Located at the Peerless Inn, Aaheli provides the best of East and West Bengal under one roof. The food is simply outstanding, right from 'Bheckti Paturi' to 'Chingri Bati Chorchori' to 'Postor Bora' or 'Shukto', anything that you try out there is par excellence. The 'Kosha Mangsho' is perhaps one of the best that you get in the city. The menu is very extensive and an easier way to go for it would be to order a 'Thali' which is available in 4 varieties in non-vegetarian and one variety in vegetarian. There is 'Ilish' available in one of the thalis round the year. Be prepared to burn a hole through your pocket since the food is extremely expensive.

Aaheli the bengali restaurant of the Peerless inn, Esplanade Kolkata Before entering into this prestigious hotel, the staff will check your body temperature, sanitize your belongings.. We ordered Thali meal here.. Food is not that good not that bad.. But for that quality of food prices are very high.. Not That satisfied with the food quality..

Although the decor is a bit dated, the food was really delicious. We were a large crowd (12 of us) and the wait staff were very attentive and helpful at making recommendations and making sure everyone was served and attended to. I personally had the vegetable thali, which was excellent. The portions were generous and everything was tasty. Other people in the group ordered a variety of dishes - each was received well. No complaints at all. I'm not sure why, but they brought us a cake at the end of our dinner. We were full, so they were kind enough to divide the cake and pack it away for us and our guests to take home. The main thing that would have made the experience 5 stars would have been a tidied up and updated look for better atmosphere and ambiance.

I think it is 3 star hotel. It is situated in Dharmatala. The location of this hotel is very good but the parking area is as not big as we expect. The restaurant is (Aheli) too much expensive but dishes are very good . The Bengali cuisine is overall good in side. The area is well connected with kolkata.

Aaheli has been serving authentic Bengali cuisine for three decades and Durga Puja is that time of the year when our Chefs go all out to win the hearts of guests. For Durga Puja days Aaheli will have special Thalis served at all outlets, along with lip smacking a-la-carte items. The existing Aaheli menu also has around 19 new additions to be introduced from Durga Puja, which has been researched and curated by the Chefs. Aaheli at Peerless Hotel, Kolkata and Sarat Bose Road have the incredible Bhuribhoj Thali with Illish, Bhetki, Chingri and Mutton, a total of 11 items. Beyond this the new a la carte additions have Gobindoraj Bhetki fry, Mocha Chingrir bora, Kalyani begun, Palong bori, Chanar moulo, Bhetkir dom, Koi er Horogouri, Monihari Mangsho etc. 🌟 Bhuri Bhoj Thali at Peerless Hotel, Kolkata @ ₹2695 plus GST, at Sarat Bose Road @ ₹2195 plus GST Mahotsab Thali at Peerless Hotel, Kolkata @ ₹1695 plus GST, at Sarat Bose Road @ ₹1295 plus GST Bengali Buffet at Axis Mall @ ₹ 1399 plus GST

Based on our friend's recommendation, we visited this place and had Chitol Macher Muithha with pulao rice and Loochi Mangso. Manager Sanjeev is very helpful and patiently told us the food to try. We finished with delicious Mishti Doi. Food is great. This is a must visit place if you want to try nice Bengali food. I heard that their Bengali thaali is excellent. But we missed that.

Its pure Bengal… Bengali food, bengali ambiance…. The cuisines are superb… absolutely pure and quality ambience everything was 10/10 … you can take beautiful photos too… during durgapuja you would find thali… thats absolutely pure bliss

Good Ambience, Good Quality and Quantity of food. But the dishes felt quite overpriced. Otherwise excellent.

This branch of Aajeli is hidden inside the Peerless hotel, so the google maps might misroute one. Albeit expensive, the quality of the food is great and the service top-notch. We had one person from USA in our group they took special care of her ensuring minimal spices, offering spoon etc. whenever required. The dhokar dalna was awesome as well as the daab chingri, special mention should be towards rui maach er patishapta.

In search of authentic Bengali food i went to aaheli , Lets come to the price directly because i think it was not worth it👎. The thali i had costed me around ₹3500 including gst. No doubt food was really authentic and had good proportion but there were very few items only. Taste was 10/10 but doesn’t comes closer to the cost of thali. Service was also not good, i don’t understand bengali so i was communicating in hindi but the women was replying in bengali which was tough for me to understand and i had to wait for so long for the bill whereas the place was fully empty. I stayed in oberoi but their food prices were reasonable but the thali i had here was truly not worth the price.

Was a great experience to be here. And since it was our first time here, we really didn't mind the price. But it is an expensive restaurant.

