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Best restaurants in Kolkata

74 restaurants that Kolkata locals recommend — the real reasons, and the caveats.

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  1. 1.6 Ballygunge Place

    76 people recommend, 9 warn against it

    6 Ballygunge Place is one of the most frequently recommended spots for Bengali food in Kolkata, with many people naming it among the city's best for a thali or buffet experience, and one calling it a mid-priced cult favourite. Commenters single out dishes like kosha mangsho, fish fry and daab chingri, and one regular says it has never disappointed across many visits. The caveats are real though: several diners find it overrated or overpriced, a few say the food quality has declined, one recent visitor found the food mediocre, and another says it is only good if you are lucky on the day.

    6 Ballygunge Place, 6, Dr Amiya Bose Sarani Rd, near Patha Bhavan School, Ballygunge Place, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019, India

  2. 2.Aminia

    51 people recommend, 22 warn against it

    Aminia is a long-standing Mughlai spot that many people name among Kolkata's best for biryani, with one commenter praising its kebabs, others its paratha and firni, and some preferring its biryani to Arsalan's. The caveats are real though: several warn it is overrated or has declined in quality, one diner finds the biryani bland, and commenters say quality varies branch to branch, with a couple advising against the New Market branch and another noting the food is oily. Overall, the community leans clearly toward recommending it.

    Aminia Restaurant, 6A, SN Banerjee Road, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700087, India

  3. 3.Mocambo, Park Street

    50 people recommend, 20 warn against it

    Mocambo on Park Street is a long-standing continental favourite that many people recommend, with diners singling out dishes like the devilled crab, chicken a la kiev, and baked alaska. One diner called it a great fine-dining experience, while a long-time regular praises it as a favourite go-to spot. However, many commenters warn against it, calling it overhyped and overrated; one found the food very bland, another was put off by a poor dish and rude service, and one says quality has declined over the years. Some find it pricey, though one of them felt the fine-dining experience justified the price.

    Park Street

  4. 4.Oh! Calcutta, Forum Mall

    48 people recommend, 6 warn against it

    Oh! Calcutta is one of the most frequently recommended Bengali restaurants in Kolkata, with many people calling it the best or a top pick for Bengali food, and one diner praising the mutton kosha as superb. Several commenters note it is pricey, and a couple call it overrated or mediocre, with one complaining everything is doused in mustard to fake authenticity and another reporting bad experiences across multiple visits. One diner fondly remembers the dab chingri, and another says it caters Bengali food well enough that they recommend it to friends wanting to try the cuisine.

    Forum Mall

  5. 5.Trincas, Park Street

    44 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Trincas on Park Street is an old-school continental restaurant that many people recommend, with diners praising the food, the live music and the unbeatable vibe. Commenters single out dishes like lobster thermidor, baked alaska and chelo kebab, and one diner says a couple can eat well here without alcohol on a modest budget. The caveats: a few find it pricey, one notes smaller portions than nearby Mocambo, and one commenter lists it among overhyped spots.

    Park Street

  6. 6.Sei Vui, Central Kolkata

    43 people recommend, 4 warn against it

    Sei Vui in Central Kolkata is a frequent commenter pick for Chinese food, with many naming it among the city's best, though two commenters dispute that reputation. Diners single out pork dishes like the mala pork and chilli pork, along with the wontons and nasi goreng, and a couple of commenters call it very good. The caveats are real: a few feel the taste is slightly lacking or has declined over time, two diners found the wonton too salty, and another reports rude service and a delayed bill.

    Central Kolkata

  7. 7.Kasturi

    42 people recommend, 5 warn against it

    Kasturi is a frequently recommended Bengali restaurant in Kolkata, with many people naming it among the city's best and diners singling out the kochupata chingri and fish fry, and two the paturi. Commenters also call it budget-friendly, and one likes that the menu shows the cooked food before you order. The caveats: a couple of diners say quality has slipped over time, one warns the fish fry is inconsistent, and a few find the place overrated, with one calling the food overhyped.

    Kasturi, 7A, Marquis St, Esplanade, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India

  8. 8.Soy Yum, Salt Lake

    40 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Soy Yum is one of the most frequently recommended Asian restaurants on the Kolkata subreddits, with many commenters praising its ramen and sushi rolls, one its bubble tea, and a few calling out specific favourites like snow crab sushi and spicy mushroom maki. One commenter says the Salt Lake branch serves a solid morning menu. A couple of commenters find the food tasty but not authentic Japanese, saying it is adapted to local palates, one warns the ramen was mediocre and poor value, and another feels quality varies by dish. One commenter places it in a mid-priced bracket.

