Bengalis are a little extra fond of their Khabar (food), and that translates into a beautifully varied food circuit in the city. From the Mediterranean to Burmese and everything in-between, you’re more or less assured of getting what you want, when you want. Kolkata is also used to a lot of late-night parties, with a lot of people even leaving the house at 1 am, then pub-hopping their way back home. Thus, you can find some of the best late-night restaurants in Kolkata for the times when midnight hunger strikes.
Best Late Night Restaurants In Kolkata That You Must Visit
To cater to the young, the wild and the free, we present a curated gallery of some of the best late-night restaurants in Kolkata you can go to after hours for the best food.
1. Sharma Dhaba
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Sharma dhaba is a legendary little ‘dhaba’ in Ballygunge and is open all day and all night. Nothing is better than piping hot butter naan with soft, creamy chicken bharta after a hard day of work. This late-night restaurant in Kolkata is also featured in collections like ‘Punjab Di Shaan’ and ‘Late Night Restaurants.’ You can look forward to spending approximately INR 500 for two people, and have both of you completely overstuffed at that.
Cuisine: North Indian
Alcohol: No Alcohol Available
Location: 17/1B, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata
2. Alfresco – The Lalit Great Eastern
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The Great Eastern is one of the grand old relics leftover from a different age. But make no mistake, it still maintains the highest of standards and is an excellent place to go if you’re looking to schmooze with the who’s who of Kolkata late at night! The average cost for two people is INR 3,500. It is a perfect place to treat yourself to at the month’s end while catching up with the elite of the city!
Cuisine: North Indian, Continental, Mediterranean, Italian
Alcohol: Full Bar Available
Location: 1-3, Old Court House Street, Dalhousie Square, Esplanade, Kolkata
3. Jabbrr Afghani
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Whether you’ve been working or partying your butt off, the body still needs food at 3 am when you can’t think straight. Nothing can get better than a crispy, beautifully flaky roll or a hot, steaming biriyani (WITH aloo, thank you very much), making Jabrr Afghani one of the best late-night restaurants in Kolkata. The cost for two is INR 350 for two people, so go ahead and eat your heart out!
Cuisine: Afghani
Alcohol: No Alcohol Available
Location: Ground Floor, Plot A3, Block GP, Sector 5, Salt Lake, Kolkata.
4. The Bridge – Floatel
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Want to end the night spectacularly on the Ganges? This floating restaurant will satisfy any cravings you’re likely to have and give you the unforgettable experience of gazing out over the Ganges as you do that. It isn’t extraordinarily expensive either, with the cost for two coming out to about INR 1,600 only (without alcohol) The Bridge is one of the best late-night restaurants in Kolkata for a reason.
Cuisine: Continental, North Indian, and Mughlai
Alcohol: Full Bar Available
Location: Floatel, 9/10, Kolkata Jetty, Strand Road, Dalhousie BBD Bagh, Kolkata
5. Chai Break
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Take a Break at this nifty yet pocket-friendly place, with the average cost for to coming to about INR 1,000. It has an amazing ambiance, and the quirky décor and friendly staff make it one of the top late-night restaurants in Kolkata. It is especially good for college students looking to end a party someplace nice while not burning holes in their pockets.
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, Continental
Alcohol: No Alcohol Available
Location: K1, RDB Boulevard, Block EP & GP, Sector 5, Salt Lake
6. Balwant Singh’s Eating house
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An institution in itself, Balwant has the unique distinction to be known as a breakfast joint as well as one of the best late-night restaurants in Kolkata. Their specialty includes Paneer Butter Masala, Dal Tadka, and Tandoori Roti. Of course, you cannot miss the Doodh Cola when you go there, a mixture of milk, aerated cola and lots of ice. The pitcher along with the food will not cost two more than INR 450.
