The Best Fine-Dining Restaurants In Pune That Offer Culinary Brilliance

We help you trace the best fine dining restaurants in Pune that are at the pinnacle of culinary excellence.

Pune’s restaurant scene is quite diverse. This city houses a plethora of restaurants and sees new ones popping up every other day, with new concepts and enhanced culinary experiences to outdo the others. However, while you may find a restaurant on every nook and corner, the charm of eating at a fine-dining restaurant is quite unbeatable. 

So, whether you are planning a family dinner, a team lunch, a romantic meal with your beau, or want to commemorate a similarly special occasion, these fine-dine restaurants offer the perfect setting for most, if not all your dining plans. As such, we have curated this list of the best fine-dining restaurants in Pune to help you navigate through the finest establishments in town, ones that steal the spotlight with the extraordinary culinary experience that they offer. 

Read On To Know About The Best Fine-Dining Restaurants In Pune

Zeera 

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If you happen to be an absolute sucker for North Indian food, then we have found the perfect place for you to dine at. Zeera is a gem that adorns the splendid Conrad and curates one of the tastiest spreads of North Indian food in town. Not only does this restaurant offer mouth-watering fare, but it also has a ritzy ambience that is perfect for savouring a dinner with your family. Expect the most aromatic biryani in addition to juicy kebabs, tikkas, and indulgent gravies. For desserts, the Kolkata Meetha paan ice cream, Parsi Kulfi, and Gulab Jamun make for the tastiest picks.  

You can’t miss out on: Biryani, Railway Lamb Curry, Punjabi Kofta 

Where: Conrad, Mangaldas Road, Bund Garden Road
When: 7 pm to 11:30 pm
Contact: 912067456745
Price for two: Rs. 3,000 

 Paasha- JW Marriott 

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Punekars know Pasha for its classy ambience and the fact that it absolutely nails North Indian cuisine. Firstly, its rooftop ambience is simply majestic, and you get to enjoy your meal while soaking in the dazzling city lights. Next, this restaurant totally conquers Pune’s biryani and kebab scene with its scrumptious concoctions of both these dishes. Starting with the kebabs, these are perfectly spiced and cooked to perfection to offer the right texture and taste. You ought to try Kakori Kebab, Barrah Kebab, and Gosht Gilafi Seekh. Other delicious appetizers include Peshawari Murgh Tikka, Lasooni Jhinga, and Tandoori Subz Bahar. The main course is equally appetizing and consists of several nosh-worthy delights that are perfectly filling and imbued with authentic flavours. End your meal on a sweet note by ordering Kulfi Falooda, Phirni, or the refreshing Paan ice cream!    

You can’t miss out on: Lahori Nalli, Kebabs, Biryani 

Where: JW Marriott, Senapati Bapat Road
When: 7 pm to 12:30 am
Contact: +919168624939
Price for two: R. 2,500 

 Coriander Kitchen

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Coriander Kitchen welcomes you with a plush setting marked by swanky furniture and huge windows that overlook a beautiful fountain and eye-catching greenery outside. It is quite spacious, refreshing, and ideal for relishing a lavish brunch or dinner with your loved ones. Their elaborate buffet features a melange of North Indian, Asian, and Mediterranean concoctions, which is quite impressive. Since the menu is pretty elaborate, it might leave you confused, so let us help you with some suggestions. The pasta and salads are quite good, not to mention the handcrafted pizzas, that are a delight to the tastebuds!

You can’t miss out on: Pasta, Pizza, Filter coffee ice cream 

Where: Conrad, Mangaldas Road, Bund Garden Road
When: 6 am to 3:30 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm 
Contact: +912067456745
Price for two: Rs. 3,200 

Miyuki 

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Miyuki impresses not just with its fine curation of food but also with its elegant setting. Dim lighting and high-end decor offer the perfect ambience for relishing a delicious meal over a glass of wine and sparkling conversation. This restaurant greets all aficionados of Japanese food with a delicious spread that will leave you spoilt for choice. The soups and salads are very flavourful, and perfectly prepare your palate for the feast of flavours that’s about to follow. The Hiya Koku, Maguro Tataki, and Kakuni are great for starting your meal with. Follow it by trying out the sushi and Maki which make for the most sought-after offerings among patrons and happen to be available in several tasty variations. The desserts are also a treat to have, and you should totally try out the Castella, which is Japanese Sponge Cake, as well as the Matcha Cheesecake. 

You can’t miss out on: California Rolls, Sushi

Where: DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel, C 32, MIDC, Tata Motors Road, Chinchwad
When: 12 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm 
Contact: +917030943762
Price for two: Rs. 1,700 

Baan Tao

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Are you pining for some tempting Oriental cuisine? Fret not and plan your next dinner at Baan Tao. Located inside the enormous Hyatt Pune, Baan Tao curates a fine Pan Asian spread besides offering a remarkable fine-dining setting - you’ll surely love the al-fresco seating area! Flip through their menu and find soups, cold plates, hot plates, chef’s specialities, and much more to keep you coming back. Go for their Dim Sum Baskets, which feature dim sums filled with a variety of with juicy fillings wrapped in a melt-in-your-mouth outer layer. Apart from that, their signature rolls, including Crispy Tempura Roll and Garden Green Roll, Shanghai Prawns, Kung Pao Chicken, and the extensive range of delicious desserts are also some of the finest we have ever tasted. They also host a fabulous Asian Street Food buffet every Thursday, that will take you on a tasty trail across Southeast Asia! 