    Salt Lake

  9. 9.Fabbrica, Park Street

    39 people recommend, 4 warn against it

    Fabbrica is a strong local favourite for Neapolitan-style pizza in Kolkata, with many people calling it the best pizza or Italian in the city, and diners also praising the tiramisu, with one singling out the pesto pasta. Commenters note it is pricey, and a few push back: one calls it overrated, another finds it an overpriced ripoff with mediocre pizzas, and one diner reports the Park Street branch's service and food have deteriorated. One visitor loved the pizza but not the pasta, and another warns against the creamy white-sauce pastas while loving the four-cheese focaccia and tiramisu.

    Park Street

  10. 10.Bar-B-Q, Park Street

    35 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Bar-B-Q on Park Street is one of Kolkata's most consistently recommended restaurants, with many people naming it their go-to spot for Indo-Chinese and Chinese food, and a few also praising its Indian dishes and overall variety. One diner singles out the dry chili pork, and another says its Chinese holds up against other favourites. The main caveats are a long queue reported by one commenter and one diner who had repeated bad experiences with the food.

    Park Street

  11. 11.Hatari, Gariahat

    30 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Hatari is one of the most frequently recommended Chinese restaurants in Kolkata, with many people naming it their top pick, and three commenters singling out the Gariahat branch. Diners recommend dishes such as chicken hakka noodles with a garlic-chicken side and lamb with fried rice, and it also gets mentions for biryani and North Indian food. The caveats: one diner who ordered several times says the food never lived up to its reputation, another feels the Gariahat branch has declined since around 2015, and one commenter notes that Chinese food in general can taste different as a parcel than when eaten in, because the gravy tends to break up in transit.

    Gariahat

  12. 12.Momo I Am, Sector 5

    29 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Momo I Am is a popular pan-Asian pick in Kolkata, with many recommending it for momos, sushi, ramen and its Korean barbecue, which several describe as a highlight with raw and marinated meats plus a full set of rice, soup and sides. Commenters say the Sector 5 branch has nice ambience and suits a sit-down meal, though one notes the Salt Lake branch is not very big. A few caveats exist: one diner found the sushi artificial or tasteless, one says quality has recently fallen off, and another calls it merely decent. One commenter also notes the food leans Southeast Asian and HK-style Chinese rather than authentic Japanese, and a couple find it on the expensive side.

    Sector V

  13. 13.Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor, Jadavpur

    28 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor is one of the most frequently recommended Bengali restaurants on the Kolkata map, with people repeatedly naming it for authentic Bengali food and calling it budget-friendly. One diner who visited recently was extremely pleased with both the food and the portion sizes, and the thali gets a specific shout-out. A few caveats exist: a few commenters find it average or pricey, one recent visitor found some dishes too sweet or one-note, and one person says quality has declined.

    Jadavpur

  14. 14.Chowman

    28 people recommend, 4 warn against it

    Chowman is one of Kolkata's most-recommended Indo-Chinese chains, with many people recommending it and several calling it their go-to for Chinese food, praising its variety, service and consistency across outlets and delivery. Commenters highlight dishes like the veg Thai green curry, teriyaki chicken, Cantonese noodles and butter garlic bhetki, and describe it as budget-friendly to mid-priced. A few caveats exist: some find the food quality has slipped or didn't enjoy it, one says it doesn't match Tangra restaurants, and the style is more Indian than authentic Chinese, with plenty of chilli in the cooking.

    Chowman (Ballygunge), Chowman, near Baked N Fried, Ballygunge Circular Rd, Ballygunge Place, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019, India

  15. 15.Peter Cat, Park Street

    27 people recommend, 16 warn against it

    Peter Cat on Park Street is a heritage continental restaurant that many people recommend, especially for its chelo kebab, and one commenter calls it a mid-priced cult favourite more enjoyable than upscale hotel dining. The warnings are real too: a number of commenters say it is overhyped, several feel other Park Street spots serve better food, a few think the chelo kebab has slipped from its old standard, and a couple report long waits. One diner also singles out the house chicken sizzler as a dish worth ordering.

    Park Street

  16. 16.Tung Nam, Old Chinatown

    26 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Tung Nam Eating House, an old Chinatown spot near Central metro in Tiretti Bazar, is one of the most consistently recommended places on the map for authentic Kolkatan Indo-Chinese food, with many people calling it their top Chinese pick in the city. Diners single out the pork, especially the dry chilli pork, and one long-time fan says no other place has matched its taste since childhood. The caveats are practical rather than about the food: it is non-AC, cash only, and the surrounding area is congested. One commenter also dismisses it as a nostalgia-driven famous place that no longer deserves its reputation.

