Vaishali Restaurant
South Indian · Maharashtrian · Multi-Cuisine Vegetarian
Avg. for two
₹600
Hygiene
★★★★☆
Wait time · Weekend
50m
Reservation
Walk-in only
Vaishali Restaurant on FC Road in Pune occupies a unique space in the city's cultural memory—it is simultaneously a restaurant, a community gathering space, and an institution that has shaped generations of Pune's social fabric. Operating since 1958, Vaishali is one of Pune's oldest and most beloved eating establishments, and its continued popularity across six decades reflects both its consistent food quality and its role as a meeting place that transcends class, age, and background.
Location & How to Reach
How to Reach: FC Road (Fergusson College Road), Pune 411004. From Pune Railway Station: 3 km, taxi ₹80–120 (15 minutes) or auto-rickshaw ₹60–90 (20 minutes). From Pune Airport: 10 km, taxi ₹200–280 (25 minutes). FC Road is a landmark street — all local drivers know it.
Dietary & Suitability
Plan Your Visit
- Opening Hours
- 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM (all days; expect queues 8:00 AM–11:00 AM and 1:00 PM–2:30 PM on weekdays)
- Wait time
- Weekday: 20m · Weekend: 50m
- Reservation
- Walk-in only
- Payment
- UPI · Cash
- Seating
- Outdoor
- Washroom
- Shared
- Hygiene
- ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Pro Tip
Skip the weekend morning rush — visit before 8 AM or after 11:30 AM. Take-away counter on the side has zero wait.