Earl’s Secret is truly a hidden gem high up in the hills. My lunch experience here was fantastic—the food was delicious and absolutely deserving of 5 stars. The service was prompt and friendly, making the whole visit seamless. The real highlight, though, is the serene atmosphere. Surrounded by nature, it’s a peaceful spot to relax and unwind. The weather was soothing and cold, which made the cozy setting even more inviting. If you’re looking for a tranquil place to enjoy a great meal while soaking in beautiful views and crisp mountain air, Earl’s Secret is the perfect choice. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a serene escape!

We had a wonderful fine dining experience at Earl’s Secret in Ooty. The ambiance was warm and elegant, making the meal truly memorable. The food was delicious – we tried the Veg Biryani, Omelette, and Hara Bhara Kebab, all of which were flavorful and well-prepared. To end on a sweet note, the Blueberry Cheesecake was absolutely delightful. The restaurant is conveniently located near where we stayed and lives up to its reputation as one of the top-rated places in Ooty. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food and a charming dining atmosphere.

It’s a lifetime experience. The place is just awesome. And sometimes the ambience, service, hospitality becomes so good that quality of food doesn’t make any difference from such a good experience. Pros: 1. Mind blowing place, ambience, environment 2. Nice decoration and maintenance 3. Plenty of space to seat and enjoy the scenery 4. People are very nice mannered and good service 5. Too much photogenic 6. Foods are nice and served fresh Cons: 1. Quite bit costly but still believe it is justifiable due to its location and ambience. 2. Difficult for navigation and quite narrow lanes but liked a lot while going to the top. 3. At night it’s quite dark and low visibility outside so preferably to go before evening if you want to enjoy your food outside. But inside it’s quite warm and nice.

Nestled atop the hills of Ooty and surrounded by lush greenery, Earl’s Secret offers a truly serene dining experience. The beautiful gardens, ample parking space, and soft, soulful music create a mesmerizing atmosphere that perfectly complements the food. What we ordered: 1. Manchow Soup 2. Tangy Crispy Pepper Potato (Veg) 3. Punjabi Paneer Tawa Masala 4. Murgh Tikka Masala 5. Butter Naan, Rumali Roti & Stuffed Kulcha 6. Apple Pie with Ice Cream Ambience & Experience: The restaurant exudes old-world charm with elegant outdoor seating and scenic views of the valley. The ambience is peaceful and romantic, ideal for both family dinners and quiet getaways. Food Review: • 🥣 Manchow Soup: Perfectly spiced, hearty, and flavourful a great start to the meal. • 🥔 Tangy Crispy Pepper Potato: Crisp, tangy, and seasoned just right with a hint of sesame a true crowd-pleaser. • 🧀 Punjabi Paneer Tawa Masala: Rich, creamy, and full of flavor with soft paneer pieces that melted in the mouth. • 🍗 Murgh Tikka Masala: Succulent chicken cooked in a luscious, well-balanced gravy. Could have been better. • 🫓 Breads: The naans and kulchas were soft and fresh, pairing beautifully with the gravies. • 🍎 Apple Pie with Ice Cream: The perfect ending, warm, comforting, and absolutely delicious! Service & Value: Service was courteous, and well-coordinated. The staff didn’t justify the service tax. Prices are mismatch to the taste of the food by 20-30%. Overall: A delightful blend of Indian and fusion cuisine served in a picturesque hilltop setting. Earl’s Secret is truly one of Ooty’s hidden gems, perfect for anyone seeking good food, great ambience, and a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended!

⭐ 5/5 A Truly Magical Candlelight Dinner at Earl’s Secret, Ooty We had the most beautiful candlelight dinner at Earl’s Secret, and it genuinely made our trip extra special. The ambience is straight out of a vintage movie — cozy, charming, and so serene. Perfect for couples looking for something intimate and memorable. The service was exceptional special mention to Dublin and Sabareesh . Every staff member was kind, attentive, and made sure we felt taken care of throughout the evening. They handled everything with so much warmth, which made the experience even more personal. And the food… absolutely amazing! Every dish was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. You can really feel the quality in every bite. From starters to dessert, everything was spot on. If you’re visiting Ooty, I highly recommend Earl’s Secret for a romantic meal or even a special celebration. We left with happy hearts and satisfied taste buds. 💛✨

