In the shadow of the Taj Mahal, Agra’s culinary heartbeat quickens at Daawat-E-Nawab, where centuries-old Mughal recipes are coaxed back to life in copper handis and clay tandoors. Here, the perfume of saffron drifts over tender galouti kebabs, while roomali rotis sweep across antique silver platters like silk scarves once gifted by nobles. Beneath chandeliers that echo imperial courts, every bite becomes a dialogue between sandstone ramparts and modern palates, inviting travellers to taste the city’s regal past without ever leaving the candle-lit present.
Taj Hotel & Convention Centre, Taj East Gate Rd, Taj Nagari Phase 1, Telipara, Agra, Dhandhupura, Uttar Pradesh 282006, India
+91 562 305 5555
Daawat-E-Nawab, perched inside the Taj Hotel & Convention Centre in Agra, distills the grandeur of Awadhi and Mughal kitchens into a single, candle-lit dining room: slow-cooked nalli nihari falls off the bone, ulte tawa ka paratha arrives blistered and buttery, and a 24-karat varq crown on the dum biryani catches the light of the Taj Mahal only minutes away. Service is textbook Taj—formal yet warm, with stewards who time each course to the live tabla beat—and the 4.4-star rating feels conservative once the chef’s house-smoked malai tikka melts on the tongue. Reserve early; the velvet-lined alcoves fill fast with both tourists savoring a post-sightseeing feast and locals celebrating milestones over artisanal paan ice-cream.
| Sunday | 7–11 PM |
| Monday | 7–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7–11 PM |
| Friday | 7–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7–11 PM |
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What kind of cuisine does Daawat-E-Nawab serve?
Daawat-E-Nawab celebrates the royal kitchens of Awadh with an emphasis on slow-cooked dum pukht biryanis, melt-in-the-mouth galouti kebabs, and rich shahi kormas, all prepared by chefs trained in the Nawabi tradition and presented on silver-gilded tableware.
Where exactly is the restaurant located inside the Taj Agra?
You will find Daawat-E-Nawab on the lobby level of the Taj Hotel & Convention Centre, Taj East Gate Road, Taj Nagari Phase 1, Telipara, directly opposite the east entrance gate to the Taj Mahal, making it a convenient five-minute walk from the monument.
Do I need to reserve a table in advance?
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner service and weekend brunches, because the 64-seat dining room fills quickly with both in-house guests and visitors arriving for sunset views of the Taj; you can secure your preferred time by calling +91 562 305 5555 or using the online booking link on the hotel’s official site.
What are the current operating hours and average cost per person?
The restaurant is open 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, and guests typically spend around INR 3,500–4,000 per person for a three-course meal, a figure that includes 18% taxes and reflects the 4.4-star service standard maintained by the culinary team.
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