Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Kolkata

If you are not too familiar with dining options in the city or even the kind of cuisine, head to Mythh within the Hotel Hindustan International on AJC Bose Road. Situated on the ground floor, the restaurant is a large space dedicated to bringing flavors from around the world to your plate. Keeping in tune with the lavish interiors of the hotel, Mythh has a sophisticated aura and aroma to match. The breakfast and lunch buffets are quite a treat, with a number of live counters as well. From the a la carte menu, you can order the Lamb Chops on Mashed Potato, Fish and Chicken Kebabs and the Grilled Bekti. The Weekend Brunches organized by Mythh give access to the poolside and are especially popular among locals and hotel residents alike. The adjoining Onyx bar can be used for an aperitif or just to lounge around after your meal. It also has two Private Dining Rooms that can be reserved for big groups.

Situated within the Hyatt Regency Kolkata, Guchhi is dedicated to Indian cuisine, specifically North Indian and Bengali. Named after the forest in Kashmir, the restaurant has a decidedly modern ambiance. However, the cuisine is as traditional as it gets; the specials include the Raan-e-Guchhi and Guchhi Pulao. Watching the chefs at work in the open kitchen is a pure pleasure, especially when you know the final result is going to be on your plate. The restaurant also has two private dining rooms.

An ITC Sonar offering, Pan Asian is just as the name suggests: a journey across Asian culinary traditions. Oriental cuisine differs in flavors and ingredients as per the region and this restaurant makes an effort to recognize and recreate each of these differences with skillful precision. Korea, Mongolia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan and China; choose any of these regions and you can taste adorable preparations. But if you would like to sample everything, it will take more than a few visits to this unique restaurant.

One of the oldest names in the Park Street row of restaurants, Bar-B-Que is one of those places that you can order food, eat, chat and walk out with utmost satisfaction. Serving Indian, Continental and Chinese Cuisine, the restaurant stays extremely crowded, especially over the weekends. Although it is best known for its Chinese specialties, don't go expecting the real thing; what you get here is a localized version of the cuisine. Authenticity aside, the food here can be considered tasty by most standards and you can always try the north Indian and Moghlai specialties on offer. The most popular dish in the menu is the chimney soup which is really big on quantity. With well-decorated interiors and ample seating space, Bar-B-Que mostly caters to large family gatherings and is known for the long queues during the Durga Puja season. Flurys or Mamma Mia, situated a few steps away, are good options if you want to indulge the sweet tooth after your meal.

One of many in the Park Street row of restaurants, Oasis is a 35-year-old establishment that was renovated and restarted in 2009 at its original location. Situated right next to Bar-B-Que, this two-tiered restaurant is simply decorated with splashes of turquoise and blue all around the place. It serves a variety of dishes from the Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. For starters, you can try Gold Coin and Tandoori Potatoes; Main course options include Chicken Kebab Masala, Rogan Josh and a variety of sizzlers. The place stocks a number of beer labels as well as other libations. The staff is very friendly and service tends to be quick and efficient. A great deal of care is taken to make customers feel at home; no wonder, we see people carrying on conversations long after their meal has ended. Private dining options are also available.

Park Street and its row of famous eateries see a constant flow of people any time of the day. Marco Polo may not be as popular as some of the old favorites like Bar-B-Que, Moulin Rouge or Oly's, but its sophisticated decor and multifarious cuisine manages to make it quite attractive. The ambiance is warm and peaceful, with soft music floating through the two-tiered space. A number of interesting starters are on offer and the Kebabs here are exceptionally good. The main course features Italian, Continental and Indian specialties; the Bengali preparations are also worth a try. Food Festivals exploring various cuisines from around the world are organized round the year, Hilsa Festival, Lobster Festival and Greek Festival being some of the past successes. The bar is fully equipped and the service is quick and friendly. If you are on a night out with a big gang of friends, this dimly lit restaurant is a perfect choice. The restaurant also hosts private parties.