Malabar Restaurant
Jogibara rd near the bus stand, 11am-11pm everyday. serves indian standards along with a few selections of chinese and some continental dishes. this is one of the oldest restaurants in town.
Taste of India
Jogibara rd, 10am-11pm everyday. some say it's the best indian food in town, others find it mediocre, but it's certainly popular; this depends on whether you are lucky with your order: the best is absolutely fantastic, but sometimes the dishes are bland. the owner runs 2 day cooking courses from the restaurant, but they are not participatory. the cooking courses are similar to watching a cooking show, leaving one to write down the recipes as there are no reference materials handed out. she also owns a south indian restaurant on bhagsu rd, one of the last shops in mcleod on the way to bagsu, which serves simple but very tasty southern dishes.
Pema Thang's Guest House
Bhagsu rd opposite bhagsu hotel 11am-10pm everyday. continental and local styled vegetarian food. try the fried banana with nuts and the pepperoni pizza. they also serve great thenthuk.
Le Vrai Café
Jogibara rd, just above the chocolate log, and down the hill from the post office. this is the place to get european continental food and atmosphere. run by a franco-tibetan couple, expect top quality coffee, plenty of chess and a real locals' atmosphere. epitomises the trans-nationality of mcleod, to be celebrated and savoured.
Maza Falafel
Om Hotel
near the main bus square in mcleod ganj. family run restaurant/hotel has great mexican and tibetan food, and is very cheap. great view from terrace.
Pizzicato Cafe
Palampur palampur shopping centre, next to the auto-rickshaw stand. famous for its dark chocolate pastry made from fat free yogurt. it has a good selection of pizzas and toasted sandwiches.
Rewa Cafe
Jogiwara rd, down the hill, 5 min past the post office. good tibetan food.
Dolma & Dorjee
Small inexpensive restaurant at the quieter end of Bagsu Rd. Run by a delightful, friendly family who give the place its character. Excellent banana bread and good chai.
Shangri La Restaurant
On jogibara rd near the bus stop is a great little cafe run by monks and with all proceeds going to gyudmed monastery. try the shangri la sandwich for breakfast. meals for dinner also good quality and well priced.