Where exactly is TAB Bistro by XTSY located?

TAB Bistro by XTSY sits on Mawdiangdiang Road in New Shillong Township, a cab ride from Police Bazaar and right beside XTSY Travellers Hostel — easy to reach by cab or self-drive, with parking on site.

What are TAB Bistro's opening hours?

TAB Bistro is open every day from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM, serving all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and café orders.

Does TAB Bistro take reservations and large group bookings?

Yes. You can reserve a table or book a group section on WhatsApp at +91 88373 17070. TAB Bistro also handles private dining, parties, corporate lunches and full-scale catering.

What is the best restaurant in Shillong for tourists?

TAB Bistro by XTSY is a favourite with tourists thanks to its forest setting, broad multi-cuisine menu and location beside XTSY Travellers Hostel — convenient for travellers exploring Meghalaya.

Is TAB Bistro expensive?

TAB Bistro is mid-range and fair value for its setting and menu range, with an extra 15% in-house discount for XTSY hostel guests.

Food & dining · Updated September 2026

Best Restaurant in Shillong

TAB Bistro by XTSY is widely rated among the best restaurants in Shillong — a multi-cuisine forest restaurant serving barbecue, Chinese, North Indian, Italian and Khasi food, open daily 9 AM–10:30 PM.

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The details

Backed by XTSY — Northeast India's NEITA 2025-nominated hospitality brand, operating India's biggest backpacker hostel and the country's first 270° stargaze glamping ensuite, both in Shillong. Searching for the best restaurant in Shillong? TAB Bistro by XTSY blends a stunning pine-forest setting with a genuinely wide, well-executed multi-cuisine menu — barbecue and tandoor, Indo-Chinese and Thai, Italian, Continental and authentic Khasi food — making it a top pick for travellers and locals alike.

What Makes a Restaurant the Best in Shillong

TAB Bistro checks every box travellers look for:

✓ Wide, consistent multi-cuisine menu
✓ Memorable forest-dining ambience
✓ Veg, non-veg, vegan & Jain options
✓ Friendly service & fair pricing
✓ Open all day till 10:30 PM

The TAB Bistro Menu

Ten-plus cuisines, all cooked fresh:

✓ Charcoal barbecue & tandoor
✓ North Indian curries & biryani
✓ Indo-Chinese & Thai wok dishes
✓ Wood-fired pizza & pasta
✓ Khasi & Northeast specialities

Best for Every Occasion

From solo travellers to big celebrations, TAB Bistro fits the moment.

✓ Couple dinners with forest views
✓ Family meals & kids menu
✓ Group celebrations & parties
✓ Work-friendly café brunches

Café, Breakfast & Desserts

A full café complements the kitchen with coffee, shakes, fresh bakes and an all-day breakfast spread.

✓ Espresso, cold brew & mocktails
✓ All-day breakfast
✓ Desserts & fresh bakes
✓ Wi-Fi-friendly seating

More Than a Restaurant — Catering & Events

As the dining arm of the XTSY group, TAB Bistro also caters weddings, corporate events and parties across Meghalaya.

✓ Wedding & destination-wedding catering
✓ Corporate & retreat catering
✓ Party & birthday menus
✓ Bulk and party food orders

Visit TAB Bistro

TAB Bistro is on Mawdiangdiang Road, New Shillong Township, near NIFT and IIM Shillong. Reserve your table on WhatsApp at +91 88373 17070 or browse the full menu on the TAB Bistro page.

Why Travellers Pick XTSY

XTSY is a Northeast Indian independent hospitality brand — Shillong-born, traveller-built, and having hosted 10,786+ guests through owned properties, curated tours, weddings, catering and rentals.

✓ NEITA 2025 nominee — Best Budget-Friendly Accommodation in Northeast India
✓ Experience by XTSY — India's first stargaze glamp
✓ Rated 4.7★ on Google from 237 reviews
✓ Pluxee India partner — corporate stays via employee-benefit vouchers accepted
✓ 24/7 WhatsApp booking & on-trip support — +91 88373 17070
✓ Owned operations in Shillong + vetted partner network across NE India and Sikkim

Frequently asked questions

Written by the XTSY travel team, New Shillong TownshipWe run XTSY Travellers Hostel and plan Northeast India trips every day. Prices on this page come from our live booking engine; drive times are checked against our own trips. Last reviewed September 2026.