There is no doubt that food is a significant part of Varanasi's culture—especially its piping hot kachoris at breakfast, refreshing paans, sweets, lassi and thandai. Most of the local favourite restaurants in Varanasi lie near the ghats or in the jumble of narrow lanes that run behind them. However, it also has restaurants offering a wide array of cuisines, from vegetarian Indian and Chinese to continental and Italian. It is not surprising to see a perfectly baked wood-fired pizzeria on the ghats. Also, there are some fine dining restaurants in Varanasi that do justice to the tourists and travellers looking for a satiating meal in the city. Here are some Varanasi restaurants that you must visit for a culinary adventure in the city.