Budget
Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale
Outlets in the city are also a must go for a variety of sweetmeats and snack items. the gulabjamun with sprinkled sugar which is a dessert dish and the famous bakarwadi which is a fried chickpea flour preparation, are something worth trying while visiting pune.
Bapat Upahar Gruha
'Bapat Upahar Gruha, Near Raja kelkar Museum. Excellent Maharashtrian Food and very affordable.
Delhi Kitchen
Near kotbagi hospital,aundh/deep bungalow chowk. serves cheap and delightful punjabi food.curries available in different serving sizes;a 'quarter' curry being sufficient for one person.
Manmeet Chat Center
On east side of f.c. road next to subway and opposite f.c. college junior wing entrance, near sant tukaram chouk. tel: 64001088. delicious chat. 'popular basket chat' is inr 50 and is a tasty filling meal or great for sharing. the 'extra special'costs inr 5 more.
Vohuman
34, sassoon rd. an awesome iranian place serving delicious omelettes. good for breakfast. right next to the jehangir hospital.
Vaishali
1218/1, shivaji nagar, fergusson college rd. a popular youth joint serving amazing south indian dishes. their sambhar is arguably the best in the city.
Good Luck Cafe
Good luck chowksquare, f.c road. one of the oldest and among the most popular resturants in pune, it serves iranian/punjabi dishes, but is well know for its tea and butter bread. mostly frequanted by collegians it's a cool place to hang out.
Baan Thai
Bakers point,nibm road.pretty good variety of prawns and chicken preperations.
Marzorin
Main street, camp. famous for sandwiches, cakes and pastries.
Top in Town
Garvare bridge, behind chitale opp deccan gymkhana. amazing non-veg food items. do not miss fish and chicken here.
JJ Garden Vada Pav
Mg road, camp. serves one of the best vada pav with green chutney. a must have when you are in pune.
Steamy affair
'Steamy affair, JM Rd between Balgandharv and Deccan Bus stand. Serves steam idli, fried idli, veg idli, corn idli, kutti idli, pepper idli and dahi idli among the 15 different varieties. The speciality is the varaya idli which is served exclusively on Thursdays and Saturdays for people who observe fast. Another unique type of idli served here is the kadhi idli. Spicy chutneys served along with these sumptuous snacks make the dish even more interesting. All the idlis are Rs 12-22.
Wadeshwar
Fergusson college rd. another popular eating place. the best fast food you will get here inlcludes appe, vada-sambhar, and pav bhaji. another branch of wadeshwar is also there on bajirao road, shukrawar peth, which serves very good idlis and uttapa, and alu paratha.worth a try.
Ande Ka Funda
Paud road. the only place for eggeterian. serves 26 egg items.
Godbole's Suswaram
Kothrud, near bedekar ganapati. very good maharashtrian snaks like khichadi, pohe, vada pav, sheera. also serves very good lunch.
Chaitanya(vegetarian)/Tawas and Tandoors(non-vegetarian)
At f.c. road. serves quite cheap stuffed parathaslayered chapattis, rice.has combos of chicken/mutton/fish curries and dallentils+parathas;biryanis;tandoor snacks on offer at very reasonable prices.
Midrange
Vohuman
34, sassoon rd. an awesome iranian place serving delicious omelettes. good for breakfast. right next to the jehangir hospital.
Delhi Kitchen
Near kotbagi hospital,aundh/deep bungalow chowk. serves cheap and delightful punjabi food.curries available in different serving sizes;a 'quarter' curry being sufficient for one person.
Manmeet Chat Center
On east side of f.c. road next to subway and opposite f.c. college junior wing entrance, near sant tukaram chouk. tel: 64001088. delicious chat. 'popular basket chat' is inr 50 and is a tasty filling meal or great for sharing. the 'extra special'costs inr 5 more.
Vasu Vada Pav
Bhel chowk, pradhikaran. serves one of the best vada pav. a must have when you are in pimpri chinchwad.
Vaishali
1218/1, shivaji nagar, fergusson college rd. a popular youth joint serving amazing south indian dishes. their sambhar is arguably the best in the city.
Wadeshwar
Fergusson college rd. another popular eating place. the best fast food you will get here inlcludes appe, vada-sambhar, and pav bhaji. another branch of wadeshwar is also there on bajirao road, shukrawar peth, which serves very good idlis and uttapa, and alu paratha.worth a try.
Kayani Bakery
East st. famous for its shrewsbury biscuits, walnut cake and sponge cake, many mouth watering bakery items here disappear almost instantly over the counter.
Burger King
Has two branches and serves brilliant grilled sandwiches. their 'king burger' is huge, good to eat and make for a very inexpensive, sumptuous meal. however, this is not related to the international chain. 2394, east st.near abc tower,kalyani nagar bridge, koregaon park.suyog plaza, shivaji nagar, deccan gymkhana.inox multiplex, bund garden rd, camp.marigold complex, survey 15, wadgaon sheri, kalyani nagar.survey 127, karve rd, kothrud. d.p. road, aundh.
Sukanta
Near deccan just near to z bridge is famous for thali. the food is very tasty.
Asha Dining Hall
Apte road. good marathi thali at a very reasonable price and a clean dining place.
