Hood Guide: Eat, Drink, Relax & Read At Viman Nagar

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Vimannagar folks! We know why this area is amazing. It's buzzing with people and is a home to several great eating joints, lounges, gyms, salons, Phoenix Mall, awesome real estate and most importantly Symbiosis colleges. Even the International Pune airport and Indian Air Force Station is situated here. The area is serene, lush-green, has a cosmo crowd and upscale. 

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Where To Shop

Abhivrutti By Renu

Shop for beautiful traditional pieces from Abhivrutti By Renu, a trendy ladies' boutique in Viman Nagar. The lovely store displays gorgoeus kurtas with chikan work, thread work, mirror-work, etc along with anarkalis, palazzo sets, leggings, etc. What you'll like about the designs is the aesthetic of the apparel that is heavy yet very elegant. Whether you want to shop for workplace attire or for Indian functions, we highly recommend this store.

Mellow

Are you a 20-something girl looking for something impeccable to wear for a date/ brunch outing or parties? Welcome to Mellow, a chic store in Viman Nagar that is a heaven for all things stylish. You'll find all types of apparel for women: crop tops, tapered pants, kurtis, long dresses, bags, etc. Our favourite is their long dress collection. These dresses that can be worn at brunches and also for a Saturday night out. Some dresses were plain where as some had delicate work on them. The prices of these dresses started at INR 500. You can also shop for different types of bags to match your outfits, kurtis and tank tops here.

Phoenix Mall

The biggest mall of Pune, Phoenix is an high-end place where you can unleash your inner shopaholic. You can spend all your money shopping for exquisite apparels from 40+ high-end labels like Neeru's, Mango, Calvin Klein, Ritu Kumar, Scotch & Soda, etc. They even have skin and cosmetic brands like Forest Essentials, Bobbi Brown, Bath & Body Works, The Face Shop, Innisfree, etc. Get gorgeous lingerie from Hunkemoller and  books from Crossword. Aside from this, they have around 50 flagship stores like Westside, Pantaloons, Max, Biba, Aurelia,etc.

Where To Eat?

Breakfast & Coffee At Café Peter

Opening at 7am, Cafe Peter (previously known as Peterdonuts) beside Symbiosis offers breakfast, lunch, evening munchies and dinner around the clock till 12 am with free WiFi! The decor is cozy and this is a perfect space to hangout. We recommend you try their in-house desserts and Thai curry. Price for two is INR 1,200.

Allora

An Italian fine dining restaurant, Allora is Pune's only restaurant with a hydroponic herb garden. It is situated on the topmost floor of Phoenix Mall and is known to serve 15 inch pizzas. They prepare everything from scratch- the bases, sauces, pastas, etc. Try out the chilled mocktails, signature cheesecake, arincini platter, funghi risotto, fettuccini alfredo and the 15-inch half & half pizzas. The portion size is huge, taste is out of this world and you will love the classy Venetian decor. A wholesome meal here comes up to INR 1000 for two. 

SOCIAL

Unwind with some signature cocktails, punches and delicious bites at SOCIAL. This place has uber-cool vibes and is known to host exciting stand-ups, open mics, music gigs, etc. You'll love working out of this place during day time as well! Their cocktails are divided into Signatures and Twisted classics. Our recommendation is Chatkara, Mick Jaggery, and A Game of Sling. Dig into the decadent sticky toffee pudding,chocolate bloodbath after enjoying their signature dishes like baos, momos, Social supreme sandwiches, etc. Meal for two comes up to INR 1500. 

Enjoy Banana Leaf Meals At Chopsticks Spice Malabar

Taste authentic Kerala food at Chopsticks Spice Malabar. They are known for their banana leaf meals that are available in veg, chicken and fish options. Top up your meals with delicious payasam and suleimani chai.  During Onam, this place serves the traditional Sadhya. Price for two comes up to INR 800. 

Bite Into Gigantic Pizzas At Largo

16inch, 18inch and 20inch pizzas are in town people! And it’s not just bread like mainstream but has some real toppings and a perfect thin crust! Largo in Viman Nagar is the perfect place that serves delicious pizzas and pastas. Enjoy a slice, now!

Dessert Tasting At Wild Sugar

The dessert heaven of every sweet tooth, Wild Sugar has mouth melting desserts such as pastries, moose and much more! We personally love the chocolate cake.

Attend Open Mics At Chai

Bring out the inner stage artist in you at open mics that are held frequently at Chai, a cafe known to serve delicious chai. Frequented by college students, this place is very affordable and fun. They also serve delicious brunch on Sundays.

Self Care Sessions At Studio 83

Salon sessions are the best form of self care. Pamper yourself at studio 83 where you can get your hair coloured, chopped all at affordable rates! The hair experts there are known to make you look fab!

Break A Sweat At First Fitt

Breaking a sweat is a good thing and if you live in the area, you can do so too. With activities such as Zumba, pilates, yoga nd cricket matches, Firstfitt is one of the best gyms of Vimannagar for falling in love with health! They have specialised fitness programs for health enthusiasts. 

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