✨️ – Earl’s Secret, Ooty✨️✨️ I recently dined at Earl's Secret, and the experience was nothing short of delightful. On a cold day in Ooty, the warm and comforting dishes felt like a perfect fit and were incredibly soothing. I tried the Tandoori Murg, Hara Bhara Kebab, Chicken Dum Biryani, and Khichdi. Every dish was well-prepared, flavorful, and served hot, which made the meal even more enjoyable in the chilly weather. The tandoori murg was succulent and nicely marinated, the hara bhara kebab tasted fresh and full of earthy flavor, while the chicken dum biryani was nicely aromatic with tender pieces. Even the simple khichdi tasted comforting and fulfilling. The ambience added so much to the experience: cozy, charming, and carrying a beautiful vintage feel that makes you want to sit back and enjoy the moment. It's the kind of place that instantly relaxes you. Overall, Earl's Secret is a perfect destination in Ooty where warm and comforting meals meet an old-world atmosphere. A highly recommended place!

This is the first time we visited here. We had a nice time with our kid. The service was excellent. Thanks Dupkin and Gina for the great hospitality. Chill weather + hot creamy chicken soup and tandoori Murgh was a perfect combo for us.

Nestled in the heart of the city, amidst the bustling market area, this South Indian restaurant is a culinary gem. My visit was a delight from start to finish. The food was absolutely tasty – the idlis were soft and fluffy, the dosas crispy and flavorful, and the sambhar had just the right spice kick. Each bite was a testament to the authentic flavors of South India. The staff were warm, attentive, and friendly, making dining a pleasant experience. They were knowledgeable about the menu and happy to offer recommendations. Hygiene-wise, the washroom was clean and well-maintained, reflecting the restaurant's overall attention to detail. Located centrally in the city's market hub, it's easily accessible and a great spot for a meal whether you're grabbing lunch amid shopping or unwinding with friends. The ambiance complemented the delicious food nicely. Overall, a great choice for authentic South Indian cuisine with good service and cleanliness. I'd definitely return for more of their delightful dishes. *Rating:* 4.5/5 stars *Recommendation:* A must-visit for South Indian food lovers in the city. Perfect blend of taste, service, and location.

I visited this restaurant during my trip to Ooty, expecting a relaxed meal and some good vegetarian food. However, the experience was quite disappointing. The place was extremely busy, and finding a seat was almost impossible. Most of the tables were either occupied or being reserved for large tourist groups, so I had no choice but to go for self-service and eat standing, which really took away the comfort of dining. The service system felt chaotic and rushed. Staff members seemed too occupied to assist customers properly, and there was no proper order or queue. For the kind of crowd and confusion, the prices were surprisingly high — definitely not worth the value. The vegetarian food was average at best; the taste was okay, but nothing special or memorable. I expected more freshness and flavor considering Ooty’s reputation for good local produce. Overall, the ambience was noisy and stressful, not suitable for someone looking for a peaceful, cozy meal. This restaurant may work for large tourist groups who just want a quick bite, but for anyone seeking comfort, calmness, and good quality food, there are certainly better places in Ooty. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend it or visit again.

The restaurant is very easy to access as it is located right on the commercial road in Ooty, all time crowded eatery in the vicinity.. The food and ambiance are superb, making for a delightful dining experience. However, the service could use some improvement to match the high quality of everything else. Has a reasonable area for parking as well.. If you're looking for a good vegetarian restaurant, this should be on the top of your list!

Great food, great service and great ambience. The restaurant is located at a very prime location near Charring Cross. The food was very delicious and the staffs were equally cooperative. We were waited by Amit sir, and to be honest he was very humble and showed positive concerns with our order like a family member. The price of the food is a bit high, but we cannot complaint much on this, afterall the restaurant is in a hill station.

Though I was a bit reluctant to visit the place due to low rating, I thing it's a gross injustice to rate this place below 4, which may be because of snail-pace service at peak hours. But the food quality- south Indian or north Indian, or of even snacks item- is very good. We visited the place repeatedly and had Dosa, both ghee roast and Mysore, Idli, Chhole bhature, Pav bhaji etc., and found them delicious. Pricing is also affordable. Both paid and dedicated parking areas are available, but both are generally crowded during peak hours.

