Where exactly is TAB Bistro by XTSY located?

TAB Bistro by XTSY sits on Mawdiangdiang Road in New Shillong Township, about 10 minutes 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.

XTSY — Best Hostel in Shillong, Meghalaya

Backed by XTSY — Northeast India's NEITA-recognised 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.

Quick Answer for Travelers

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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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 — about 10 minutes from Police Bazaar. 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 Northeast India's highest-rated independent hospitality brand — Shillong-born, traveller-built, and now serving 50,000+ guests a year through owned properties, curated tours, weddings, catering and rentals.

NEITA 2025 — Best Budget Accommodation in Northeast India
India's first 270° stargaze glamping ensuite (Experience by XTSY)
Highest-rated hostel in Northeast on Google (4.9★, 1,200+ 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

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