Navratri is here, bringing with it nine days of devotion, dance and festive feasting. It will soon be followed with Durga Puja, where food plays a major role in Bengali culture. Whether you are observing
a fast or simply looking to savour the flavours of the season, restaurants across India are celebrating with special vrat thalis, traditional Gujarati and Bengali spreads and contemporary takes on festive favourites.
From a regal Satvik thali at Noor Mahal in Karnal to Bengali delicacies at Barbeque Nation in Delhi and a Durga Puja feast in Goa, there is plenty to explore across all Indian cities this festive season.
We’ve compiled a list of restaurants across cities in India that are serving up delicious food, vrat thalis or have introduced special menus for this colourful festival:
Noor Mahal, Karnal: Navratri Satvik Thali
Celebrate Navratri at Noor Mahal, Karnal, with a specially curated Satvik thali featuring festive Indian delicacies, savoury dishes, mains and traditional sweets. Served amid the hotel’s palace-inspired interiors, the experience offers an elevated take on seasonal flavours. The thali is available from October 11 to 19, 2026, making it an option for those looking for a festive meal in a regal setting.
When: October 11–19, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm–11:30 pm
Cost: ₹1,200++ per thali
House of Akina, Mumbai: Durga Puja Menu Celebrating Kolkata’s Tangra Cuisine
House of Akina is collaborating with Chef Bilkis, known for her work with Bengali cuisine through her home kitchen, Golpoh Table, to bring the flavours of Kolkata’s Tangra neighbourhood to Mumbai. The special Durga Puja menu features Chicken and Mushroom Baos, Egg Foo Young, Vegetable Shumai, Tangra Special Chilli Chicken, Green Chilli Chicken and Golden Fried Prawns. Mains include Vegetable Meifu Rice Noodles, Cantonese Pan-Fried Noodles, Haimei Sauce Chicken, Braised Lamb in Brown Sauce and Hakka Douchi Salmon. The menu explores Tangra’s distinctive Indo-Chinese culinary heritage during the Puja season.
When: October 15–21, 2026
Time: 12 pm–3 pm and 7 pm–1:30 am; closed Mondays
Cost: Approximately ₹2,500 for two
The Oberoi Sukhvilas, New Chandigarh: Navratri Special Thali
Anant Mahal at The Oberoi Sukhvilas presents a Navratri menu featuring traditional fasting favourites for lunch and dinner. The special thali includes Sabudana or Aloo Ki Chaat, Paneer Ke Pakode, Arbi Ki Sabzi, Lauki Ke Kofte, Kaju Makhane Miloni, Samak Ke Chawal and Kuttu Ki Poori. Pineapple Raita, fresh-cut fruits, Makhane Ki Kheer and Rose Lassi complete the spread. The experience is open to both resident and non-resident guests.
When: October 11–20, 2026
Time: Lunch and dinner; exact timings not provided
Cost: ₹2,100++ per person
Ishaara, Mumbai: Navratri Utsav Menu
Ishaara is celebrating Navratri with a menu that brings together traditional fasting dishes and contemporary touches. Diners can choose from Sabudana Vada, Sabudana Khichdi, Kuttu Ki Puri, Rajgiri Dahi Kadhi, Jeera Aloo Methi and Falhari Paneer. Green Pea Quinoa Khichdi adds a modern option, while Lauki Ki Kheer rounds off the meal. Papad, Mango Chunda and Chaas accompany the spread. The restaurant’s festive offering is designed for those observing the fast as well as diners looking to sample seasonal favourites.
When: October 11–19, 2026
Time: 12 pm–11 pm
Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC: Gujarati Navratri Thali
Food Exchange at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre is serving a festive thali inspired by Gujarati culinary traditions. The menu features Tarbuj Thandai, Sabudana Tikki, Mewe Mawa Ki Seekh, Chatpate Kadu, Jeera Aloo, Tamatar Dhaniya Samak Chawal, Kuttu Ki Poori and Sabudana Khichdi. Amrood Ki Kheer and Makhane Ki Kheer add a sweet finish. Festive décor and music set the mood for a celebratory meal with family and friends.
When: October 11–20, 2026
Time: Lunch, 12:30 pm–3 pm; dinner, 7 pm–11 pm
Cost: ₹1,500 plus taxes per person
Comorin, Mumbai and Gurugram: Navratri Thali
Comorin is marking Navratri with a vegetarian thali that combines familiar festive flavours with its contemporary approach to regional Indian cooking. The menu includes Subz Shikampuri Kebab, Kashmiri Dum Aloo, Khatte Meethe Kaddu, Suran Pepper Fry, Paneer Khurchan and Kathal and Makhana Qorma. Quinoa and Cashew Pulao and Kuttu Poori complete the savoury selection. For dessert, guests can enjoy Kesar Badam Milk Cake with Pear Murabba.