A2B Restaurant in Ooty is a popular spot for both locals and tourists seeking delicious South Indian cuisine. Known for its clean and comfortable ambiance, the restaurant offers a wide range of vegetarian dishes, from crispy dosas and soft idlis to flavorful North Indian and sweet delicacies. The service is quick and courteous, making it a convenient stop for families and travelers. With its consistent taste, hygienic food, and reasonable pricing, A2B provides a satisfying dining experience in the heart of Ooty. We tried masala dosa and filter coffee as always and it tasted the same as other outlets

A2B - one good thing about the brand is whether it's Chennai, Ooty, Mysore or Bangalore food quality and taste is the same in almost all their outlets (at least in more than 10 - 15 of their outlets where I had food). Stategically located on the Commercial Road, Ooty this restaurant is big enough for a large crowd. Go to the basement and there is the reception of the hotel. This A2B offers ample parking space for Cars and 2 wheelers. The part which I didn't like is that the Food rates in this "cooled by nature" restaurant is much higher compared to the rates in AC section of A2Bs in Bangalore and Mysore. Since the seating capacity is more and since the space might get literally crowded during tourist season, there are chances for waiters to mess up your order. A2B is always one of the first choice for veg lovers. Whatever the turn downs are, A2B is defenitely worth a try.

This place is situated in the midst of the city, and provides a good view of Ooty. This restaurant is a part of the cottage styled hotel, and has some good cuisines which taste good. Although, the prices of the items are on the higher side and the number of items available is limited. They serve both buffet (with less items available though) and Ala carte, and their staff are polite. The place is well maintained and has a good ambience. I had chicken biryani and paneer 65 here, both of which tasted good. The biryani was prepared well and had good number of chicken pieces, and so did the paneer 65. Overall, it was a good experience here with the only feedback I would provide is about the prices of their cuisines, however, one can have a good experience here, especially if they're staying in their hotels.

We had vegetarian buffet. Which was good! Ample variety ! They asked us if we need anything other than buffet items. And did provided our choice. Staff was super courteous and helpful. Location of Club Mahindra resort where this restaurant is awesome. Nice view of valley in misty clouds. A lot of salads and desserts. Bottle gaurd halwa was amazing. I tried Chilly Pumpkin for first time. Absolutely awesome! I wish you are lucky to get it when you visit them.

Club Mahindra - Derby green, We enjoyed our food, as we're localities we don't often visit here. But we got a chance for one afternoon and had panner tikka and veg manchow soup, both tasted good. The price is a little higher but it's okay for its standard. You can try their items if you'd love to give a treat to your taste buds.

Firstly, people should know that this restaurant is based inside Club Mahindra resort. It’s difficult to spot it using the Maps location without this detail. Also, the food here is amazing and priced reasonably. Tomato basil soup is a must try.

Food quality is acceptable if we compare it with other nearby restauranta. Staff and service are exceptional and they are great. Ambience including valley view point. Good place.

Great experience. Great food and rooms. You can sit outside in balcony and hilltop view is just breath taking. Service and staff behavior is great and polite.

This is the in-house restaurant of Club mahindra derby greens ooty. While on workation here, we opted for 3 meal combo here and being vegetarians, this is one of the good decisions We took. The buffet has ample vegetarian options with usually 4 subzis or more and Daals. The most delightfully surprising part was the numerous and tasty eggless desserts and cakes (not sure if we were lucky to visit them during time of more vegetarian crowd). They were also very accommodating to our dietary constraints and made customizations to buffet items too when requested. FYI: Do ask for masala Ginger tea when around!

North Indian vegetarian restaurant. Visited for lunch parking is paid parking on the road. Ordered Masala papad , baby corn manchurian and manchow soup for starters. Masala Papad wwas tasty, soup is not that good more like manchurian sauce and baby corn manchurian was nice. For the main course ordered Veg Biryani, Pulka and Mushroom masala. Main course was tasty and good but we found Stone in the Biryani. Lassi was not good for the price, it’s like buttermilk not thick.

