Best Rooftop Restaurants in Ahmedabad — 2026 Guide

Ahmedabad has one of the strongest rooftop dining scenes in Gujarat. The combination of long, pleasant evenings from October to March, a rapidly expanding western corridor along SG Highway, and several hotel brands that opened rooftop bars and restaurants in the last decade means the city now offers rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad at every price point, cuisine type, and atmosphere.

This guide covers 20 options across all major areas of the city: Satellite, SG Highway, Riverfront, Ashram Road, Thaltej, Navrangpura, Vastrapur, and Prahladnagar. It starts with our Editor’s Choice picks, then organises the full list by area for easy reference.

Quick reference: rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad by area

Editor’s Choice: top 3 rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad

These three stand out for consistency, concept, and verified quality across recent reviews.

Campanella Rooftop Restro-Café (Ambli) ★ Editor’s Choice

Campanella is the most talked-about rooftop café to open in Ahmedabad in recent years. Inspired by Capri Island in Italy and run by siblings Kritika and Ronit Thakur, it occupies a 175-seater terrace in Ambli off SG Highway. The kitchen leads with Neapolitan pizza (Quattro Formaggi and Pizza Adobo are the standouts), Italian Arancini Balls, and the Mocha Brownie Milkshake that has featured in dozens of food blog posts. It carries a 4.7 on Google from over 1,000 reviews.

Fully vegetarian and non-alcoholic, open daily noon to midnight, at ₹1,400 for two. Read the full Campanella review and menu guide.

Address: Plot A-301, Inceptum, Bellagio Road, Off SG Highway, Ambli, Ahmedabad 380058
Contact: +91 9898616955

Sphere Lounge (Hotel Ramada, University) ★ Editor’s Choice

Sphere Lounge at the Ramada University branch sits on the 13th floor of Addor Aspire near the Panjrapole area, giving it one of the most expansive city views available from any restaurant in Ahmedabad. The Gujarat University campus, the SG Highway corridor, and the western residential spread are visible on a clear evening. As part of a hotel property, it operates consistently and offers a broad multi-cuisine menu at hotel-standard quality. A reliable choice when you want a high-elevation experience without uncertainty about whether the kitchen is open.

Area: Addor Aspire, University / Panjrapole Road, Ahmedabad
Cost for two: approx. ₹1,200+

@Nine at The Fern (SG Highway) ★ Editor’s Choice

The Fern is a well-regarded eco-hotel chain with properties in multiple Indian cities, and its Ahmedabad rooftop @Nine is one of the most consistently reviewed hotel rooftops in west Ahmedabad. On SG Highway near the Sola overbridge, it serves Indian and continental food with cocktails and mocktails. Standard hotel rooftop quality at a fair price for the format. Good for corporate dinners or occasions where reliability matters more than novelty.

Address: Near Sola Overbridge, SG Highway, Ahmedabad 380054

West Ahmedabad: SG Highway and Satellite

Veranda Rooftop Cafe (Satellite)

One of the established names on the Ahmedabad rooftop scene. Located in Sun Avenue One on Shyamal Manekbaug Road in Satellite, Veranda is known for live music on evenings and weekends, an open balcony bar, and a menu covering grills, pasta, and starters. Good for groups. The café has been running consistently and maintains strong local loyalty in the Satellite and Manikbaug corridor.

Area: Sun Avenue One, Shyamal Manekbaug Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad 380015
Cost for two: approx. ₹800

VariTEA Lounge and Terrace (Sindhu Bhavan Road)

A rooftop café centred on a genuine international tea menu rather than the standard multi-cuisine format. Located at Shilp Aaron on Sindhu Bhavan Road in Bodakdev, near the Pakwaan crossroads. The menu includes Rose Oolong, desi masala chai, cheese fondue, pesto pasta, and sizzlers. Suited to daytime visits and early evenings. At ₹700 for two, it is one of the more affordable rooftops in the Sindhu Bhavan corridor.

Area: Sindhu Bhavan Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad 380059
Cost for two: approx. ₹700

Makeba The Lounge Cafe (IIM Road)

On the 8th floor of 3rd Eye Vision on IIM Road, Makeba is notable for offering a strong non-vegetarian menu in a part of Ahmedabad that is predominantly vegetarian. Known for Mexican rice, pastas, Kit Kat Shake, and hot chocolate. Good city views from the 8th floor, and the seating is arranged to work for both group evenings and work meetups.

