2 Best Restaurants in Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Arsalan

$ | South Kolkata
The city's love affair with biryani—aromatic and spiced rice usually cooked with chicken or mutton (goat)—is legendary and Arsalan has emerged as one of the most popular and successful biryani destinations. The biryani is served with chunky, golden potatoes and often a piece of hard-boiled egg.

Mrs Magpie

$ | South Kolkata

This pretty café is always buzzing with patrons lined up for pretty-as-a-picture cupcakes, tiered cakes, quiches, and pies, all served with excellent coffee and a flourish. There's also a hearty breakfast, and a high tea, which comes with scones, finger sandwiches, and fine Darjeeling tea.