A true hidden gem... Very easy to ignore or write off... Centrally located... But on first floor... Approach is a huge turn off... But if you ignore it and brave into the restaurant you will not be disappointed with the food... Authentic Rajasthani/Jain spread... Taste is absolutely delicious... Service is quick... A definite must visit... Not to be missed...

Serving very authentic Rajasthani and northern style food in Ooty that too at reasonable prices .Owner is also nice and maintains good hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant. I visited multiple times here in my 4 days trips . Must visit for pure Vegetarians.

It's a nice Rajasthani Restaurant located on the first floor. We tried Phukka with Dal Tadka and Vegetable Biryani. Both were good and filling. Felt like hone cooked meal. Had Lassi and it was great.

Rotis and curry are good, but when you order rice item its oily and sticky, not good quality of rice, and they offer drinking water which is kind of hardwater, and environment inside is good, no parking facility we need to use paid parking..

In South India Travel ! “Amid so many non-veg shops here in the South, finding authentic North Indian food that is truly flavourful and delicious was a delight. After four days, eating such food made me genuinely happy. I would recommend every lover of authentic Indian flavours to visit this place. Even the dal baati here is extremely tasty.”

We visited it after 10 years, but found it okish, as wd felt the quality is dropped. Tried: Butter Paneer Masala- Was taste paneer curry. But was not Butter paneer Masala. Masala Papad - Not good. Very hard to eat. Roti - Very Good. Tawaa Pulka. Mango Lassi - Not made with Mango, and tasted like made with Mango syrup. Sev tamatar - Was disappointed with it. It was part of our stories from past 10 year " We had excellent Sev Tamatar in Ooty" but no more the same. Jira Rice - Okish

The cafe offered decent vibes, creating a pleasant ambiance to relax. However, the food fell short of expectations. We tried the wood-fired pizza and pasta, but the flavors didn’t stand out, leaving much room for improvement in taste and quality. On a positive note, the staff were extremely cordial and attentive, ensuring a comfortable dining experience. Their hospitality was a highlight of the visit. While the service was commendable, the food quality is a crucial factor that needs enhancement to match the overall atmosphere. It’s a place with potential, but for now, it delivers an average culinary experience. Overall, it’s a 3/5 Star experience — decent for a casual visit, but not something that would draw you back for the food alone.

I walked-in by seeing the interior and ambience of the cafe from outside. And of course the wood oven for pizza. The food was not so great but ambience and staff is very courteous. Served well, and had taken extra care as I was a tourist. The pizza chef is sweet , we had good conversation about local culture and people. One can visit the cafe to have nice pizza. It is at commercial road. Where I one can have good walk through market and pick some local stuff.

I was born and brought up in Ooty, and whenever I visit this place, the food always tastes amazing; the pizza and pasta are good. The vibe is calm and pleasant, and the restaurant has a nostalgic 90's feel. However, during my last visit, I noticed it still looks the same. I wish they would renovate it to a more modern style while keeping that '90s touch. Also, the washrooms were not clean; please make sure proper hygiene is maintained.

Very tasty food and also reasonably priced. Ambience could do a bit of improvement. Place looked dark and old. We had the yummiest napolitan spaghetti. The spicy supreme veg pizza was a overly spicy for kids. Desserts were really yummy. We had brownies with ice cream and nuts

Ok, this is a difficult one. The servers/staff there were super polite and helpful. However, the ambiance feels...old. Not vintage, not classy..but old. The restaurant did not feel welcoming despite the best efforts from the staff. The food as well was OK at best. I ordered Aglio Oglio Sphagetti and what I got was hakka noodles with red chillies and vegetables topped with cheese. It tasted fine, but it was NOT pasta. It was noodle dish with cheese on top. I do not wish to assume much since it was my one and only visit there, but there is definitely a disconnect between what the restaurant claims to be <-> aspires to be <-> what it really is. Could have been much better considering it is situated at such a prime spot in market.

Food is little blunt but service and ambiance is nice when you are Ooty.

Service is top notch. You will certainly feel special. Mr. Karchan was very cordial and professional. Food is great. If you like wood fire pizzas, go for it. Their special sandwich is awesome, I loved it.