Kolkata is formerly known as Calcutta, the city of lakes. It is located at the eastern part of India, housing many fine dining restaurants. It promises vacationers a wonderful gastronomic experience.

Kolkata is the third largest city located at the eastern part of India. It is the capital of West Benga. The city was founded in 1690 by a merchant trader named Job Charnock.

The multinational population of Kolkata savors different recipes and dishes with no exceptions. It is one of the metropolitan cities of India that houses many fine dining restaurants. These cater to all kinds of foods from vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes to soup, appetizers and sweet desserts.

Restaurants around Kolkata serve popular dishes of Punkjabi, North and South Indian, Mughlai and Chinese. Mexican and Thai food are also gaining popularity. Among the Indian specialty foods are lentils, bhat, fish curry, luchi and tarkari.

Here are among the fine dining restaurants around Kolkata.

Souravs Food Pavillion

Souravs is a multi cuisine restaurant located at the citys Park Street. The restaurant was opened by Sourav Gangualy. It offers a wide array and mysterious cuisines and good seating capacity.

The four-storey multiplex restaurants were designed by architect Kapil Bhalla. It has a unique arrangement of four restaurants under one roof and was completed in just five months. The first restaurant is called One Day. It is a 24-hour coffee shop on the first floor with live bands every night.

Over Boundary Restaurant at the second floor, they serve cross-country cuisines. Third is Maharaj, a 70-seater restaurant that serves royal food from Kashmir, North India and Afghanistan. The last most authentic lounge is the Prince of Cal. It showcases a German-made cricket laced with glittering active light of 12,000,000 color combinations.

These four restaurants cater special events or private parties like anniversaries, cocktail dinners, marriage receptions, bachelor parties and the like. Guests may even request an exclusive area of your choice of cuisine from around the world. Added highlights include a dance with the DJs, great sounds and lightings. Two persons can avail a set of menu for only 1000 Rs.

Mainland China

Mainland China is a Chinese restaurant that provides world class cuisine at a reasonable price. It offers a unique fine dining experience with high standard services. The two restaurants in Kolkata are located at the 3rd floor of South City Mall and at the 3rd floor Silver Arcade.

Popular delicacies include Drunken Chicken in Shaoxiang wine, Sliced Lamb with cumin and onion and Sizzling Eggplant with spicy tomato garlic sauce. Also, Crispy Vegetable in Beijing style and Fish with Chinese parsley sauce is another favorite amongst the visitors.

Aaheli Restaurant

Aaheli Restaurant is located at the Peerless Inn in Jawaharlal Nehru Road. The name Aaheli comes from the Arabic word which means unadulterated. The restaurant serves traditional Bengali vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The ethnic ambiance of the place matches the bowls and plates as well as the walls with terracotta panels. Smoking and alcohol is not allowed inside the premises.

The Marble Room

Marble Room Restaurant is located at Kenilworth Best Western Hotel at Little Russell Street. The restaurants interior is designed with a touch of ancient colony. There are English-styled wood chairs, lit rooms and large mirrors.

Marble Room serves traditional North Indian cuisines. Specialties include the kebabs, bhuna gosht, biriyani and Mughlai cuisines. Popular desserts are gajar ka halwa and gulab jamun.

The restaurant has a seating capacity of 70 people that can host a royal party. A lunch or dinner for two can be availed at a maximum price of Rs400. Food is served from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.