Area: Near Panjra Pol, University area, Ahmedabad 380009
Cost for two: approx. ₹1,000

XIA Rooftop Bistro (Rajpath Rangoli, Bodakdev)

XIA is on the 13th floor of Salister building on Rajpath Rangoli Road behind Rajpath Club in Bodakdev, and it positions itself as the highest rooftop restaurant in Ahmedabad. The main differentiator is a built-in waterfall feature inside the rooftop space, which creates an unusual ambient backdrop. Multi-cuisine menu with city and sunset views from the 13th-floor elevation. Open 1 PM to 11:30 PM. At ₹1,800 for two it is the priciest standalone rooftop cafe on this list.

Address: Salister, 13th Floor, Rajpath Rangoli Road, Behind Rajpath Club, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad
Contact: +91 92270 58546
Cost for two: approx. ₹1,800
Zomato rating: 4.1

Altitude by Upper Crust (Rajpath Rangoli, Bodakdev)

Also on Rajpath Rangoli Road, Altitude sits in the Lithosphare building near the 9th Avenue junction. It has a 4.3 on Zomato and is one of the few rooftop venues in Ahmedabad with a strong BBQ and seafood menu. Open 10 AM to 11 PM. A good option for non-vegetarian groups in the Bodakdev corridor who want rooftop seating without driving to SG Highway.

Address: Lithosphare, Rajpath Rangoli Road, Near 9th Avenue, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad
Contact: +91 70691 88818
Cost for two: approx. ₹1,500
Zomato rating: 4.3

Vertu Lounge (Prahladnagar)

Third floor of Shivalik Arcade on Anand Nagar Road near Prahladnagar Garden. The Prahladnagar location places it close to the SG Highway mall belt, making it practical for an evening meal after shopping at Ahmedabad One, CG Square, or Iscon Mall. Multi-cuisine menu at a moderate price point.

Area: Shivalik Arcade, Anand Nagar Road, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad

Central Ahmedabad: Ashram Road and Riverfront

SKYZ at Fortune Landmark (Ashram Road)

Fortune Landmark is one of the better-known business hotels on Ashram Road. SKYZ occupies its top floor with views toward the Sabarmati and the central parts of the city. The menu includes a buffet option on certain evenings. A practical choice for visitors staying in the central hotel corridor who want rooftop dining without a long commute.

Area: Fortune Landmark, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380013

The Riverfront Grill (Lemon Tree Premier, Sabarmati)

Lemon Tree Premier sits at The Atrium, off Nehru Bridge on the Sabarmati Riverfront. The rooftop grill looks directly over the riverfront promenade, giving it one of the best located views in all of Ahmedabad’s rooftop restaurant scene. Menu focuses on grills, Indian, and continental. The setting is particularly good on weekday evenings when the promenade is lit up and less crowded than weekends.

Area: Sabarmati Riverfront, Off Nehru Bridge, Ahmedabad

Three Quarter Indian (Central Ahmedabad)

A rooftop with a regional Indian cuisine focus rather than the typical multi-cuisine spread. Dishes draw from different parts of India. Popular with the Navrangpura and Ashram Road crowd who want a full Indian meal in an open-air setting.

North, East and Neighbourhood options

Upri Manzil (Vastrapur)

Located opposite Ahmedabad One Mall in Vastrapur, Upri Manzil is a neighbourhood rooftop with a broad menu covering North Indian, Italian, and continental. At ₹1,000 for two, it serves the Vastrapur residential area and attracts a regular local crowd. 4.1 on Zomato. A solid choice for residents of the Vastrapur, Satellite, and Bodakdev corridor who want a relaxed local option without the drive to Ambli.

Area: Opp. Ahmedabad One Mall, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
Cost for two: approx. ₹1,000

Tent Cafe Rooftop Restro (Navrangpura)

Opposite Nabard Vihar on the CG Road axis in Navrangpura, Tent Cafe has a 4.4 rating on Zomato with a consistent body of recent reviews. The central location makes it convenient for Navrangpura, Ellisbridge, and Paldi residents. Multi-cuisine with rooftop seating, active Zomato promotions.

Area: Opp. Nabard Vihar, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
Cost for two: approx. ₹900

Cafe Bluez (Thaltej, SG Highway)

Operating from Hotel Binori near Zydus Hospital on SG Highway in Thaltej, Cafe Bluez is a casual, affordable option for the Thaltej and Hebatpur corridor. The most accessible price point among rooftop venues in this area at ₹600 for two.

