Pune Restaurants

The restaurant is a fine Italian dining place and I’m tempted to add ‘the finest’ one. Italian cuisine is not new to Pune. I am not going to count pizzas at the fast-food chain style outlets as Italian, these are more American than Italian anyway! There are places like Dario’s, Little Italy and La Pizzeria that offer authentic Italian fare but with a rider. They all offer only vegetarian fare and so if you want to eat Sicilian style fish or beef you must make a visit to Sicilia.

Favorite Dish: everything in veggie

I recently came across this site - http://www.puneonaplate.com . I visit pune a few times and was struggling to find new places to eat - right from conventional to off-the-beaten path. The site was quite a revelation. Check it out and see if you find it useful for you next pune visit.

Saiyog pure Veg is a family style restaurant located at Dighi, near famous Saibaba Temple, Pune.It is situated on Pune-Alandi road, it creates a dining experience whose uniqueness lies in its elegance and refinement which is brought alive by caring and personalized service in a warm and vibrant environment. It is offering authentic mouthwatering Indian,munchurian, noodles, palak paneer,chole, rajma, roti, naans,pav-bhaji,mix vegetarian, rice and paneer butter masala are some of the authentic dishes.
It remains open daily from 8 AM to 11:30 PM and a sitting capacity of 35-40 customers. It provides facilities like waiter service and takes away. The average cost for two is Rs.150 to Rs. 250. You can share your moments with family or friends through unique dining experience here, after visiting the Saibaba temple.

Tareef has the best Butter Chicken I have tasted in Pune. Ambiance is superb. It however only has few tables so a bit congested. I visit this place often. Highly recommended!

Favorite Dish: Butter Chicken - They don't make it like this anymore. I had some taken in parcel for my Dad. He loved it too.

This restaurant is a bit hard to find but once found, you will not regret it. As you enter the hookah (sheesha) lounge, the beautifully done pine-wood, green tiles and comfortable kane furniture bowls you over. I have been frequenting this place with friends for quite some time now. I find it a good place to relax with hookah and refreshments. The Mughlai food and shawarmas are excellent. They have a separate section for families.

Favorite Dish: Bheja Gurda Fry with Reshmi Paratha - I hardly ever like bheja but I have been eating this quite regularly because this preparation style reminds me of a certain place in Colaba, Mumbai. Love it!

all kinds of nice dishes. From Italian to mexican to , of course , Indian.

Stay away from the cream soups!!! The chef has no idea how to make it and the cream is bad. You will 've an interesting night in your bathroom ... ;-)

The airco is set waaaaay to high. freezing!

There is beef on the menu, but when you order, they can not serve it...

Actually when I think about it ...this place is not that great.

Favorite Dish: the mince suace...

Flags was definitely our favourite place for eating non-Indian food that we came across. The place is smart, modern and stylish with a lively and fun atmosphere. The menu is huge and the drinks menu is just as long, perfect if you have been craving a particular drink or are tired of drinking beer. There is also a great mocktails menu. The food was absolutely delicious, as were the drinks, and the staff were very friendly and attentive.
We had a wonderful night celebrating my birthday and the combination of a lovely place, yummy food and great service made it that little bit more special.

Favorite Dish: My favourite dish was the minestrone genovese soup, made of green basil and oregano. It was amazing! The BBQ Caribbean Chicken and Lanb Mousaka were both delicious too.

OLYMPIA ON EAST STREET – THE PLACE FOR KATHI ROLLS IN PUNE
By
Vikram Karve

Olympia. The very mention of the word “Olympia” makes every ardent Foodie’s mouth water as it immediately brings fond memories of the unique eatery on Colaba Causeway in Mumbai which arguably serves the best Biryani in the world apart from other lip smacking non-vegetarian delights.

But, do you know there is an “Olympia” on East Street opposite Kayani Bakery in Pune which serves perhaps the best Chicken Kathi Rolls outside of Kolkata. Priced at a reasonable forty rupees it is value for money nourishment at its best. The piping hot paratha enriched with a generous and well cooked soft covering of beaten eggs and filled with substantial pieces of succulent spicy chicken – it tastes heavenly as you dip it in the accompanying pudina chutney and pop it on your tongue along with a freshly sliced onion ring. The Chicken Kathi Roll is substantial and you feel truly satiated; unlike the empty feeling you get after having other fast foods like pizzas and burgers.

Earlier this no-nonsense down-to-earth eatery was housed in a charming old-world bungalow at the same location where now stands a modern building with the new looking Olympia on a small part of the ground floor. But the ambience and food is still as before.

Next time you are in Pune Camp don’t forget to visit Olympia on East Street and relish its delicious Kathi Roll. And don’t forget to pick up some Shrewsbury biscuits from Kayani Bakery opposite on your way home.

VIKRAM KARVE
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Favorite Dish: Chicken Kathi Roll - it's wholesome and delicious.