IndiaRestros

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by rchtjn2-gif

5 lakh+ Indian restaurants: menus with prices, timings, phones and dish search. Free, no API key.

com.indiarestros/mcp Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server

The com.indiarestros/mcp MCP server provides access to a catalog of 5 lakh+ Indian restaurants. It exposes restaurant data focused on practical details such as menus with prices, timings, phone numbers, and support for dish search. The service is described as free and does not require an API key.

🛠️ Key Features

5 lakh+ Indian restaurants
Menus with prices
Restaurant timings
Phone numbers
Dish search
Free access without an API key

🚀 Use Cases

Find Indian restaurants and review menu pricing
Look up restaurant timings and contact phone numbers
Search for dishes across the restaurant catalog

⚡ Developer Benefits

No API key required for access
Ready-to-use restaurant and menu details (prices, timings, phones)
Enables dish search over a large dataset

⚠️ Limitations

No additional tools, capabilities, or implementation details are provided in the available source data.

Topics

ai-agentschatgptclaudedishesfoodfood-deliverygemini-cli-extensionindiaindian-foodlocal-searchmcpmcp-servermenusmodel-context-protocolremote-mcp-serverrestaurant-apirestaurantstravel

Captured live from the server via tools/list.

search_restaurants

Find restaurants, cafes, dhabas, bakeries, bars and sweet shops by words and place. Returns id, name, kind, cuisines, locality, city, url and whether a phone number is on file.

Parameters11

q	string	optional	Name, dish or cuisine words. "biryani in kondapur" also works.
city	string	optional	City slug, e.g. bengaluru, mumbai, delhi, hyderabad, chennai, pune, kolkata
locality	string	optional	Area slug within the city, e.g. indiranagar, koramangala, bandra-west
lat	number	optional
lon	number	optional
radius_m	integer	optional	With lat/lon, default 3000
kind	string	optional
cuisine	string	optional	Cuisine slug: north-indian, south-indian, biryani, chinese, pizza, cafe, desserts, street-food, ...
diet	string	optional
limit	integer	optional
offset	integer	optional

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "q": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 200,
      "description": "Name, dish or cuisine words. \"biryani in kondapur\" also works."
    },
    "city": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 60,
      "description": "City slug, e.g. bengaluru, mumbai, delhi, hyderabad, chennai, pune, kolkata"
    },
    "locality": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 80,
      "description": "Area slug within the city, e.g. indiranagar, koramangala, bandra-west"
    },
    "lat": {
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 6,
      "maximum": 37.5
    },
    "lon": {
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 67,
      "maximum": 98.5
    },
    "radius_m": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 100,
      "maximum": 25000,
      "description": "With lat/lon, default 3000"
    },
    "kind": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "restaurant",
        "cafe",
        "bakery",
        "fast-food",
        "bar",
        "sweets",
        "dhaba",
        "food-court"
      ]
    },
    "cuisine": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 40,
      "description": "Cuisine slug: north-indian, south-indian, biryani, chinese, pizza, cafe, desserts, street-food, ..."
    },
    "diet": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "pure-veg",
        "halal"
      ]
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 50
    },
    "offset": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 0,
      "maximum": 1000
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

get_restaurant

Full record by id (IRR-XXXXXXXXXX or the 10-char code at the end of its url): address, geo, phones, website, timings (raw + parsed, open_now in IST), cuisines, diet, ratings, menu summary, sources and confidence.

Parameters1

string

required

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "id": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 10,
      "maxLength": 14
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "id"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

search_dishes

Find specific dishes on restaurant menus across India: item name, price in INR, veg/non-veg, menu section, and the restaurant (name, area, url). E.g. q "paneer tikka" city "bengaluru" max_price 300 veg true, or "masala dosa in indiranagar". Covers restaurants whose menus we hold (growing daily); if nothing is found, fall back to search_restaurants with the dish words.

Parameters10

q	string	optional	Dish words; "biryani in kondapur" also works
city	string	optional
locality	string	optional
veg	boolean	optional	true = vegetarian items only
max_price	integer	optional	INR
lat	number	optional
lon	number	optional
radius_m	integer	optional
limit	integer	optional
offset	integer	optional

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "q": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 200,
      "description": "Dish words; \"biryani in kondapur\" also works"
    },
    "city": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 60
    },
    "locality": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 80
    },
    "veg": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "true = vegetarian items only"
    },
    "max_price": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 100000,
      "description": "INR"
    },
    "lat": {
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 6,
      "maximum": 37.5
    },
    "lon": {
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 67,
      "maximum": 98.5
    },
    "radius_m": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 100,
      "maximum": 25000
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 60
    },
    "offset": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 0,
      "maximum": 1000
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

get_menu

Menu sections and items with prices in INR and veg/non-veg marks, with the menu source and date. Null when no menu is on file.

Parameters1

string

required

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "id": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 10,
      "maxLength": 14
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "id"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

list_places

Browse the place hierarchy with restaurant counts. type=state (all), type=city with parent=state:<slug>, type=locality with parent=city:<slug>.

Parameters3

type	string	required
parent	string	optional
limit	integer	optional

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "type": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "state",
        "city",
        "locality"
      ]
    },
    "parent": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 80
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 500
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "type"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

get_place

A city (city:<slug>) or area (loc:<city>:<area>) with counts by kind and cuisine and its areas.

Parameters1

string

required

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "id": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 5,
      "maxLength": 120
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "id"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

report_correction

Tell IndiaRestros that something is wrong: a dead phone number, new timings, a closure, a move. Checked before it goes live. Ask the user before sending.

