Onam is best experienced at the dining table, where a banana leaf becomes the canvas for a generous spread of Kerala’s most cherished flavours. From traditional Sadyas layered with avial, olan, thoran, sambar and payasam to Malabar-style non-vegetarian feasts and leisurely festive brunches, restaurants across Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad are bringing the spirit of the harvest festival to the table. Here’s our edit of the Onam menus worth booking this August.
The LaLiT Ashok, Bangalore
For those looking for an authentic, traditional Sadya, The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore makes a strong case with its elaborate festive lunch at 24/7. Served on a fresh banana leaf, the spread features more than 20 vegetarian preparations, bringing together Kerala staples such as parippu, sambar, avial, olan, kalan, thoran, erissery, pachadi and pappadam. The meal culminates in an assortment of payasams, while festive décor, music and traditional hospitality add to the experience. It is the kind of Sadya suited to families and anyone wanting to experience Onam in its classic form.
When: 26 August 2026| Time: 12 PM–3:30 PM
Where: 24/7, The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore| Cost: ₹2,500++ per person
ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
At Dakshin, ITC Grand Central Mumbai is putting together one of the more comprehensive Onam spreads in the city. The festive set menu runs across the festival period and includes sambaram, payar thoran, kootu curry, avial, olan, kalan, erissery, paruppu thalichathu, sambar, rasam and kuthari choru, alongside classic accompaniments such as banana chips, sharkara upperi, puli inji, pickles and papadam. Palada payasam provides the traditional sweet finish. Served for both lunch and dinner, this is a strong choice for those seeking a more formal South Indian dining setting.
When: 16–26 August 2026|Cost: From ₹3,250 + taxes
Lunch: 12:30 PM–3:30 PM| Dinner: 7:30 PM–11:45 PM
Where: Dakshin, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
Mulberry Shades Bengaluru Nandi Hills
If you prefer your Onam celebration with a side of nature, The Great Onam Feast at Terra at Mulberry Shades Bengaluru Nandi Hills combines Kerala’s festive flavours with a leisurely resort brunch. The spread moves beyond the conventional vegetarian Sadya, bringing in Kerala fish curry, Malabar biryani, matta rice, pulissery, kalan, olan, appams and grills. Palada payasam, banana halwa and unniyappam take care of the sweet finish, while sambaram and refreshing coolers accompany the meal. Add a Pookalam, live music, caricature artist and pool access, and this becomes a full-day festive outing.
When: Sunday, 23 August 2026| Time: 12:30 PM–4 PM
Where: Terra, Mulberry Shades Bengaluru Nandi Hills, A Tribute Portfolio Resort| Cost: ₹3,000++ non-alcoholic | ₹4,000++ alcoholic
ITC Maratha, Mumbai
Mumbai’s Onam calendar gets a contemporary South Indian interpretation at Avartana, ITC Maratha, where the festival is marked with the Kimaya Menu rather than a conventional Sadya. Inspired by the flavours and ingredients of South India, the menu includes dishes such as spiced aubergine with Byadagi chilli emulsion and sago, drumstick dumpling with moringa broth, and uthukuli morel with Malabar parotta and butter toffee. The non-vegetarian selection includes steamed seabass with fermented gongura emulsion and butter rice, along with uthukuli chicken. It is the choice for diners who prefer a progressive tasting-menu approach to festive cuisine.
When: 16–26 August 2026| Cost: From ₹3,200++ per person
Time: Monday–Saturday, 7 PM–11 PM | Sunday, 12 PM–3 PM & 7 PM–11 PM | Where: Avartana, ITC Maratha, Mumbai
Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway
At Feast, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway puts a traditional Sadya at the heart of an expansive Onam brunch. The banana-leaf spread features Kerala favourites including parippu curry, Kerala sambar, avial, pachadi and parippu pradhaman, alongside regional dishes, seafood, live cooking stations, festive desserts and beverages. Inspired by the story of King Mahabali’s homecoming, the experience is designed around the communal spirit of Onam. For those who want the familiarity of a classic Sadya but prefer the variety and pace of a hotel brunch, this is a well-rounded pick.
