Maharashtrian Food in Pune: Best Thali, Misal Pav and Traditional Dishes to Try
Five EazyDiner restaurants for misal pav, Kolhapuri mutton and full Maharashtrian thalis in Pune, from ₹800 for two
01 Oct, 2026 by Shreem Nema
The best places for Maharashtrian food in Pune on EazyDiner are Thali Circle, Maratha Samrat, Masala Mehfil, Sirimirii Restaurant & Banquets and Saguti Retreat. Cost for two runs from ₹800 to ₹1,200, and all five take table bookings on EazyDiner, with the bill payable through PayEazy in the app.
For a full thali with misal pav, pithla bhakri and kaala mutton fry, book Thali Circle on Baner Road (₹800 for two, 4.8★). For Konkan seafood such as surmai rawa fry and solkadhi, book Maratha Samrat in Camp. For Kolhapuri mutton with jowar bhakri in Pimpri-Chinchwad, book Saguti Retreat in Ravet (₹800 for two, 4.5★).
In this guide
- What Defines Maharashtrian Cuisine?
- What Is Included in a Maharashtrian Thali?
- Where Can You Find the Best Maharashtrian Thali in Pune?
- Which Are the Iconic Maharashtrian Dishes, and Where Can You Eat Them in Pune?
- Which Are the Best Restaurants for Maharashtrian Food in Pune?
- What Other Food Is Worth Trying in Pune Beyond Maharashtrian?
- How Can You Book a Table at These Restaurants on EazyDiner?
- How Should You Plan Your Maharashtrian Meal in Pune?
- FAQs
What Defines Maharashtrian Cuisine?
Maharashtrian cuisine is defined by four regional styles: Konkan seafood with coconut and kokum, fiery Kolhapuri curries, dark Varhadi and Khandeshi masalas, and the milder, slightly sweet home food of Pune. Peanuts, jaggery, goda masala and millet bhakri tie them together, so one meal can move from tangy to sweet to very hot.
- Konkan and Malvani (coast): fresh fish such as surmai and pomfret, coconut-based curries, and solkadhi made from kokum and coconut milk.
- Kolhapuri (south Maharashtra): red chilli heat, tambda rassa (red mutton curry) and pandhra rassa (white mutton broth).
- Varhadi and Khandeshi (Vidarbha and north Maharashtra): black kala masala, which gives kaala mutton its dark colour and smoky taste, plus smoky vangyache bharit.
- Desh and Puneri (Pune and the Deccan plateau): goda masala, a touch of jaggery in the dal, and everyday staples such as pithla bhakri, usal and varan bhaat.
In Pune, all four styles sit on the same menus, which is why one thali can carry a Kolhapuri curry, a Konkan fish fry and a sweet Puneri dal.
What Is Included in a Maharashtrian Thali?
A Maharashtrian thali includes a bread (bhakri or chapati), rice, varan or amti (dal), one or two bhajis (vegetables), an usal (sprouted pulse curry), koshimbir (salad), chutney, papad and a sweet. Non-vegetarian thalis replace the bhaji with a chicken, mutton or fish curry and usually add a fry and solkadhi.
| Part of the thali | What it usually is |
| Bread | Jowar or bajra bhakri, chapati, or puran poli on festival thalis |
| Rice | Steamed rice, often the Indrayani variety grown around Pune, or masale bhaat |
| Dal | Varan (plain, mild) or amti (tangy, with goda masala and jaggery) |
| Vegetables | Dry bhaji, pithla (gram flour curry), bharli vangi or usal such as matki usal |
| Sides | Koshimbir, thecha or peanut chutney, papad and pickle |
| Drink | Solkadhi or taak (spiced buttermilk) |
| Sweet | Shrikhand, basundi, piyush or a seasonal dessert |
Where Can You Find the Best Maharashtrian Thali in Pune?
The best Maharashtrian thali in Pune on EazyDiner is at Thali Circle on Baner Road, rated 4.8★ (Excellent) with a cost for two of ₹800. It serves eight thalis, from Pithla Bhakri and Misal Pav to Kaala Mutton Fry and Pomfret, and is open 11 AM to 11 PM daily.
Thalis to order at Thali Circle:
- Vegetarian: Pithla Bhakri Thali, Misal Pav Thali
- Chicken and egg: Chicken Fry Thali, Egg Bhurji Thali
- Mutton and seafood: Kaala Mutton Fry Thali, Pomfret Thali
- Others: Biryani Thali, Kids Thali
Thali Circle does not serve alcohol, and its Kids Thali makes it one of the easier family picks in Baner.