You can’t miss out on: Kung Pao Chicken, Shanghai Prawns, Dim Sum Basket 

Where: Hyatt Pune, Near Aga Khan Palace, Nagar Road, Kalyani Nagar
When: 12:30 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 11:30 pm 
Contact: +918806751234
Price for two: Rs. 3,000 

Mystic Masala 

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Mystic Masala puts together quite a culinary potpourri, consisting of North Indian and Mughlai fare alongside authentic Maharashtrian food. Housed inside the Blue Diamond Hotel, it comes to the rescue when you’re craving a variety of delicious food, classy decor, and some instrumental music. Begin your meal with some mouth-watering appetizers - we suggest Maharashtrian Thecha Cha Prawns and batata vada. For the main course, the Dhabe Wala Murgh and Jhinga Kadai, paired with some Biryani, make for our favourite picks! Considering the superb hospitality and tempting variety available out there, it wouldn’t be wrong to tout this as one of the best restaurants in Pune.

You can’t miss out on: Kalla Mutton, Tandoori Jhinga, Biryani 

Where: 11, Blue Diamond, Koregaon Park Road
When: 12:30 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 11:30 pm 
Contact: +912066080700
Price for two: Rs. 2,500 

 Senses 

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Senses invites all true-blue foodies to indulge in its sizable spread. This all-day diner is quite popular among hoggers across the city as it plates up some tasty and hearty meals. Awaiting you here is a lavish buffet made up of Continental, Asian, and North Indian food, offering something to cater to all taste buds. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets starting from Rs. 749 (plus taxes). On top of that, if you like to experiment with your palate, then you should keep an eye out for the exciting food festivals they host from time to time! With comfortable seating arrangements, subtle interiors, and unrivalled hospitality, it pulls out all the stops to keep its guests coming back! 

You can’t miss out on: Biryani, Barbecue Chicken, Pasta 

Where: Marriott Suites Pune, 81, Koregaon Park Annex, Mundhwa
When: 24 hours
Contact: +917420021163
Price for two: Rs. 2,100 

Shakahari 

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If you thought vegetarian food was bland or lacking in variety, then you clearly haven't savoured a meal at Shakahari. This luxury dining space brings the royalty of Rajasthan to the city of Pune and plates up authentic Rajasthani concoctions. The meals are served on large thalis, and the curation is truly impressive. You’ll be served an extensive variety of dishes that ooze the flavours and colours of Rajasthan, instantly transporting you to the desert. 

The menu here is divided into four parts. The first part is mainly made up of tangy chaats and tasty appetizers out of which the Dahi vada, farsan chaat, and hara bhara kebabs are worth trying out. The second part consists of the tempting Daal Baati Churma, which happens to be one of the most loved dishes here, in addition to some tasty sabzis that are cooked to perfection. Then there’s the bread and rice section that gives you several options to pick from. Finally, comes our favourite part of the meal, the desserts - the gaajar ka halwa and kaju katli are truly indulgent and worth digging into! 

You can’t miss out on: Churma, Dal Khichadi, Bati Churma 

Where: JW Marriott, Senapati Bapat Road
When: 12:30 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 11:30 pm 
Contact: +919168624933
Price for two: Rs. 2,500 

Savya Rasa 

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South Indian cuisine harbours the magical power of wooing our senses in a jiffy despite being quite subtle in its flavours. And, if you often find yourself being drawn to the aroma of hot sambar and the crackling of crispy dosas, then you need to dine at Savya Rasa in Koregaon Park. This iconic restaurant offers the perfect amalgam of authentic South Indian food and a stunning ambience, that makes it one of the best fine-dining restaurants in Pune. Dine here to experience what it's like to enjoy a meal in a house in Kerala, as it has minimal furniture and an overall homely atmosphere. The walls are festooned with stunning Southern paintings and artefacts, which add up to a stunning setting. In addition to that, the dishes are served on clean banana leaves, which adds to the authenticity of the experience. Moving on, the spread mainly covers Mangalorean, Kerala, and Chettinad specialities and consists of several exciting dishes in addition to the classic favourites. You must dig into the pallipalayam chicken curry and Gongura mamsam with appam, as well as the Chettinad chicken biryani, which is imbued with authentic flavours. The seafood variety is also fresh and concocted to perfection, worth a taste of you’re keen on experimenting. 

You can’t miss out on: Appam, Chettinad Chicken Biryani, Seafood 

Where: Flat 2, Survey 479 & 480, Gera Serenity, North Main Road, Koregaon Park
When: 12 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm 
Contact: +919130095522
Price for two: Rs. 2,100 

Ukiyo 

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Ukiyo will take you on a flavourful journey to Japan without actually having to leave the city. With edgy culinary craftsmanship and beautifully balanced flavours, this restaurant dishes out the most palatable Japanese concoctions. Warm up your palate with some Zensai, i.e., small starter dishes. We recommend the Crab Cake with Oshinko and Himachi with pineapple salsa and yuzu truffle sauce. Next, go for the chicken or seafood Okonomiyaki, which is a wheat-based savoury pancake served with a tangy-sweet Japanese barbecue sauce. Then, there’s an elaborate variety of sashimi, nigiri, and sushi, consisting of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. That’s not to mention the juicy selection of dumplings, especially the baked lamb dumpling and Lobster XO dumplings, both of which are absolutely delightful. Finally, they also dish out THE MOST indulgent Japanese desserts, out of which the Ukiyo Signature cheesecake and Azuki Bean Creme Brulee, a Japanese red bean custard, are well worth indulging in! 

You can’t miss out on: Sushi, Robata, Dumplings 

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Golf Course Square, Airport Road, Yerawada
When: 6 pm to 12 am 
Contact: +912067675000
Price for two: Rs. 2,500