Best Thali Places in Pune

Pune is known for its rich culture and exquisite cuisine. One of the most popular dishes in Pune is the thali. It is a platter which includes various dishes and it is served together on one plate. 

It can be very overwhelming to choose the best one in the city for your culinary experience when there are many options available. Whether you are a local or a traveller, this guide by Things2do will take you on a journey to explore and taste some of the best thali places in Pune. It will also help you to discover the culture of the city.

1Sukanta Thali

Situated at Deccan Gymkhana, Sukanta offers mouth-watering royal vegetarian thalis. Being the winner of the Times food award, 2017 for best vegetarian thalis, Sukanta has varieties of balanced healthy thalis. Their thalis have delicious combinations of delicacies from all over India including Maharashtrian, Rajasthani and Gujarati thali. Enjoy the must-try thali in a royal ambience which includes hot and fresh phulkas, khichdi or rice, two sweets, snacks and chaat. You’re also served seasonal delicacies like aam ras and sitaphal rabri. 

Location – Sukanta thali, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune

Price – ₹400-₹600 per person 

Time – Midday – 3:30 PM, 7PM-10:30PM

2Aaoji Khaoji

Famous for its North Indian thalis, this restaurant has varieties from mini to king sized thalis. This vegetarian restaurant has the taste of authentic Punjabi food. They are specially known for their piping hot and tasty parathas which are stuffed with mouthwatering fillings. Thalis here are also named after some famous personalities like Deepika Padukone, MS Dhoni, Rekha and Dharmendra. Their king sized thali is sufficient for 4-5 people. Their must try thalis include Bahubali thali, Deepika Padukone thali, Dharmendra Thali, Kumbhakarna Thali. 

Location – Aaoji khaoji, Aundh 

Price – ₹200 onwards 

Time – 11AM – 11:30 PM 

3Maharaja Bhog

The Mumbai famous restaurant has wide varieties of premium pure vegetarian thalis. They have outlets even outside India such as USA and Dubai offering authentic Indian food. The food here is served in bronze thali for its ayurvedic as well as flavourful benefits. Not only traditional thali but also thalis in meal box are served here with three options such as snack meal box, an express meal box and executive meal box. 

Location – Maharaja Bhog, the pavilion mall, SB road. 

Price – ₹130 onwards 

Time – Midday – 3:30PM, 7-11PM

4Durvankur

For the love of traditional Marathi food, this place is just what you need. Situated in Sadashiv Peth, this place has a variety of authentic Maharashtrian food. You are also served with Maharashtrian desserts like shrikhand and seasonal aamras. On weekdays, the thali includes three veggies, kadhi, dal rice, chapati, bhakari, dahi vada, thalipeeth and salad. On weekends as well as on festivals, the thali includes three veggies, chapati, puri, masala rice, dahi vada, dhokla and salad.

Location – Durvankur dining hall, Sadashiv Peth

Price – ₹300 onwards 

Time – Midday-3PM, 7-11PM

5Shahi Bhoj Thali

If you love Rajasthani food and theculture then this is the right place for you. The interior of the restaurant is filled with wall art and decor which reflects the culture of Rajasthan. They also have combinations of Rajasthani, Gujarati and Maharashtrian food. A standard thali includes paneer veg, potato veg, Kathol veg, dry veg, special Maharashtrian veg along with three types of sweets, two farsan and chaat. 

Location – Shahi Bhoj Thali, JM road

Price – ₹320 onwards 

Time – Midday-3:30PM, 7-10:30 PM

6 Shabree Restaurant

Located in the heart of Pune, Shabree restaurant is known for its authentic Maharashtrian food. Their thali includes pithla-bhakri, puran poli, thalipeeth and much more to serve you the best taste of Maharashtrian food. The ambiance of the restaurant reflects the vibrant and rich culture of Maharashtra. 

Location – Shabree restaurant, Shivajinagar

Price – ₹450 onwards 

Time – Midday-3PM, 3-11PM

In conclusion, Pune is a paradise to food lovers. Thalis served here are testament to that. It is not easy to choose just one place to choose as each place has different varieties and unique as well as mouthwatering thalis. So next time you are in Pune searching for the best thalis, make sure to try out these recommendations and enjoy the rich flavour of India in one platter. For more interesting content, follow us on Instagram @things2doinpune and on our website www.things2.do

by Maitrayee Ayachit

Content Writer at Things2do