    Old Chinatown

  17. 17.Tung Fong, Park Street

    26 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Tung Fong on Park Street is one of Kolkata's most-recommended Chinese restaurants, with several people calling it among the best Indo-Chinese in the city and others praising its consistency, variety, and dishes like wonton, kung pao chicken and hakka chilli fish. One long-time fan of the drums of heaven found a recent revisit less impressive, another finds it pricey for average food, and some say quality has slipped; a couple of diners report discourteous service, though others say they have never faced such behaviour.

    Park Street

  18. 18.Golden Joy, Tangra

    26 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Golden Joy in Tangra is one of Kolkata's most-recommended Chinese restaurants, with many people naming it among the city's best for Indian Chinese food and a reliable Chinatown pick for lunch or dinner. One diner singles out the chilli pork as very good, and a commenter who has eaten there says you cannot go wrong. One commenter feels the place has deteriorated, and another notes parking is inconvenient compared to nearby rivals.

    Tangra

  19. 19.PaPaYa, Park Street

    24 people recommend

    PaPaYa on Park Street is a modern Asian restaurant that many people recommend, and several specifically call out its sushi. A few commenters praise the ambience, one highlights the beverages, and dishes like salmon with sour cream cheese sushi and cream cheese dumplings get named. The main caveat is price: a few find it pricey, and one diner who visited felt it wasn't worth the cost.

    Park Street

  20. 20.Yauatcha, Quest Mall

    23 people recommend

    People consistently recommend Yauatcha at Quest Mall, especially for its dim sum and desserts, with several naming it a luxury or fine dining pick and one calling the food close to authentic Chinese. Diners who ate there praise the taste, with two highlighting the scallop shumai and another the prawn cheung fun, though one notes portions are tiny and one found few good options beyond the dim sum, eating only starters before moving on. Multiple commenters flag it as pricey, and one describes it as Indian-style Japanese rather than authentic.

    Quest Mall

  21. 21.Bhojohori Manna

    23 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Bhojohori Manna is one of the most frequently recommended Bengali restaurants in Kolkata, with many commenters naming it a go-to for authentic, home-style Bengali food and thalis, and a couple calling it good on a low budget. One diner is partial to the chitol peti and daab chingri and would take family there. The caveats: one commenter says it used to be good but isn't sure about it now, another finds it pricey with taste not up to the mark, one says it serves overly sweet or oily versions of Bengali dishes, and another rates Oh Calcutta far ahead of it in quantity and quality. One diner who has been there wishes the ambience were better.

    Bhojohori Manna, 18/1A, Hindustan Rd, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India

  22. 22.Mainland China, South City

    22 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Mainland China, especially the South City Mall branch, is one of the most frequently recommended Chinese restaurants in Kolkata, with many people naming it their pick for Chinese food and one commenter describing it as a fine dining option. A diner who visited the South City branch found the food light and delicious, and another calls it A-class. A couple of commenters note its style differs from typical Indo-Chinese spots, and one of them dislikes the taste for that reason, while another says its buffet is not any better than Afra's.

    South City Mall

  23. 23.Aaheli, Peerless Inn

    20 people recommend

    Aaheli, the Bengali restaurant at Peerless Inn, is one of Kolkata's most consistently recommended spots, with many people naming it a go-to choice for Bengali cuisine and premium dining. Two diners single out the deboned ilish as excellent, and one who visited a couple of years ago found the experience very good, though that commenter generally finds upscale Kolkata restaurants underwhelming. One commenter suggests going to the original Peerless Inn rather than an outlet elsewhere.

    Peerless Inn

  24. 24.Blue Poppy Thakali, Park Street

    20 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Blue Poppy Thakali on Park Street is strongly backed by commenters for Nepali and Tibetan food in Kolkata, with momos, kothay and gyozas singled out again and again. One diner calls it very famous and always packed, and another ranks it among the best Nepali, Tibetan and Sikkimese food in the city. A couple of commenters push back, with one questioning why it is even nominated and another listing it among overhyped spots, and one diner found the pork in the thali a little tough.

    Park Street

  25. 25.Peter Hu, Park Street

    19 people recommend

    Peter Hu on Park Street is a Pan Asian restaurant that many people recommend, especially for Japanese food, with a few singling out its sushi as great and better than a rival's. One diner calls it by far the best Japanese in the city, and another says it is their favourite in the Park Street area, while one commenter notes good vegetarian options and a first-hand visitor found it comparatively better than a nearby alternative. One diner highlights the beef salad and pork dishes, and one mixed view feels it doesn't stand out given what it competes with.

