Top 10 Eclectic Eateries in Pune

Tired of eating at those boring restaurants near you? Perhaps you need a break from the ordinary to explore some of Pune’s most quirky restaurants. Plan your next date or binge-trip at one of these eclectic eateries for a splendid culinary adventure!

Euriska

Want to relive your holiday in Greece? Or perhaps take that trip you never planned! Dining at Euriska is inexplicably reminiscent of a getaway in Santorini. The pleasing blue and white décor inspired from islands in the Aegean Sea make the idyllic milieu where you can savor the best of Greek and continental cuisine. The ideal weekend hangout; Euriska is known to host stand-up comedy, music and even plays.

Where: Mundhwa
Cost for two: Averages at Rs. 2500

 

Power House Comic Bar

Graced with beautifully planned interiors inspired from your favorite masked-crusader flick, Power house certainly wows patrons. Serving up Death-stroke and Hulk-inspired brews, this local watering hole is a dream come true for every DC and Marvel fan.

Where: NIBM Road
Cost for two: Averages at Rs. 1,400

 

Village- The Soul of India 

Showcasing the ‘chamak-dhamak’ of the quintessential Indian village, this resto provides much-needed respite from the mind-numbing melancholy of dime a dozen fast food joints. Set in a mall, the interiors create the perfect contrast to its surroundings highlighting the best of Indian heritage while offering authentic Indian food.

Where: Hadapsar
Cost for two: Averages at Rs. 1,000

 

Tales & Spirits Bistro

This charming eatery lets you dine under the stars should you choose not to eat indoors. The cozy seating, soft lighting and enchanting ambiance is perfect for intimate dinners as well as boisterous dinner parties.

Where: Senapati Bapat Road
Cost for two: Averages at Rs. 800

 

The Little Next door

Enter through a quaint blue door only to be transported to a Boho-chic paradise. Alluring Puneites with charming décor, rooftop seating entertainment options such as a foosball table and Jenga blocks; this place is perfect for a casual date or dinner with friends. Frequently hosting live music, The Little Next door promises you a swell time with delectable hors d’oeuvres and sublime sangrias.

Where: Kalyani Nagar
Cost for two: Averages at Rs. 1,000

 

Yogi Tree

Perfect for a casual brunch, Koregaon Park’s Yogi Tree is a popular haunt for Pune’s collegiate. So, feel free to huddle up with a good book while sipping a café latte or savoring a freshly baked treat.

Where: Koregaon Park
Cost for two: Averages at Rs. 1,000

 

Hoppipola

Casual, artsy and uber cool, Hoppipola is a great place to sip your evening cocktail. The amiable staff is known to pamper patrons on their birthdays. You can always down a frosty Auckland Ice Freeze or swiftly gulp some Brain Damage before you start the evening’s festivities.

Where: Aundh, Hadapsar
Cost for two: Averages at Rs. 1,500

 

11 East Street Cafe

Feeling peckish? Be it fish and chips you crave or a mouthwatering mushroom risotto, 11 East Street Café aims to please. Notorious for the (dummy) red bus located at the entrance, this themed café is designed to resemble streets of bustling London.

Where: Camp
Cost for two: Averages at Rs. 1,800

 

Carnival Restaurant and Bar

If your idea of a grand evening out is smoking hookah and binging on appetizing Chinese and seafood delights; then Carnival is just for you.

Where: Mundhwa
Cost for two: Averages at Rs. 1,800

 

The Dokk

Ahoy there! This new-fangled dockyard themed eatery flaunts exciting interiors. Essentially a brewery, it beckons you in with lively music and genial staff. Serving up icy beer and scrumptious tandoori starters among other treats, this food station certainly demands a visit.

Where: Viman Nagar
Cost for two: Averages at Rs. 1,200

Aditi Balsaver