By Pamela Nandi | Oct 05, 2018

Kolkata truly comes alive during Durga Pujo. The frenzy – inarguably difficult to find it anywhere else – is exemplary. DurgaPujo in Kolkata is synonymous with food—from street food to bhog, the city offers a myriad of choices for foodies to indulge. The five days of celebrations are a heady mix of food, love, culture and a good dose of lively chaos. Here’s the list of surprising and the must-visit eateries this Durga Pujo.

1. Serafina

New York’s beloved Italian eatery with its Roman arches & hearty tones along with it’s trademark hand-painted walls has been an all time favored dine-in place for it’s classy, vehement & Italian pleasant charisma. If your heart wants to take a break from traditional tasty bites and soul craves for an authentic Italian, then Serafina should be the ultimate choice in Durga Puja.

Address:

5th Floor, Quest Mall, 33, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Beck Bagan Row, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017

Price for 2: 2,000/- +taxes (approx)

Petto Di Pollo Grigliato E Pepe Nero

2. Q33

Q33, the open gastro cafe by Global Kitchens has constantly catered their guests with awesome cooking and an outstanding feasting experience. Q33 is celebrating this Durga Puja with new menu and Healthy Smoothies Festival. With their vivacious food menu, their wide spread of beverages like Tea, Coffee, Coolers etc will include tasty Smoothies in four flavours Sunny Tropical Yellow, Peachberry Orange, Ruby Red and Grassy Green.

Address:

Ground Floor, Quest Mall, 33, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Beck Bagan Row, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017

Price for 2: 800/- + taxes (approx)

Smoothies

3. The Coffee Bean& Tea Leaf

Serving the perfect coffee since 1963 this Los-Angeles based Cafe concession is one of the recommended cafes of all times. Located on the 2nd floor at Quest Mall, with cranny atmosphere, palatable offerings, neatly decorated inside, chic seating options, this outlet has been a best-loved place for the gourmets. With their previously existent pleasant menu, they have new spread to more delights that add the Chef’s special Grilled Chicken Three Pepper Sauce, Puja special beverages Mexican Chocolate Ice Blended, Mexican Hot Chocolate and Mexican Chocolate Latte in small and regular sizes and Puja special dessert Mud Pie for all the good vibes.

Address:

2nd Floor, Quest Mall, 33, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Beck Bagan Row, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017

Price for 2: 600/- +taxes (approx.)

Chef’s special Grilled Chicken Three Pepper Sauce

4. Q- Court

The food court of Quest Mall by Global Kitchens known as the Q-Court is one of the best food courts of Town which serves a wide array of cuisines like Chinese, Mughlai, Lebanese, Juices, Chaat, and dosa in a pocket-friendly budget. If you want a variety of cuisines under one roof, then here is your destination.

Address:

4th Floor, Quest Mall, 33, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Beck Bagan Row, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017

Price for 2: 300-700/- +taxes (average approx.)

Sikandari Nalli Rogan Josh- Masala Kitchen

5. Cafeccino

This little cafe in the vault where one can love some crisp snack, quality beverages or meet their sweet tooth with an assortment of desserts in a cozy ambience. For Durga Puja, they have included Aam Panna, Cinnamon Teaccino in their beverage section and Fish Tikka Sandwich as Puja special snacks.

Address:

Basement Floor, Spencers, Quest Mall, 33, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Beck Bagan Row, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017

Price for 2: 450/- (Inclusive of Taxes)

Fish Tikka Sandwich

6. Haagen Dazs

This ice cream parlour serves you the most velvety and most delicious dessert ever! Having an adorable seating layout in red and dark, you can arrange your most loved take from an immense scope of Ice creams to smoothies to waffles to dessert. They serve Ice cream cakes, Signature fondue, Dark chocolate bomb, Sorbet, Shakes, Coffee, The Eiffel Tower, Seventh Heaven, Banana caramel crepe et cetera.

Address:

Ground Floor, Quest Mall, 33, Syed Ali Amir Avenue, Ballygunge, Kolkata

Price: 800 for two people (approx.)