    Park Street

  26. 26.Sorano, Park Street

    19 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Sorano on Park Street is one of the most-recommended Italian restaurants in Kolkata, with many people naming it among the city's best. One commenter singles out the truffle pasta, another recommends it for pizza, and a couple praise the ambience, with one calling it a good date-night pick. One commenter says it is the only Italian place worth visiting, though pricey, and another says the Sunday brunch is good value despite the a la carte prices. A couple of diners disagree, calling the food bland or the pizza average, and one commenter finds it overrated with a disappointing tiramisu.

    Park Street

  27. 27.Saptapadi, Golpark

    18 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Saptapadi is a Bengali restaurant that many recommend, with a couple of people calling it an underrated gem that rarely gets mentioned. One regular at the Golpark branch praises the food enthusiastically and singles out the nolen gur ice cream. A few people warn against it, describing the food as average or disappointing, and one says the dishes are overly sweet or oily. It also comes up as a budget-friendly Bengali option around Golpark.

    Golpark

  28. 28.Haji Saheb, Behala

    16 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Haji Saheb, especially its Behala branch, is a popular pick among people, and its rolls draw particular praise, with several commenters calling the Behala outlet their favourite roll spot and one saying a single roll is filling enough to replace dinner. One diner singles out the chicken roll in a personal top five. The enthusiasm is not unanimous, though: one commenter prefers Aminia's rolls after trying it, and another thinks even a nearby rival does rolls better.

    Behala

  29. 29.Koshe Kosha

    16 people recommend, 6 warn against it

    Many people recommend Koshe Kosha as a solid Bengali restaurant, and one commenter says its mutton kosha is the best thing on the menu, advising you to order selectively since most items are average. One recent first-hand diner found the taste amazing. Still, several warn against it, calling it overrated and overpriced, with one first-hand diner finding the mutton undercooked, another saying roadside dhabas taste better, and one more describing the food as overly sweet or oily.

    Koshe Kosha, Golpark, 62, Ballygunge Gardens Rd, Golpark, Ballygunge Gardens, Gariahat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019, India

  30. 30.Siddheswari Ashram, Esplanade

    15 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Siddheswari Ashram is a pice hotel near New Market in the Esplanade area that many people recommend, and several nominate it as the best pice hotel in the city. One diner who visited says the food is very good but not homely in style, and another recalls a quite good meal a couple of years ago, singling out the posto pakoda. One commenter says it is on the costlier side for a pice hotel, though quality and taste are good, and a lone dissenting voice reports that quality had deteriorated on a visit in December.

    Esplanade

  31. 31.Punjabee Rasoi, Kasba

    14 people recommend

    Punjabee Rasoi, especially the Kasba branch near Acropolis Mall, is repeatedly put forward by commenters as Kolkata's best North Indian option. Diners who have eaten there praise the food, with the chicken and mutton dishes, naans, and the mutton adrak ke punje singled out. One commenter who has tried most North Indian outlets in the city says nothing else compares, though one diner found it merely good while hunting for something better.

    Kasba

  32. 32.Kim Ling, Tangra

    14 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Kim Ling in Tangra is one of the most consistently recommended Chinese restaurants in Kolkata, with several locals calling it among the best in Chinatown. Diners praise the food's taste, including the soup, meifoon, chilli lemon fish and shanghai chicken, and one family found their lunch hot, fresh and delicious. One commenter dismisses it as only good around the year 2000, but the overwhelming view is positive. Another diner rates it very good alongside Golden Joy, while one places it behind Jessie's Kitchen, a cloud kitchen.

    Tangra

  33. 33.Chili's, South City

    13 people recommend

    Chili's is a Tex-Mex chain that many people recommend, with one commenter calling it better than Mocambo and others praising its wholesome food, fajitas, wings and desserts. One commenter says it is affordable, another suggests it fits as a family diner, and one regularly eats there alone. A few diners point out it is Tex-Mex rather than continental, and some commenters prefer Mocambo or Trincas instead. One diner who finds the food spiceless and notes it serves buffalo instead of beef with no pork still praises the cocktails.

    South City Mall

  34. 34.Golden Dragon, Park Street

    13 people recommend

    Golden Dragon on Park Street is a Chinese restaurant that many people mention when recommending Indo-Chinese food in Kolkata, often alongside Tangra spots and other Park Street Chinese restaurants. One commenter who has eaten there lists it first among five favorites, praising the roasted chilli pork, and another calls it a heritage Indian-Chinese spot on Park Street.

