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Altitude. The Rooftop Restaurant in Bodakdev That Opens Only in Winter.

Rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad are not uncommon, but most of them are open year-round and make little concession to the season. Altitude the rooftop restaurant at Lithosphere in Bodakdev, takes a different approach. It opens exclusively during winter, when the evenings in Ahmedabad are genuinely pleasant and an open-air table is worth seeking out. That decision to operate seasonally is a practical one, and it gives Altitude a distinct character that year-round rooftops rarely have.

It is located on the rooftop of the Lithosphere complex on Rajpath Rangoli Road, behind Rajpath Club, Bodakdev, directly above the fine dining restaurant. It opens at 7 PM and is operational through the evening during the winter season.

The Experience

Altitude the Rooftop Restaurant is a casual-premium rooftop dining space. It is more relaxed than the fine dining restaurant below, but it is not a casual street-food rooftop either. The setting is open-air, the menu is well-considered, and the overall feel is suited to an evening out with friends, a relaxed dinner with family, or a date night.

Because it operates only in winter, visiting Altitude has a limited-season quality to it. Ahmedabad winters run roughly from November through February, and during those months an evening on the rooftop with the right food and company is one of the more pleasant ways to spend time in the city. The open-air setting, the cooler temperatures, and the elevation above the street level all contribute to an atmosphere that is difficult to replicate indoors.

The Menu

The menu at Altitude is built around sharing-friendly formats and dishes that suit the rooftop setting. It covers Gossip Munchers, burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza, and bowl meals, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options running through every section.
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Gossip Munchers

The opening section of the menu is designed for sharing at the table. It includes Nachos in several varieties, French Fries ranging from the Original Salted to Truffle Parmesan, and Hummus served with Mushroom or Chicken. These are the kind of dishes that work well while the table is settling in and the evening is getting started.

Burgers

The burger section is one of the more substantial parts of the menu and covers a wide range of veg and non-veg options. On the vegetarian side, the Big Moose Veg Burger, Truffle Mushroom Burger, Paneer Chilli Burger, Farmer John Burger, and Cheese Bomb Burger each have their own character. The non-veg options include Hot Honey Fried Chicken, Mutton Barrah, Chilli Garlic Prawn, Sichuan Chicken, and Big Moose Chicken, among others. All burgers are served on freshly baked buns from the Lithosphere boulangerie below, with caramelised onions, cheese slices, and house signature sauce as standard.

The Sandwich Story

The sandwich section draws from the boulangerie’s bread range, with sandwiches served on sourdough and croissants alongside fresh-made salsa. Options include Avocado and Feta Sourdough, Mushroom Ragout and Aged Cheddar Croissant, Smoked Chicken and Lemon Aioli Focaccia, Spicy Seared Chicken Croissant, Chicken Ham and Cheese Croissant, and Truffle Parmesan Chicken Sourdough Open Sandwich, among others. The use of in-house bread gives the sandwich section a quality advantage over most rooftop menus.

Salads

The salad section offers four options suited to lighter eating or as accompaniments to a larger spread. These include a Dieter’s Salad, Asian Crunch Salad, Avocado Salad, and Mediterranean Citrus Salad, covering a range from the more substantial to the fresher and lighter.

Pasta Classics

The pasta section is built on a customisable format. Diners choose from Penne, Spaghetti, or Farfalle, then select from six sauces including Spicy Arrabiata, Aglio Olio, Cheesy Alfredo, Basil Pesto, and Pink Sauce, with optional add-ons. It is a format that works well for a rooftop setting where flexibility matters.

Pizza

Pizzas at Altitude are available on both sourdough and thin crust bases. The menu covers twelve varieties including Classic Margherita, 3 Peppers, Kansas BBQ, Magic Mushrooms, Sausage Feast, The Greek, Latino Heat, The Chicken Spiral, Farmhouse, The Spiral, and The Meat Frenzy, alongside 1868, the house special. Both veg and non-veg options are available, with add-on toppings including jalapeno, extra cheese, mushrooms, black olives, pineapple, American corn, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Bowl Meals

The bowl meals section rounds out the menu with more complete, meal-sized options. These include a Charmoula Sauce Bowl with Vegetable or Chicken, a Mediterranean Bowl, Paneer or Chicken Chilli with Veg Fried Rice, and a Chicken Parm. These are practical options for those who prefer a single substantial dish over a shared spread.

What Makes It Worth Visiting

The combination of a winter-only rooftop,and a setting that sits comfortably between casual and premium makes Altitude the Rooftop Restaurant a reasonably distinct option among rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad. The fact that the bread for the sandwiches and the burgers comes from the Lithosphere boulangerie, and that the kitchen is the same one running a fine dining operation downstairs, means the food quality is not compromised by the more relaxed format.

It holds a 4.7 rating on Swiggy, which for a restaurant that operates only seasonally reflects a consistency that is harder to maintain than a year-round operation.

How to Visit

Altitude is open during winter evenings from 7 PM to 11 PM. Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends during the season. Bookings can be made by calling or WhatsApping +91 7069188818 or +91 7069144424. More information is available at lithosphereuc.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a rooftop restaurant in Ahmedabad?

Altitude the Rooftop Restaurant in Bodakdev is one of the well-regarded rooftop restaurants in Ahmedabad. It is an open-air dining space located on the rooftop of the Lithosphere complex on Rajpath Rangoli Road, behind Rajpath Club. It operates exclusively during winter evenings, from 7 PM to 11 PM.

Is there a rooftop cafe in Ahmedabad?

Altitude by Lithosphere in Bodakdev functions as a rooftop dining and cafe-style space during the winter season. It is open from 7 PM to 11 PM and offers a relaxed-premium atmosphere suited to evening outings, group dinners, and date nights.

What is the menu like at Altitude Lithosphere?

The menu at Altitude covers Gossip Munchers (nachos, fries, hummus), burgers (veg and non-veg), croissant and sourdough sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza on sourdough and thin crust bases, and bowl meals. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available across every section.

How do I book a table at Altitude rooftop in Ahmedabad?

Reservations at Altitude can be made by calling or WhatsApping +91 7069188818 or +91 70691 44424. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended on weekends during the winter season.
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