Peshawri
Indian · Science City, Kolkata
Restaurant in Kolkata, India
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Tandoor-Anchored Frontier Cooking
Price
$30–50per person
Chef
Taranjit Singh
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Peshawri is a stronger choice for a focused North Indian meal in Kolkata than for casual grazing or delivery-first dining. Book it for a polished lunch or dinner where the room matters; cross-shop 6 Ballygunge Place or Rannaghor by Sienna if Bengali cooking is the main brief.
About Peshawri
Peshawri is a Kolkata restaurant serving Indian cuisine, with Taranjit Singh listed as chef/owner. It has been recognized by Opinionated About Dining as Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked #470 in 2025 and Recommended in 2026. For diners comparing Indian restaurants in the city, those are useful signals to weigh alongside the practical details.
The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner: 12:30–2:45 PM and 7–11:45 PM. The listed dress code is smart casual, so it is better framed as a planned restaurant meal than an improvised stop where dress and timing are afterthoughts.
Choose it for a focused Indian meal, not a casual all-rounder
The strongest case for considering Peshawri is clarity: it is an Indian restaurant in Kolkata with OAD recognition and daily lunch and dinner hours. That makes it easiest to consider when the group wants a specific Indian meal and a schedule that can work around either midday or evening service.
If the group is comparing other Kolkata options, 6 Ballygunge Place, Rannaghor by Sienna, Peter Cat, Saffron, and Sienna Store & Cafe may be part of the broader shortlist. Peshawri's profile is narrower: Indian cuisine, smart-casual dress, lunch and dinner service every day, and OAD recognition.
Plan around lunch, dinner, and the basics
The practical advantage is consistency of hours. Peshawri lists the same service windows every day of the week: 12:30–2:45 PM for lunch and 7–11:45 PM for dinner. That makes it direct to plan, whether the meal is a daytime visit or an evening visit.
Beyond cuisine, chef/owner, hours, dress code, and recognition, further specifics should not be assumed. Menu format, signature dishes, prices, seating capacity, delivery, takeout, and dietary accommodation details are not listed here. If any of those points matter to your visit, confirm directly before going.
Quick reference: choose Peshawri for Indian dining in Kolkata, note the smart-casual dress code, and use the daily lunch and dinner hours as the main planning guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1, JBS Haldane Ave, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046, India
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- itchotels.com/in/en/itcsonar-kolkata
- Phone
- +91 33 2345 4545
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Peshawri presents frontier cooking with a classic, food-first sensibility. Located in Tangra rather than a central dining precinct, the restaurant foregrounds the tandoor: naans blister against clay walls and lentils are slow-reduced until richly flavored. The result is warm and purposeful rather than flashy — a destination where the cooking’s rustic heat and char set the tone. Diners come with intent for bold, shared plates, and the setting feels like a committed culinary outpost that prizes authentic technique and slow-cooked depth over decorative frills.
Best For
This is a destination dinner spot best suited to planned outings, family gatherings and celebratory or group meals where sharing is central. The kitchen’s slow-cook approach and tandoor-driven meats and breads reward unhurried dining, so evenings that allow time for multiple plates work particularly well. Because the address requires a deliberate trip, it attracts guests who arrive specifically for the food rather than casual walk-ins, making it ideal for meals that center on communal tasting and conversation.
Ordering Tips
Start with the signatures: Dal Bukhara showcases the slow reduction that defines the kitchen, and it pairs naturally with freshly blistered naans from the clay oven. Order a selection of tandoor meats — Sikandari Raan, Barrah Kebab and Murgh Malai Tikka — to sample different textures and levels of char; Fish Tikka offers a smoky seafood counterpoint. Portions are meant to be shared, so mix breads, dal and kebabs across the table and allow time for slow-cooked items to arrive at their best.
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic charm with rough-hewn trestle tables, wooden stools, wall rugs, and open kitchen evoking a frontier tent dining experience under a starry sky.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Standard
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options, Halal
Signature Dishes
- Dal Bukhara
- Fish Tikka
- Murgh Malai Tikka
- Sikandari Raan
- Barrah Kebab
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1, JBS Haldane Ave, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046, India
Planning details
Location
1, JBS Haldane Ave, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046, India · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the fit
Try 6 Ballygunge Place if the group wants Bengali cooking and a more local-feeling Kolkata meal. Try Rannaghor by Sienna if a Bengali tasting menu is the sharper brief.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Kolkata
Peshawri is the more formal Indian choice in this set, with easier booking and a stronger occasion feel than 6 Ballygunge Place. Choose 6 Ballygunge Place when the group wants a Bengali meal with broader local familiarity; choose Peshawri when the priority is North Indian cooking in a more composed hotel-style room.
Rannaghor by Sienna is the better pick for diners who specifically want a Bengali tasting menu, while Sienna Store & Cafe works better for a lighter Indian Fusion meal or a more casual day plan. Peshawri is less flexible than Sienna Store & Cafe, but it is the stronger choice when the meal needs to feel planned rather than improvised.
Peter Cat is the more nostalgic Kolkata option, and Saffron is the closer cross-shop if the brief stays within Indian dining. For value, start with 6 Ballygunge Place or Sienna Store & Cafe; for a polished Indian dinner with easy booking, Peshawri is the cleaner call.
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Compare Peshawri
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawri | Kolkata | Indian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #470 |
| 6 Ballygunge Place | Kolkata | No published awards | , |
| Rannaghor by Sienna | Kolkata | Bengali tasting menu | No published awards |
| Sienna Store & Cafe | Kolkata | Indian Fusion | 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
| Peter Cat | Kolkata | No published awards | , |
| Saffron | Kolkata | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2025 Forbes 4-Star2024 Michelin Plate | , |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peshawri good for solo dining?
It can be, if you want an Indian meal in Kolkata and the lunch or dinner hours fit your schedule. It offers daily service from 12:30–2:45 PM and 7–11:45 PM, smart-casual dress, and OAD recognition.
What should a first-timer know about Peshawri?
Go in expecting an Indian restaurant in Kolkata. The daily service windows are 12:30–2:45 PM and 7–11:45 PM, and the listed dress code is smart casual.
Does Peshawri handle dietary restrictions?
What are alternatives to Peshawri in Kolkata?
Other Kolkata options to compare include Peter Cat, 6 Ballygunge Place, Rannaghor by Sienna, Saffron, and Sienna Store & Cafe. The best choice depends on the kind of meal you want.
Is Peshawri good for a special occasion?
It may suit a planned meal if Indian cuisine, smart-casual dress, and OAD recognition are what you are looking for. Confirm any occasion-specific needs directly with the restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at Peshawri?
Both are listed daily. Lunch runs from 12:30–2:45 PM, and dinner runs from 7–11:45 PM, so the better choice depends on your schedule.
