Must-try delicacies and where
No culinary adventure is complete without sampling some of Pune's acclaimed dishes and eateries. Here are some must-try dishes and popular eateries:
Misal Pav is an authentic Maharashtrian dish and a must-try while visiting Pune. Crafted with sprouted lentils, farsan, onions, lemon juice and more for an irresistibly flavorful breakfast treat! Popular locations serving Misal Pav include Bedekar Misal, Katakirr Misal and Shri Krishna Bhuvan - so make sure not to miss them out!
Pithla Bhakri, another beloved Maharashtrian dish to try when visiting Pune, should definitely not be overlooked. Consisting of thick gram flour curry served with flatbread called Bhakri, it is a simple yet flavourful dish. Popular locations in Pune for sampling Pithla Bhakri include Durvankur Dining Hall, Shabree Restaurant and Chaitanya Paranthas.
Bhakarwadi is an iconic Pune snack made from gram flour mixed with various spices and coconut. Popular locations offering this treat are Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale, Jagdish Farsan and Chitale Snacks - be sure not to miss them out!
Mastani, an iconic dessert drink hailing from Pune, is an iconic dessert drink. Made of a thick milkshake-like mixture of milk, ice cream and fruit syrup; Mastani was named after legendary queen Mastani; making this treat beloved among both locals and visitors. Sujata Mastani, Shree Krishna Batatawada and Mastani House provide this treat as delicious destinations where locals and visitors alike can taste Mastani.
Pune boasts numerous Italian restaurants that specialise in authentic pasta, pizza and Italian-influenced cuisine - Little Italy, Dario's Theme and Arthur's Theme are three popular choices among foodies for authentic Italian flavour combined with Indian spices to provide diners with an enjoyable dining experience.