For a seafood thali, Maratha Samrat in Camp serves a Seafood Thali alongside solkadhi and Indrayani rice, at ₹1,200 for two. In Pimpri-Chinchwad, Saguti Retreat in Ravet serves a Surmai Thali at ₹800 for two.
Which Are the Iconic Maharashtrian Dishes, and Where Can You Eat Them in Pune?
The iconic Maharashtrian dishes to try in Pune are misal pav, pithla bhakri, kaala mutton fry, Kolhapuri mutton, surmai rawa fry, solkadhi, matki usal and vangyache bharit. Thali Circle, Maratha Samrat, Masala Mehfil, Sirimirii and Saguti Retreat, all bookable on EazyDiner, serve them between ₹800 and ₹1,200 for two.
| Dish | What it is | Where to eat it in Pune |
| Misal pav | Spicy sprouted moth bean curry topped with farsan, served with pav | Thali Circle (Misal Pav Thali) |
| Pithla bhakri | Gram flour curry with jowar or bajra flatbread | Thali Circle (Pithla Bhakri Thali) |
| Kaala mutton fry | Mutton cooked dry in dark kala masala | Thali Circle, Masala Mehfil |
| Mutton Kolhapuri | Mutton in fiery red Kolhapuri masala | Saguti Retreat |
| Surmai rawa fry | Kingfish coated in semolina and shallow-fried, Konkan style | Maratha Samrat, Masala Mehfil |
| Prawns koliwada | Spiced, batter-fried prawns from Mumbai's Koli fishing community | Saguti Retreat |
| Solkadhi | Pink drink of kokum and coconut milk, served with seafood | Maratha Samrat |
| Matki usal | Sprouted moth beans in a spiced coconut gravy | Maratha Samrat |
| Bharli vangi | Small brinjals stuffed with a peanut and coconut masala | Sirimirii |
| Vangyache bharit | Smoky mashed brinjal with green chilli and onion | Sirimirii |
| Veg Kolhapuri, Dal Kolhapuri | Vegetables or lentils in hot Kolhapuri masala | Maratha Samrat (Veg Kolhapuri), Masala Mehfil (Dal Kolhapuri) |
| Shevga fry | Drumsticks cooked dry with masala | Masala Mehfil |
| Batata kachrya | Thin potato slices fried with spices | Maratha Samrat |
If you want misal pav as part of a full meal rather than a quick snack, the Misal Pav Thali at Thali Circle pairs it with the rest of the thali.
Which Are the Best Restaurants for Maharashtrian Food in Pune?
The five best restaurants for Maharashtrian food in Pune on EazyDiner are Thali Circle, Maratha Samrat, Masala Mehfil, Sirimirii Restaurant & Banquets and Saguti Retreat. They cover Baner, Camp, Kondhwa and Pimpri-Chinchwad, cost ₹800 to ₹1,200 for two, and all five take table bookings on EazyDiner.
| Restaurant | Area | Cuisine | Cost for Two | Rating |
| Thali Circle | Baner Road | Maharashtrian, Seafood, Desserts | ₹800 | 4.8★ (Excellent) |
| Saguti Retreat | Ravet, Pimpri-Chinchwad | Maharashtrian, Seafood, Mughlai, Biryani, North Indian, Kebabs | ₹800 | 4.5★ (Excellent) |
| Sirimirii Restaurant & Banquets | Kondhwa | Maharashtrian, North Indian, Chinese | ₹1,000 | 4.6★ (Excellent) |
| Masala Mehfil | Balewadi High Street, Baner | Maharashtrian, North Indian, Seafood, Biryani | ₹1,200 | 4.5★ (Excellent) |
| Maratha Samrat | Camp | Maharashtrian, Seafood, Biryani, Desserts | ₹1,200 | 3.8★ (Good), few ratings so far |
Thali Circle, Baner, Pune
Thali Circle is a thali-only Maharashtrian restaurant on Baner Road, opposite Mauli Garden, with veg, non-veg, seafood, egg and kids' thalis. It is open 11 AM to 11 PM daily and does not serve alcohol.
Must-haves: Chicken Fry Thali, Kaala Mutton Fry Thali, Pomfret Thali, Egg Bhurji Thali, Pithla Bhakri Thali, Kids Thali, Biryani Thali, Misal Pav Thali, Banana and Strawberry Ice Cream
Cost for two: ₹800
Rating: 4.8★ (Excellent)
Maratha Samrat, Camp Area, Pune
Maratha Samrat, opposite the National Institute of Virology in Camp, leans towards Konkan seafood and Kolhapuri dishes, with both veg and non-veg options. It is open 11 AM to 11 PM daily and has three Pune outlets on EazyDiner.
