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Published 15:17 IST, October 18th 2019

Mediterranean Food: Top five places to enjoy the cuisine in Kolkata

Mediterranean cuisine has been gaining a lot of popularity in Kolkata lately. Read ahead to know about the top five places to enjoy Mediterranean food there.

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Every country has something new to offer in terms of food and culture. Every city has its own flavour. Mediterranean cuisine has a unique flavour and Kolkata is slowly beginning to adopt it as well. Here are some of Kolkata’s best Mediterranean restaurants. Take a look:

Best places to have Mediterranean food in Kolkata

Souk- Taj Bengal

Souk is a niche restaurant for those who like gourmet food. Popular items that are served here include meatballs, slow-cooked lamb, and shawarma in a strangely refined avatar. The baklava here is a must-try. Having kibbeh here is also a truly great experience.

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Mio Amore

Mio Amore serves one of the most popular Mediterranean buffets in the whole of Kolkata. It’s complete value for money, considering the different variety of food available here. The desserts here are very good too. A special mention is needed for the great ambience of the restaurant. Must-try items from the menu include prawn balls in barbeque sauce, cream of chicken, tandir kabab and shish taouk. The place is also very famous for its pescado caplado, a fish preparation.

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Café Mezzuna

Café Mezzuna is one of the most popular hangout spots in Kolkata. The place is mainly famous for its delicious food and well-prepared cocktails. The place offers Western cuisine and its green Mediterranean pizza is a must-try. The ambience of Café Mezzuna is considered to be amazing and the place is mostly jam-packed all day long.

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Crave Foodworks

Crave Foodworks offers a large variety of cuisines and the exotic food available here is to die for. Right from the drinks to appetisers to food, everything here tastes heavenly. Even though the place is small, its popularity is increasing with each passing day. The place is most popular for its Mediterranean section of the menu. The desserts available here are lovely too.

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Go Lebanese

Go Lebanese is rated amongst the best Mediterranean restaurants in Kolkata. The chicken preparations here are a must try. The shawarma here is like the shawarma you have never tasted before. Apart from the food, the ambience and staff of the place are really good too. The place is pocket-friendly with good quality food.

 

10:36 IST, October 18th 2019