Where to Eat in Howrah: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 16, 2017 Concepcion Newsome

Howrah or Haora (/ˈhaʊrə/) is an industrial city in West Bengal, India, that has developed into an urban agglomeration, alongside its twin city Kolkata, as the Kolkata metropolitan area. Howrah is located on the west bank of the Hooghly River, and is the headquarters of the district, and of the Howrah Sadar subdivision of the district. It is the second largest city in West Bengal after Kolkata. Howrah is famous for hosting one of the busiest train stations in India, as well as for the four bridges that connect it to Kolkata. Howrah is currently the location of the Government of West Bengal state secretariat and the Chief Minister's Office.
Things to do in Howrah

1. Bar-B-Q

1st Floor 43 - 55 Park Street | Near Allahabad Bank, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700016, India Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Chinese, Indian, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +91 33 2229 8885
Excellent
49%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Bar-B-Q

Reviewed By prabhavmusaddi89 - Bengaluru, India

Both Indian as well as the Chinese food is really good, it's always consistent and the service is really good.

2. Baan Thai

15, Lobby Level, Jawaharlal Nehru Road | The Oberoi Grand, Esplanade, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700016, India Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$78 - HK$157 +91 33 2249 2323
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 337 reviews

Baan Thai

Reviewed By prabirdatta - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

It is one of the best thai food joint in Kolkata.More or less near to centre of the city,it will welcome you with traditional thai cuisine.It is a neat and clean place and with friendly atmosphere.you can enjoy thai cuisine very well.Give a try.

3. Indian Coffee House

15, Bankim Chatterjee Street, Near Presidency College, College Street, Kolkata (Calcutta), India Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff Indian, Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly Brunch +91 33 2241 4869
Excellent
32%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 189 reviews

Indian Coffee House

Reviewed By roysons

The Indian Coffee House, popularly known as the Coffee House of Calcutta, is situated at the heart of College Street

4. Peshawri

JBS Haldane Avenue | ITC Sonar Hotel, Opposite Science City, Kolkata (Calcutta), India Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Indian, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +91 33 2345 4545
Excellent
72%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 378 reviews

Peshawri

Reviewed By Kesava_Mallia - Hyderabad, India

Rough-hewn trestle tables. Wooden Stools. Dholpur Stone clad walls. Mandana Stone flooring. Artifacts aplenty. Menu painted on a block of wood. Earthenware crockery. Copper Water Glass. Rumali Roti made out of wheat. Delicacies cooked in Clay Tandoor (Traditional Indian Oven). Luscious Tandoori fare low on oil and superlative in taste. Desserts are light on sugar coating and syrup. Amazing ambience with a rustic charm. Mellifluous Indian Percussion Music that pleases your ears to the hilt. Impeccable, attentive service by the highly motivated staff. Chefs who rustled up masterfully crafted dishes by judging the heat of the tandoor, and gauging the spices and mix marinades flawlessly. The light touch cooking that is unswerving in its excellence...I was so pleased, delighted and inspired by this award winning restaurant. Deep down in my heart, I felt that this eatery with unique, unmatched concepts, promises to be a melting pot of ideation and creativity.
I am thankful to God for this overwhelming experience (28 March 2018). My dinner experience was so blissful and peaceful. I also was glad that the food is distinctively delicious and suffused with spices which make it palatable for the Indian tongue. Absolutely buzzing.
I am grateful to Rishipal Singh, the second in command of this eatery. In the absence of Manager Anurag Agha, Rishipal acted -behaved -conducted like a Manager. With full confidence. He is very articulate and friendly. Thoughtful collaborator too.
Captain Sonu Karmakar served me the Hot Toddy, my favourite drink. Sonu exactly remembers the tastes and preferences of the guests. I am amazed at his memory.
My special appreciation to the culinary artists. Key Craftsman Chef Sheikh Momintulla, Chef Ravi Shankar Mullick and Chef Shakeel Qureshi deserves a round of applause for their spectacular showmanship and contribution.
Binit Das served me impeccably. Very consistent and attentive he was. Prompt as well as proactive. Vikram Bisht and Abhishek Choudhary joined me in discussing on the rustic charm of the eatery. We spoke on the Pots, Urns that are suspended from the ceiling and pillars. The shutterbug in me was so cathected by the picturesque charm of this dining venue. Lakhikanta Khamuri, who belongs to the Service Brigade, is very obedient.
I am happy to note that my dinner experience was memorable. It gratifying that this restaurant is one of the best in Kolkata that offers succulent Kebabs. Captivating culinary voyage it was.

5. Girish Chandra Dey & Nakur Chandra Nandy

56 Ramdulal Sarkar Street | Kolktata, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700006, India Street Parking, Takeout Fast Food, Vegetarian Friendly +91 94324 94423
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 609 reviews

Girish Chandra Dey & Nakur Chandra Nandy

"The green-grilled mishti shop at 56 Ramdulal Street is simply called Nakur, short and (very) sweet. Peering through the iron, glasses perched on his nose, Victor picks up one of their best-selling items, Jol Bhora Norom Pak, gives them a thumbs up, and gulps down the sandesh. From a two-item menu consisting of Kada Pak and Monda back in 1844, to 2010 where Chocolate Sandesh can compete for the number one spot, Nakur has come a long way." -- The Telegraph.

