While none of us can deny our appetite for good old Italian or Japanese fare, every once in a while, we crave assal Puneri cuisine. And what better way than a thali to satiate those cravings? From the delicious thalipeeth and amti bhaat to solkadhi and more, check out our favourite restaurants in the city that serves authentic Maharashtrian cuisine.
7 Best Go to Places To Enjoy Maharashtrian Veg Thalis In Pune
Maratha Samrat
Maratha Samrat may be famous for its meaty offerings, but its authentic Maharashtrian vegetarian fare is equally delicious. At INR 320, the Veg Thali offers over eight types of dishes like wangi batata rassa, dal palak, sukki bhaaji, chapati or bhakri, phodniche varan, rice, salad, and a sweet dish. We suggest you order additional appetisers like batata kachrya or batata bhaji to get a complete experience. End the meal on a sweet note with a glass of chilled solkadhi or bowl of shrikhand, whatever you fancy.
Price: INR 320 for the veg thali and INR 540 for the chicken thali.
Timings: 11 AM – 11 PM
Zomato Rating: 4.3/5
Durvankur Dining Hall
Durvankur dining hall in Sadashiv Peth is a popular choice of Punekars for its delicious fare and lightning-fast service. A standard thali will have three veggies, kadhi, dal rice, dal khichdi, chapati, bhakri, thalipeeth, dahi wada, papad, cucumber salad and two sweets. On Sundays, the thali has puri and chapati, masala rice, dhokla, bhaji, three veggies, dahi wada, papad, salad and two sweets. The thali is for INR 400, but you can get an additional INR 30 discount if you finish the thali without wasting anything.
Price: INR 400
Timings: 12 PM – 3:30 PM and 7 PM – 11 PM
Zomato Rating: 4.1/5
Krishna Dining Hall
A simple restaurant that represents the essence of the food they serve, Krishna Dining is a no-fuss restaurant on Law College Road that serves unlimited thali for INR 370. The thali comes with sprouts, one dry vegetable dish and two gravies. With dal and rice, they also serve either pulav or khichdi, freshly churned buttermilk, a sweet dish, and their speciality, the pancharatna salad made from cauliflower, peas, beans, and nuts. You can also choose from thalipeeth, chapati or puri.
Price: INR 370
Timings: 11:45 AM – 3 PM, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Zomato Rating: 4.2/5
Asha Dining Hall
One of the oldest dining places in Pune, Asha Dining Hall is on Apte Road and is known for its healthy and homely fare. The place serves lunch from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and dinner from 7:30 PM to 10 PM. The thali at INR 180 comes with three veggies, three chapatis, dry bhaaji, dal with rice, curd, pickle, rasam and papad. Bhaajis are served according to the season, including green leafy vegetables, making the food very nutritious. During Shravan, they also have their special Upwas Thali.
Price: INR 180
Timings: 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Zomato Rating: 4.3/5
Shreyas Thali
One of the most legendary restaurants in the city, Hotel Shreyas at Apte Road has been serving authentic Maharashtrian thalis since 1971. Priced at INR 310, the thali offers one sukki bhaaji, a gravy-based bhaaji like bharli wangi, methi patal, palak patal or tomato rassa, amti, solkadhi, two kinds of farsan, spicy veg curry and salad. The side dishes comprise thalipeeth, chapati, palak puri, or masala puri with masala bhaat, plain dal, buttermilk, papad, pickle and chutney. Also, try their upwas and jain thali for the same price.
Price: INR 310
Timings: 11 AM – 3 PM, 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Zomato Rating: 4.2/5
Vishnuji Ki Rasoi
Nagpur-born Chef Vishnu Manohar is known for his desi tadka across the country, so it's no surprise he can whip up a delectable Maharashtrian cuisine Vishnuji Ki Rasoi in Erandwane. While the restaurant doesn't feature a fixed thali menu, you can choose dishes based on your palate. Pick from dishes like patvadi rassa, shev bhaji, matki usal, and more. Order them with your choice of chapati, bhakri, or pulao. A full meal here can cost up to INR 500 per person.
Price: INR 500 (approx)
Timings: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Zomato Rating: 3.7/5
Poona Guest House
A well-known restaurant for its thalipeeth and puran poli, Poona Guest House at Nana Peth is the best place for a homely Maharashtrian thali. They have three varieties of thalis—Regular thali at INR 180, Gramin thali at INR 200, and Special thali at INR 250. While the regular thali has all the basics like bhaji, chapati, varan, bhat, and papad, the Gramin thali includes additional delicacies like pithala and lasun kharda, and the Special thali has even more treats like koshambir, kothimbir wadi, and more.
Price: Regular thali at INR 180, Gramin thali at INR 200, and Special thali at INR 250.
Timings: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Zomato Rating: 3.4/5
