Best Veg Restaurants in Shillong
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. Shillong's best vegetarian dining combines variety with value. TAB Bistro by XTSY leads with a broad veg menu spanning Indian, Chinese, Italian and continental favourites.

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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. Shillong's best vegetarian dining combines variety with value. TAB Bistro by XTSY leads with a broad veg menu spanning Indian, Chinese, Italian and continental favourites.
Top Veg Restaurants
Where vegetarians eat well:
- ✓ TAB Bistro by XTSY — multi-cuisine veg menu
- ✓ Pure-veg thali houses
- ✓ South Indian veg eateries
- ✓ Veg-friendly cafés
- ✓ Pizza & pasta spots
Veg Menu Highlights
Crowd-pleasing vegetarian plates:
- ✓ Veg tandoor & paneer specials
- ✓ Veg Indo-Chinese
- ✓ Continental veg mains
- ✓ Veg pizza & pasta
- ✓ Fresh salads & soups
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
Where to Eat: Best Veg Restaurants in Shillong & TAB Bistro
Beyond best veg restaurants in shillong, XTSY guests enjoy TAB Bistro — our in-house kitchen serving Khasi, North Indian, Continental and Pan-Asian plates. It's a reliable, hygienic option for travellers who want great food without hunting across the city.
- ✓ TAB Bistro: multi-cuisine menu, vegetarian & Jain options
- ✓ Fresh local Khasi specialities cooked to order
- ✓ Bulk, group and event catering available
- ✓ Hygiene-first kitchen with consistent quality
- ✓ Open to walk-ins and in-house guests alike
- ✓ Order or reserve a table on WhatsApp +91 88373 17070
Frequently asked questions
TAB Bistro by XTSY is a multi-cuisine forest-dining restaurant in New Shillong Township serving North Indian, tandoor, Indo-Chinese, Thai, Continental, Italian, seafood and Northeast cuisine. It is open 9 AM–10:30 PM, takes reservations, and also handles catering and bulk orders.
Yes — TAB Bistro serves Khasi, North Indian, Continental and Pan-Asian dishes, with vegetarian and Jain options, plus group and event catering.
Yes, you can reserve a table or place a bulk/catering order with TAB Bistro on WhatsApp +91 88373 17070.