Tucked amid Varanasi’s labyrinthine alleys, Kriva ~ Cafe & Fine Dining reimagines the city’s spiritual heartbeat as a plate. Here, centuries-old spice routes meet contemporary technique, turning local river greens and Benarasi saffron into edible art. Candlelit tables overlook the Ganges, where bells from evening aarti echo against clinking crystal. In a town famed for street chaat, Kriva dares to plate slow-cooked Awadhi lamb beneath starched linen, proving that even moksha can pause for a seven-course tasting menu.
B, 1/4, Assi - Lanka Rd, Anandbagh, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
+91 95556 25050
Tucked away on Assi-Lanka Road, Kriva turns a quiet Varanasi corner into a pocket of calm sophistication: low-lit wood-and-brick interiors, unobtrusive jazz, and a 4.7-rated kitchen that sends out silky malai broccoli, pepper-crusted mahi-mahi, and a 12-hour sous-vide lamb that rivals any metro steakhouse; service is unhurried, wine list concise yet global, and the rooftop at dusk frames the Ganges in gold—call ahead on +91 95556 25050, because the few tables fill fast.
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–10:30 PM |
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Where exactly is Kriva ~ Cafe & Fine Dining located in Varanasi?
Kriva sits at B, 1/4, Assi–Lanka Road, in the quiet Anandbagh pocket of Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India—an easy 3-minute walk from Assi Ghat yet far enough from the riverfront chaos for a relaxed evening.
How can I reserve a table or ask about the menu?
Call the restaurant directly on +91 95556 25050 between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m.; the manager usually picks up within two rings and will hold your preferred time slot for fifteen minutes if you’re running late.
What kind of cuisine and dining experience should I expect?
Expect a globe-trotting menu—think wood-fired pizzas, slow-cooked lamb, and Banarasi thali—served in a candle-lit courtyard with jazz in the background, bridging the gap between a casual café and a white-tablecloth grill.
How do guests rate Kriva, and is there any dress code?
Kriva holds a steady 4.7/5 across major platforms, with praise for attentive service and plating finesse; the vibe is smart-casual, so linen shirts or cotton kurtas fit right in, while flip-flops are best left at the ghat.
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