We had gone on the occasion of my MILs birthday. Bangladeshi gestival was going on that time and menu was quite versatile. The staff helped with suggestions and we loved everything. It should be the place to taste authentic bengali food

Just a wonderful place.. What a classic ambiance to spend time with family. And the food quality is just awesome 👌🏻. Loved this place

The famous restaurant for Authentic Bengali food. The thali is gigantic . I guess , one normal person can't finish this by own. Foods are okayish and over-priced. Non-veg thali cost us Rs. 2499+GST per head. The pieces of hilsha , prawn and mutton were not up to the mark. Hilsha pieces were not tasty , mutton was full of fat , prawn seemed to be frozen for many days. Veg items are also average. Bengali moms make better and tastier shukto , posto than these . In 'jhinge posto', we could not find enough 'posto' 😂 . It was like ' jhinge alu r torkari'.

Fantastic place for authentic Bengali cuisine. Decor and ambience is relaxing and inviting. Well dressed and courteous staff. The dishes are wonderfully prepared and presented. The rates are high, but worth a visit if looking for a fine dining experience. Valet parking available

Amazing ambience..calm...soft music playing..food is good..staff behaviour also good.. would like to go back again

A journey that started way back in 1993 completed #25gloriousyears this month - yes, I am talking about the first ever Bengali Fine Dining Restaurant of Kolkata - Aaheli, Authentic Bengali Cuisine Restaurant .. To celebrate this special occasion along with upcoming Durga pujo - they have launched a #speciamenu comprising of 25 new delicacies over & above their regular menu - #25PODEPUJOHIT which will only be available till #31stOctober.. Some extremely rare & innovative delicacies are waiting for your tastebuds - please check the snaps to know more about the delicacies on offer.. All of them are available as ala carte delicacies & are not a part of any buffet menu.. A lunch or dinner during these days should ideally be an authentic Bengali gastronomical treat for you and your family.. So what are you waiting for - drop in today - you can thank me later.. 😅😅 Journey of an Epicurean Cine Trotter (BLOG/FACEBOOK) continues.. My journey can also be tracked on INSTAGRAM via @epicureancinetrotter By the way, have you joined Kolkata Food Trotters on FACEBOOK yet??

A authentic bengali cusin restaurant. We are trying there food at Durga Puja. They are serve awsome tasty food.

Very posh place to be... Authentic bong cuisine... Food is really wow.. just a bit heavy on the pocket.. but the price is just a tag for the ppl ready to spend on good food..

Peerless Inn is a sought after property in Esplanade area and Aaheli is their gorgeous dining space. From MANGSHO DIYE CHOLAR DAAL, to GONDHORAJ MUTTON and CHINGRI MALAI, you can indulge in very popular Bengali dish. The Grand Pujor Mahabhoj showcases some of the rare and lesser-known recipes like TIL MOCHAR LOTIKA, CHITOL ER DHOKA, DHUMROGONDHI ILISH from the heartlands of Bengal. Dig into the ILISH CHOP, CHINGRI SHORSHE PALONG, BHETKIR MOUTTHA among others to kick off the festivities. The massive spread on offer (NON VEG/VEG)and the BHURIBHOJ THALI is here is endless. Sweets like CHOCOLATE MOUSSE SANDESH and MISHTI DOI round the meal off perfectly. Timings: Lunch and Dinner 6 October - 15 October Where: Aaheli, Peerless Inn; Aahlei, Axis Mall; Aaheli Express, Sarat Bose Road Happy Eating 😇

Authentic Bengali cuisine in the city of Joy. Food quality is just awesome. Great Ambience and remarkable service.

This is definitely one of the best restaurants which serves authentic Bengali cuisine. Ambience: A perfect Bengali setup. While most of the staffs wear Bengali apparel, the art and decor may not be easily attached with Bengal tradition. Hospitality: Based on their brand and price, hospitality is definitely below par. They don't take the initiative for customer delight. In fact they have to be poked enough for getting details of particular menu. Food: No doubt the taste is good, but does it worth the cost? Question arises for few of their marque dishes. Also it is very surprising that they have hardly any option for people who follow jain type of food. Overall it's good for non vegetarians but definitely over priced

Being from North India and almost inexperienced with Bengali cuisine, I went to this place with my fiancée as I have been hearing about it for quite sometime. We went there on a Monday afternoon so it was empty. They welcomed us with raw mango juice which was amazing. I dont consume Fish but when I had the boneless Ilish I understood why it is called the king of fishes. The dal , rice and the banana floret patties with red gravy was delicious as well. The service was great. Would recommend this place to everyone

The ambience was on point, but the food quality has deteriorated a lot since I last visited this place a couple of years back. The mutton was stale and the mouth refreshments were pest infested. Definitely not the quality we had expected after dishing out over 11k for three people.

