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.
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.
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.
Midrange
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.