From special Pujo menus and quick bites for pandal visitors to cafés offering a break, romantic evening spots, cocktails with a view, and immersive venues for catching up with friends, the attached list covers a range of formats and price levels.

What: Durga Puja Special

Where: Crèmevora, Kolkata

Expect: Golden Pistachio Kunafa Cake, Belgian Brownie Lava Truffle Cake, Chocolate and Strawberry Bliss, and Double Chocolate and Cherry.

Price for two: Cakes starting from Rs 1,500+

Website: www.cremevora.in

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What: Durga Puja Special
Where: Kin Thai, Celica House, Ground Floor, 24 Park Street, Kolkata
Expect: Thai flavours and regional influences.
Price for two: Rs 2,000 plus

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What: Durga Puja Special
Where: Bread Pocket Co., 66/2C, Purna Das Road, Golpark, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata; now also at Acropolis Mall

Expect: Brockets

Price for two: Rs 650 plus

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What: Durga Puja Special Menu
Where: Hungry Sardar, Ballygunge Place

Expect: Bhatti ka Paneer Tikka, Anjeer aur Akhrot ki Tikki, Mochar Chop, Makhan Macchi Amritsari, Chingri Cutlet, Mutton Galouti Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Signature Dal Makhani, Kadhai Paneer, Punjabi-style Dum Aloo, Sorshe Mach, Bhetki Paturi, Prawn Malai Curry, Delhi Butter Chicken, Bengali-style Chicken Kosha, Mutton Kosha, biryanis, pulaos, Indian breads and Chinese favourites, Gulab Jamun, Matka Kulfi, Mishti Doi, Baked Yogurt and Phirni.

Price for two: Approx. Rs 1,200+
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What: Durga Puja at Drip Culture Café & Bakery
Where: Drip Culture Café & Bakery, Ballygunge Place, Kolkata

Expect: An all-day menu spanning Continental, Asian, Western and Indian flavours, signature IV Drip Coffee, the Spanish Latte, V60 pour-overs made with Chikmagalur beans, alongside artisanal pastries, desserts and breads baked in-house.

Price for two: Approx. Rs 1200+

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What: Durga Puja Special
Where: Yaara, Ballygunge Place, Kolkata

Expect: Mediterranean-inspired plates, handcrafted mocktails, authentic Turkish shisha, Falafel Pops with Tahini, Zaatar Cheese Flatbread, Butter Chicken Kulcha Bombs, Chicken Siu Mai, and Kunafa Cheesecake.

Price for two: Approx. Rs 1000+

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What: Durga Puja
Where: 14 PM, Middleton St, Kolkata

Expect: Chorafali Nachos, Avocado Thecha Pani Puri, Goat Biryani Arancini and Curry Leaf Pesto Linguine, Bubble Trouble, Desi Picante and many more.

Price for two: Rs 2,500 (without shisha), including two drinks each and two food items

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What: Durga Puja Special-  Protein Menu
Where: The Yellow Straw, Kolkata, All Outlets 

Expect: Protein Khaya Kya? menu consists of Daily Protein Salad, High Protein Wrap, Protein Plug Sandwich, Chatpata Paneer Sandwich.

Price for two: Approx. Rs 800 + taxes

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What: Durga Puja at Nymerah
Where: Nymerah, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata

Expect: Mediterranean Mezze, dim sum, sushi, Brown Butter Scallops, Miso Black Cod, wood-fired pizzas, and signature cocktails.

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What: Durga Puja at That Place Bowl & Bar
Where: That Place Bowl & Bar, Shakespeare Point, 3rd Floor, 40, Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata

Expect: Coffee Crew, Get Bowled Over, Pan-fried Chicken Gyoza, Creamy Broccoli Planta, Grilled Norwegian Salmon, and That Place Signature chocolate dessert.

Price for two: Approx. Rs 1,000+

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