurant with 360° Rooftop, and Taj View

Wow! This place is SO yummy. We had the Jeera Rice, Malai Kofta and Masala Dosa and it rocked our world, literally one of the best meals we’ve had in Agra. Desert was amazing too, we had the Gulab Jamun and Vanilla ice cream and the Rajmali - yummy!!The rooftop is super cute and romantic, obstructed view of the Taj. Highly recommend!

After finishing my visit to the Taj Mahal, I exited through the main gate, passed some souvenir shops, and came across this restaurant. Since it was only around 10 AM, the restaurant was empty. The owner asked, “Did you come in because you saw the Japanese recommendation on Google?” I replied, “Nope. I just followed my intuition.” I ordered the Spinach Curry with Fried Rice, and the owner’s recommendation, the Banana Lassi, and my intuition was proven right. Every dish is made to order, so there’s a bit of a wait, but everything is definitely fresh. The owner mentioned that many Japanese people visit, and I can see why—they would likely enjoy these flavors, and the place is very clean! The restaurant is located right near the main gate of the Taj Mahal. After your visit, I highly recommend stopping by for a meal or a drink to relax.

Very glad that we found this place. Owners spoke about their journey and also guided on neighbourhood shopping. Served authentic veg food. We suggested to start Mini Thali (smaller version of plate) with options to choose either rice or rotis with dal. Was also amazed to see many good feedbacks, memories posted by tourists.

We have been in India for five days now, and this was the best restaurant so far. Very good veggie curries, papads and - in the evening - dosas. Place so nice, we went twice.

Food was good but portions rather small. The staff were friendly but I would not recommend going after sunset. The Taj Mahal is not lit up in any way and there is some kind of a spiritual workshop next door which played this horrible tune you can hear in the video. This went on for 30 mins spoiling the dining experience.

Great food and nice view of the Taj Mahal on the roof! They also do henna whichever design you like. I chose the Taj Mahal and it turned out great :) 500 rupees for 1 hand

My experience at this vegetarian restaurant in Agra was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality that made me feel like family. The owner's kindness and passion for his craft elevated the dining experience to new heights. What started as a meal ended up being hours of engaging conversation and laughter, as I left feeling like I had made a lifelong friend. The food itself was simply divine – a true testament to the rich culinary traditions of India. Every dish was bursting with flavor and made with the utmost care. What's more, knowing that everything was cooked with mineral water added an extra layer of reassurance for travelers like myself. In my opinion, there's no better place to enjoy a meal in Agra. Whether you're a local or a traveler passing through, this restaurant is a must-visit. Trust me, you won't be disappointed

Best food we had in India. We had 2 gorgeous paneer curries with garlic naan and rice, great taste and the service was amazing. We played a traditional Indian game with the owner who was very friendly. This is a must visit restaurant in Agra- it’s clear to see why it’s rated so highly ☺️