Places Included
- Sahyadri Restaurant And Dhaba
- Elsies Dairy And Bakery
- Chingari
- Mad Smokehouse
- The Grapevine Restaurant
- Royal Garden Restaurant
- Little Italy Restaurant
- The Sizzler Place
- Plunge Bar
- Farmhouse Bistro And Restaurant
- Treacher And Co.
- Snowdrop Restaurant
- The Olive Garden
The rocky Sahyadri hills are home to tons of small, remote hill stations near Mumbai. If you tilt a little towards the south of the City Of Dreams, you’d find this little hilly terrain taking you closer to the sky and the misty clouds. The road leads up to Mahabaleshwar, a go-to hill station for Pune-iites and Mumbaikars. With a pleasant weather all-round the year, Mahabaleshwar offers the peace and solace that we all have been craving for. A five-hour drive from the heart of Mumbai, the route is very smooth and picturesque, alluring you by its beauty all along the way. While the best time to visit is during March, monsoon lovers are in for a rainy ride during the months of July to September.
Surrounded by one of the last remaining evergreen forests, Mahabaleshwar is the precinct of undisturbed nature. Boating at the Venna Lake or climbing the cliff of Arthur’s Seat, there are several temples and tourist sites that give the best views of the city from the top. Not to forget the lush greenery of the strawberry farms that are in abundance which makes it the strawberry capital of the country. When in Mahabaleshwar, you cannot miss out on the iconic strawberry cream combination.
Best Eateries In Mahabaleshwar
While you relish your strawberry cream, we suggest that you grab at bite at these popular eateries too in Mahabaleshwar and enjoy the weather.
1. Sahyadri Restaurant And Dhaba
Getting the best of seafood fresh out of the sea, Sahyadri is a one-stop shop for all seafood enthusiasts. Their grilled fish, basted with organic and fresh ingredients is top-notch. You could also go for their Indian delicacies if you want and enjoy the beautiful outdoor seating.
Where: Mahabaleshwar-Pratapgad road At-Haroshi Post- Wada Tal-Mahabaleshwar, Haroshi, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 7 am-11:30 pm
Cost For Two: ₹700
Cuisines Offered: Chinese, Seafood, Indian
Fresh off the oven, you’d be spoilt for choice at this 170-year old bakery in Mahabaleshwar. Be it cakes, tarts, puffs or pastries, they’ve been serving the best since the British era. Their cranberry cupcake would be our personal favourite.
Where: House No.90, opp Hanuman Mandir, Dr Sabne Rd, Main Market, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 10 am-9 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,000
Cuisines Offered: Baked Goods, Desserts, Beverages
You cannot skip Chingari when in Mahabaleshwar. This is one of the finest Indian restaurants to dine at in the city. Housed inside the luxurious Le Meridien, they offer tantalizing kebabs and curries on their menu. Be it the Hyderabadi biryani or the mutton curry, you will love it all.
Where: Plot No 211, 212, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 8 am-10:30 pm
Cost For Two: ₹5,000
Cuisines Offered: Mughlai, North Indian, Hyderabadi, Awadhi
While everyone loves a bonfire in the cold weather, how about a hot sizzler amidst the woods? Evershine Resort’s Mad Smokehouse fulfills this dream by offering a range of sizzlers and barbeque options. The wood-fired pizzas are drool-worthy while the dum phukt is luscious.
Where: C.T.S, No 182, Gautam Rd, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 11 am-10:30 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,000
Cuisines Offered: Seafood, Grill, Barbeque, Indian, Asian
One of the most crowded places located in the main market of Mahabaleshwar, you would be lucky if you get a table at the peak hours. Although it’s a simply-done eatery, the keema burger and harissa do most of the talking for it. This is one of the best places to savour Parsi and Mediterranean flavours in the city.
Where: Mahabaleshwar Jama Masjid Rd, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 9:30 am-10 pm
Cost For Two: ₹700
Cuisines Offered: Parsi, Mediterranean, Indian
A nicely-done place with a plethora of regional offerings on its menu, Royal Garden is a foodie’s paradise. Right from the Kombadi Wade thali to mutton bhakri, there is hardly anything from Maharashtra that you wouldn’t find on their menu.