    Park Street

  35. 35.Sonar Tori, City Centre, Cc1

    13 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Sonar Tori is a Bengali restaurant that many people recommend, with several calling it among the best in the city for Bengali food and praising its vintage dishes, decor and taste. A couple of commenters note it is pricey or a bit overpriced, and a couple warn against it, with one calling it overhyped and another reporting a terrible meal at the City Centre outlet, which others name as the branch they go to.

    Cc1

  36. 36.Aajisai, Quest Mall

    12 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Aajisai at Quest Mall is a Japanese restaurant that many people recommend, especially for its wide sushi variety and ramen, with one diner calling the tonkotsu ramen outstanding and another praising the nigiri selection and quality. One commenter calls it the real, authentic Japanese restaurant in Kolkata, though another was surprised to see Americanized rolls like the California Roll on the menu. The main caveat is price: several say it is pricey, one diner was shocked by the cost of the Wagyu beef, and commenters suggest using dining-app discounts. One diner who went found the service slightly slow.

    Quest Mall

  37. 37.Mitra Cafe

    12 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Mitra Cafe is a north Kolkata classic that people frequently recommend for its fish fry, brain chop and kabiraji, with some calling it a must-try spot. A couple of commenters caution against it, with one advising visitors not to go there for Bengali cuisine and another arguing its legacy status does not match food found elsewhere. Overall, most recommend it as an iconic snack destination rather than a full Bengali meal.

    Mitra Cafe - Sovabazar, 47, Jatindra Mohan Ave, Raja Nabakrishna Street, Sovabazar, Shobhabazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700005, India

  38. 38.Veneto, South City Mall

    12 people recommend, 5 warn against it

    Veneto at South City Mall is an Italian restaurant that a number of people recommend, with several offering real praise: one vouches for the food if you love Italian, and others like the pizza and pasta. Price is a recurring caveat, with a few commenters calling it pricey or overpriced. The warnings are sharp, though: one calls it bad outright, and two say it has declined from a few years ago and needs to recapture its old taste. One diner who has tried most Italian places in the city finds it overrated despite the nice ambience and dislikes the tiramisu, which another commenter recommends.

    South City Mall

  39. 39.Beijing, Tangra

    11 people recommend

    Beijing, in the Tangra/Chinatown area, is one of the most-recommended Chinese restaurants among locals, with several naming it their top pick for Indo-Chinese food. One first-hand diner includes it on a list of Indo-Chinese restaurants that have never let them down, and another who has visited says they liked the Chinese food there. One commenter recommends it specifically for a meal with alcohol. The main caveat is parking: one commenter says it lacks the convenient parking that a rival offers, and another suggests a different spot if you are driving.

    Tangra

  40. 40.Burma Burma

    11 people recommend

    Burma Burma is a pure vegetarian restaurant that people frequently recommend in Kolkata, with one calling it hands down the best for Asian vegetarian food. A diner who ate there loved everything ordered, including the khow suey, bao, and steamed rice dumplings, and praised the ambience. It is also noted as a good cocktail option, though one commenter suggests it without having tried it.

    Burma Burma Restaurant & Tea Room, 18 M, Ground Floor, Stephen Court, Park St, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India

  41. 41.Swadhin Bharat Hindu Hotel, College Street

    11 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Swadhin Bharat Hindu Hotel on College Street is repeatedly named by commenters as one of Kolkata's best pice hotels for Bengali food, and one commenter says its food is closest to home cooking. One commenter suggests it as a budget-friendly option, while another says to try it only if ambience isn't a concern. A visitor disagrees, finding it too pricey for what it is and saying the food is not that good, preferring a nearby competitor.

    College Street

  42. 42.Zeeshan, Park Circus

    11 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Zeeshan's Park Circus branch comes up often when people discuss Kolkata biryani and rolls, with many commenters listing it among the city's better spots. One diner who ate there in the mid-2010s felt its biryani beat Arsalan and Aminia at that time. Its mutton tikia roll also gets praise. The main caveat is consistency: one commenter feels quality has slipped since the chain expanded, compared with its reputation decades ago.

    Park Circus

  43. 43.Govinda's, ISKCON, Iscon

    10 people recommend

    Govinda's, the Iskcon-run vegetarian restaurant, is a popular pick for vegetarian food in Kolkata, with many naming it an easy or top choice. Diners say the food is tasty despite being prepared without onion or garlic.

    Iscon

  44. 44.Riyasat, South City Mall

    9 people recommend

    Riyasat at South City Mall is a Mughlai restaurant that people repeatedly recommend for North Indian food and biryani, with several naming it among the city's best picks. One diner who has eaten there calls the biryani among the best they have tasted, and another first-hand visitor says they really liked it. The only caveat mentioned is that it leans a bit pricey.

