Best Mediterranean in Kolkata

Souk, which translates to 'market' in Arabic, is Taj Bengal's offering in East Mediterranean cuisine. With beautifully laid out tables, each highlighted by overhead lamps, this ultra-chic restaurant is a pleasure spot to dine. The master chef creates delicacies from Morocco, Turkey, Greece and Egypt and other Arabic specialties. Of course, this is no market place, but Souk does offer a wide variety of options for the discerning epicurean. Private dining options are also available.

Cafe Mezzuna is a part of the well-known brand Speciality Restaurants Ltd. It has spread its presence in a number of places like Kolkata, Pune and Bangalore. The restaurant serves Mediterranean, French, Italian, Moroccan and Asian flavors. Pastas, pizzas and crepes are some of their delicious items on the menu. They also have desserts and a variety of beverages to choose from. Café Mezzuna is proud to have bagged the Times Good Food Award for its legendary thin crust pizza. Also, the Pune outlet has received the Best All Day Dining Café award. Traditional recipes are used in all its items so that there is a balance between eating tasty and eating healthy.

Located on the top deck at The Floatel, The Bridge is a multi-cuisine restaurant serving interesting preparations from the Colonial, Anglo-Indian and Bengali cuisines. 'Baked Fish Patricia Memsaab' and 'Chicken Country Captain' are just few of the interesting names on the menu. While ordering from the a la carte menu is always fun, if you want it simple, you can always opt for the lunch buffet. The most interesting way to dine here is out on the large patio, where the open sky above and the Hooghly River under create a different ambiance of their own. If you still feel something missing, the fully equipped bar should help.

A cozy little eatery situated in the same premises as the nightclub Soho, Mezze offers Mediterranean flavors. Serving a number of specialties from the region as well as a few Continental preparations, this restaurant is all about pleasing the palate. The name itself is an East Mediterranean term given to an 'assortment of appetizers', so the starters here are definitely off the charts. In fact, starters and drinks just before starting the party at Soho is a combination that is quite popular with the locals. However, if you're visiting after the party, the main course options are equally good too. The interiors, done in mild hues like white and orange, compliment the ambiance and the cuisine offered.