Southern MaharashtraRestaurants

Restaurants in Southern Maharashtra

  1. A

    Kayani Bakery

    The family-run Kayani Bakery is famous for its homemade Shrewsbury biscuits, but the sweet attractions run to all manner of cakes.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Malaka Spice

    A chic and happening restaurant that sometimes doubles as a gallery. Admire the artworks while gorging on some excellent South-east Asian food, and wash it all down with one of the eatery’s fine wines or a pint of fresh draught.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Prems

    In a quiet, leafy courtyard tucked away behind a commercial block, Prems is perfect for those lazy, beer-aided lunch sessions, and is patronised for its Indian, continental and Chinese selection.

    reviewed

  4. Vaishali

    Old-timers can’t stop raving about this institution, known for its range of delicious snacks and meals. ‘Don’t miss the SPDP’, notes a college student hanging out by the entrance. The scrumptious sev potato dal puri (Rs. 35), a favourite local snack, is what she means. Go find out for yourself!

    reviewed

  5. D

    Swiss Cheese Garden

    The ABC Farms is a complex of midrange restaurants in Koregaon Park, where healthy, organic food is the order of the day. One of the best restaurants here is the Swiss Cheese Garden, which, alongside delicious pastas, offers good old cheese fondues.

    reviewed

  6. Grapevine

    Charming wrought-iron table settings topped with Mediterranean-themed placemats topped with the finest Parsi and continental dishes, with a glass of wine for the added effect. Skip this place, and you’ve missed half the fun in town.

    reviewed

  7. New Sea Rock Restaurant

    Near the boat pier, New Sea Rock Restaurant is a nice place from where you can watch the sun set behind the fort. Just order yourself a cup of chai and snacks and you gain access to its excellent sea-facing sit-out!

    reviewed

  8. E

    Flags

    This super-popular global cuisine place was on hibernation mode during research, and should be back with its legendary Lebanese delights and dishes such as Mongolian cauliflower and yakisoba (fried Japanese noodles) soon.

    reviewed

  9. F

    Juice World

    As well as producing delicious fresh fruit juices and shakes, this casual cafe with outdoor seating serves inexpensive snacks such as pizza and pav bhaji (spiced vegetables and bread) for around Rs. 40 to Rs. 50.

    reviewed

  10. G

    Third on the Seventh

    In something of a reversal of trends, this classy joint is run by a British-Indian couple who have returned to Pune from the UK bringing with them a bulging recipe book of 'British style' curries and continental food.

    reviewed

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  12. Hookahs & Tikkas

    Operating out of a balcony overlooking the main road, this cheerful place serves savoury Indian fare and an assortment of hookahs (Rs. 150), the ban on public smoking notwithstanding!

    reviewed

  13. H

    German Bakery

    Pune’s melting pot and a compulsory halt on the Koregaon Park backpacker trail, this long-running cafe is known for its light, healthy snacks and a good range of cakes and puddings.

    reviewed

  14. Surabhi

    This bustling eatery is the right place in town to sample some of Kolhapur’s legendary snacks such as misal (a spicy snack not unlike bhelpuri ), thalis and lassi.

    reviewed

  15. Shisha Café

    Almost next door to the Swiss Cheese Garden is the equally enjoyable Shisha Café, which is a combination jazz bar and Iranian restaurant complete with bubbling hookah pipes.

    reviewed

  16. I

    Arthur’s Theme

    A stylish place offering decent French cuisine in a slightly formal atmosphere. The dishes here have wacky names after figures such as Don Quixote. Taste for adventure, eh?

    reviewed

  17. Garden View Restaurant

    Locals insist that the tastiest meals in Matheran come from this kitchen, and might get tastier once it’s done with the renovation work that was on during research time.

    reviewed

  18. J

    The Place: Touche the Sizzler

    As the name suggests, this long-running place specialises in sizzlers, but it also offers Indian, tandoori, seafood and continental dishes.

    reviewed

  19. Hotel Gurukripa

    The dark interiors may leave you fumbling with your food, but the Punjabi dishes served here are truly worth savouring.

    reviewed

  20. Hotel Rama Krishna

    The sleekest and busiest of the Lonavla lot, this place is famed for its meaty fare, especially the kebab preparations.

    reviewed

  21. K

    Café Barista

    A branch of the Western-style coffee chain which dishes up plain sandwiches and cakes with good coffee.

    reviewed

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  23. Aman Restaurant

    Little more than a roadside stall, Aman can pull out some amazing meaty bites from the skewers.

    reviewed

  24. Patel Inn

    On the food front, Patel Inn serves fresh fish dishes that make you drool.

    reviewed

  25. Shabree Restaurant

    Some of the best, cheap Maharashtran thalis you could hope to find.

    reviewed

  26. Hotel Rajmahal

    A good place to dig into some lip-smacking vegie delights.

    reviewed