    South City Mall

  45. 45.Tamarind, Deshapriya Park

    8 people recommend

    Tamarind is a South Indian restaurant in Kolkata that commenters recommend, especially for non-veg food. One diner praises the chicken lababdar and says nearly every non-veg dish is good, while another who visited found it really good. One commenter names it as one of only two decent options for Hyderabadi biryani in the city, but a commenter who visited the Deshapriya Park branch says the food leans Kerala-style rather than Hyderabadi and suggests it only if you are open to options beyond biryani.

    Deshapriya Park

  46. 46.Spice Kraft

    8 people recommend

    Spice Kraft is an Asian restaurant in Kolkata that several people recommend. One diner says it won them over more than Mocambo or Marco Polo, and another agrees it beats present-day Mocambo. A commenter finds the menu quite different from other places, and another praises the nice ambience and good food, noting it is not exactly fine dining but that a shared multi-course meal stays budget-friendly. It also gets a single mention as an option for a romantic meal and another as a party pick.

    Spice Kraft, Hazra Rd, near HDFC Bank, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019, India

  47. 47.Usha, Ballygunge

    8 people recommend

    Usha in Ballygunge draws praise for its modern take on Bengali cuisine, with people highlighting inventive dishes like chitol macher petir jhaal, makhon morich kakra, and echorer cutlet. One diner who visited with family found all the dishes very good and the pricing fair, and another enjoyed the Bandel cheese ice cream paired with shorbhaja. A commenter says the reinvented dishes keep authentic flavours intact, and one calls it an ideal place to bring parents.

    Ballygunge

  48. 48.Mandarin, Southern Avenue

    8 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Mandarin, a Chinese restaurant with a branch on Southern Avenue, is a frequent commenter pick for Chinese food in Kolkata, with one calling the noodles the best they have had. One diner also singles out its mixed Cantonese noodles and rotates its Chinese main courses with another spot. The main caveat is oiliness: a couple of commenters say the food uses too much oil, particularly in packed chicken dishes where the oil separates and dulls the taste.

    Southern Avenue

  49. 49.Ah Leung, Tangra

    8 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Ah Leung in Tangra is a favourite Chinese pick for many people, with commenters praising its chilli chicken and recommending it for a morning breakfast of wonton chow. One commenter calls out its wonton noodles, whole baked fish and roasted pork, and notes that it does hand-pulled noodles. One commenter feels it has declined, though another diner who visited recently says the food is still good.

    Tangra

  50. 50.Sonargaon, Taj Bengal

    8 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Sonargaon, the Bengali restaurant at Taj Bengal, is strongly recommended by many people for authentic Bengali food, with one diner calling it the best option in Kolkata and another praising the gilafi kulcha. It is a fine dining, hotel-based spot that works for small or large groups, though commenters note it is pricey, and one warns against it. One commenter also notes it can exceed a modest budget.

    Taj Bengal

  51. 51.Jai Hind Dhaba

    8 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    People frequently name Jai Hind Dhaba as a top North Indian spot in Kolkata, with one calling it the quintessential late-night option and another praising its dal makhani in particular. It is also flagged as budget-friendly for late-night eats. A couple of commenters disagree, with one finding it not that great and another listing it among overhyped places.

    JAI HIND DHABA, JAI JAI HIND DHABA, Fire station, near Kali Ghat, Jatin Das Park, Patuapara, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026, India

  52. 52.Kolkata Rajbari, Hatibagan

    7 people recommend

    Kolkata Rajbari in Hatibagan is a popular local pick for Bengali food, with many commenters recommending it and one saying a recent visit was exquisite. One commenter says it serves the best Bengali food for an authentic thali, and even visitors with complaints praise the taste. The caveat is service: one diner reported a long wait with cold dishes and indifferent staff, and another found the waiters rude despite very good food.

    Hatibagan

  53. 53.Bhoj Company

    7 people recommend

    People recommend Bhoj Company for hearty, authentic Bengali food, and one commenter ranks it among the city's best Bengali restaurants. Diners single out dishes like gondhoraj chicken, sheel bata chingri, chitol muitha and lote bhorta. One commenter calls it budget-friendly and names the Dalhousie branch a favourite, while another frames it as a fancier option compared with the city's cheaper pice hotels.

    The Bhoj Company, 60, Hemanta Basu Sarani, BBD Bag East Lal Dighi, Lal Bazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India

  54. 54.Ping's Cafe

    7 people recommend

    Ping's Cafe gets consistent recommendations from people for Chinese and pan-Asian food in Kolkata, with one commenter calling it a personal favourite and another noting that if you like Peter Hu, Ping's should suit you too. It has also been suggested for occasions like a birthday dinner.

