Where to Eat in Pune: Misal Pav, Vada Pav & Marathi Flavours

Pune takes its food seriously — especially its street food. Misal pav (a fiery sprouted lentil curry with bread) is a civic institution with dozens of competing styles. Vada pav is religion. And the Mastani (a thick milkshake loaded with ice cream, dry fruits, and rose syrup) is Pune’s gift to the world of beverages.

Street Food Essentials

Vada Pav — Garden Vada Pav (Camp area). Spiced potato fritter in a soft bun with dry garlic chutney. ₹20–40. The Pune original. Cash and UPI.

Misal Pav — Bedekar Tea Stall (Narayan Peth). Spicy, crunchy, tangy — Pune’s signature dish. ₹50–70. Multiple styles exist: Puneri (lighter), Kolhapuri (volcanic), Nashik (coconut-based). Try them all. Cash and UPI.

Mastani — Sujata Mastani (Sadashiv Peth). Thick milkshake with ice cream, dry fruits, and rose syrup. Mango is the classic. ₹90–120. UPI accepted.

Bhakarwadi & Shrewsbury Biscuits — Chitale Bandhu (Deccan). Pune’s most famous savoury snack and Kayani Bakery’s colonial-era biscuits. Perfect edible souvenirs. ₹100–300 per box. UPI.

Restaurants

Budget: Under ₹400

Vaidya Upahar Gruha — Narayan Peth. Authentic Maharashtrian breakfast: poha, misal, sabudana khichdi. ₹60–120. Cash and UPI.

Marz-O-Rin — MG Road. Heritage cafe since the 1960s with stained glass and retro charm. Sandwiches, cold coffee, and people-watching. ₹70–150. Cash and UPI.

Mid-Range: ₹600–1,200

Malaka Spice — Koregaon Park. Pan-Asian in a beautiful garden setting. ₹600–1,000. Cards and UPI.

Savya Rasa — Baner. South Indian coastal cuisine with creative presentation. ₹700–1,200. Cards and UPI.

Splurge: ₹1,500+

Paasha — JW Marriott. Rooftop North Indian with panoramic Pune views. ₹1,800–3,000. Cards.

Paying for Food

UPI works at misal stalls, vada pav carts, bakeries, and restaurants. With Mony, Pune’s food scene is completely cashless.

See our Pune Travel Guide and 2-Day Pune Itinerary*.*