Reviewed By ankyuk - Oslo, Norway

If you are timid or don't know the fare already on offer, to sample anything here can be a challenge. There are no signboards or labels on anything, the shopkeepers seem intimidating and are very busy, and the place is immensely popular among locals. Best to ask about something to another local then. But the sweets, including their famous sandesh, is very disappointing. More hype and old name living than anything substantial.

6. Nahoum and Sons Confectionary

F-20, New Market, Bertram Street, Dharmatala | Near Grand Hotel, Kolkata (Calcutta), India Takeout Vegetarian Friendly 65269936
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 127 reviews

Nahoum and Sons Confectionary

Reviewed By Avatima - Bengaluru, India

Location: Deep inside the New Market, trust the other non-bake shop-owners or your GPS once you are inside the complex.
Offerings: Cakes, more cakes and yet more cakes. Do try their Marzipans though. Product wrappings are minimalistic and item list not very huge, but the quality is incomparaible.
Service: This has not been upgraded either. Paying by CC is allowed with reluctance and that too over a threshold of INR 300. The place s somewhat unorganized (I visited less than a week before Christmas, the peak sales period for them, so they deserve some benefit of doubt. Also, there was nothing unhealthy that I could see.)

7. Dum Pukht

Govinda Khatick Road | ITC Sonar, Opposite Science City, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700046, India Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Indian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +91 33 2345 4545
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 367 reviews

Dum Pukht

Reviewed By Kesava_Mallia - Hyderabad, India

Yet another serendipitous dinner experience. At the iconic award winning restaurant (29 March 2018). I was amazed to observe that Master Chef Zubair Qureshi, Chef Irfan, Chef Sharifudddin and Chef Fahad were recreating the 200 year old culinary legacy from the kitchens of the majestic Awadhi Nawabs. I liked the concept of “Nawab Table”. Please see the picture. It is located just next to the Display Kitchen.
Guest Co-Ordinator Binita Singh served me, flawlessly, attentively. It was my honour that Binita was serving me. She is an outstanding, pedigreed professional. I am pleased to note that she has been the personal butler for many a celebrity lady guests of this hotel. My blessings to her. I am grateful to Master Chef Zubair Qureshi- he explained me patiently on the slow cooking process and ingredients.
The Service Brigade here is very articulate. I saw Himanshu Ranjan, Kunal Mondal and Binita engrossed in guest engagement. It is really high decibel and they do the same passionately. Even the Hostess Priyanka connects with guests effortlessly.
My blessings to the Dum Pukht team. I liked the exquisite decor infused with deep sapphire blues and silver, that reminisces a bygone era and evokes a sense of the old-world charm. Science of accurate flavouring at its best. Flavours were invigoratingly robust yet soft and refined. Richness of textures and flavours delighted the foodie in me. My full marks to Dum Pukht. No wonder it is retaining the no.1 position in trip advisor.

8. Oasis Restaurant

No 33 Near Park Plaza Hotel | Near Park Hotel, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700016, India Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Indian, Asian, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +91 33 2229 9033
Excellent
53%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 165 reviews

Oasis Restaurant

Reviewed By Cathy N

We initially visited the Oasis for an afternoon cold beer and a snack after our time wandering the streets of Kolkata. The beer was super cold and the snacks were exceptional but the service measured high also. During this visit we made a plan to return the next day for our final dinner in India. Again, same wonderful experience. The food very good and service that confirmed that we need a revisit to this magical country.

9. West View Restaurant

JBS Haldane Avenue | ITC Sonar Hotel, Opposite Science City, Salt Lake City, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700064, India Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Validated Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch, Late Night +91 33 2300 4450
Excellent
77%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 109 reviews

West View Restaurant

Reviewed By Meenapatel09 - London, United Kingdom

Always an amazing experience. Excellent food and lovely service.Sankdeep always makes special effort to have a chat and come up with amazing drinks suggestions. Lovely live band which plays excellent music.....

10. Eden Pavilion

Govinda Khatick Road | ITC Sonar, Opposite Science City, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700046, India Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Indian, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +91 33 2345 4545
Excellent
75%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 306 reviews

Eden Pavilion

Reviewed By Harneet S

I got the opportunity to visit the Eden Pavilion last week at the ITC Sonar Bangla. They had this Winter Barbeque going on. Being already a very satisfied customer of the hotel generally, I was all up for the dinner. And they didn't disappoint.
The entire setup was in the lawn.
We were lucky enough to sit next to the lake.
The ambience get a perfect score in my opinion.
The food being served was also of top quality. We were first served starters.
Usually just the non vegetarian starters are preferred and more emphasised on.
But as I'm a vegetarian, it was very nice to see that equal importance was given to the vegetarian counterpart.
Moving on to the main course, we were welcomed with alot of options to choose from but my personal favourite was the Vegetarian Biryani.
All the dishes were very nicely decorated and arranged in a very organized way.
The food tasted amazing. And look very tempting.
The desert had all the options from the western to the authentic Indian sweets.
All in all it was a very good experience and I hope to visit it soon while it still lasts.
Cheers.

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