Gone are those times when there were only a few options when it came to South Indian cuisine. Today, you will find numerous South-Indian eateries in Pune, offering the best cuisine you can have. The menus of these eateries are not limited to idli and dosa only but also have far more dishes to offer. These dishes are nothing less than heavenly.
1. Wadeshwar
One of the eateries that bring the authentic taste and flavours of South India to Pune is Wadeshwar. The meals are delicious and won’t be a burden on your pocket. There is an adequate seating area surrounded by plants and bonsai, making it an inviting space. The vadas and idlis taste excellent with piping hot sambhar!
Where: 1229/A Shivajinagar, F.C. Road, Deccan Gymkhana
Price for two: INR 400
2. Idlicious
The vegetarian South-Indian restaurant has a menu with diverse dishes that are a treat to your taste buds. The menu has uttapam, vada, idli, dosa, and more. The cute little place has the best breakfast idlis in town at pocket-friendly rates. And yes, do not miss their filter coffee.
Where: Foundree Preschool Rd, Baner
Price for two: INR 250
3. Anna Idli
Anna Idli has several outlets across the city and is one of the best places to try authentic South-Indian food. The menu is filled with diverse options so much that you will be spoilt for the choices. The atmosphere is clean and the prices are quite affordable!
Where: Gagan Capital, Beside Ruby Hall Clinic Exit gate, Balkrishna Sakharam Dhole Patil Rd
Price for two: INR 350
4. Supriya Restaurant
The casual dining restaurant is well-known for the South-Indian food it has to offer. The food quality is unmatched with great variety. With excellent service, a good location, and adequate parking space, it is bound to be one of your favourites. It has both indoor and outdoor seating spaces.
Where: Opposite Nehru Memorial Hall, Ambedkar Road, Pune
Price for two: INR 800
5. Coffee House
Want some finger-licking South-Indian food? Head to the Coffee House – a restaurant that serves Masala Dosa like you would have never tasted before. The dosa platter with sambhar is joy bundled up in a plate. Besides a delicious breakfast, you also get desserts to end your meal.
Where: 2, Ground Floor, Atur Chambers, Moledina Rd
Price for two: INR 500
6. Upsouth
A well-known chain of quick-service, South-Indian restaurants, Upsouth offers South-Indian delicacies at nominal rates. If you are a dosa or idli lover, you cannot skip Upsouth from your list of restaurants to visit. The outlet is known for their combos that are enough to satiate your hunger pangs.
Where: 128, Ask Building, P No. 74/1, CTS, 1, Law College Rd, Erandwane
Price for two: INR 300
7. Sambar
The name itself is enough to know about this South-Indian restaurant that serves mouth-watering vegetarian meals. Because of the food quality, the place is always filled with customers. The prices for the meal are also minimal, which makes the place perfect for some quick bites.
Where: Various locations
Price for two: INR 200
8. Kerala Café
You will be transported to Kerala with the scrumptious food offered by the Kerala Café. Have a unique gastronomical experience with not only vegetarian options but also a variety of seafood. The café is on the expensive side, but it is worth it. Enjoy Malabar cuisine while sitting in Pune and savour your South Indian meal!
Where: Baner
Price for two: INR 1500
9. Hotel Roopali
Looking for a famous authentic South-Indian eatery? Well, look no further and head to Roopali to dive into the flavourful dishes like Mysore Cheese Masala Dosa, Rava Masala Dosa, Wada Sambar, and much more! So, don't wait and make your stomach want to have more! How? Well, go empty stomach
Where: FC Road, Pune.
Price for two: INR 400
10. Vaishali
The small platters of South-Indian food do nothing to you? Well, it is time to go for the delicious South-Indian platters that Vaishali offers and is known for! You must try the best sellers like Kokum Sharbat, Idli Vada Sambar, Onion Uthappa, Coconut Chatni, and more. We are sure, you will love these to the core! This place has been visited by various renowned personalities too.
Where: FC Road, Pune.
Price: INR 600
So, tell us how was your experience eating at these restaurants and most importantly, relishing South Indian cuisine!