Bengaluru has a sizeable Bengali population, so it is natural that there are many restaurants serving the State’s cuisine. Concentrated in a few pockets, these restaurants dish out authentic flavours of home. We spoke to Bengalis in the city, and food lovers to curate the list of the best Bengali restaurants in Bengaluru.

Bhojohori Manna, Koramangala

Named after the beloved song made famous by playback singer, Manna Dey, Bhojohori Manna has been serving Bengali comfort food since 2009. The restaurant’s homely and cosy interiors mirror how its menu is designed. 

The kosha mangsho remains one of its most sought-out dishes, with slow-cooked mutton simmering with richly caramelised spices. This is typically best paired with luchi or sweet Bengali pulao. The banana leaf wrapped bhetki paturi is also a crowd-pleaser. Simpler fare such as aloo posto are also sought after at this place.

₹800 for two. Koramangala Club Rd, 6th Block

Koshe Kosha, Indiranagar and Brookefield

Koshe Kosha has carved a niche for itself with its focus on Bengali cuisine. If there is one dish synonymous with Bengalis across the world, it is kosha mangsho — the slow-cooked mutton curry that remains a staple for every Bengali occasion. While Kolkata’s iconic Golbari version remains legendary among Calcuttans, Koshe Kosha brings a version of that nostalgia to diners in Bengaluru. The menu also features familiar favourites such as bhetki fry, fish kabiraji and chingrir cutlet, alongside mains drawn from both Epar Bangla (West Bengal) and Opar Bangla (Bangladesh).

Lesser-known dishes such as Dhakai mangsho and Chittagonger chicken reflect culinary traditions from the erstwhile East Bengal. There is also the Koshe Kosha special malai chingri biriyani, and the quintessential kosha mangsho, paired well with white rice or bashonti pulao.

Alongside celebratory dishes, the restaurant also serves home-style Bengali dishes such as shukto, echor kalia, pomfret jhal, and sorshe ilish, that one can finish with nolen gurer ice cream and mishti doi.

₹1,500 for two. At Indiranagar and Brookefield

Esplanade, Indiranagar

Esplanade draws its inspiration from Kolkata’s historic Park Street, pairing fine Bengali cuisine with interiors influenced by French avant-garde designs. Since opening in 2009, it has become a popular destination for both familiar and lesser-known regional dishes. 

One of its standout offerings is daab chingri, where prawns are slow-cooked inside a tender green coconut with a creamy, mustardy-coconut gravy. The mangshor chop is a Calcuttan favourite fried snack.

Another specialty is the morola macher peyaji, a crunchy preparation of tiny freshwater fish and onions, deep fried until almost shatteringly crispy. The meal can be rounded off with the classic nolen gur ice cream. Keep an eye out for their seasonal hilsa fish offerings.

₹1,400 for two. At Indiranagar, Bengaluru

Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor, Koramangala

Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor marked its first ever expansion outside West Bengal with the launch of its Bengaluru outlet in May 2026. Inspired by the grandeur of royal Bengali households, the restaurant features a palace-like interior complete with life-sized statues and brassware service that adds a ceremonial touch to the whole dining experience. 

The menu highlights a lot of traditional Bengali dishes that are not commonly found outside the State. Among them is the Bhooter pora kalo khasir manghso, where mutton is slow roasted with spices and caramelised onions before being finished in a dark, intensely flavoured curry. Equally distinctive is the kachu pata bhapa chingri, which features prawns steamed inside taro leaves with mustard and coconut, which results in a dish that packs heat, pungency and sweetness, all together. 

The restaurant’s focus on regional recipes and elaborate presentations makes it one of the newer additions to Bengaluru’s growing Bengali food scene. 

₹1,000 for two. At 4th block Koramangala, Bengaluru

Oh! Calcutta, various outlets

What began in Mumbai more than 20 years ago, is today a popular Bengali fine dine restaurant with outlets in many cities. The brand has a few branches in Bengaluru and is popular for its authentic and unique offerings.

Try the chingri malai, a creamy prawn curry, the jinge aloo poshto, and the vegetarian koraishutir dokar dalna. The steamed bhapa sondesh dessert is much-loved by diners.

₹2,000 for two. Various outlets

Mitra Cafe, Koramangala

Mitra Cafe, an iconic institution that first opened its doors in 1910, first arrived in Bengaluru in August 2024, bringing with it over a century of Bengali culinary history. The restaurant retains that old-world charm so often associated with its roots, while colourful murals and art add to the ambience. 

Among its signature dishes is the fish kabiraji, a classic dish featuring a bhetki cutlet encased in a delicate web of crispy fried egg. The mutton and chicken version are equally popular. Seafood takes centrestage on the menu, particularly with its diamond fish fry. Those looking for a more inclusive introduction to Bengali cuisine can opt for the malancho fish thali, which brings together seasonal fish items alongside traditional Bengali sides. 

₹1,000 for two. At 6th Block, Koramangala

With inputs from Priyamedha Dutta and Anagha Maareesha