Most delicious mouth watering Bhetki fish ever had. First time in Kolkata and the taste of fish or chicken in Bengali Thali lived till next day. The most remembered experience during West Bengal visit. Every item in Veg Thali from the aroma of rice to Sandesh was 10/10. We tried 1 Veg and 1 Non Veg Thali for Dinner. Although the cost is around 1500 per Thali yet DineOut offer saved us by 50% and turned the visit value for money.

Amazing ambience..calm...soft music you feel right place to enjoy with family..staff is very welcoming you feel happy after enter this place..i tried chicken pora pata this waa somethinh which i never have earlier a best starter i can say..basanti pulao, bhetki paturi, kosha mangsho,aam shotta chatni, aloo posto and misti doi with sandesh..i really love the food..great chef and great staff i must say

Good

Overpriced thalis … Taste was not upto the mark … overhyped place . Not recommended …

Good food, good ambience. Delicious bengali traditional dishes.

I had heard about Aheli in many food blogs and shows, and had planned to visit when traveling to Kolkata. It was a very positive experience. We went there as a large group and so we booked ahead. When we reached, our table was ready. Service was excellent and special mention to Bipasha from restaurant staff, for great hospitality and being very patient with us while we figured out our orders. My attraction was Aheli's thali and that's what most of us ended up ordering. The spread was elaborate as I expected. I can't say that every single item on the plate was extraordinary but a few most definitely were. My favourite was the Dhokar Dalna from the vegetarian items and the Ilish from the non-vegetarian items. The sweet was also really good. A suggestion that's purely my opinion: The thalis can be shareable. Extra luchi and rice can be made chargeable if sharing. Being more price effective may be able to draw more volumes while reducing waste. Overall I highly recommend Aheli and will surely visit again when I am in town next.

Authentic Bengali cuisine 💯 #soshe-elishmach!

We went for a family dinner with an elderly grandmother, so we were quite concerned about the safety, and Aheli didn't disappoint us. There are following all the safety protocol and safe distancing. We ordered the bengali dishes of our choices from the menu.Specially likes the bhetki paturi, chanar dalna, offcourse the mutton, and the showstopper was the rajbhog. I haven't had this soft rajbhog for a really long time. It Was literally melting in the mouth. I am not fond of sweets that much, but this Rajbhog I am definitely recommending if you are going ala carte in Aheli.

I am glad I decided to have dinner in this restaurant during our stay. We ordered a bengali thali and the food was to die for. The mishti doe, aloo posht and the fish was excellent. The ambiance was typical Bengali and I loved it. Service was exquisite. Would go again. The restaurant is within the hotel so within easy reach.

Visited for an office dinner but this is also a perfect place for family members. staff support will catch your attention. Food quality is simple. Both veg and non veg options are available.

It was family get together at Aheli and let me confess management and everyone at Aheli were so hospitable and the cuisine they delivered were just so authentic .. truly they are the pioneer of this particular experience . Food ,ambience were out of the place .. just brilliant is the word I have .. truly worth the money spent ..

Had tried their both veg and non veg thali which was specifically curated for the occasion of bhaifota,Quality and Quantity was pretty good,Specially their luchi and kosha mangso was just wao and don't miss their misti doi.

Super restaurant serving Bengali food near Chowringhee Road Kolkata. Authentic experience, great food service and ambience

Food was heavenly. And so was the cost. Ambience is better for the hall. Not on the first floor.

Wonderful place to have Bengali items. They serve authentic Bengali foods. Boneless Ilish bhapa is just awesome also the veg thali.

Two words.. Unexpectedly bad taste of food. I had a very high expectations from this restaurant, but i was amazed by the poor taste of those foods. The thali that we took costs us 2500/- plus taxes and trust me thats not even worth oc 799 or so. We took chicken gondharaj, chicken was there without gondharaj. Below average taste of food totally pissed me off. I don't even keep this restaurant in top 10 bengali restaurants in Kolkata. Exorbitant price with below average quality food. I was really dissatisfied and disappointed. They did not even have any welcome drink. Seriously Not recommended at all.

Review on À la carte menu: Food quality - Hygienic Quantity - Nice portions Taste - Mediocre at best, don't know what the hype is about Wait time - 30+ minutes Staff - Very courteous, polite Value for money - Absolutely NOT. Not when you're in Esplanade, Kolkata and there's literally 1000+ places serving better meals than this for 1/10th of the price.

