5 Best South Indian Restaurants in Ballygunge, Kolkata
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 restaurants in Ballygunge, Kolkata considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five South Indian restaurants in Ballygunge, Kolkata, for anyone looking for dosa, idli, filter coffee or a more modern take on southern food. The businesses come from Google's South Indian restaurant category and were ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Seven qualifying places were considered. Each entry covers the hours, address and listed services, plus what reviewers mention, including the complaints that come up.
#1
Perima's
★ 4.6 (234 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹800–1,600 per person
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On Rowland Road, this upmarket, cozy restaurant is open from 11 am to 11 pm on most days, closing at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays. Reviewers name Chettinad chicken wings, idiyappam with chicken gassi, mutton pepper fry, a banana doffle and a filter kapi panna cotta. Its playful twists, such as avocado and cream cheese, divide opinion, and one reviewer found the food average.
Best for: Modern South Indian dinner
- Address
- 27B, Rowland Rd, Rowland Row, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–11 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 11 am–6:30 pm
#2
Kurry Patta
★ 4.3 (1,765 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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A first-floor restaurant on Lake Road, open daily from 7 am to 10 pm. Beyond South Indian dishes, it also serves North Indian and Indo-Chinese food. Reviewers mention thatte idli, a very large paper dosa, cheese paper dosa and filter coffee, and expect a wait on weekends and holidays. Some criticism appears too: one reviewer was let down by several dishes and another noticed a dirty window by their table.
Best for: Family breakfast or dinner
- Address
- P79, Lake Rd, 1st Floor, lake Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10 pm
#3
Ramanee - The soul of Dakshin
★ 4.3 (1,472 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Near Golpark on Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, this restaurant runs from 8 am to 10 pm every day. Reviewers mention masala dosa, paper roast dosa, a tasty special chutney and cold coffee, and one had to wait 10 to 15 minutes for a table at dinner. Another found the dosa average and the sambar spicy and Andhra style. Wheelchair-accessible seating is listed.
Best for: Classic dosa with coffee
- Address
- P 569, Golpark, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, lake Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
- Hours
- daily 8 am–10 pm
#4
DOSA CAFE
★ 4.3 (192 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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A small cafe on Nasiruddin Road in Beck Bagan, open daily from 9 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention a large, crunchy masala dosa and a cheese sandwich, and call the prices affordable. Seating is narrow and limited, and some reviewers were unhappy with the heat, the fan and the overall comfort. Taking food away may be the easier option here.
Best for: Budget dosa to take away
- Address
- 14A, Nasiruddin Rd, Lower Range, Beck Bagan, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017
- Hours
- daily 9 am–11 pm
#5
idlygo Xpress
★ 4.1 (85 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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On Syed Amir Ali Avenue in Park Circus, this outlet opens at 7 am and stays open until midnight daily. Reviewers mention tasty food at prices that suit students and a varied menu, though the space seats only a handful of people. Several note long waits when the staff are busy with walk-ins and online orders. Delivery, breakfast and outdoor space for dogs are listed.
Best for: Early or late cheap bite
- Address
- 41, Syed Amir Ali Ave, Park Circus, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017
- Hours
- daily 7 am–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Ballygunge, Kolkata with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “South Indian restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Perima's takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Kurry Patta opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Perima's ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 234 reviews. Kurry Patta is second at 4.3 from 1,765 reviews.
Which restaurants in Ballygunge, Kolkata are open late?
idlygo Xpress stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Perima's ₹800–1,600; idlygo Xpress ₹1–200. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Perima's and idlygo Xpress.
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