"Mussoorie's grand old room — The Savoy's 1902 dining hall serves multi-cuisine plates under English-Gothic beams with the Himalayas in the window."
About The Grand Dining Room, The Savoy
The Grand Dining Room is the heritage restaurant of The Savoy, the landmark hotel that has crowned Mussoorie above Library Road since 1902. Commissioned by the Irish barrister Cecil D. Lincoln and built in English Gothic style, the hotel — now a Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels property — wraps its dining hall in old-world grandeur, with tall windows framing panoramic views of the Himalayan foothills.
For Mussoorie's other notable tables, compare the resort dining at JW Marriott Walnut Grove, the colonial-era Emily's at Rokeby Manor and the cosy Little Llama Cafe. The Grand Dining Room belongs to the town's fine-dining and Indian dining scene.
The Kitchen
The kitchen runs a classic heritage-hotel format: a generous buffet breakfast, an à la carte lunch and a fixed multi-course menu at dinner, spanning Indian, Continental and pan-Asian dishes. The cooking leans on the hotel's long banqueting tradition rather than on experimentation, and the Savoy's North-West Frontier sister restaurant, Royal Afghan, handles the heavier tandoor repertoire. Expect heritage-hotel pricing — an upper-mid spend for the town, with the setting a large part of what you pay for.
The Room
The room is the reason to come: a high-ceilinged, wood-trimmed Gothic dining hall that has hosted guests for more than a century, with mountain light pouring through the windows and the adjoining Writer's Bar carrying the hotel's literary lore. It is formal and unhurried, built for long meals and a sense of occasion. Service hours are set — breakfast, a midday lunch sitting and a dinner sitting from the evening — so it pays to check timings and book ahead in season.
Best for an Anniversary
A century-old Gothic hall, mountain views and a formal, unhurried pace make The Grand Dining Room a natural table for an anniversary or a proposal in Mussoorie. The heritage setting also carries a memorable first date.
Not for
Not for a quick, casual or budget meal — this is a formal heritage-hotel dining hall with set service hours and prices that reflect the setting as much as the plate.
Frequently Asked
What is The Grand Dining Room at The Savoy Mussoorie known for?
It is the heritage dining hall of The Savoy, a hotel built in English Gothic style in 1902 above Library Road, known for multi-cuisine fine dining — buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch and a fixed dinner menu — with panoramic Himalayan views.
When was The Savoy Mussoorie built?
In 1902, commissioned by the Irish barrister Cecil D. Lincoln; it is now operated as a Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels heritage property.
What cuisine does the Grand Dining Room serve?
A multi-cuisine menu spanning Indian, Continental and pan-Asian dishes; the hotel's separate Royal Afghan restaurant handles North-West Frontier tandoor cooking.
How much does it cost?
Expect heritage-hotel pricing — an upper-mid spend for Mussoorie, with the historic setting forming a large part of the value.
Where is The Savoy located in Mussoorie?
On Library Road, above Mall Road, at the western end of Mussoorie in Uttarakhand.
Do I need a reservation?
Service runs to set sittings for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so it pays to check timings and book ahead, particularly in the busy season.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at The Grand Dining Room, The Savoy
Set sittings for breakfast, lunch and dinner; book ahead in season.
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Practical Information
AddressThe Savoy, Library Road, Mussoorie
NeighbourhoodLibrary / Mall Road
CuisineMulti-cuisine / Fine Dining
PriceHeritage-hotel range; fixed dinner menu
Dress CodeSmart / elegant
SeatingHeritage Gothic dining hall
ReservationRecommended
