cafe
Baker Street
Casual eatery offering French baked goods & desserts, plus sandwiches, meat dishes, pasta & seafood.
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Food in Pondicherry
Photos, hours, videos and routing tips for every stop in the planner.
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south-indian
Hotel Sri Kamatchi
Authentic Non-Veg Restaurant | Kamatchi Special Meals Some meals don't just fill your stomach - they take you back to tradition.
cafe
Coromandel Café
Upscale cafe fare with locally sourced ingredients served in a charming space with a garden patio.
multicuisine
Le Pondy
Open-air multicuisine restaurant at the riverside Le Pondy resort with a weekend buffet lunch by the Chunnambar estuary.
fine
Villa Shanti Hotel Restaurant
Refined restaurant blending Indian and European flavors within a heritage hotel setting.
south-indian
Hotel Sri Kamatchi, White Town branch
White Town Branch of the famous Hotel Sri Kamatchi.
cafe
Auroville Bakery
Opening at 6.30am each morning, this bakery prepares bread, biscuits, pizza, quiche, tarts & pies.
south-indian
Surguru Restaurant
One of the all time classics, serving a huge range of South-Indian vegetarian food.
cafe
Cafe des Arts
This 19th-century building with vintage decor & garden seating offers French cafe fare & coffee.
multicuisine
Hotel Atithi
Warm rooms & suites in a relaxed hotel with an outdoor pool, rooftop dining & breakfast.
dessert
Gelato Artigianale Italiano
Italian-style gelateria serving handcrafted gelato in classic and seasonal flavors.
cafe
Bread & Chocolate
Chill café whipping up international bowls & sandwiches, plus housemade pastries & smoothies.
south-indian
Hotel Madurai Veedu
A top restaurant serving high-quality South Indian dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere.
fine
Le Dupleix
Heritage hotel restaurant in an 18th-century mansion serving French and Creole seafood with candle-lit courtyard dining.
continental
Mira
From traditional South Indian spices to contemporary European culinary techniques, the dishes on offer transcend borders and expectations.
asian
Bay of Buddha
Rooftop pan-Asian restaurant atop The Promenade Hotel with sweeping sea-promenade and lighthouse views at sunset.
north-indian
Punjabi Dhaba
Laid-back restaurant featuring tandoori chicken and other North Indian fare, as well as lassi.
multicuisine
Prawn and Crab
Indulge in the freshest seafood delights at Prawn and Crab - The House of Seafood, Pondicherry's premier seafood restaurant!
continental
Crêpe In Touch
Relaxed restaurant known for its variety of crepes and other light bites, served with breakfast and lunch beverages in a vintage setting.
cafe
Marc's Café
A well-known food stop in Pondicherry, Marc's Café is often praised for: The cafe offers a truly wonderful atmosphere. The staff members are exceptionally friendly and attentive. There is a coffee blend to suit every preference.
fine
Anthé Restaurant
Fine-dining venue focusing on modern Indian cuisine with curated menus and elegant presentation.
south-indian
Kongu Kitchen
Offers Kongunadu Cuisine from 50 towns in the North Western part of Tamil Nadu like Coimbatore and neighboring areas like Salem, Erode, Tirupur and Dindugul.
south-indian
Nalla Thambi Mess
Offers a delightful culinary experience steeped in traditional flavors and is renowned for its authentic South Indian dishes.
multicuisine
Kokonut Lagoon
In their own words, "Mallufied ambience with delicious Kerala cuisine in Pondicherry"
multicuisine
Terrassen Cafe
Family-friendly vegan restaurant and vegetarian cafe serving a diverse menu inspired by Mediterranean, North Indian, Italian, and American cuisines.
south-indian
Maison Perumal Hotel & Restaurant
Savor Franco-Tamil cuisine at Maison Perumal with terrace & courtyard dining,
fine
Canteen 18
A well-known food stop in Pondicherry, Canteen 18 is often praised for: Forget all the overhyped, 'pseudo-French' aesthetic traps that most influencers will suggestt and trust me this place is the real deal !!
cafe
Conscious Cafe
Experience artisanal vegetarian & vegan food and beverages made with conscious ingredients at Conscious Cafe Auroville.
cafe
Hot Breads
Try it for a variety of breads, pastries, and cookies. Very popular amongst the locals.
multicuisine
La Terrace
Casual spot offering pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, plus seafood, Indian and Chinese dishes.
south-indian
Kushi Hyderabadi Biriyani
A well-known food stop in Pondicherry, Kushi Hyderabadi Biriyani is often praised for: The biriyani was really good, but the quantity was a bit less. The ambiance was okayish, like an average eatery. Most people arrived just to have a quick meal and go.
fine
Pavilion
Luxury hotel restaurant offering an upscale multi-cuisine dining experience with polished service.
multicuisine
Jallikattu Restaurant
Seafood-forward sit-down restaurant directly opposite the Chunnambar Boat House serving prawns, fried fish and biryani.
asian
Daddy Amma Momo Shop
A well-known food stop in Pondicherry, Daddy Amma Momo Shop is often praised for: Best place to have momos. Authentic momos. Kung pao momo is a must try, bit spicy, but worth a shot. Price is average, atmosphere & ambience can be improved. Parking space available.
cafe
Kasha Ki Aasha
Arts & crafts shop in a former Tamil home with a shaded garden cafe for homemade cakes & dosas.
continental
The Sprout
Casual and cozy cafe serving breakfast items, vegan pancakes, salads, sandwiches and vegan chocolate cake, plus coffee and juice.
multicuisine
The Groves
A well-known food stop in Pondicherry, The Groves is often praised for: Ordered Coffee, Hot chocolate, Veg Spring roll and Veg Miso Ramen. Both the dishes, Ramen and spring roll was delicious, simply loved it. The portion was generous and sufficient. Price was reasonable.
multicuisine
Finz - Seafood & Barbeque
Sea-facing seafood and barbecue restaurant at Club Mahindra resort, open to day guests for lunch.
south-indian
Viji Tiffen Centre
Informal eatery known for dosas, idlis and other staples of South Indian cuisine.
cafe
Le Café
Iconic 24-hour seafront heritage cafe on the Promenade rock beach, a popular late-night hangout.