Where: Near Velocity Entertainment Park, At. Bhose Khind,, Panchgani Mahabaleshwar Road,, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 8:30 am-11:30 pm
Cost For Two: ₹600
Cuisines Offered: Konkani, Mughlai, Malvani, Punjabi
Dreaming of a grand Italian lunch in Mahabaleshwar? Dine at this luxurious fine-dining space in the hill station that offers some of the best views and amenities. Housed inside a hotel, the restaurant has chic interiors with beautiful natural light pouring from the windows. From the Mexican empanada to Cannelloni alla Fiorentina, you can also dig into their lasagna and risotto.
Where: Satara Road, Aaram Lodging and Boarding, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 12 pm-11 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,400
Cuisines Offered: Italian, Mexican
8. The Sizzler Place
When the hills start to give you chills in the evening, what else can you do apart from sitting in front of a born fire? Warm up with some sizzlers. Oh yes, the steaming hot plates that arrive at your table at The Sizzle Place are the highlight of this eatery. Centrally-located on Mahad road, the place is very spacious and incorporates a restaurant cum pub. So you can drink, eat and repeat. The music is great and their Tandoori non-veg sizzler has all your favourite things like chicken tikka, seekh kebab and more. They even have Chinese sizzlers.
Where: Willow Villa, opposite S T Bus Station, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 11:30 am-10:30 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,500
Cuisines Offered: Chinese, Indian
9. Plunge Bar
An extravagant affair overlooking the Sahyadri hills, Plunge bar is situated inside the grand Le Meridein Hotel. While the hotel offers great spa and resort facilities, the bar is a contemporary and modern space with dim lighting, huge chandeliers and lively music. Along with plenty of cocktails available at the bar, there are also some delicious snacks that you try. Their cocktail samosas, chicken burra kebabs and peanut chaat are a must-have.
Where: Plot No 211, 212, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 7 pm- 11 pm
Cost For Two: ₹3,000
Cuisines Offered: Indian, Chinese, Continental, Mughlai
10. Farmhouse Bistro Restaurant
A cutesy place in Mahabaleshwar, offering a range of Italian delicacies, Farmhouse bistro is a lovely place to spend the day. A pure vegetarian restaurant with some of the best mountains views through its outdoor seating, the bistro serves one of the best pasta al forno and chicken lasagna in town.
Where: Hotel Dreamland, behind ST Stand, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 12 pm-10 pm
Cost For Two: ₹700
Cuisines Offered: Italian
11. Treacher And Co.
Another hot and sizzling place amidst Mahabaleshwar is Treacher And Co. This place is inside a hotel and offers a great range of sizzlers at affordable prices. While the seating space is slightly small, once you get in, you’ll not regret even a single penny you spend here. Try their Chinese chicken sizzler as it is delicious.
Where: Shreyas Hotel, Mahabaleshwar To Old Mahabaleshwar Road, opp. S. T. Bus Station, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 9:30 am-10 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,000
Cuisines Offered: Chinese, Indian
12. Snowdrop Restaurant
While snow actually covers the roof during winter season in Mahabaleshwar, this place has some of the best pizzas in the hill station. It is a small, hole-in-the-wall eatery with decent seating arrangement. However, it is the food for which people keep coming back. They also have yummy strawberry cream, which is popular in Mahabaleshwar.
Where: Snowdrop Food Junction Orchid Mall, Main Market Mahableshwar, Satara, Maharashtra 412806
Timings: 8:30 am-11 pm
Cost For Two: ₹800
Cuisines Offered: Italian, Chinese, Indian, Fast Food
13. The Olive Garden
If you aren’t captivated by the view overlooking The Olive Garden, then we don’t know what will. Darned with velvety-pink cloth, the sofas are so comfortable and pretty to look at that surround the tables. Pick the window seat otherwise you’ll miss the great views. Wood-fired pizzas are their specialty as are their tiramisu and spaghetti Bolognese.
Where: Brightland Resort and Spa | Brightland Resort and Spa, Mahabaleshwar 412806, India
Timings: 12 pm-11 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,000
Cuisines Offered: Italian, Asian, Indian