Cuisine: North Indian
Alcohol: No Alcohol Available
Location: HM Road, Near Bhawanipur Gurudwara, Bhawanipur
7. Jai Hind Dhaba
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There are unexpected times when you feel you need to have Butter Chicken Masala and we don’t blame you. (Add dal makhani and butter nan to that list, we say.)But when that craving hits at 1 am at night, head over to Jai Hind Dhaba. What makes this place a go-to late-night restaurant in Kolkata is the fact that it has a nice sitting area along with great ‘dhaba food.’ A meal for two will cost you INR 450.
(Pro tip: Make sure you have the kulfi outside the place!)
Location: Sarat Bose Road, Paddapukur, Kolkata
Alcohol: No Alcohol Available
Cuisine: North Indian
8. Azad Hind Dhaba
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Along with Sharma and Jai Hind, Azad Hind not only completes the famous trio of dhaba joints but also makes sure that you never go to bed hungry, a testament to what the city stands for. Try their Saag chicken, Tangri kebabs, paneer butter masala, and dal tadka to warm you up during chilly winter nights. Though they have gone with the franchise model and spread their wings across the city, this particular joint is perfect for post-Park-Street-drinks scenes. A meal for two will cost something around INR 550.
Location: CF 162, Near Bikash Bhawan, Sector 1, Salt Lake
Alcohol: No Alcohol Available
Cuisine: North Indian
9. Go Lebanese
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Kolkata takes its midnight food seriously and makes sure to cater to all tastes and cuisines. Hummus and Pita bread, Shawarma and Iranian Seek Kabab, at 3 AM and without breaking the bank, Go Lebanese will satisfy even the most discerning taste buds. Conveniently located where the Sector 5 IT park starts this pocket-friendly joint, it will lighten your wallet by around 400 for two people.
Location: Plot A3, GP Block, Infinity Building, Sector 5, Salt Lake
Alcohol: No Alcohol Available
Cuisine: Lebanese
10. Jam House
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The latest addition to the “Late Night Restaurants In Kolkata List,” they have hookah and karaoke till 2 in the morning and extending to 4 on selected days. Falafel wraps and some neat collection of pizzas have been a hit. A meal for two costs around INR 950. The combination of ambiance and services provided makes the restaurant one of the best late-night restaurants in Kolkata
Location: 1, AJC Bose Road, Near Shikshayatan College, Chowringhee, Kolkata
Alcohol: No Alcohol Available
Cuisine: Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Continental, North Indian
11. K19- Radisson
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Midnight Buffet, period. One of the best buffet places in the city started with their midnight buffet, ranging from chaat counters to Afghani chicken, and to their collection of bread. At INR 2500 for two, it’s a steal! Its cuisine and consistency made the brand fall into the list of top night restaurants in Kolkata.
Location: Radisson, 17, Garcha Road, Ballygunge, Kolkata
Alcohol: Full Bar Available
Cuisine: Continental, North Indian
12. Kung Pao
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Next, on the list of best late-night restaurants in Kolkata, Open till 3 in the morning and conveniently located in the heart of the city, a craving for Schezwan fried rice, Thai green curry with rice, or steamed momos are well met by Kung Pao. Pocket pinch for 2-3 people? Just INR 700!
Location: Sector 1, Salt Lake, Kolkata
Alcohol: No Alcohol Available
Cuisine: Chinese
How many of these top late-night restaurants in Kolkata have you been to? Let us know in the comments below!
To all these lovely places mentioned above, I Will like to add one more named Zucca Lounge. Zucca offers both, indoor and outdoor seating, with a relaxed ambiance. While the outdoors is bright and white, the indoors are quite cozy with different seating options. The menu offers an assortment of delicacies including the Thai Spiced Chilli Baby Corn, Classic Club Sandwich, and Tandoori Roasted Morsels of Chicken. Very good read 🙂
This article on best restaurants in Kolkata is very useful for not only the consumers but also for the restaurant owners who are planning to start a restaurant in Kolkata and help them understand what people in this city prefers.
This list of top restaurants in Kolkata is worth exploring. There are several restaurants one can explore in Kolkata which can be overwhelming for a tourist, but this list would surely come handy.
thank you for the recommendations would definetly try them out!
This includes the best restaurants of Kolkata if you want to grab a bite in the night.