Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants In Kolkata

By Nikita Toppo

Looking for budget-friendly food options in Kolkata? From Kasturi Restaurant to The Grub Club, here are the top six eateries in the city to satisfy your cravings at pocket-friendly prices. Visit them with your friends and family to indulge in some delicious meals.

*Some restaurants listed in this trail serve non-vegetarian food, but have been added because they have good vegetarian options on their menu as well.

  • Kasturi Restaurant

    This is a renowned restaurant in Kolkata that excels in Bangladeshi and Bengali cuisine. It is a heaven for all Bengalis, and you can relish plenty of authentic dishes here, such as kachu pata chingri, bhetki bhapa, prawn malai curry, and so on. Located very close to the Indian Museum, Kasturi was established in 1994 by Mr. Gopal Chandra Saha.
  • Zam Zam

    This is a legendary biryani joint in Kolkata that is always crowded with foodies. Besides their delectable biryani, the rolls and kebabs of Zam Zam are also worth trying. Located in Park Circus, this eatery serves amazing dishes at almost half the cost of other restaurants in the city. Since 1994, this humble eatery has been a one-stop destination in Kolkata for Mughlai food.
  • The Grub Club

    Though The Grub Club is located in a very posh locality of Kolkata, it proudly stands in the heart of Southern Avenue as a pocket-friendly hangout place. It is always filled with school and college students, and you can find here a wide range of yummy food served at very affordable prices. The Grub Club is renowned for its Chinese, Mexican, Thai, and Italian cuisine.
  • Flurys

    This tea room in Kolkata is a well-known local landmark. It is also a superb cafe and bakery. Serving customers and guests for many years—since 1927, to be exact—is Flurys' legacy. Initially, the usual customers were affluent Indians and British expatriates who could afford the exquisite cakes, sumptuous tea, and other treats offered here. The bakery now offers incredible assortments of cakes, mousses, chocolates, pastries, puddings, and pies.

    When dining at the cafe, you can enjoy delicious baked continental dishes such as steaks and English breakfasts. In actuality, two of their most well-liked meals are their English breakfast and their Christmas-themed plum cake.


  • Fabbrica

    If you are craving a good slice of pizza in Kolkata at a pocket-friendly price, go to Fabbrica without thinking twice. This beautiful pizzeria and Italian cafe has a soothing ambiance, and you can indulge in some good Italian food here. The elegant decor and cosy vibes make it the perfect place for a date or romantic dinner.
  • Bachan’s Dhaba

    Located in Kalighat, this restaurant is very popular among the locals, particularly students for relishing some good Mughlai cuisine at a pocket-friendly price. They have both A/C and non-A/C seating arrangements, and you can enjoy Chinese and North Indian food here along with Mughlai delights. It is one of the top eateries in the city for biryani and tandoori recipes.
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