Hotel Arya Niwas

Venu Gopal Nair

7 years ago

5.0

Chitra Cafeteria is a melting pot. You can hear English, French, Italian, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada being spoken here at different times of the day. The guests at Arya Niwas have one option and this is it - and in all the 3 days that we stayed, we made sure that we had at least one meal a day there. It's homely, neat and clean with floral spreads draped over the tables, calendar art on the walls and a sense of unhurried calm. Like you take the frenetic pace of city life and lower the dial to somewhere between zero and one.  Jaldi kya hai (What's the rush?) Yes, there are forts to be seen, the Hawa Mahal to dawdle over and the Jantar Mantar with its mystical structures and incomprehensible notations, but that can wait. Right now, at breakfast the decisions are over the puri bhaji, the omelettes, the fruit juice and yogurt, the poha or the upma, the grilled triangles of spinach corn and cheese sandwiches or the little rounds of garlic bread. It's not a huge spread but it's very satisfying in its time-tested recipes. There's no rush of flavours or bugles sounding the taste assault - it's like the gentle lapping of water at the river banks. At dinner, the menu is displayed on 2-3 trays and you can have your choice of pasta, fettucini, pita bread or an assortment of continental and world cuisine. But alongside that is the dal, the parathas, the nan, the chana, the stuffed bitter gourd, tinda, jeera aloo, and plain rice or the inevitable fried rice. Get yourself a notepad and pen, decide what you want to have in pint-sized portions and pint-sized prices. Pick up a table number and in a short while, the food will arrive at your table. Served by waiters who are pleasant, smiling and yes, not in a hurry. Don't miss the fruit custard. Then sit on one of the chairs along the extended verandah or on one of the cane chairs on the lawn and listen to the babble of children and families in companionable clusters. Or look up at the sky and breathe in the cool air of October before the winter steals in.  Chitra Cafeteria is like going back in time - to long summer holidays, to extended conversations with friends, to playing chuppa chuppi (hide and seek), going home only for dinner or to snacks that always seemed to materialise magically on dining tables. There are faux period places but this is not one of them. It has aged gracefully, beautifully and retains everything that people prize about the good old days.It may be stretching the truth a bit but I think I will remember the grandeur of Amber Fort in the evening with the same intensity as the languid pace of Chitra Cafeteria within the soulful confines of Arya Niwas Hotel

Shalini Bhagat

7 years ago

5.0

I loved my food... I ordered a baked veg, Rajasthani thali, spinach salad, peeta bread with falafel, kheer and pineapple and carrot cake. I loved all of them, specially the baked veg, the salad, kheer and both the cakes were extraordinary. The Rajasthani thali was also tasty but if you need something spicy then you will need to have the tipore with the dishes. The staff was very polite and calm and the place was beautiful. I loved this experience and am looking forward to come back real soon.😀

gaurav sood

4 years ago

5.0

We as a family have been going there for quite a number of years now. The hotel and the Chitra cafe has remained contemporary with the changing times and provided us with the simplistic ambience and food similar to compliment the feel of a home that you get in this hotel, if you want to experience something classy and taste delicious food that's served with generous hospitality from the staff then this is your place! One of a kind in Jaipur

vandanasaf

2 years ago

5.0

The exorbitant lavish place with divine heritage appearance. It houses the rich culture and traditions of our state. The instrumental music adds beauty and magic in the environment. One Must visit Arya Niwas to know how our Royals lived and gave us the legacy to experience. Best wishes hotel Arya Niwas.

Rohan Sachdeva

7 years ago

5.0

I have been going to this place for more than 20 years. I learnt how to walk here as a kid and the food has been amazing. Each and everything in the menu is beyond awesome. I strongly recommend it if you're in jaipur and want home food.

Sita

7 years ago

5.0

Love the atmosphere here. Staff are unhurried, helpful and polite. Good range of western and Indian food at reasonable prices. Great salads. We kept coming back here during our stay in Jaipur.

Bhumika Lohiya

1 month ago

5.0

chitra cafe is one of the most amazing place in jaipur ..warm sunny vibe with multicultural essense....sophisticated foreigners being around with calm voices. good energy of the place ❤️

Abhishek Mandal

7 years ago

4.0

We visited this place multiple times during our stay at Arya Niwas. This place has an old world charm to it. Here indoor, verandah and garden seating is available. They serve a lovely breakfast buffet daily and for lunch and dinner they have a set of items which keeps changing daily. Every ala carte items are displayed along with their portion size which makes it somewhat easier to select and order. Usually portion size is perfect for one person. Besides this they serve Rajasthani Thali and regular thali as well. Service is warm and prompt. Will definitely recommend this place.

Aditya Desai

7 years ago

4.0

Good ambience. Good food. Perfect taste. Simple food. Only limited menu available. Thali option is there also. Menu is on display and to can choose from varieties. Food will be served on table.

Ankur Singh

7 years ago

4.0

Must visit for Jaipur visitors. Beautiful traditionally styled cafe. Good variety of vegetarian food options. Breakfast buffet is amazing. Pocket friendly rates and well behaved staff.