Iconic Eateries Trail In Pune's Camp Area

George Restaurant at Camp has been preparing delectable dishes since 1936 and is a legend in and of itself. The restaurant, which was founded by an Englishman, is well-known for its Indo-Mughlai cuisine. You will adore their butter chicken, mutton biryani, jujeh kebabs, and kheema pav. However, the restaurant offers equally good Chinese and Continental items. For dessert, be sure to sample the well-known caramel custard served here.

This charming patisserie, which opened its doors in 1965, is a staple of Pune's cultural scene. With its appealing appearance and vintage signage, it provides a feast for the eyes that entices customers to try some of the best-baked items in town. While the puff pastry is a joy to the palate with layers so soft that they almost dance on your tongue, the unique mawa cake is an exquisite combination of texture and flavour. Try their seasonal juices, the chicken and mayo sandwiches, and the fruit tart while you're here. The veggie pizza and the chutney and cheese sandwich are must-tries for vegetarians.

A tour of Pune's classic restaurants would not be complete without a stop at Kayani Bakery. This classic Camp bakery, which opened its doors in 1955, is a haven for people who love sweets. The smell of freshly baked bread will greet you as soon as you open the door, bringing back memories that seem to have lain dormant for a long time. This storied bakery is known for its buttery Shrewsbury biscuits, soft mawa cakes, and decadent dark chocolate and walnut cake. Another attraction is the Goan speciality, baath cake. If you're more of a savoury person, cheese papadi and khaari biscuits will appeal to you. Make sure to arrive at the bakery early to avoid having to wait a long time to receive your favourite treats.

Dorabjee & Sons Restaurant represents one of the oldest Parsi restaurants in Camp, owned and operated by the fourth generation of the Dorabjee Sorabjee Chindy family. With its minimal décor of Formica tables, plastic chairs, and damp walls, the restaurant manages to retain its old-world charm, making it a historical landmark. Very little has evolved in the food world since 1878. You will adore the brown rice dishes dum biryani, chicken dhansak, mutton paya, and kheema.

This is a 50-year-old Irani cafe situated in Camp and is a must-visit if you’re in the vicinity. The place has a certain nostalgic value. It’s a small place, but very well maintained and clean. The service is quick. We ordered their Brun Maska Tea and Cheese Omelets. They will add butter and jam to the buns at your request, and the bun itself is very soft.

This celebrated restaurant is perfect to visit with your family. Known for serving delectable vegetarian food, they specialise in South Indian cuisine. Ramakrishna has been in Pune since 1974. It started as a small eating joint but has now turned into a multi-cuisine restaurant. Their dosas and uthappa are a must-try.

Coming to the classic Maharashtrian dish vada pav, JJ Garden Vada Pav is a renowned name among Punekars. It was established in 1972 by Parvati and her son Kashinath Naiku. They serve massive vada pavs slathered with iconic green chutney. JJ Garden is a pocket-friendly eatery and a go-to place for every foodie in Pune. 

Established in 1971, The Place, Touche is among the top names in the city for sizzlers. This Parsi-owned eatery is in Moledina Road, Camp. Their chicken shashlik sizzler and piri piri chicken sizzler will make you fall in love with this place. So, whenever craving for sizzlers visit The Place, Touche with your family and friends and enjoy some good food.