It's summertime, and all we can think of is a refreshing, delicious summer salad! Healthy and flavour-packed salads are not just a diet win but also a fun way to eat well. The city is filled with a ton of awesome places to get salads, offering everything from fruits and veggies to bread and different types of bowls and even prawns! We've handpicked the top spots you absolutely must try if you're up for a saladicious season ahead.
Caesar Salads To Mediterranean Bowls: 8 Best Spots For Salads In Kolkata
Cafe Mezzuna
Cafe Mezzuna has quickly become a favourite in Kolkata with its focus on pizza, burgers, and fresh salads. The Caramelized Goat Cheese Salad features three types of lettuce, orange, roast almonds, tomatoes, and a unique orange vinaigrette. It's one of their bestsellers and totally worth the hype for its diverse flavours and ingredients.
LBB's Pick: Caramelized Goat Cheese Salad
Price: INR 250
Timing: 12 PM to 11 PM
Bianco
The newly opened Instagrammable cafe in South Kolkata —Bianco— is known for its salads and small bites. Their bestselling salad is the Baked Feta and Arugula, which is encased in crispy phyllo and creamy feta cheese complemented by the peppery flavour of arugula and confit garlic. It's a delightful bowl of greens and offers a perfect balance of healthiness and flavour.
LBB's Pick: Baked Feta And Arragula
Timing: 11:30 PM to 10 PM
Price: INR 330
Marbella's
Head to the city's favourite neighbourhood spot, Marbella's for a reliably delicious caesar salad. Tucked away in the alleys of Hindustan Park and Elgin, with its tantalizing food and vibrant atmosphere, this place offers a unique slice of Spanish charm you won't want to miss. They nail their salad with just the right mix of veggies, breadcrumbs, and dressing. Plus, they've got exciting variations with eggs, chicken, bacon, or pesto.
LBB's Pick: Caesar Salad
Price: Ranges from INR 275 to INR 350
Timing: 10 AM to 11 PM
Biker's Cafe
Treat yourself to Biker's Cafe's Thai Raw Papaya Salad—it's crisp, refreshing, and offers a touch of spice if desired. The dressing features a blend of sauces, lime juice, and brown sugar, which provides just the right amount of kick. It pairs excellently with an array of menu options, including sushi, pizza, sourdough toasts, and dumpling platters. It's available in both veg and non-veg options.
LBB's Pick: Thai Raw Papaya Salad
Price: Ranges from INR 345 to INR 445
Timing: 8 AM to 12 AM
The Bhawanipur House
We urge all salad lovers in the city to try the Mediterranean Buddha Bowl at The Bhawanipur House because it's not your average salad! Packed with chickpeas in BBQ sauce, tzatziki, quinoa, chopped avocados, crispy lavash, olives, and more, it's a delightful fusion of flavours and nutrients. Just one bowl, and you'll be fully satisfied. You will thank us for this recommendation.
LBB's Pick: Mediterranean Buddha Bowl
Price: Ranges from INR 400 to INR 500
Timing: 11 AM to 11 PM
Sorano
Calling all prawn enthusiasts! Sorano has a specially crafted treat just for you – their Prawn and Orange salad. Not only does it taste divine, but it's also a feast for the eyes. Featuring marinated sous vide prawns, crisp lettuce, zesty oranges, delicate caviar, and a mango-chilli dressing, it's a harmonious blend of savoury and citrus flavours. In our opinion, a summer salad doesn’t get better than this.
LBB's Pick: Prawn And Orange Salad
Price: INR 550
Timing: 12 PM to 12 AM
Ping's Cafe Orient
The Tofu and Mushroom salad is bursting with flavours. It has tender oyster mushrooms and silky tofu tossed together with fragrant Thai herbs. All of that is topped with a fiery yet sweet chilli dressing, which adds a zingy kick and elevates the taste of every bite. It's a crispy, crunchy, and delicious dish that's impossible to resist.
LBB's Pick: Tofu And Mushroom Salad
Price: INR 525
Timing: 12 PM to 3:30 PM and 7 PM to 10:30 PM
