Greetings, Pujo-oriented people of Kolkata. As you might know, every year, I painstakingly compile a list of places that offer you huge thaali, buffets, or excellent a-la-carte options that are apt for the season of indulgence. This year, I stuck to thaalis and buffet mostly, since most people asked for it. Here’s my list:
Al Fresco, The Lalit Great Eastern
The lunch buffet is priced at INR 2050/- AI, dinner 2150/- AI, and midnight buffet is 1000/- AI.
Cafe Swiss, Swissôtel
3rd – 8th October, 2019, INR 1499/- plus tax onward.
The Oberoi Grand
The Grand Pujor Mahabhoj buffet is priced at INR 2500/- plus tax. Hilsa can be enjoyed at an additional INR 300/- plus tax per piece. Saptami-Nabami lunch and dinner, Lunch buffet only on Dashami afternoon.
Sonargaon, Taj Bengal
Sonargaon Special Thalis – Niramish Thali INR 2400/- plus tax, Amish Thali INR 2900/- plus tax, Seafood Thali INR 3200/- plus tax. 5th-8th October, 12.30 pm to 3.15 pm for lunch & 7 pm till 11.30 pm.
Aaheli, The Peerless Inn
6 Ballygunge Place
Guchhi, Hyatt Regency, Kolkata
4th till 8th October, Lunch – 12:30 noon till 4 pm, Dinner: 7 pm till 12 am.
Lunch – Vegetarian – INR 1499/- AI; Non Vegetarian – INR 1699/- AI, Dinner: Vegetarian- INR 1499/- AI; Non Vegetarian – INR 1699/- AI.
Bhoomi, Vedic Village Spa Resort
4th– 8th October, Lunch- 12 pm to 3 pm. Dinner, 7-11 pm. Meal for One would cost Rupees 1299/- all inclusive for veg thali and Rupees 1499/- all inclusive for non-veg thali. For queries related to Table booking please call 8336955999.
Ekdalia Rd
The Stadel
Lunch : 12 noon to 4 p.m. Dinner : 7 p.m. onward. Bengali Buffet Per person : Rs. 1499/- All Inclusive . Offers on prior booking and bulk bookings. For details call : 9674776103 /7003923052.
Pan Asian, ITC Sonar
4th – 8th October, 2019, Lunch 12:30 – 3:30 pm, Dinner 7.30 -11.45 pm. Special Set Lunch and Dinner menu INR 2499/- plus tax.
Rosewood Hall, The Park
Pujo Maha Bhoj (with Live Band, Dhaaki and Live Puja experience) on 5th, 6th, and 7th October, Lunch, for INR 1495/- AI (food + welcome drink).
Dum Pukht, ITC Sonar
4th – 8th October, 2019, Lunch 12:30 – 3:30 pm. Set Lunch Thaali at INR 2499/- plus tax.
Sonar Tori
Non Veg Thali 1575/- all inclusive, Veg Thali Rupees 1265/- all inclusive, Children’s Thali – 849 All inclusive (For Lunch & Dinner)
Soul The Sky Lounge
A-la-carte menu with some Pujo specials between 4th and 8th October, including platters. Pocket pinch: 1500/- plus tax for two (a-la-carte approximation)
Ibis Kolkata, Rajarhat
Durga Pujo special thaali, 4th to 8th October 2019, 12.30 PM – 3.00 Pm & 7.30 PM – 11.00 PM. INR 899/- plus GST per pax.
Yauatcha
A festive a-la-carte menu will be available from 1st October to 31st October. Average cost for two: INR 2000/- plus tax.
Friday Release
29th September- 8th October, 2019 from 12 noon to 11 pm. Buffet -INR 699/- AI on Shoshti, Saptami & Ashtami and INR 799/- AI for Nabami.
Ottimo, ITC Royal Bengal
4th – 8th October, 2019, Timings – Lunch 12:30 – 3:30 pm and Dinner 7:30 – 11:45 pm. Tasting menu for Lunch & Dinner at INR 2450/- plus tax.
Royal Vega, ITC Royal Bengal
4th – 8th October, 2019, Timings – Lunch 12:30 – 3:30 pm and Dinner 7:30 – 11:45 pm. Tasting menu at INR 1950/- plus tax.
JW Kitchen, JW Marriott
Lunch (12:00 pm- 5:00 pm): INR 1450/- plus tax (Food & soft beverages), Dinner (7:00 pm – 11:30 pm) INR 1650/- (Food & soft beverages). Midnight (12:30 am- 3:00 am) INR 1270/- plus tax (Food & soft beverages) Unlimited alcohol Package INR 999(AI). Reservations: +91 33 66330000
Paranthe Wali Galli By Bon Appétit The Cafe
Pocket pinch for two: INR 400/- or more.
Monkey Bar
An interesting Bengali fusion menu curated by home chef Iti Mishra is available with food and drinks. Average Meal for two Rs. 1,100 (Food Only) Average Meal for two Rs 1,800 (Food & Cocktails).
The Fatty Bao, Kolkata
Pandals of Chinatown is on from September 27th – October 13th, 2019. Meal for Two without alcohol, on an average Rs.1500/- plus tax, including alcohol, Rs. 2400/- plus tax.
Timing: 12 noon to 11:30pm
Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Kolkata
Lunch (12:30 pm- 3:00 pm): INR 1599/- plus tax (Food & soft beverages)
1999/- plus tax (Food & Domestic alcohol). Dinner (7:00 pm – 1:00 am): INR 1599/- (Food & soft beverages). Beverage: INR 999 plus tax (Domestic) and INR 1500 plus tax (Premium). For Reservations: 033 40371234.
Disclaimer: This list was curated from the creatives sent over by brands and prices and timing may be subject to change at the brand’s discretion. Poorna Banerjee is not responsible for any such changes, or if the food gives you indigestion. Please carry Digene or Gelusil at your own discretion.
