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Restaurants in Kolkata

Eating out in Kolkata is a rewarding experience, with everything from smart upmarket hotel restaurants to delicious street-side stalls. The restaurants in Kolkata below have been classed in three different pricing categories and are listed alphabetically:

Expensive (over Rs750)
Moderate (Rs500 to Rs750)
Cheap (under Rs500)
These prices are for a three-course meal for one, including tax but not drinks. Tipping is optional.

Dum Pukht

Price: Expensive

Experience the traditional rich cuisine of royal India at this superb fine-dining restaurant. Food here is covered with a pastry layer as it cooks, allowing the flavours to steam to delicious perfection. A fantastic variety, including some of the best meat curries and seafood specialities you'll ever taste. Open evenings only.

Address: ITC Sonar, Kolkata, India
Telephone: (033) 2345 4545
http://www.itcwelcomgroup.in/

Kewpies

Price: Cheap

With a loyal following, Kewpies is known as 'Purveyors of authentic Bengali food' for good reason. Down a narrow alleyway and dining in the owner's house, it may be small and rustic but that's half the charm. Tuck into a thali (several dishes served on one plate, refilled limitlessly); the boss can help you decipher the choices on the menu. Heartily recommended. Closed Monday.

Address: 2 Elgin Lane, behind Netaji Bhavan, India
Telephone: (033) 2475 9880

Mainland China

Price: Moderate

Sterling Chinese food, some of the most authentic in Kolkata. The dim sum is sublime and good to share as a starter, with a tempting selection of steamed and fried dumplings. There are crisp fried dishes as well as those cooked in a heavy sauce; favourites include the Peking Duck, jumbo prawns, and drunken chicken in Shaoxiang wine. The service is courteous and the interior stylish.

Address: Uniworth House, Kolkata, India
Telephone: (033) 2283 7964
http://www.mainlandchinaindia.com/contact_kolkata.html

Oh! Calcutta

Price: Expensive

Ignore the slightly sterile atmosphere of the shopping mall; this place is recommended for Bengali food, with some good north Indian and continental choices too. Dishes use unusual subtle flavours like banana flowers, and innovative combinations of ingredients. Great service, contemporary feel.

Address: 10/3 Elgin Road, Kolkata, India
Telephone: (033) 2283 7161

Peter Cat

Price: Cheap

A Park Street (and indeed Kolkata) institution, the food here (an assortment of Indian dishes, as well as some continental offerings) is top class and hot value for money. Start by picking an aperitif or two along with some spicy north Indian kebabs. Very popular at weekends, the interior is atmospheric, and the food fresh and tasty. or

Address: 18 Park Street, Kolkata, India
Telephone: (033) 2229 8841 ,2217 2942

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