Rana Restaurant

I went here during puja with my in-laws. They came here as a family when my husband was growing up. It is a must visit for the food, but also for the nostalgia of what dining out in Kolkata used to be like, a real window into the past. The food was excellent - some of the best Bengali food I had while in town that wasn't cooked at home. Half of the restaurant is booths, which is traditional for the area. You can close the curtains on the booth for a more intimate and reserved dining experience. If you want good, cheap food in a unique place, this is the place to go. This is far and away my mother-in-law's favorite food place in all of Kolkata. It is a must-try and a unique regional phenomenon in regards to the booths. It is fast, easy, convenient, unique, and a historic experience. I highly recommend it.

A very old restaurant in and around Gariahat which serves various kinds of dishes starting from snacks like fish fries and cutlets to Pulao, Rice, Biryani and side dishes. This restaurant has an old charm and follows a cabin style. You need to climb up a good number of stairs to find this restaurant, therefore not really ideal for old people having problems to walk or climb. The prices are moderate over here, not every costly but they do maintain a certain quality and quantity.