When: October 11–18, 2026
Time: Lunch and dinner; exact timings not provided
Cost: ₹1,299++ in Mumbai; ₹1,399++ in Gurugram
Novotel Vijayawada Varun, Andhra Pradesh: Vegetarian Navratri Thali
Food Exchange at Novotel Vijayawada Varun is offering a special vegetarian thali for those celebrating Navratri. The festive spread includes Aloo Anardana Chaat, Paneer Makhana Sabji, Sabudana Khichdi, Singhara Puri and Makhana Kheer. Designed for relaxed festive meals, the offering brings together seasonal favourites in a traditional thali format. It is available for lunch and dinner throughout the festival period, making it an option for families and friends planning a festive outing.
When: October 10–20, 2026
Time: From 1 pm and 7 pm onwards
Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel: Navratri Thali And Bengali Food Festival
Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel is extending the festive celebrations from Navratri into Subho Bijoya. Its Navratri thali features Maharashtrian vrat favourites such as Danyachi Amti, Suranachi Bhaji, Shakarkandi Halwa and Makhana Kheer, alongside lassis. After Dashami, the hotel will host a Bengali food festival featuring Kathi Rolls, Mochar Chop, Jhal Muri, Phuchka, Dhokar Dalna, Chingri Bhapa, Potoler Dolma and Kumro Chokka.
When: October 11–19 (Navratri Thali); October 23–30 (Bengali Food Festival)
Time: 12:30 pm–3:30 pm and 7 pm–11 pm
Cost: ₹1,499++ And ₹2,099++ for lunch; ₹2,249++ for dinner
SALT, Mumbai: Navratri Vrat Menu
SALT Indian Restaurant Bar & Grill has introduced a special menu for Navratri, featuring familiar fasting dishes with a contemporary presentation. The selection includes Shakarkandi Ki Chaat, Sabudana Tikki and Kache Kele Ki Shammi, followed by Paneer Pukhtan Curry, Aloo Matter Rasila, Samak Pulao and Kuttu Ki Poori. Guests can choose from several lassi flavours and raitas, while Mewe Makhane Ki Kheer and Kesaria Samak offer sweet endings. The menu is prepared using sendha namak.
Novotel Goa Panjim: Kolkata Connection Durga Puja Feast
Food Exchange at Novotel Goa Panjim is bringing Bengali festive flavours to Goa with Kolkata Connection, a special Durga Puja menu. The spread includes traditional Shukto, Bhetki Paturi and Chanar Kaliya, followed by Bengali favourites such as Kosha Mangsho, Chingri Malai Curry with Basanti Pulao and Kolkata Chicken Biryani. The meal ends on a sweet note with Mishti Doi and Sandesh. The offering celebrates the culinary traditions of Bengal during the Puja season.
When: October 16–20, 2026
Time: Lunch, 1 pm–4 pm; dinner, 7:30 pm–11:30 pm
Cost: ₹1,199++ for lunch buffet; ₹1,750++ for dinner buffet
Barbeque Nation, Delhi: Pujor Bhuribhoj Bengali Chef Pop-Up
Barbeque Nation is celebrating Durga Puja with Pujor Bhuribhoj, a Bengali chef pop-up curated by food writer and home-pop-up host Ayandrali Dutta. The menu features Kasundi Marinated Grilled Paneer, Gondhoraj Baby Potatoes, Gondhoraj Chicken Tikka, Panch Phoran Fish Tikka and Fish Paturi. Main-course options include Dhoodh Phoolkopi, Doi Potol, Cholar Dal with Coconut, Kosha Mangsho, Rui Macher Kalia, Luchi and Basanti Pulao. Gurer Payesh and Bhapa Komola Sandesh complete the festive feast.
When: October 14–20
Vaarta, Goa: Durga Puja Bengali Thali Festival
Vaarta in Sangolda is bringing the flavours and nostalgia of Bengali Durga Puja to Goa with a special thali festival hosted at its 160-year-old Portuguese villa. The menu features vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis inspired by traditional Puja meals. The Ashtami Vegetarian Thali, available exclusively on October 18, includes Bhoger Khichuri, Cholar Dal, Luchi, Labra, Begun Bhaja and Payesh. The vegetarian thali on Saptami, Navami and Dashami features Bengali favourites such as Mochar Chop, Aloo Dum and Jhinge Posto. The non-vegetarian spread includes Fish Fry with Kasundi, Kosha Mangsho, Murgi Jhol and Daaber Chingri. Guests can also participate in The Puja Palette, dressing in the traditional colours associated with each day.
When: October 17–20, 2026
Time: 12 pm–10 pm
Cost: ₹899 plus taxes for the vegetarian thali; ₹1,399 plus taxes for the non-vegetarian thali
