Peter Cat, Park Street
27 people recommend, 16 warn against itvia r/kolkata·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 35 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Peter Cat, Stephen Court Building, 18 A, Park St, opposite KFC Restaurant, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Chelo kebab, Chicken steak sizzler
- Best for
- Dates, Visitors
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Visited during a day on Park Street as part of a food-focused trip that did not disappoint.
Recommends for continental food.
Thinks people go for ambience and nostalgia; other Park Street restaurants have better food.
Recommended for its chello kebab.
Agrees other restaurants are better but the chelo kebab is always excellent.
Calls it pretentious along with Flurys.
Recommends old famous Park Street restaurant for Indian and Anglo-Indian food; serves alcohol.
Had dinner there on their trip and has no regrets.
Says it's too hyped compared to alternatives.
Suggests dining at Peter Cat while visiting Kolkata.
Took their date there and ate chello kebab as part of a great date itinerary.
Recommended for continental food.
Recommended for continental food.
Visited every trip for 20 years; a favorite, mostly for nostalgia.
The only Kolkata restaurant they still like
Heritage place recommended for its chello kebab
Found the chelo kebab dry and disappointing when tried two years ago.
Feels the chelo kabab is not as good as it used to be.
Lists it as a recommendation.
Visited and loved the chello kebab there
Food isn't bad but overhyped; 45-minute wait then underwhelming food.
Calls Peter Cat overrated and suggests going to Trincas for good chelo kebab instead.
Its appeal is nostalgia and memories rather than the food itself.
Calls it overrated in the heritage genre.
Calls it very bad and says it's overhyped by high society.
Mentions Peter Cat as an option but calls it kind of overrated.
Not that great anymore; its chelo kebab was once well known.
Says it is the answer and you won't be disappointed.
Lists it among favourites.
Lists Peter Cat among overrated places.
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Last verified 23/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.