Parameters4

id	string	required
field	string	required
value	string	required	The correct value or what happened
evidence_url	string	optional

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "id": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 10,
      "maxLength": 14
    },
    "field": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "phone",
        "hours",
        "closed",
        "moved",
        "name",
        "website",
        "menu",
        "other"
      ]
    },
    "value": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 2,
      "maxLength": 600,
      "description": "The correct value or what happened"
    },
    "evidence_url": {
      "type": "string",
      "format": "uri"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "id",
    "field",
    "value"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

about_dataset

Counts, sources, top cities, how ranking works and how to read confidence.

Parameters

No parameters.

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {},
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

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IndiaRestros MCP server logo

Find restaurants, cafes, dhabas and street stalls anywhere in India, read menus with rupee prices, and search dishes across cities, from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any MCP client. Free, no key.

MCP endpoint: https://indiarestros.com/mcp · Transport: Streamable HTTP · Tools: 14 · Website: indiarestros.com

This repository is the public listing for the hosted IndiaRestros MCP server: connection instructions, the registry manifest (server.json) and client config files. There is nothing to install or self-host; the server runs at the URL above.

Connect in one step

Add this URL to any MCP client that supports remote servers:

code

https://indiarestros.com/mcp

Optional foodie tools (OAuth): https://indiarestros.com/mcp/agent

Claude (claude.ai, Claude Desktop, Claude mobile)

Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector → paste the URL above → Connect.

Claude Code

bash

claude mcp add --transport http indiarestros https://indiarestros.com/mcp

ChatGPT

Settings → Apps & Connectors → Advanced → enable Developer mode → Create a connector → paste the URL above.

Cursor, Windsurf, Cline and other JSON-config clients

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "indiarestros": {
      "url": "https://indiarestros.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

VS Code (GitHub Copilot)

Add to .vscode/mcp.json:

json

{
  "servers": {
    "indiarestros": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://indiarestros.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Gemini CLI

bash

gemini extensions install https://github.com/rchtjn2-gif/indiarestros-mcp-server

Authentication

None for reads: connect and use it. Optional foodie tools (save places, log visits) live at https://indiarestros.com/mcp/agent and use OAuth.

What data it covers

5,12,770 restaurants, cafes, bakeries, sweet shops, bars, dhabas, food courts, cloud kitchens and street stalls in 8,911 cities and towns
Permanent ID per restaurant (IRR-…), address and map point, phone numbers, timings and open-now in IST, cuisines, cost for two, amenities
Menus with rupee prices and veg marks where known, plus a catalog of canonical Indian dishes linked across menus
Dish search across every menu: 'veg thali under ₹250 in Pune'
States, cities and areas with counts by cuisine and kind
Every fact carries its source and observed date; a published, payment-free ranking formula

Tools (14)

Group	Tools
Restaurants	`search_restaurants`, `get_restaurant`, `get_menu`
Dishes	`search_dishes`
Places	`list_places`, `get_place`
Data quality	`report_correction`, `about_dataset`
Foodie account (OAuth, /mcp/agent)	`whoami`, `set_handle`, `save_restaurant`, `list_saved`, `log_visit`, `my_timeline`

Example prompts

"Find a pure-veg South Indian restaurant open now in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, and give me its phone number."
"Where can I get paneer butter masala under ₹300 in Pune?"
"Show me the menu and prices at this restaurant."
"Best-rated biryani places in Kondapur, Hyderabad, with cost for two."
"Which dhabas are on the Delhi–Jaipur highway near Neemrana?"

Pricing

Free. Reads are free with no key and no sign-up (120 requests a minute per IP). No paid rankings, no commissions.

FAQ

Is there a free MCP server for Indian restaurants?

Yes. IndiaRestros runs a free hosted MCP server at https://indiarestros.com/mcp with no key and no sign-up, covering 5 lakh+ restaurants in 8,911 Indian cities and towns.

Does it have menus and prices?

Yes, where known: menu sections and items with rupee prices and veg marks, and dish search across all menus.

Are rankings paid?

No. The ranking formula is published and payment never counts.

Can I use the data commercially?

Reads are free; cite the restaurant URL and the source. Do not resell contact details in bulk. See https://indiarestros.com/terms.

About this repository

This repo holds listing and configuration files only. The IndiaRestros MCP server is a hosted service operated by IndiaRestros; its use is governed by the terms linked above. The files in this repository are released under the MIT licence.

Install

Tools (8)

search_restaurantsget_restaurantsearch_dishesget_menulist_placesget_placereport_correctionabout_dataset

Remote endpoint

Streamable HTTP

Hosted server - connect over the network, no local install.

url

https://indiarestros.com/mcp

Add to VS Code Add to Cursor

claude_desktop_config.json

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://indiarestros.com/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Desktop config is stdio-only; this bridges via mcp-remote. Native remote: Settings > Connectors.

IndiaRestros

com.indiarestros/mcp Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server

🛠️ Key Features

🚀 Use Cases

⚡ Developer Benefits

⚠️ Limitations

Topics

search_restaurants

get_restaurant

search_dishes

get_menu

list_places

get_place

report_correction

about_dataset

IndiaRestros MCP Server: every restaurant, menu and dish in India for AI agents

Connect in one step

Claude (claude.ai, Claude Desktop, Claude mobile)

Claude Code

ChatGPT

Cursor, Windsurf, Cline and other JSON-config clients

VS Code (GitHub Copilot)

Gemini CLI

Authentication

What data it covers

Tools (14)

Example prompts

Pricing

FAQ

Is there a free MCP server for Indian restaurants?

Does it have menus and prices?

Are rankings paid?

Can I use the data commercially?

Links

About this repository

Install

Remote endpoint

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