Santiniketan Food Guide: 7 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Santiniketan

December 3, 2017 Rosalyn Ihle

Santiniketan (Santiniketôn) is a small town near Bolpur in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India, approximately 180 km north of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). It was established by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, and later expanded by his son Rabindranath Tagore whose vision became what is now a university town, Visva-Bharati University.
Things to do in Santiniketan

1. Bonolakshmi

P.O. Daranda | Via Sriniketan, Bolpur, India Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available Indian, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch +91 94344 46150
Excellent
45%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 87 reviews

Bonolakshmi

Reviewed By RoyDebashis - Dhaka

The full name is Bonolakshmi Unmesh Society. The location is around 10km away from Bolpur. It is little difficult to find this place as there is no sign board on main road.
They have boarding facilities. For boarding guest they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. But for outside guest they only serve lunch. It is always good to inform them in advance about the lunch booking.
By Rs100 one can get a veg thali. Fish and meat also can be ordered. Most of the food prepared by local village women and the food is really testy and cheap.
They also have a shop from where you can buy handloom dresses. Pickles and other home made food are also available there.

2. Shakuntala

Sonajhuri - Khowai, Santiniketan, India Outdoor Seating, Seating Indian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +91 92326 37439
Excellent
18%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
14%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 55 reviews

Shakuntala

Reviewed By Puspendu B - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

First of all Sukuntala village resort food serving and management team.
Rangamatir deshe, matir thalai awesome homely food.It is a resort which serves food to outsiders as well. Nice, down to earth behaved staffs. You will have to order a veg thali or veg food set for Rs. 100/- (see attached picture), also you can add others dishes like chicken, mutton, fishes. Each item is very very tasty here. They try to serve with care and homely touch.
It is located at Sonajhuri, Khoai. Very near to the haat area. You will also get to few bauls here with their strings. In weekends when there have rush, then maybe it would be a bit difficult to get food and Seating but am sure you will visit there again at next visit.

3. Whispering woods restaurant

Illambazar Road | Near Bitm College, Kamarpara, Bolpur 731236, India Chinese, Indian, Barbecue HK$16 - HK$118 +91 94761 04546
Excellent
16%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 6 reviews

Whispering woods restaurant

Reviewed By Srimantakrbazar

It located near BITM College on the Illambazar Road. It serves good quality foods at affordable prices.The dishes have not have much varieties though but taste is good.

4. 9x9 Restaurant

Prabhat Sarani, Opposite to Santiniketan Tourist Lodge, Bolpur 731204, India Takeout, Seating, Delivery, Reservations, Waitstaff Indian, Asian, Chinese, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +91 77972 27999
Excellent
31%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
13%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 36 reviews

9x9 Restaurant

Reviewed By Rakesh s

It is one of the good restaurants in the Bholpur region. The food quality is good and restaurants looks good

5. Kasahara

Near Sangeet Bhavana, Santiniketan 731235, India Takeout, Seating, Delivery Indian, Cafe, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Brunch +91 96479 90669
Excellent
61%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
5%
Terrible
17%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 17 reviews

Kasahara

Reviewed By KaustavSaha - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Kasahara serves probably the best variety in Santiniketan. Instead of writing magical lines I am trying to supply some precise info about the place. It is inside Sangeet bhaban gate, go straight then right turn to find it.
I myself tasted the following dishes: Spanish omlet with cheese, Omlet with masala tomato and cheese, Chicken Sandwich chicken Sandwich with cheese, Chicken hot n sour soup, Alu paratha, Mixed noodles, Egg fried rice, Mixed fried rice, Garlic chicken, Chicken manchurian, Chicken Kasha, Puri sabji, French toast with butter etc.
Apart from chicken manchurian, all other was quite good. Kasahara is more like a cafe where you can spend long time sitting and chatting. Smoking is allowed inside. An order Delivery takes time as the place is crowded most the time. Closing time is 10pm. The interior and the ambience is nice and peaceful. Packing and parcel is available.
Without eating at Kasahara, Santiniketan visit should be incomplete. Strongly recommended.

6. Kharimati Resort

Sreeniketan | Ilambazar Road,, Bolpur 731236, India Seating, Waitstaff, Reservations Indian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch
Excellent
41%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 24 reviews

Kharimati Resort

Reviewed By Indranil D - Burdwan, West Bengal, India

On 30th June we three friends visited Shantiniketan. After a 4 hours drive we reached there at 1.30 p.m. The resort is in the Ilambazar Road & just on the junction road to enter into the Bolpur town. We took one AC Cottage & it was just beautiful. There were 2 rooms , one with two double bedded and another with a sofa with centre table. Room service was very good. The ambience of the restaurant was outstanding. The food was just superb. We enjoyed a lot there.

7. Sonajhuri Restaurant

Water Supply Rd, Kakali | Near Bolpur Indoor Stadium, Santiniketan 731204, India +91 97481 02002
Excellent
40%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 5 reviews

Sonajhuri Restaurant

Reviewed By Arindam B

The ambiance, quality of food, and the service makes this place an unique dine experience in town. There are lots of options to choose from Indian, Oriental, Tandoori. It's a comfortable and cozy place to hang out with family and friends. The view of the landscaped Gardens outside the restaurant adds special charm to this place.

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