Pune has innumerable restaurants that offer every conceivable kind of food A few of the restaurants listed below are worth checking out.

CHINESE

Chinese Room

Plush is the word to describe this restaurant.There's polished mirror and stained glass; marble and granite and of course, there is very decent Chinese food. For reasonably priced, above average Chinese meal, one could check out the this place
Address: 2434 East Street, Pune 411 001.
Phone: 613 9637.

Kamling

This 60 year old restaurant exudes warmth. Run by a down-to-earth Chinese couple, you can be sure to be served some authentic, wholesome Chinese food here. Kamling has maintained its quality down the years.
Address: 2431 East Street,
Pune 411 001. Phone: 613 0080.

Chia Ming

An extremely popular eatery, this two-leveled restaurant is always buzzing with customers. The menu is exhaustive and if you like your food to be nice and pungent, you will find the spicy dishes to your taste.
Address: Shardaram Park, 37 Sassoon Road, Pune 411 001.
Phone: 612 8474

AMBIENCE & OUTDOORS

Ambrosia

Set amidst 42 acres of greenery, far from the madding crowd is Ambrosia, virtually the nectar of the gods. The ambience is to be experienced to be believed. The restaurant serves a variety of foods. One could even choose to spend an entire day here with enough activities like tennis, golf and swimming to keep you occupied.
Address: Survey Number 38/2, Bawdhan Khurd, Mulshi,
Pune 411 021. Phone: 528 1928

Riverview

This is a large open-air restaurant with a fabulous view of the river. A variety of food is served here but a hot favourite is their coastal cuisine. For an entirely different eating experience, Riverview is a must.
Address: 81/82, North Main Road, Koregaon Park, Pune 411 036.
Phone: 681 1335

Swiss Cheese Garden

India's first cheese restaurant, specialising in fondues, raclettes, roestis, etc. The restaurant is designed like a cottage with smart wooden interiors. If you have a fetish for fondues and do not particularly care for cheese, no sweat, they serve Indian and Chinese as well.
Address: ABC Farms, North Main Road, Koregaon Park,
Pune 411 001. Phone: 681 7413

Garden Court

Half an hour's drive from the city is Garden Court, a large restaurant, nestled inside a large open area with the hills providing the perfect backdrop. It is a popular weekend restaurant with a small pool for kids to splash around outdoors. The place can be booked for large parties and they also have facilities to hold conferences.
Address: 76/2 Kothrud, NDA Road, Pune 411 029.
Phone: 528 3502

Thali Joints

Abhiruchi

This is not just another eat and scoot place. You come to Abhiruchi with plans to spend the entire day amidst rustic surroundings and of course enjoy wholesome Maharashtrian food. Set amidst 42 acres, there are plenty of activities to keep you going for the day. Rides on camels and trains plus a bumpy one on a bullock cart. There are also hammocks to lounge on. After a satisfying meal seems just the place to head for. The Thali is priced at Rs 80/- for an adult and Rs 40/- per child.
Address: Vadgaon Budruk, Pune 411 041.
Phone: 439 2588 / 439 2483

Shreyas

This is a very functional restaurant, with dining halls.You come to Shreyas to savour typical Maharashtrian food. At Rs 75/- per thali, it's good food and great value for money.
Address: Café Shreyas, Apte Road, Pune 411 004.
Phone: 553 2496

Shabree

This is an extremely popular and reasonably priced restaurant that serves some delicious Maharashtrian fare. The place has an ethnic feel about it - with its tasteful furniture, soothing upholstery and potted plants, all of which contribute to the cheerful ambience. At Rs 60/- per thali, one is not surprised at Shabree's popularity.
Address: Hotel Parichay, F.C Road, Koregaon Park, Pune 411 004.
Phone: 553 1511