    Ping's Cafe Orient, Income Tax Office, 11-10, Sir William Jones Sarani, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India

  55. 55.Tarun Niketan

    7 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Tarun Niketan is a pice hotel near Lake Mall/Kalighat that many people recommend for affordable, home-style Bengali food, with one calling it a top contender for the best Bengali food in the city and another saying its food is closest to home-cooked rather than high-end fare. One commenter notes the ambience is basic, so it suits diners who prioritize taste over setting. However, one commenter feels most pice hotels have declined in taste and says this one should be avoided.

    Hotel Tarun Niketan (Pice Hotel), Metro Rail Station Gate, Ward 88 88/1B, Rash Behari Avenue, Street Number 4, near Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026, India

  56. 56.Fire and Ice

    7 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Fire and Ice is a pizza place that many people recommend, and three name it the best in the city. One of them says it beats Fabbrica, highlighting its New York style pies and the prosciutto pizza in particular, though another commenter lists Fabbrica alongside it as among the best. A commenter who used to prefer it hasn't visited in years and wonders how it is now, while another says it used to be great but no longer is. One commenter places it on Middleton Street near Maidan Metro Station.

    Fire And Ice India Pvt Ltd, 41, Chowringee Rd, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India

  57. 57.Flame and Grill, Mani Square

    7 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Flame and Grill at Mani Square is a buffet spot that a number of people recommend, with one first-hand diner calling it a favourite for its nice food, good desserts and decent mains. One commenter says the experience matches the higher price, and another notes it is pricier than competing buffets, though that commenter has not tried it. The warnings are sharp: one commenter says the chain has become totally useless, and another, who used to favour it, feels it has gone downhill. One diner who ate there years ago found it quite good at that time.

    Mani Square

  58. 58.Big Boss, Tangra

    7 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Big Boss in Tangra is a frequently recommended Chinese option, with one diner calling it among the best Indo-Chinese spots in Kolkata and another saying you will really enjoy the food there. A couple of commenters say it is the most convenient choice if you are driving, thanks to its large parking space. On the downside, a couple of diners warn that the food is very oily, one diner lists it among overhyped places, and another feels recent meals were just decent.

    Tangra

  59. 59.Zen, The Park

    6 people recommend

    Zen at The Park is a frequently recommended Asian restaurant on Park Street, with two people naming it for sushi and one calling it among the best in West Bengal. Commenters single out the sushi and the udon noodles, which one diner says are the real thing. The main caveats are price, with a couple of diners noting it is pricey and better if your budget stretches or you have a discount, and authenticity, with one commenter saying the Japanese food is good but not authentic and another noting the wasabi is not real.

    The Park

  60. 60.Sabir's Hotel, Chandni Chowk

    6 people recommend

    Sabir's Hotel, discussed mainly for its Chandni Chowk branch, gets recommendations from several people, including one who never misses it when in the area and another who names it as a biryani pick. The rezala is the standout: two commenters praise the mutton version and one loves the chicken. One commenter recommends it only for the mutton rezala, though another feels its biryani is underrated.

    Chandni Chowk

  61. 61.Crystal Chimney

    6 people recommend

    Crystal Chimney is a small Chinese joint opposite E-Mall near Chandni Metro that several commenters name among their Chinese picks in Kolkata. One diner who has eaten there recommends the mixed fried rice with chili chicken, placing it in their top five dishes in the city. Another commenter calls it a small joint but very good.

    Crystal Chimney Restaurant, 17, Chittaranjan Ave, opposite Emall, Esplanade, Chandni Chawk, Bow Barracks, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India

  62. 62.Banana Leaf

    6 people recommend

    Banana Leaf is a vegetarian South Indian restaurant that people repeatedly recommend in Kolkata, with one calling it the go-to pick and another praising its unlimited veg thali. One commenter points to its mostly vegan menu of idli, dosa and vada, though vegan dessert and coffee options may be limited. People mention it at Rashbehari near Lake Market, and one prefers the branch near Avishar.

    Banana Leaf, P264 C, CIT, Scheme 47, Near Vivekananda Park, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India

  63. 63.Avartana, ITC Royal Bengal

    6 people recommend

    Avartana at ITC Royal Bengal is a fine dining restaurant that a number of people recommend. One diner who had the nine-course chef's tasting menu found it a great experience, even as South Indian food served in Kolkata, and another who visited calls it the best fine dining experience they have had, with food they enjoyed. No commenter warns against it.

