Trincas, Park Street
44 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/kolkata·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 29 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Trincas Restaurant & Bar, 17, Park St, near Oxford Book Store, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Lobster thermidor, Baked alaska, Chelo kebab
- Best for
- Dates, Visitors
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.
Not cheap but the food is excellent.
Loved all the dishes they ate and praised the ambience.
Loves the ambiance but food not as good as Mocambo.
Their favourite place so far, though they've been many times.
Says Trincas on Park Street is slowly becoming a favourite.
Has been there, considers it good and convenient, but asks which suits strict vegetarians
Recommends old famous Park Street restaurant for Indian and Anglo-Indian food; serves alcohol.
Lists it among overhyped places.
Considers it better than Peter Cat.
Suggests dining at Trincas while visiting Kolkata.
Reasonable rates, good food, pleasing ambience; reserve ahead for weekend dinner.
Recommended for continental food.
Recommended for continental food.
Included in a miscellaneous list of recommended places.
Recommended for music, lobster thermidor and their kiev variant
Says the baked alaska there is delicious and recommends trying it.
Among Park Street continental specialists, loves their menu and taste best.
Recommends Trincas for lunch, especially the Kolkata-style chilli fish and bhetki florentine.
Food taste debatable but the vibe wins it for them.
Picks Trincas over Mocambo in a close call, for its vibe.
Lists Trincas among good Park Street restaurants.
Says Trincas on Park Street is where to get good chelo kebab.
Suggests going to Trincas during the day when asked about ambience.
Names it as a favourite.
Recommends it as the place for live music alongside comforting food.
Really enjoyed the food and service at this old-school spot, would return and bring visiting friends.
Suggests trying the Chicken Ala Kiev at Trincas.
Recommends trying the salt and pepper pork, says it is very good to eat.
Says their food is really good.
Simply recommends Trincas.
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Last verified 23/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.