Since 1968, 58 years in Haridwar
Chotiwala Restaurant, Haridwar
Pure vegetarian food on your way to Har Ki Pauri. Thalis, chole bhature, dosas and paneer curries, served every day from 8:30 in the morning.
Lalita Rao Pul, near Shiv Murti. Our only outlet in Haridwar. How to find us
नमस्ते!
आपका स्वागत है
- Open daily
- 8:30 AM to 11 PM
- Price
- ₹200–400 per person
- Food
- Pure vegetarian
- Delivery
- Order on Zomato
On your way to Har Ki Pauri
Coming from the railway station or bus stand? You pass us on the way to Moti Bazaar, Mansa Devi and Har Ki Pauri. Walking times are from our door.
Bus Stand
बस अड्डा
12 min walk (850 m)
Haridwar Railway Station
रेलवे स्टेशन
10 min walk (700 m)
Shiv Murti
शिव मूर्ति
9 min walk (650 m)
Chotiwala
You are here: Lalita Rao Pul
Moti Bazaar
मोती बाज़ार
12 min walk (850 m)
Mansa Devi Ropeway
मनसा देवी रोपवे
13 min walk (850 m)
Har Ki Pauri
हर की पौड़ी
19 min walk (1.3 km)
Also near: Maya Devi Temple (2 min walk), Bilkeshwar Mahadev (10 min walk), Om Pul (16 min walk).
Our one and only outlet: Lalita Rao Pul, near Shiv Murti. Ask for Chotiwala, Lalita Rao Pul.
Directions to usकुंभ यात्रियों का स्वागत है
Haridwar Kumbh 2027: 14 Jan to 20 Apr 2027
88 days to the first snan. We have welcomed pilgrims at every Kumbh since 1968, and we are getting ready for you.
- Next snan
- Makar Sankranti
- 14 January
- Amrit Snans
- 6 Mar, 8 Mar, 14 Apr
Photo: Philipp Eyer, CC BY-SA 3.0
What people order here
The dishes regulars ask for by name. There are 170+ more on the menu.
What guests say
Short excerpts from our Google and Zomato pages, in their own words.
Ate with us recently?
A quick rating on Google helps other families find us.
Rate us on GoogleWe have only one outlet in Haridwar, at Lalita Rao Pul. Check it was us before rating.
“Since 2016, I have been eating at this restaurant whenever I am in Haridwar. ... It is always a pleasure to see the same person serving us with the same warmth. I will absolutely be visiting on all my future trips!”
Sirisha S., 2026, on Google “very tasty food steaming hot and delicious. staff was very polite. nice ambience”
Pallavi K., Jan 2025, on Zomato “Food is very good, no second thoughts. Service is fantastic for such a small place. ... The food served is also hot right out of the fire. Chole was amazingly delicious.”
Aargee, 2025, on Google
Featured by a food blogger
“A must visit place if you're in haridwar. ... We tried their special thali which was seriously very special ... chole bhature were to die for... heavenly taste.”
Read her full review on Zomato
Photos from her visit, by Garima Choudhary (@deliciousperks)
years of feeding Haridwar
Our family opened Chotiwala in 1968 for pilgrims coming to Haridwar for the Ganga. It is still the same family, the same address and the same idea: clean vegetarian food at a fair price.
- Opened in Haridwar
- 1968
- Opened in Haridwar
- Google reviews
- 5,500+
- Google reviews
- Rated about 4★
- Vegetarian kitchen
- 100%
- Vegetarian kitchen
Guests we have served
Mac Mohan (Years ago)
The actor remembered as Sambha in Sholay, and for over 200 films, stopped by for a meal.
See the post on Instagram
Rajnath Singh and Kalyan Singh (1997)
Both served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Rajnath Singh later became India's Home and Defence Minister, Kalyan Singh became Governor of Rajasthan. They had lunch with us in 1997-98, and owner Mr. Ashutosh Gupta served them himself.
See the post on Instagram
Visit Haridwar. Taste the best of it at Chotiwala.
Har Ki Pauri, Maa Mansa Devi, the big Shiv ji, Shanti Kunj. For 58 years, families have come for darshan and stayed for a pure vegetarian meal with us. Har Har Gange.
हर की पौड़ी
Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
Every evening at sunset, lamps are offered to Maa Ganga at Har Ki Pauri.
Photo: Ramesh Lalwani, CC BY 2.0
भगवान शिव
The big Shiv ji statue
Lord Shiva stands tall over Haridwar, trident in hand.
Photo: Jay Galvin, CC BY 2.0
गंगा घाट
Morning at the Ganga ghat
Pilgrims take a holy dip in the Ganga at sunrise.
Photo: Subhankar Banerjee, CC BY-SA 4.0
मनसा देवी
Maa Mansa Devi
The ropeway up to Maa Mansa Devi's temple starts 13 minutes from us.
Photo: DeeKayGangwar, CC BY-SA 4.0
शांतिकुंज
Shanti Kunj
The Gayatri Pariwar ashram on the road to Rishikesh.
Photo: Shantikunj, CC BY-SA 4.0
On your darshan route? We are at Lalita Rao Pul, on the way to Har Ki Pauri.
Plan your stopVisit us
Lalita Rao Pul, Shikhu Pur, Devpura, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249401Open 8:30 AM to 11 PM, all days
10 minutes' walk from the railway station, on the way to Har Ki Pauri.
Common questions
Is Chotiwala Haridwar pure vegetarian?
Yes. Everything on our menu is vegetarian.
What time does Chotiwala open?
We are open every day from 8:30 AM to 11 PM.
How much does a meal cost?
Most people spend ₹200 to ₹400 per person.
Where is Chotiwala Restaurant in Haridwar?
At Lalita Rao Pul, Shikhu Pur, Devpura, near Shiv Murti. It is 10 minutes' walk from the railway station and 19 minutes from Har Ki Pauri. Look for the red and yellow Chotiwala Restaurant signboard.
Does Chotiwala have other branches in Haridwar?
We have one outlet in Haridwar, at Lalita Rao Pul near Shiv Murti. That is the only Chotiwala we run.
Can I book a table?
Yes. Call 97190 02647 or 73022 00588 and tell us the date, time and number of people. For a big group, call a day ahead so we can keep tables together.
Do you deliver?
Yes, through Zomato. You can also call us and pick up your order.
Something else? Call 97190 02647