    ITC Royal Bengal

  64. 64.Eau Chew

    6 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Eau Chew is a heritage Chinese restaurant near Chandni Chowk metro that several people recommend, and one commenter says to try the chimney soup there. A diner who ate there calls it the best Chinese food they have had so far. One commenter warns against it, finding the ambience lacking and the chimney soup watery and bland.

    Eau Chew, 12, Ganesh Chandra Ave, Esplanade, Chowringhee North, Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India

  65. 65.Sorshe Posto, Gariahat

    5 people recommend

    Sorshe Posto is a Bengali restaurant that several people recommend, with one first-hand diner praising its taste and another commenter calling it budget-friendly with good food and service. One commenter calls the Gariahat outlet pretty good and suggests it for Bengali thalis. One commenter, however, finds the restaurant merely average.

    Gariahat

  66. 66.Epare Bangla

    5 people recommend

    Epare Bangla is a Bengali restaurant near Lake Mall that several people recommend, with one calling it a personal favourite and another describing it as really good for a mid-priced budget. One commenter suggests it as an option but advises checking the menu before visiting.

    Epare Bangla, 37, Parasar Rd, behind Lake Mall, P.O, Lake Market, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India

  67. 67.Cafe Mezzuna

    5 people recommend

    Cafe Mezzuna draws praise from several Kolkata locals, including when people ask for the city's best Italian food. One diner praises the smoked chicken pasta and panna cotta, and another, admitting it's a hot take, prefers its thin-crust pizza to Fabbrica's. A diner who visited both the South City and Forum Mall outlets within a few months rated both top class, and its Siciliano outlet gets a separate nod for the seafood linguine and cheese platter.

    No. 402 4th Floor, Cafe Mezzuna, South City Mall, Shop, 375, Prince Anwar Shah Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal 700068, India

  68. 68.Ottimo

    5 people recommend

    Ottimo is an Italian restaurant at ITC Royal Bengal in Kolkata that several people recommend, and it is listed among the city's upscale dining options. One commenter notes it is pricey.

    Ottimo Cucina Italiana, 1, JBS Haldane Ave, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700105, India

  69. 69.Himur Heshel, Patuli

    5 people recommend

    Himur Heshel, whose Patuli branch comes up most in discussion, is recommended by several people as a spot for Bangladeshi-style food, with one commenter calling it underrated. Others simply name it among their picks for good Bengali restaurants in the city.

    Patuli

  70. 70.Jimmy's Kitchen, AJC Bose Road

    5 people recommend

    Jimmy's Kitchen on AJC Bose Road is recommended by five commenters, and two of them name it among their top five favourite places in Kolkata. Diners single out the chilli chicken, chilli roast pork, and mixed fried rice or Cantonese noodles; one also says the roast pork is a must at the original or Jodhpur Park outlet. Another suggests trying it as an alternative to a restaurant whose food quality has declined.

    AJC Bose Road

  71. 71.Dosa Coffee

    5 people recommend

    Dosa Coffee is a South Indian restaurant that several commenters recommend for its dosas, with one diner calling the ghee dosa excellent and another enjoying both the dosa and a refreshing mango shake. A commenter suggests trying the garlic ghee roast dosa. It is located near Lake Mall in Kalighat and near Salt Lake Stadium, and one commenter notes what may be a related branch at Quest Mall.

    Ground Floor, Dosa Coffee, JC-21, JC Block, Sector 3, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700106, India

  72. 72.Soba Sassy

    5 people recommend

    Soba Sassy is an Asian restaurant in Kolkata that several people recommend, with one diner calling the sushi amazing. A commenter describes it as a pricey option with pretty interiors.

    1ST FLOOR, Soba Sassy, Harrington Mansion, Above Please Don't Talk, 8, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India

  73. 73.Jabbrr Afghani

    5 people recommend

    Jabbrr Afghani is a name that comes up among locals discussing where to eat rolls in Kolkata. One commenter lists it among three places they personally like, alongside Aminia and Dada Boudi, and another says they still think it is the best in the city, though they add they felt that way at least a year ago.

    Jabbrr Afghani, DC - 22, 2nd Cross Rd, DC Block, Sector 1, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064, India

  74. 74.Pronto!

    5 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Pronto draws several recommendations, with burgers the recurring theme, one commenter highlighting the pork banh mi and a mutton cheeseburger, and another praising the ramen. Diners who describe their visits are less positive: one found the Gariahat branch overpriced with badly cooked appetizers and weak drinks, another liked the idea but found the burger, steak and fries unremarkable, and even a fan says it is not among their absolute favourites.

    Pronto Gourmet Food, Mohini Apartments, 50/1B, Purna Das Rd, Golpark, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India

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