Top 10 Best Restaurants in Kolkata

We are starting our list of the best restaurants in Kolkata with a go-to place for buffet lovers. Pay Rs. 1600 (for two) and enjoy a lavish spread of food. There are a variety of kebabs, corn fries and vegetarian starters, followed by main dishes from North Indian and Chinese cuisines, with different types of salad. And for dessert lovers, this place is a paradise. From fresh fruits and gulab jamuns to different types of pastries and kulfis, you will be spoiled for choice! The decor here is nice and the ambience is somewhat casual, perfect for celebrations.

JW Marriott presents Vintage Asia! As you have already guessed, this place serves Asian food with the main focus on Chinese, Thai and Pan Asian cuisine. The must-try dishes here are steamed bhetki fillet in Chinese garlic soy sauce, mushroom bao, caramelised pork belly, pumpkin prawn and ying yang yam bean. The food here tastes simply heavenly and the presentation of food makes the dining experience even more lovely. The decor here is sophisticated and the ambience is quite comfortable. Bring a companion and you can enjoy delicious food at Vintage Asia at Rs. 3000.

Another gem brought to you by JW Marriott and this time, they will take your taste buds on a trip to North Indian, Mediterranean and Continental cuisines. Before we jump into the food suggestions, here are a few things you would like to know. JW Kitchen is a premium dining space that adorns a classy decor with glass-slided walls. In terms of food, it specialises in buffet as well as a la carte menu. Now to the food suggestions! Lamb with asparagus and cherry tomatoes, Kolkata kathi roll, classical mamma rosa, dal makhni and chingri malai curry. And a meal here for two will cost you Rs. 3000.

If you are looking for a place to try authentic Chinese dishes, then Mainland China must be on your Kolkata travel guide. You will also get Japanese and Thai cuisines. The place serves delicious food in a pleasant and comforting ambience. And promises a great dining experience. And here are the dishes you must-have here. Tempura fried cauliflower, crispy pomfret black pepper, lemongrass prawns, king prawns in smoked chilli sauce, mandarin bhetki and double spicy mixed vegetables. The deserts here are worth a try too! The pocket pinch will be Rs. 1700 (for two).

In terms of flavours, Fly Kouzina passes with flying colours. The interiors are charming too! Enter the restaurant and sit either in the lounge-like area or in the area decorated like a plane. The seatings and the dress codes of the servers are kept according to the theme as well. What else? It is a multicuisine restaurant and serves dishes from Chinese, Continental and North Indian cuisine. Another piece of info here. It is a completely vegetarian restaurant. Here are what you can order. Chilli cheese toast, cheesy cold cuts, paneer butter masala, manchow soup, minestrone soup and desi videsi jugalbandi. A meal for two here comes at Rs. 1000. Oh, if you are planning a date, this can be a great option for you. Because it is one of the best restaurants in Kolkata for couples.

This is the place to be for all those fun-loving diners and party people. The place has a modern setting and is decorated with amazing paintings. Come here with your friends and have a chill time! You will be served Mediterranean and European dishes. Seafood croquettes, prawn starter, herb-crusted pan-grilled chicken and the in-house pizza are the must-orders. The range of drinks here is good too! Chill, eat and have a nice time at Rs. 1200 (for two).

A luxurious dining space, chic ambience and delectable food, all await you in The Bridge. As you enjoy the warm colours, decorative flowers and colourful glass ceiling, place the order. You will get to choose from a wide range of North Indian, Italian and Continental dishes. Pulao with mutton kasha is what we would suggest followed by desserts like dates wrapped in banana leaves and grilled sandesh. The Bridge serves a meal for two at Rs. 3500.

Time to see what Bengali food is all about and for that, let’s visit Oh! Calcutta. Take a seat and order daab chingri king prawn, dukbanglow chicken, lal lonkar ilish, kasha mangsho and kancha lonka murgi. And a rice dish or Indian breads to go with. Take a bite and enjoy the many delicious layers of flavours in each bite. And finish your meal with payesh, rossogolla or nolen gurer ice cream. We almost forgot! The decor here is quite simple yet elegant and a meal for two is charged Rs. 1800.

Another restaurant serving authentic Bengali flavours. The decor here has been done keeping Bengali tradition and culture in mind. So, when you come here to dine, you get to eat authentic Bengali dishes amid complete Bangaliana (like e Bengali)! Here are what you should order. Spicy crab claws, mangshor chop, gondhoraj chicken, mochar ghonto, dab chingri, kakrar jhal, chitol machher muttha and bhapa ilish. Your dessert will be sorted with bhapa doi, baked pantua and aam sandesh paturi. And the pocket pinch for two will be Rs. 1400.

Chinese, Mughlai and Continental dishes are what The Fatty Bao serves. And whichever dish you order, you will be in for a rollercoaster of flavours. Nonetheless, here are our top picks for you. Char siu bao, soft shell crab sushi, tea leaf salad, wild mushroom & truffle oil dim sum, and grilled sambal chicken bao. The ambience is quite cosy and the views from here are excellent. Also, it is a perfect couple restaurant in Kolkata. And you will be charged Rs. 1500 for a meal two.

The restaurants of Kolaka are waiting with bowls full of flavours for you and visiting these is definitely one of the best things to do in Kolkata. And with this list, you know where to go for a remarkable gastronomical experience the next time you are in this city!