Seventh Heaven

7. The Coastal Macha

The Coastal Macha, the authentic coastal cuisine restaurant of Kolkata has come up with a surprising Durga Puja Menu. They have launched five coastal biriyanis, all of which are as zesty as innovative in their aroma, taste, texture and spices. They have Thalaserry Biryani from Kerala, Ambur Biryani from Tamil Nadu, Bhatkal Biryani from Coastal Karnataka, Dindigul Biryani from Tamil Nadu and the great Hyderabadi Dum Biryani from Hyderabad to offer. During five days of Durga Puja, each day there will be one Biriyani along with signature dishes from their regular menu and newly launched items like Stuffed Pomfret, Spiced calamari, Prawn Mallipuram etc. After catering their Patrons in Southern Avenue since last two years, The Coastal Macha has relaunched in Hindustan Park near Gariahat in a more spacious and colourful ambience. Hence, this newly launched outlet located at a place which is itself famous as a Pujo hub going to be a must stop destination for foodies during Durga Puja.

Address:

P411/23b Hindustan Park, Near Gariahat Fire Station, Kolkata- 700029

Price for 2: 1,000/- +taxes (approx.)

Thalaserry biryani

8. Naaryal Paani

The most up to date kid on the square is all about the Nautanki that is drawing out the advanced turn of cooking with a South Indian bend. Molecular gastronomy at Naariyal Paani is the lead vanity with its crafty method for cooking that joins innovativeness and nourishment in a novel kind in India offering an all vegetarian menu. Release the Dragon’s breath with Jalebi Caviars and discharge the smoke out of your mouth, enjoy the Kulfi Idli, Tikka on the Rocks, Coconut Sangria, Bubble Dosa and some more seating on a rickshaw seat.

Address:

17/1F, 1st Floor, Enclave Mall, Alipore Road, Alipore, Kolkata- 700027

Price for 2: 500/- +taxes (approx.)

Bubble Dosa

9. The Whistling Kettle

This café has been loved as a little piece of Darjeeling in Kolkata from its initial day. The Whistling Kettle is an all time favored café for their hilly ambience, authentic Darjeeling Tea, Keventer alike breakfast platters and lip-smacking range of Italian Spread. But for Durga Puja they are ready to make Kolkata foodies crazy with their Bacon Festival,“Ohh! Bacon”. The elaborate spread includes Barbeque Bacon Cube, Bacon Burgers, Three Cheese Tomato Bacon Pizza, Bacon Loaded Tomato Soup, Bacon Honey Pancake and more.

Address:

23/3, Gariahat Road, Near Mouchak Sweets, Golpark, Kolkata- 700029

Price: 600/- + taxes for two people (approx.)

Loaded Bacon Potatoes

10. American Waffle House

The sweet tooth of Calcuttans can never say no to dessert and American Waffle House has an array of tempting waffles for the young crowd. Its Choco Blast waffle and Creamy Red Velvet is the most talked about and recommended from their menu and is absolutely loved by all other than its all famous crunchy waffles. Along with these two, they will also have a Kalakand waffle (intrigues much?) and a Potato Paneer waffle for Durga Puja. Their quirky bright interiors, wooden seating are perfect for your Pujo addas. They have four outlets which remain open till midnight.

Address:

194, Gobindapur Road, Lake Gardens, Kolkata- 700045
204A, Block-B, Lake Town, Kolkata-700089
28/1 Allenby Road, Elgin, Kolkata-700025
18 B, Lake View Road, P.S Lake, Ward 90, Deshapriya Park, Kolkata-700029

Price for 2: 300/- (approx.)

Kalakand Waffle

11. Mamamomo

If your love for momos is never ending then this is exactly the place you gotta be this Pujo. Mamamomo brings the essence of real Nepalese and Tibetan sustenance. Sunk in the broth of thukpa which is full of flavour and its range of combo meal with an option of rice and noodles that will leave you wanting to lift the bowl and savour in all the goodness. Not to forget the momos and the Sekhwas (smoky, grilled pieces of meat) that’s served with the homemade dalle chili chutney that will make your heart ask for more and most importantly all these delicacies will not burn any whole in your pocket.

Address:

23/3 Gariahat Road, Golpark, Kolkata

Price for 2: 300/- +taxes for two people (approx.)

Chicken Sekhwa

12. Little Pleasures Patisseri

A dessert café that shows a genuine French-style patisserie to the City of Joy. The fairy-tale sea green/blue and gold signage, and an interesting show window on the bustling road are difficult to miss. Just go oomph on an evil gorge of French baked goods, Mini hazelnut portion, small-scale lemon tea cake, Blueberry cheesecake, liquid brownie pie, Amaretti disintegrate, Raspberry Lemon Roulade, Profiterole Pyramid and the new varying macaroons along with awe-inspiring plated desserts and a special flowering tea, where flower inside the tea will bloom in front of you giving your normal tea an indelible theatrical touch!