Area: Hotel Binori, Zydus Hospital Road, Thaltej, Ahmedabad
Cost for two: approx. ₹600

Brewich Rooftop Café

Brewich has built a following for its coffee and brunch programme. Open for morning and afternoon visits as well as evenings, it is one of the few rooftop cafes in Ahmedabad that works as a morning destination.

The Cafe Date (Gota)

At Eulogia Inn near the Gota Bridge area, The Cafe Date serves café-format food at accessible prices in the northern residential corridor of Gota and Chandkheda. Cost for two around ₹800.

Area: Near Gota Bridge, Gota, Ahmedabad 382481

Pehar Rooftop Restro-Cafe (Gallops Mall, Satellite)

Pehar is a purpose-built rooftop on the top floor of Colonnade in Gallops Mall, opposite ISKCON Mandir on BRTS Road in Satellite. It opened in 2023 and was among the newer professional rooftop setups in the city. Note: as of early 2026 Pehar is listed as temporarily closed for dine-in on Zomato. Verify current status directly before visiting: +91 9978778798.

Area: Gallops Mall, BRTS Road, Opp. ISKCON Mandir, Satellite, Ahmedabad

Practical tips for visiting rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad

Best season: October to February. The evenings are cool enough for open-air rooftop seating to be genuinely comfortable. March starts to warm up, and April through June is too hot for outdoor exposure in the evening.

Book ahead on weekends: Venues with a strong social following: Campanella, Pehar, Sphere Lounge, @Nine: fill up on Friday and Saturday after 7 PM. Book via phone or Zomato dine-out.

Gujarat’s dry state rules: Gujarat is a prohibition state. Alcohol is only served in licensed hotel permit rooms. Most standalone rooftop cafes are non-alcoholic and serve mocktails only. Check before visiting if this is relevant.

Vegetarian options: All rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad offer extensive vegetarian menus. Most are predominantly or fully vegetarian. Makeba on IIM Road is one of the few with a strong non-vegetarian focus.

Weather in summer: Several venues have covered indoor sections that are usable year-round. The purely outdoor rooftop experience is best from October to March.

For current menus, photos, and user reviews, Zomato’s Ahmedabad rooftop listings are the most reliable reference.

For a completely different Ahmedabad evening, Manek Chowk in the old city operates as a street food hub after dark, with a 600-year history and the city’s most varied after-dark menu. If you are planning a longer outing, the Kankaria Carnival in December adds outdoor performances to a lakefront evening.

Last verified: March 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best rooftop restaurant in Ahmedabad?

For an independent rooftop café, Campanella in Ambli (4.7 Google, Italian-inspired) is the current standout. Among hotel rooftops, @Nine at The Fern on SG Highway and The Riverfront Grill at Lemon Tree Premier are consistently rated. Sphere Lounge at Hotel Ramada offers the most expansive city view (13th floor). The best choice depends on location, cuisine preference, and whether you want a hotel setting or an independent café.

What are the best rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad for couples?

Campanella (Ambli) is widely described as romantic in reviews: Mediterranean décor, string lights, open terrace, and food quality that matches the setting. The Riverfront Grill (Sabarmati Riverfront) is good for a special occasion with river views. @Nine at The Fern works well for an occasion dinner with reliable service.

Are there budget rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad?

Yes. Cafe Bluez in Thaltej costs around ₹600 for two. Tent Cafe Rooftop in Navrangpura is ₹900 for two (4.4 on Zomato). VariTEA Lounge on Sindhu Bhavan Road is ₹700 for two. Veranda Café in Satellite is ₹800 for two. These all offer genuine rooftop seating without hotel-tier pricing.

What are the newest rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad?

Pehar Rooftop Restro-Cafe in Gallops Mall (Satellite) opened in 2023 and is one of the newer professionally designed rooftop spaces. Campanella in Ambli has risen sharply in reviews since 2024. Upri Manzil in Vastrapur is another newer neighbourhood option.

Which rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad are vegetarian?

Campanella is fully vegetarian. Most rooftop cafes in Ahmedabad offer predominantly vegetarian menus. Exceptions with a non-vegetarian focus include Makeba on IIM Road. Hotel rooftops (SKYZ, @Nine, Riverfront Grill) serve both.

Do rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad serve alcohol?

Gujarat is a prohibition state. Alcohol is only available in licensed hotel permit rooms. Most standalone rooftop cafes serve mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages only. If alcohol is part of your plan, verify with the specific venue before visiting.