Loved it

Best service and food quality is best

Ambience food quality is very good. Even the quantity was sufficient for 2. The only thing I want to say that the prices are higher than the mentioned price in Zomato. Rest everything are good.

Little bit confusing to locate which rides are free and which are paid.

Very bad food was served. Fish was raw and prawn was bad thus causing upset stomach for 5 days. Really disapointed with my experience.

Fresh and tasty food means aheli But they takes time to sarve

not the best but above average

Good

Quality food with nice presentation

nice

After lockdown the menu is not good. Especially desert was not tasty. I liked the Gur rasagulla . But overall no good desert. Live counters also not working due to COVID

Good place to have bengali food..

Dined twice.bengali thali served in brass plate. Waiters dressed in traditional attire. Rabindra sangeet played by fluite. Kasha mangsho wasn't great. Chingri macher malaikary exceptional.

Food was highly overpriced, but we expected an exceptionally good taste. But, taste was not even close to good Bengali restaurants. A piece of Eelish Paturi costs around 2300 and Dab Chingri (5 pcs only) costs 1495. They serve Govinda Bhog rice as their plain rice, but we found insect in it. Again I'll say taste was below average. Only Kolkata Kosha mangsho was good with Basanti polao, but portion size is very less as compared to price. Kolkata Kosha mangsho (4pcs) costs 695 and was served in a small plate with very less gravy. Sorry for not clicking pics of food because it was not worth it. If you have a lot of money left to spend, please go ahead and visit Aaheli (Peerless Inn).

If I talk of Bengali dishes that brings water to the tongue, the name that comes to mind is Aaheli. This is a restaurant situated inside the Peerless Hotel in the heart of Kolkata. The ambience and the decor is remarkable.All girls are clad in their traditional sarees and serving boys wear Punjabi and dhoti.The plates are of Kansa, a bronze alloy material on top of which comes the banana leave to serve your hot rice and others. The people are friendly, food is of top quality and the quantity adequate.

No idea very pricy and disgustingly delicious food

Not worth the price. Quality and sophistication is nowhere what it used be, at one time. We had decided to try the Buffet here and deeply regretted it for the price.

I visited there on October 2019 Yummy and delicious food We have nice experience

Tried both veg and non veg thali there, food was very tasty and authentic and the quanty of food served in a single thali is more than enough for one person.

They are quite expensive but no compromise when it comes to quality.

Delicious and authentic Bengali cuisine is served here with utter cleanliness and sanitization.

Best place

food

Nice food..staff behaviour very polite

Too much expensive but not satisfied

Bengali restaurant.

Good

They serve bengali cuisine. May the presentation was impressive but the food was very simple in taste as per the price.

I recently visited this place (Aaheli - The peerless inn) to witness their illish utsav. Aaheli the bengali restaurant of the peerless inn, Kolkata is running a ilish utsav to celebrate the best of ilish preparation. Before entering into this prestigious hotel, the staff will check your body temperature, sanitize your belongings and they will also check you via THe arogya setu app. As being a non bengali i love illish so much that i can imagine how much you all bengalis will love this festival. Monsoon without illish is unimaginable. Illish pulao(recommended) The festival runs till 2nd October '20. Price for 2 people ₹1600/-

Food is mediocre

Good Quality

Nice food, Nice ambience. Good service

Food: If you love authentic Bengali cuisine, this is the place. Luchi with Kolkatar Kasha Mangsho was excellent in taste. We also enjoyed Basanti Pulao with Dab Chingri. The name of the dishes were as interesting as the flavour and taste. We have also tried Muchmuche Bhetki Cutlet and Chatokdari Jolpari (deep fried prawn) in the starter along with Anaraser Jeeramrito (Pineapple drink). Price: very reasonable (around INR 1200 to 1500 per head for a moderately heavy meal) Hospitality: We were welcomed by staffs wearing dhuti-punjabi and sari. Live Bengali music was not there due to COVID pandemic. The food were served in clean copper utensils, which will give you the feel of Maharaja. Ambience: Decoration with Durga idol will give you the feel of Durga Puja during this pandemic, in absence of pandal hopping. Safety: Social distancing was maintained. Staffs were wearing mask and gloves. Hand sanitizer provided at the entrance. Overall impression: We enjoyed the Saptami dinner at Aheli and we recommend our friends to visit at Aheli safely.

Lovely ambience, mouth watering food

Food is good but not upto the mark. Price and quantity doesn't match.

(Translated by Google) Excellent ambiance (Original) Excellent ambiance

Disgusting place

Great traditional Bengali food!! Must visit for all foodies who want to sample traditional Bengali food! Staff is very attentive and great service.