When: 23 August 2026| Time: 12:30 PM–4 PM
Where: Feast, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway
Cost: ₹3,299++ non-alcoholic | ₹4,299++ alcoholic
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Radisson Blu Atria, Bengaluru
Tijouri’s Onam offering is particularly interesting for diners who want to explore the lesser-seen Malabar side of the Sadhya tradition. Curated with Hari Krishna and Lincy Stanley of Malabari Mashup, the feast includes the familiar vegetarian staples but also adds a non-vegetarian Sadhya inspired by Malabar households. Meen porichathu, kozhi roast, koonthal roast and chemeen chammanthi sit alongside aviyal, olan, erissery, kootu curry, sambar, moru curry, rasam and payasam. Served on a banana leaf, it offers a broader picture of Kerala’s festive food culture.
When: Sunday, 23 August 2026| Cost: ₹2,000 + taxes per person
Where: Tijouri, Radisson Blu Atria, Bengaluru| Time: 12:30 PM
The Roseate, New Delhi
Delhi’s Onam offerings may be fewer, but Kiyan at The Roseate New Delhi keeps things firmly rooted in the traditional Sadya format. The restaurant’s festive feast brings together classic Kerala preparations including avial, sambar, matta rice, parippu and payasam. The menu is deliberately centred on the essentials, making it a straightforward option for diners looking to mark Onam with a traditional Kerala meal rather than an elaborate multi-format brunch. With the celebration scheduled for the evening, it also offers an alternative to the more common daytime Sadya.
When: 26 August 2026| Time: 7 PM–11 PM
Where: Kiyan, The Roseate New Delhi
Coracle at BIC Café , Bangalore International Centre
For a Sadya that comes closest to the generous, multi-course spirit of a Kerala family feast, Coracle at BIC Café is serving a 23-dish Onasadhya across three dates. The banana-leaf spread starts with salt, banana and pickles before moving through sharkaravaratti, puli inji, avial, olan, erissery, thoran, parippu, sambar, rasam, moru and kaalan. Red or white rice anchors the meal, with pradhaman and pal payasam closing proceedings. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions are available, making this one of the more distinctive options in Bengaluru.
When: 26, 29 & 30 August 2026| Lunch Slots: 12 PM, 1:15 PM & 2:30 PM
Where: Coracle at BIC Café, Bangalore International Centre Terrace, Indiranagar
Cost: ₹1,900 vegetarian | ₹2,600 non-vegetarian | ₹900 children (7–12 years)
Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel
Not every Onam celebration needs to be a traditional Sadya. At Lush, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, the focus is on Kerala’s wider culinary repertoire through a specially curated regional thali. The vegetarian version brings together avial, paneer kondattam, kumbalanga moru curry, olan, kalan, kootu curry, kappa and pazham pori, while the non-vegetarian option adds Kochi-style mathi curry, kozhi varutharacha curry and pollichathu. It is a good choice for diners who want to explore Kerala beyond the familiar Sadya staples and sample both vegetarian and seafood/meat preparations.
When: 17–31 August 2026
Where: Lush, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, Bengaluru
Cost: ₹1,650++ vegetarian | ₹1,850++ non-vegetarian
The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace is extending its Onam celebrations across several meal occasions, making it a useful option for those who cannot make a traditional lunch alone. At Seasonal Tastes, the Grand Onam Sadhya brings together Kerala delicacies, seasonal specialities and traditional desserts, with the restaurant dressed in Pookalam-inspired festive décor. The programme includes a dedicated Onam brunch, multiple dinner services and a special Onam lunch on the festival day. It is less about a single elaborate sitting and more about giving diners several opportunities to experience the flavours of the season.
Onam Brunch: 23 August | 12:30 PM–4 PM
Onam Dinner: 23–26 August| Onam Lunch: 26 August
Where: Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
Cost: Brunch from ₹3,300++ non-alcoholic | Lunch/Dinner from ₹2,450++
Kalpaney, Bengaluru
At Kalpaney, Onam arrives as an elaborate vegetarian Sadhya of more than 25 dishes, served in the customary sequence on a banana leaf. The menu begins with familiar accompaniments such as upperi, sharkara varatti, banana, puli inji, mango and lime pickles, ghee and papadam before moving into the main feast. The emphasis here is on balance sweet, sour, spicy and bitter notes coming together across the meal, as is characteristic of a well-composed Sadya. For those seeking a traditional, vegetarian-first Onam experience without a luxury-hotel price tag, this is worth considering.
When: 26 August 2026| Cost: ₹999 + taxes
Where: Kalpaney, Indiranagar and JP Nagar, Bengaluru
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