Chaitanya(vegetarian)/Tawas and Tandoors(non-vegetarian)
At f.c. road. serves quite cheap stuffed parathaslayered chapattis, rice.has combos of chicken/mutton/fish curries and dallentils+parathas;biryanis;tandoor snacks on offer at very reasonable prices.
2394, East St.
near ABC tower,kalyani nagar bridge, Koregaon Park.
Suyog Plaza, Shivaji Nagar, Deccan Gymkhana.
INOX Multiplex, Bund Garden Rd, Camp.
Marigold Complex, Survey 15, Wadgaon Sheri, Kalyani Nagar.
Survey 127, Karve Rd, Kothrud.
D.P. Road, Aundh.
Sharvaree / Shabree.
1199/1a fc road. 411004, pune corner of fc road and ghole road. phone: +91 20 25531511. (http://www.parichayhotels.com). sharvaree is upstairs and famous for traditional maharashtrian 'thalipeeth', a savoury multigrain pancake snack. downstairs is shabree which is multicuisine but specialises in maharashtrian thali inr 150. the food is good and the restaurant is very clean and pleasant.
Nisarg Vada Paav
Off sb road, near sbi atm to vikhe patil college. the best vada paav in puneplace not at all clean
Janaseva
Garvare brigde, behind chitale. traditional maharashtrian thali, very famous and visited by many maharashtrians visiting pune.
Ande Ka Funda
Paud road. the only place for eggeterian. serves 26 egg items.
Top end
Barberque Nation
Kalyani nagar. offers a vast & delicious variety of concept dining menu for around 500 bucks only. really worth paying for, specially for the unlimited servings of prawns, crabs, chicken, mutton, fish and also equally delicious veg food. good 8-10 variety of desserts to finish your meal.
Taj Blue Diamond
11, koregaon rd, koregaon park. this taj hotel has three restaurants and a bar.
La Pizzeria
361/5, bund garden rd, camp. newly opened opp e-square in hotel srimaan. tel. 020 26133535; 020 40077000. has amazing italian cuisine, pizzas and garlic bread, and it is run by an italian. has a fine-dining ambience.
Le Meridien
Mill rd. pune's most luxurious hotel offers numerous dining options.
Kabab Factory
Package, package comes in both veg and non-veg formats costing rs. 325 approx $7.36 and rs. 375 approx $8.50 + taxes, respectively. package include unlimited delicious kababs 6-7 different types, roti, dal, biryani and desserts 4-5 different types to choose from every item listed is unlimited.
Nisarg
Nal stop junction, off karve road, erandwane serves excellent malvan/goan style sea food specially crabs & lobsters.
Flags
Inox multiplex, bund garden rd, camp. has a very interesting menu.
Spice Island
Serves north indian cuisine and is ideal for fine dining. there is a live band in the evenings.
Pizza Hut
At jangli maharaj road, m g road, and several other outlets. the world-famous pizza chain.
Sigree
City point, dhole patil rd,delicious food.worth having buffet of 350 bucks.
Malaka Spice
Koregaon park. lip smacking continental food.
The Yellow Chilli.
Sanskriti lifestyle complex, lane no. 7, koregaon park, pune. phone: 41285454, 41285757. celebrity chef sanjeev kapoor dishes up a wide variety of interpretations of maharashtrian and northern indian cuisines. choose between the outside veranda with a bar-b-q buffet, or venture into the stylish modern interior for a la carte. the choc chip kulfi is listed as a must try - this is no exaggeration!
Oh Calcutta
City point, dhole patil rd. continental fare.
Plot 403, Unit 7, ICC Tech Park, Senapati Bapat Rd.
Pizza Express
Sohrab hall, rbm cannaught rd. you must try the delicious chocolate fudge. although it is rather expensive compared to domino's or pizza corner, the pizzas are extremely authentic.
La Dolce Vita
City point, dhole patil rd. serves authentic cuisine from tuscan, italy. the menu has an extensive list of italian wines.
The Orient
Sun n sand, nh 4. serves authentic chinese food in a laid-back atmosphere with soft music in the background. quite similar to the whispering bamboo in the taj.
| This guide uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
| Budget | Under Rs 80 |
| Mid-range | Rs 80-200 |
| Splurge | Rs 200 + |
Pune is undoubtedly a great place to eat. Fergusson College Road is full of budget eateries serving delicous hot food at nominal charges. For a range of multi-cuisine restaurants, visit ABC Farms, Koregaon Park, which houses the city's best restaurants. Almost all restaurants open and close at similar hours. 10 in the morning to 11 at night is the usual. Of course, restaurant bars stay open till at least midnight. Misals are a Pune favourite, if you can stomach the spice in them. They are a tasty meal and a visit to Bedekar Misal or Shree Uphar Gruha is a must. They are located in the Peth areas and are famous. Shree Uphar Gruha is located at Tulsi Baug. Its a small joint but dishes out tasty Misal and fritters.
For variety, head out to Koregaon Park. North Main Road is a lane with more than 50 restaurants. It offers a choice of cuisine including Italian, French, Mexican, Thai, Japanese and a variety of local Indian food; there is a restaurant to fit every taste and mood. ABC farms in Koregaon Park has many restaurants at one place - ideal when you cannot decide before leaving for dinner. Koregaon Park is known as The Restaurant Suburb, and holds a similar status to Pune that Bandra holds to Mumbai.