This article is written in 2021.

If you thought Bengali's love only Authentic Bengali food, and that they only love Bengali food like rice and fish curry for every meal, you're quite wrong. Bengali's love food from different cuisines from all over the world. But the one cuisine which excites every food lover in the city of joy is North Indian cuisine. Kolkata has a lot of restaurants that serve really tasty North Indian cuisine, the food so tasty you'll feel like it is delivered straight from North India!

You'll find restaurants serving authentic North Indian dishes like Chicken Tandoori, Chicken Bharta, Amritsari Kebab's, Butter Chicken, Mutton curry, and a whole variety of Mughlai dishes served at these restaurants.

Today, we'll be looking at the best restaurants that serve delicious North Indian food that would give even Kolkata street food a run for their money! Looking for a Vegetarian only option, skip to Number 10.

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Some of the Most Famous North Indian restaurants in Kolkata:

1. Jai Hind Dhaba, Bhowanipore

Jai Hind Dhaba is probably one of the most famous Dhaba's in Kolkata known to serve some of the most authentic North Indian food in the city. They do serve Chinese cuisine as well, but it's the North Indian cuisine they are well-known for. Jai Hind Dhaba is open till 4 AM in the morning, so for all those people who have midnight cravings, you've got amazing you have an amazing kebab, chicken curry, Mughlai paratha's to satisfy your cravings! The place will give you a complete dhaba feel, from the seating arrangement and the plates in which you get serves, this restaurant will give you the complete vibes! Their signature dishes include, but not limited to Tangdi Chicken, Paneer Butter Masala, and Egg Tadka!

INR 500, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps

2. Dum Pukht - ITC Sonar, Science City Area

If you're in the mood to try authentic Awadhi cuisine, you should head straight to Dum Pukht! It's a luxury fine-dining restaurant by ITC. There are plenty of choices to choose from their extensive menu, both for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The interiors and decor are as you expect from a luxury Hotel chain like ITC, it is well-lit, with comfortable and well-spaced seating arrangements, the staff is very friendly and courteous. You can enjoy a complete meal at this restaurant, with a refreshing juice, to begin with, some tasty kebab's as appetizers, rich curries with the full essence of Indian spices with a variety of Indian bread to choose from, and to end the meal, you could choose an Indian dessert. We would recommend you to try their Gulab Jamun. Some other signature dishes are Hara Bhara Kebabs, Dumpukht Biryani, and chocolate mousse cake.

INR 3000, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps

3. The Parking Lot, Park Street

One of the newest establishments to open up in Park Street is The Parking Lot, as the name suggests, cars are a central theme. This restaurant gives you a junkyard vibe with quirky decor, miniature cars adorning the walls as you enter, huge windows to let natural light lit up the area, beer vending machines, a huge projector for live screening sporting events, and amazing artwork on the walls. All-in-all, you get an amazing vibe from the place and is the perfect spot to hang out with your squad. You get a variety of cocktails to choose from and when it comes to the menu, they specialize in North Indian and continental cuisines. The food quality is amazing and really tasty. The service is also pretty fast considering the place is almost always full. You can definitely visit the place for the entire experience. You should definitely try the kebabs they have on their menu.

INR 1000, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps

North Indian Restaurants in Park Street, Kolkata

4. Peter Cat, Park Street

One of the oldest establishments in the city, Peter Cat is often the most visited restaurant in Park Street Area. Opened in the '60s, Peter Cat has a reputation for serving some of the most delicious food items in the city. Their forte is North Indian and Mughlai cuisines. The one dish that all its customers love to have is the Kebabs, they have a variety of Kebabs that you could choose from, amongst them, their signature dish is the Chelo Kebab. You could also try their fried Bekti with Tartare sauce, one of the only establishments in the city still serving original Bekti. It's a good place to take your family out for dinner. The interiors and decor give you the complete '60s vibes. Their must-try dishes are Prawn butter masala and pistachio ice cream!

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INR 1000, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps

5. Saffron - The Park, Park Street

Saffron by The Park is probably one of the finest restaurants in the Park Street area if you're in the mood to have a hearty meal with the best fine-dining experience! A restaurant by The Park chain of hotels would definitely have one of the best experiences, Saffron is no less, this Indian restaurant is known to serve authentic North Indian, Punjabi, Bengali, and Mughlai cuisines. The restaurant has a very minimalistic look and simple decor, their focus is on serving some of the most delicious food to your table and they certainly have got that right. Each and every dish is prepared to satisfy you. Although the prices are on the higher side, the taste of the food more than makes up for it. You should definitely try their Tandoori Aloo, Bhalla Papdi Chaat, Dahi Kebab, and Chicken Chettinad. Their signature dish, Chingri Malai Curry, is also a must on your table when you visit Saffron!