Must-haves: Batata Kachrya, Mutton Aaini Soup, Chicken Ukkad, Surmai Rawa Fry, Pomfret Koliwada, Seafood Thali, Matki Usal, Indrayani Rice, Veg Kolhapuri, Solkadhi
Cost for two: ₹1,200
Rating: 3.8★ (Good)
Masala Mehfil, Baner, Pune
Masala Mehfil is a fine-dine restaurant in Solitaire Business Hub on Balewadi High Street, serving Maharashtrian seafood and Kolhapuri dishes alongside North Indian food. It is open 11 AM to 11 PM daily and does not serve alcohol.
Must-haves: Surmai Rawa Fry, Kaala Mutton Fry, Shevga Fry, Dal Kolhapuri, Veg Pulao, Surmai Curry
Cost for two: ₹1,200
Rating: 4.5★ (Excellent)
Sirimirii Restaurant & Banquets, Kondhwa, Pune
Sirimirii Restaurant & Banquets sits on the 4th and 5th floors on Katraj-Kondhwa Road, serving Maharashtrian, North Indian and Chinese food, with banquet space for larger groups. It is open 12 PM to 11:30 PM daily and does not serve alcohol.
Must-haves: Bhareli Vaangi, Vangyache Bharit, Shev Bhaji, Jhirka (Nashik Special Spicy Dal), Jowar Bhakari, Katahal Fry Bhaji, Piyush
Cost for two: ₹1,000
Rating: 4.6★ (Excellent)
Saguti Retreat, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune
Saguti Retreat is a Maharashtrian and Mughlai restaurant on Aundh-Ravet BRTS Road in Ravet, Pimpri-Chinchwad, known for its surmai thali, Kolhapuri mutton and jowar bhakri. It is open 11 AM to 11:30 PM daily, does not serve alcohol, and has valet parking and outdoor seating.
Must-haves: Surmai Thali, Mutton Kolhapuri Masala, Jwari Bhakri, Prawns Koliwada, Chicken Raan, Surmai Maratha Curry
Cost for two: ₹800
Rating: 4.5★ (Excellent)
What Other Food Is Worth Trying in Pune Beyond Maharashtrian?
Beyond Maharashtrian food, Pune is worth exploring for its seafood restaurants and its multi-cuisine dining in Kharadi, Wakad and Hinjawadi. Several of these multi-cuisine restaurants also keep a few Maharashtrian dishes on the menu, so a mixed group can still order a Kolhapuri curry next to pasta or Chinese.
- Seafood: Browse seafood restaurants in Pune on EazyDiner for Konkan-style fish fries and curries beyond the thali format.
- Kava Cafe, Fairfield by Marriott, Kharadi: an all-day hotel restaurant with American, Continental, South Indian and Maharashtrian dishes, at ₹2,200 for two.
- Makaira Kitchen and Bar, Wakad: biryani, kebabs, Italian and Chinese, at ₹1,200 for two.
- La Belle Resto Bar, Hinjawadi: continental, Asian, Mughlai and pizza, at ₹1,000 for two.
How Can You Book a Table at These Restaurants on EazyDiner?
You can book a table at any of these five Maharashtrian restaurants on EazyDiner for free, in the app or on the website, and pay the bill through PayEazy in the EazyDiner app after your meal.
How to book:
- Open the EazyDiner app or website and go to Maharashtrian restaurants in Pune.
- Pick a restaurant and check its timings and cost for two on its page.
- Choose your date, time and number of guests, then confirm the booking.
- After your meal, pay the bill with PayEazy in the app.
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How Should You Plan Your Maharashtrian Meal in Pune?
Plan your Maharashtrian meal in Pune by choosing the occasion first: Thali Circle for a full thali at ₹800 for two, Maratha Samrat for Konkan seafood, and Saguti Retreat for Kolhapuri mutton in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Book on EazyDiner before you go, and pay the bill through PayEazy in the app.
| If you want | Book this |
| A full thali with misal pav or pithla bhakri | Thali Circle |
| Konkan seafood with solkadhi | Maratha Samrat |
| A fine-dining dinner with Kolhapuri dishes | Masala Mehfil |
| A large family meal or a group event | Sirimirii Restaurant and Banquets |
| Kolhapuri mutton and surmai in Pimpri-Chinchwad | Saguti Retreat |
Thali Circle, Maratha Samrat, Masala Mehfil and Saguti Retreat open at 11 AM, so a thali works for lunch as well as dinner. None of the five serves alcohol, and Sirimirii and Saguti Retreat stay open until 11:30 PM.
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A storyteller at heart, Shreem is a writer who finds magic in life's smallest moments. She devours stories in every form, movies, shows, books, or comics; she loves diving into narratives that spark imagination. She often geeks out on space and food trivia, and loves travelling while learning about new cultures and languages.