Address:

60 B Sarat Bose Road, Paddapukur, Kolkata-700029

Price for 2: 900/- +taxes

Smoked Chocolate Fondant

13. Traffic Gastropub

Traffic Gastropub endeavours to keep glass-clunking kinship fit as a fiddle in the area with its groundbreaking, daring mixology and cooking. To mark their one year anniversary they have a patched up menu with a strike into dishes that incorporate Chingri Malaikari Pizza brimming with cheddar, giving a sizable chunk of kinds of prawn and coconut cream, Pulse Chicken Tikka changed with the expansion of our extremely most loved Pulse treat, Thelawala Noodles roused from the roadside seller and numerous other quirky dishes which makes sure, that stuck into Traffic will not be annoying this Puja!

Address:

City Centre 2 Mall, Chinar Park, Kolkata- 700157

Price for 2: 1,400/- +taxes (approx.)

Thelewala Noodles

14. Cafe Pranah

The entrance for the solid nutrition Café Pranah centres around food and heartfelt nourishment and not simply calorie cognizant. The soul cafe designs its menu like a mother, keeping the prosperity, taste, amiability, and palette with the stunning Quinoa menu accessible in shapes like Quinoa Salad, Quinoa Halwa which is making a buzz among the guests along with its brown rice healthy meals and hot basil chicken. So, if being healthy is one of your priority during Durga Puja, Café Pranah is a must choice to drop-in.

Address:

71 A, Hazra Road, Hazra, Kolkata- 700029

Price for 2: 500/- + taxes (approx.)

Minced Chicken With Hot Basil

15. Paranthe Wali Galli

Paranthe Wali Galli aggregates up against the taste and kind of India in Paranthas. Celebrating the second year, the menu has been expanded, which has a Chicken Keema Paratha, with a Soya variation for the vegetarians. Likewise, for individuals who don’t like it to overwhelm the Indian flavors of the paratha, the all-new Dhania Pyaaz Cheese Paratha will be an immaculate parity. Two fascinating lassis flavors – Salted Caramel and Blueberry have been included alongside shikanji and Mihidana Sundae and Bajre ka Halwa are the new incorporations to the menu. For the Pujo, they will also have an entire halwa spread, “TYOHAR KA HALWA” with 10 flavours.

Address:

104, Sartaj Basar Road, Lake Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata- 700029

Price for 2: 500/- +taxes (approx.)

Ande ka Halwa

16. Lucifer is Coming Back to Life

Exceptional seating plans, original inside, extravagant grass secured storm cellar and astounding profound tracks as mood melodies will promptly give you a blessed vibe!! Their Continental and Chinese contributions, and also the refreshments, are characteristically in a state of harmony with the contemporary eating spots. This soul soothing cafe is fundamentally a commitment to influence individuals to understand their unique connect with ones inner being & potential. Revive your brain and soul this Pujo at Lucifer is Coming Back to Life.

Address:

26, Lake Avenue. Ground Floor. Near Menoka Cinema, Southern Avenue, Opp. HDFC bank. Kolkata- 700026

Price for 2: 700/- +taxes (approx)

Mixed Singapore Rice

17. 033

Named after the STD code of the city, this café located at the southern heart of the city, is a representation of the core philosophy of the City of Joy who has always been known for its soulfulness and nostalgia. The Global cuisine and a progressive local menu serving delectable modern pre-plated food fulfill the gastronomy in café atmosphere. For Durga Puja, it can’t be a miss as they are launching Puja special menu with a whole spread of European, Chinese meals and a Tandoori menu to nibbles, smoothies, tea, coffee and a secret menu on each day of the Pujo, along with a live barbeque centre to revive your gupshup mood.

Address:

23/44 Gariahat Road, Golpark, Near South City College Gariahat, Kolkata- 700029

Price: 500/- +taxes for two people (approx)

Hot Kung Pao Chicken Wings

18. Bon Appetit

A classic hangout zone, much loved by the youngsters since the last 10 years, has decided to give this all American love, a blending twist. The Phataphati Burgers takes the classic favourite Puja flavours and turns them into a burger which includes Kancha Lonka Chicken, Paneer Kashundi, Chingri Malai, Mutton Rezala, Alu Posto and many more. Indulge in the Phataphati burgers which will surely be gonna the next generation bling.

Address:

Hazra, 109/26, Hazra Road, Hazra, Kolkata- 700026
Salt Lake, AD 34, Sector 1, Salt Lake, Kolkata- 700064

Price: ₹450-500/- +taxes for two people (approx.)

Paneer Kashundi Burger

Make this Durga Pujo an important one for you and your dear ones. Stay fit and eat to your heart’s desire.

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Cheers !!!