Pune is an indispensible place for foodies. The city offers an array of lip smacking and mouth watering cuisines that are simply irresistible. The dominant flavor in the food however, is of garlic and coconut. The preparation is done so aptly using loads of green chilies and other ingredients, that it makes the food spicey and ambrosial. Like any other state Maharashtra too has its own distinct flavors and tastes, the influence of which can be apparently seen in Pune's food. Most of the food items in the city are made using 'Jowar' and 'Bajra' as the key ingredients. Pune is also known for its sweet specialties. So if you have a sweet tooth than do not forget to savor the unparalleled taste of its luscious sweets especially chewda, mastani, bhakerwadi and pedas.

Udipi cuisines, Kolhapuri cuisines and Maharashtrian cuisines are some of the most served food cuisines in the restaurants of Pune. Some of the city's most famous food items are as under :

• Thali pith (a spicy chickpea based pancake)

• Pithla Bhakri (masala chickpea gravy with a stiff roti)

• Varan Bhat (dal and rice)

• Amti (masala dal)

• Puran Poli (a sweet paratha with pulses/dal)

• Alu chi Vadi (steamed and fried potatoes)

• Matki Ki Usal (masala sprouts)

• Vada pav

• Bhelpuri

• Misal

• Kachchi Dabeli etc.