3 more branches to eat in Chennai
Indian, Vegetarian
Open now
6AM - 10:30PM
$$$$
Price range per person INR 1 - INR 200
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Indian and Vegetarian cuisines are well-cooked at this cafe. Being at Ratna Cafe, eat good coconut chutney, sambar and idli. Nothing can be better than trying tasty jalebi, pancakes and gulab jamun. A lot of visitors order delicious ground coffee, juice or tea.
Most users indicate that the staff is courteous. Service at this place is something one can name cool. Most visitors mention that the dishes are offered for reasonable prices. You will definitely appreciate the lovely ambiance and nice decor. This spot is rated on Google 4 by its guests.
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Karan Mundhra
19 days ago on Google
Honest Review Disappointed by the Hype Visited this much-hyped and decades-old restaurant yesterday with high expectations — sadly, it turned out to be a major letdown. Service? Incredibly slow. Waited nearly 40 minutes just for the starters, and the staff seemed disorganized and inattentive throughout. Food? Just okay. Nothing extraordinary. Tasted average at best — certainly didn’t justify the long wait or the price tag. Pricing? Steep for what they serve. Compared to other well-established players in the market, the value-for-money here is lacking. You're paying mostly for the "legacy" — not the actual experience. Ambience? Tired and outdated. While I respect the old-school vibe, the place felt poorly maintained. A fresh touch or even basic upkeep would have gone a long way. Cleanliness? Could be better. Tables weren’t cleaned promptly, and the washrooms definitely need attention. I understand some places ride on nostalgia and reputation — but in today’s competitive food scene, good service, consistent food quality, and fair pricing matter more than legacy alone. Final verdict? Not worth the hype. Plenty of better options around that offer tastier food, faster service, and better overall experience. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: ₹2,000+ Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2
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Raj
a month ago on Google
Food tastes good I don't think there is any question in that. The idly practically dissolves in your mouth and the coffee tastes good too. However the ambience is very poor. Now I understand that Ratna Cafe is a very old restaurant but it's about time you renovate this place because the restroom sucks. And everything is just old and bad and unclean. So for ambience alone I give this place a 3 stars even though it deserves 5. Menu does have a lot of items but the best seller is idly and it's always crowded so keep that in mind. Service deserves a shoutout as despite the huge crowd food gets served before you know it. But avoid buying sweets here as it doesn't look fresh and it looks 4 days old. Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 2
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Indian, Vegetarian
Open now
6AM - 10:30PM
$$$$
Price range per person INR 1 - INR 200
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Takeaway
Сredit cards accepted
No outdoor seating
No booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 6AM-10:30PM |
| MondayMon | 6AM-10:30PM |
| TuesdayTue | 6AM-10:30PM |
| WednesdayWed | 6AM-10:30PM |
| ThursdayThu | 6AM-10:30PM |
| FridayFri | 6AM-10:30PM |
| SaturdaySat | 6AM-10:30PM |
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