INR 2700, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps

6. Aaira, Park Street:

Here is another Indian restaurant which is newly established in Kolkata, but has gained huge popularity because of the tasty food they have to offer. Aaira serves both North Indian and Chinese cuisines to its customers, although this restaurant has gained its delicious reputation because of the delicious North Indian food items present on the menu. This restaurant is the perfect place to take your family out for a nice lunch or dinner. You have plenty of options to choose from, the staff is very friendly and might even suggest to you some of their personal favorites or the signature dish of the restaurant, which is Dabba Gosht. Something very unique about Aaira's menu is that they have an assortment of express lunch sets, which is easy on the pockets and also provides a complete meal that can be either shared or eaten solo. Some of their must-try dishes are Rozali kebab, seekh kebab, and gulab jamun.

INR 1500, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps

North Indian Cuisine on a Budget in Kolkata:

7. Rang De Basanti Dhaba, Salt Lake

Rang De Basanti Dhaba is one of the new establishments in Kolkata to serve tasty North Indian food. This Punjabi-styled dhaba has slowly picked up the pace and become one of the most popular North Indian restaurants in the city. Open till 1 AM, it is the perfect place to satisfy your midnight hunger! The menu is quite extensive, you'll be pampered by the options available to choose from. The restaurant has a bright yellow-colored interior with very different things used as lamps, such as, milk cans and oil holders, which add to the uniqueness of the place. They also have the home delivery option, so if you are lazy to drive around, you can have tasty food delivered to your home directly from the restaurant. Some of the must-try dishes are Chicken chawal, Paneer Do Pyaza, and RDBD Chicken Bharta.

INR 750, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps

8. Apna Dhaba, Salt Lake

Who says good food costs a fortune? If you're in the mood for good North Indian food and are in and around the Salt Lake area, you can visit Apna Dhaba, this is a small food joint in the area which serves really tasty home-cooked styled North Indian cuisine. They have a very basic and simple look on the inside, nothing too fancy or anything. The reason why they are so famous is that customers can't seem to get enough of their food. Open till 1 AM in the busy area of Salt Lake, you'll often find people coming straight out of the office to have a hearty meal on the weekdays, and on the weekends you'll see crowds coming straight from their party to refuel their stomachs! Although to warn you in advance, Apna Dhaba is completely vegetarian. But you will not regret visiting the establishment, because the food offered there is worth it. You should definitely try their Dal Makhani and Masala Kulcha.

INR 250, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps

9. Arham Rasoi, New Town Area

Arham Rasoi is a fairly new entry in the restaurant scene in Kolkata, but don't let that make you believe they don't make tasty food. Due to the huge success, they have already opened another outlet and people are clearly loving their food! They serve North Indian cuisine, Chinese cuisine, Bengali cuisine, and Mughlai cuisine as well. Talking about the interiors, they have chosen a very simple, yet elegant look with spacious seating arrangements. They also offer home-delivery service, so if you're looking to enjoy tasty food at your own place, they'll deliver tasty delicacies as well. You must definitely try their Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan and Halwa for dessert would complete your meal!

INR 500, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps

Pure Vegetarian North Indian restaurants in Kolkata:

10. Fly Kouzina, Salt Lake

This is a very unique restaurant, it's themed to look like the inside of an airplane. The seats are designed to look like the seats on an airplane, the staff dressed as cabin crew members and they also provide boarding passes to all its customers who visit them! They serve a number of cuisines like Chinese and continental but specialize in North Indian cuisine. It's a completely vegetarian restaurant and one of the very few places in Kolkata that also offer Jain food on demand. They have a huge screen for screening live sports and also provide free WiFi to its customers. Even if you're a non-vegetarian, we urge you to visit this place at least once, for the experience and also for the tasty food! You must definitely try their Mushroom Cream Soup, Strawberry Margarita, and Paneer Makhani with Pudina Paratha.

INR 1000, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps

11. Govinda's, Ballygunge

One of the first purely veg restaurants to open in Kolkata, Govinda's is considered a heritage restaurant that serves both North Indian and South Indian cuisines to its customers. They also have the option to serve Jain food if the customers ask for it. It's a simple restaurant with ample seating arrangements and quick service. This restaurant is considered a haven for North and South Indians residing in Kolkata, largely because they serve authentic North Indian and South Indian delicacies. If you're ever in the mood to have veg thalis, you can head to Govinda's without any hesitation and you'll leave the place after gaining a few kilos! You should definitely try their Kashmiri Aloo Dum and Tirangi Paneer Tikka!

INR 700, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps

12. Kaidi Kitchen, Camac Street

Another themed restaurant on the list today, this one is themed after a jailhouse. The interiors are themed to look like jail cells, the staff dressed like jailors and wardens, the walls look like the bricked walls on the inside of a cell. They are known to serve North Indian, South Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. Their menu is huge and extensive, and almost every dish on their menu tastes amazing! One point to note, their service takes some time, and also if they're running full, getting a table also would be time-consuming. But other than that, the restaurant is good!

INR 1200, Cost for 2 | Open in Google Maps