Pune
Maharashtra's shining culinary moment is a fury of Southeast Asian fantasticness; trying to choose one dish among the delectable stir-fries, noodles and…
Must-see restaurants in Maharashtra
Maharashtra
A bit of a dhaba Disneyland, but therein lies the fun. About 5km east of Lonavla, near Karla and Bhaja caves, is this fun-for-all restaurant/entertainment…
Maharashtra
Way too hip for Mahabaleshwar, this classy restaurant/wine bar is unmissable. Chef/owner Raio's culinary pedigree includes Taj Hotels and his creative…
Pune
This modern, fiercely regional South Indian restaurant champions the best of India's bottom half and isn't afraid to tell you if you are ordering the…
Nashik
If you're looking for a spicy kick in the gut, this local hotspot is the place to come for authentic Maharashtrian food that'll make your nose run. Under…
Nashik
This rustic institution on the edge of town serves Nashik's best breakfast of champions, misal pav – an unusual Maharashtrian dish prepared with bean…
Maharashtra
This stylish all-day breakfast-only hotspot in a residential building 7km southwest of the centre is worth a diversion. English, American and Belgian…
Nashik
This excellent branch of Pune's best restaurant is hands-down the most scenic spot to dine in Nashik wine country, with postcard-perfect views across…
Pune
Foodies in the know often tout this modern bistro on Pune's upscale west side as the city's best place to eat. Sydney-trained chef Siddarth Mahadik keeps…
Aurangabad
Aurangabad's favourite modern vegetarian is loved for delectable pure-veg dishes that really pop with flavour (try the veg handi or off-menu paneer…
Maharashtra
The city's Kolhapuri thali specialist. Meals come in a number of mutton variations as well as chicken and veg. The vibrant curries, the spiced-up dhal,…
Konkan Coast
On Malvan’s main drag, this great, family-run place specialises in Konkan cuisine including bangda tikhale (fish in thick coconut sauce), prawns malvani…
Maharashtra
No English inside or out, but this simple but super Maharashtrian stalwart is absolutely excellent for the state's fiery regional cuisine. Try jhunka …
Maharashtra
Inside one of Nagpur's most regal hotels, this equally austere, incredibly atmospheric restaurant serves the delectable recipes of India's noble class,…
Aurangabad
Rightly famous for its delicious, unlimited Rajasthani and Gujarati thalis, Bhoj is a wonderful place to refuel and relax after a hard day on the road (or…
Konkan Coast
It's not the easiest place to eat (no English sign, nearly no English spoken and no napkins – so bring some baby wipes), but the delicious Maharashtrian…
Maharashtra
The best of Fardapur's streetside dhabas (casual eatery serving basic meals), this excellent spot is fresh, cheap and satisfying. The famous cook, Babu,…
Maharashtra
This rustic organic cafe, behind the Sevagram Ashram museum, serves organic thalis made with produce from 2500 farmers in nearby Samudrapur, all of whom…
Nashik
This wildly popular restaurant known as Panchavati around town (but actually called Dhaba) will take your tastebuds on a roller coaster of flavour via its…
Aurangabad
Though prices are similar, always-packed Swad is the simpler, more local and slightly greasier counterpart to some of our other favourite spots in town…
Maharashtra
This new adventure-sports outfitter and campground whips up tasty Marathi cuisine, such as patodi (a curry made with chickpea flour) and dal bhaji …
Maharashtra
Numerous street vendors line the roads outside Nagpur Civil Court, each hawking their own variation of the city's most famous snack, sambarwadi, a fried…
Pune
This eclectic and friendly Sikh-run European bistro has rave reviews seeping from its pores. Indeed the food, a lengthy list that includes rarely seen…
Konkan Coast
A few blocks inland from the beach, a different Murud-Janjira emerges in the form of a bustling, working class market and commerce hub. Patil's (no…
Aurangabad
This bustling, popular pure-veg restaurant looks and feels vaguely like an half-hearted Indian take on an American diner, with big portions of food in…
Maharashtra
It seems everyone in town – along with passing motorcycle road warriors – gathers on this restaurant's pleasant terrace at breakfast, where great South…
Maharashtra
This trendy, open-air cafe inside Kolhapur's most luxurious hotel is a good retreat, serving Indian dishes alongside a wide variety of international (Thai…
Konkan Coast
Its sea-facing terrace is the perfect place to tuck into a delicious and fiery Konkani thali (₹110 to ₹450), with fish curry, tawa (hotplate) fish fry,…
Aurangabad
Offers fine tandoori dishes, flavoursome North Indian veg and nonveg options, and an extensive beer list (for Aurangabad) in a weirdly Pharaonic…
Pune
This Pune-based chain (there are three branches) is a great place to sample Marathi food in a clean, discerning environment. Among traditional metalwork…
Maharashtra
Famous and ubiquitous throughout India, this mainstay for mithai (sweets) and savoury (namkeen) snacks was born in Nagpur. Try the santra burfi, a tasty…
Maharashtra
Part of a reliable Indian chain, this cool coffeehouse in hip Shivaji Nagar has loads of exposed concrete and artsy mosaic flooring to go with the good…
Konkan Coast
Set a block back from the beach, this thali spot is Murud-Janjira's most well-known for tasty Konkani fish thalis (though veg, mutton and chicken versions…
Pune
A Pune institution famous for its traveller-geared grub and fusion food (such as vindaloo pork chops with garlic mash), including omelettes, cooked…
Maharashtra
Near Mahalaxmi Temple, this hole-in-the-wall misal (spicy curry made from bean sprouts and pulses) joint has been at it since 1963 and is the spiciest of…
Maharashtra
Known locally as the ‘Byrianiwala’, this funky joint has a full North Indian menu, but it’s all about the spicy biryanis: spiced steamed rice with chicken…
Maharashtra
Delicious vegetarian food, particularly Punjabi cuisine, though a few Chinese and South Indian dishes are also offered. It’s a short walk south along…
Nashik
One of three restaurants located on the Sula estate, Little Italy does contemporary veg pizza and pasta that is a little easier to pair with wines than…
Pune
A Raj-era institution that seems to be stuck in a time warp, where those in the know queue (in the loose sense of the word) as though a famine is on for…
Konkan Coast
On the north side of the harbour, this large casual place offers excellent Malvani thalis and lots of fresh fish. There’s no sign or menu in English and…
