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.
Signature Dishes
What to order — with current INR pricing
Masala Dosa
₹160मसाला डोसा
Pune's benchmark dosa — slightly sweeter sambar reflects local palate adaptation.
Misal Pav
₹140मिसळ पाव
Sprouted moth-bean curry topped with crunchy farsan, onion, lemon — served with soft pav rolls.
Sabudana Khichdi
₹130साबूदाणा खिचड़ी
Tapioca pearls tossed with peanuts, green chilli, and ghee — Maharashtrian fasting classic.
Mango Lassi (seasonal)
₹120आम लस्सी
Thick, sweet lassi made with Alphonso pulp during the April–June season.
Hygiene & Comfort›
- Seating
- Outdoor
- Washroom
- Shared
- Hygiene
- ★★★★☆ (4/5)
- Wait time
- Weekday: 20m · Weekend: 50m
Payment & Logistics›
- Payment
- UPI · Cash
- Reservation
- Walk-in only
- Waktu Beroperasi
- 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)
Cara Ke Sana
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.
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.