OoruBest places to eat in Pune
Jevan is Marathi for a meal. This guide maps how Pune eats, by kind of food rather than star ratings: fiery misal, Udupi joints and Irani cafés, Maharashtrian thalis, biryani and Parsi food in Camp, street snacks, and the sweets Pune is famous for. Each place lists what to order and a local tip.
Misal
Bedekar Misal
Narayan Peth · Veg · Budget
Order: Misal pav
A misal that is a little sweet as well as spicy, with a cult following. Go in the morning.
Katakirr
Erandwane & branches · Veg · Budget
Order: Misal with rassa
One of the spiciest in the city. Ask for the rassa (gravy) on the side if you are unsure.
Shri Krishna Bhuvan
Tulshibaug · Veg · Budget
Order: Misal
Famous for a fiery, oily tarri (gravy). Not for the faint-hearted.
Ramnath
Tilak Road · Veg · Budget
Order: Kolhapuri-style misal
Kolhapuri style and properly hot.
Vaidya Upahar Gruha
Near Phadke Haud · est. Century-old · Veg · Budget
Order: Misal
More than a hundred years old, in the old city lanes.
Breakfast & Irani Cafés
Vaishali
FC Road · Veg · Budget
Order: SPDP, Mysore masala dosa, filter coffee
A college-crowd institution. Expect to wait for a table on weekends.
Roopali
FC Road · Veg · Budget
Order: South Indian thali, dosa
A long-running FC Road favourite for a simple South Indian meal.
Wadeshwar
FC Road & branches · Veg · Budget
Order: Dosa, idli, upma
Reliable for a quick South Indian breakfast.
Cafe Goodluck
FC Road, Deccan · est. 1935 · Mixed · Budget to mid
Order: Bun maska, keema pav, Irani chai
One of Pune's oldest Irani cafés. Come for the atmosphere as much as the food.
Vohuman Cafe
Near Ruby Hall Clinic · est. 1978 · Mixed · Budget
Order: Cheese omelette, bun maska, Irani chai
Famous for its egg dishes at breakfast.
Thalis, Biryani & Dhansak
Shreyas
Apte Road, Deccan · est. 1966 · Veg · Budget to mid
Order: Maharashtrian thali, amrakhand, puran poli
The classic Puneri vegetarian thali.
Shabree
Deccan, near FC Road · Veg · Budget to mid
Order: Maharashtrian thali, puran poli, dahi wada
A traditional thali in a traditional setting.
SP's Biryani House
Tilak Road, Sadashiv Peth · Non-veg · Mid
Order: Mutton biryani
A Pune biryani name that locals recommend for a filling lunch.
Dorabjee & Sons
Camp · est. 1878 · Non-veg · Mid
Order: Mutton dhansak, biryani
Started as a grocery store and is now a Parsi family restaurant. Order the dhansak.
George Restaurant
Camp · Non-veg · Mid
Order: Chicken biryani, kheema pav
An old Camp favourite for biryani and Mughlai food.
Street Snacks
Joshi Wadewale
Multiple branches · Veg · Budget
Order: Vada pav
Many Punekars call it the city's classic vada pav.
Garden Vada Pav
Camp · Veg · Budget
Order: Vada pav with spicy chutney
Running for more than four decades and known for its fiery chutney.
Kalyan Bhel
Multiple branches · Veg · Budget
Order: Bhel, SPDP
The go-to for a bhel or SPDP in the evening.
Marz-o-rin
MG Road, Camp · Mixed · Budget
Order: Chicken mayo sandwich, cold coffee
A snack stop while walking MG Road.
Sweets, Mastani & Bakeries
Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale
Bajirao Road & branches · est. Early 1950s · Veg · Budget
Order: Bakarwadi, pedha, amba barfi
The classic Pune gift box. The family business goes back to 1939.
Kaka Halwai
Budhwar Peth & branches · est. 1890 · Veg · Budget
Order: Mithai boxes
An easy stop after visiting the Dagdusheth Ganpati temple.
Sujata Mastani
Sadashiv Peth · est. 1960s · Veg · Budget
Order: Mango or sitaphal mastani
Go for mango in summer and sitaphal (custard apple) when it is in season.
Gujar Cold Drink House
Budhwar Peth · est. 1923 · Veg · Budget
Order: Bajirao mastani
A century-old cold drink house in a lane near the Mandai market.
Kayani Bakery
East Street, Camp · est. 1955 · Veg · Budget
Order: Shrewsbury biscuits, mawa cake
Takeaway only, and popular items sell out, so go in the morning.
Cake N Counter
East Street, Camp · est. 1986 · Veg · Budget to mid
Order: Chocolate walnut cake
Popular cakes sell out, so order a day ahead.
Questions people ask
Where can I eat the best misal in Pune?
Bedekar Misal in Narayan Peth, Katakirr in Erandwane, Shri Krishna Bhuvan in Tulshibaug and Ramnath on Tilak Road are the names Punekars argue over. Misal is a breakfast dish here, so most places are busiest in the morning.
What is mastani?
Mastani is Pune's thick milkshake topped with ice cream, nuts and fruit, named after Mastani, the companion of the Peshwa Bajirao I. Sujata Mastani in Sadashiv Peth and Gujar Cold Drink House in Budhwar Peth, open since 1923, are classic places to try it.
What should I buy in Pune to take home?
Bakarwadi from Chitale Bandhu, Shrewsbury biscuits from Kayani Bakery in Camp (since 1955), and mithai from Kaka Halwai, which traces its history to 1890.
Where can I eat a Maharashtrian thali in Pune?
Shreyas on Apte Road (since 1966) and Shabree near FC Road are the best-known places for a traditional Maharashtrian vegetarian thali, with dishes such as puran poli and amrakhand.
Which are the oldest cafés and restaurants in Pune?
Dorabjee & Sons in Camp traces its history to 1878, Cafe Goodluck near FC Road opened in 1935 and Vohuman Cafe near Ruby Hall in 1978. Order bun maska and Irani chai at the cafés, and dhansak at Dorabjee.
More in our guides: our Pune city guide, everyday Marathi phrases and events in Pune this weekend.