ELLE Gourmet India X Eclectic Village: Here’s What To Expect At Pune’s Most Delicious Night Out

Eleven restaurants. Three hosts. One delicious journey through Pune’s most exciting dining destinations.

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After the resounding success of ELLE Gourmet India X Gourmet Village at Phoenix Palladium, which became the talk of Mumbai’s dining scene and brought together some of the city’s most iconic restaurants under one roof, the celebration of flavour continues, this time in Pune. 

On November 6, 2025, the city’s most flavour-forward crowd will gather at Eclectic Village, Phoenix Mall of the Millennium for a Restaurant Hopping Soirée unlike any other, a vibrant, sensory journey through 11 of Pune’s most celebrated restaurants, each plate revealing a story of craft, creativity, and culinary passion. Designed to capture the pulse of Pune’s ever-evolving food culture, this edition brings together the city’s finest creators and tastemakers for an evening that celebrates both diversity and discovery. 

The soirée begins at Caffé Allora, known for its Italian bites with modern flair. Over 80 guests will be experiencing this culinary trail, divided into three groups, each led by an expert host: Sahil Makhija (Food Blogger & Musician), Purvi Shah (Food Photographer & Plant-Based Recipe Curator), and Karan Malik (Food Content Creator). Together, they will guide guests through a carefully curated dining circuit that captures the best of Pune’s evolving food landscape.

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Gourmet Delights

From Izakaya-style plates at Eight with their signature Kung Pao Chicken, to the inclusive dining experience at Ishaara known for its famed Dori Kebab, the food trail promises a sensory carousel of cuisines and cultures. Asia Kitchen by Mainland China presents the delicate Crispy Prawn Cheung Fun, while Pop Tates brings hearty comfort through its Moroccan-Style Chicken. At Aroma Café, guests will savour the creamy Avocado Toast, and YouMee offers its crowd-favourite Prawn Tempura Roll. Pizza Express highlights its Calabrese Pizza, The Irish House serves its iconic and ever-popular Fish & Chips, and Punjab Grill rounds off the trail with the indulgent Murgh Tikka, each stop a taste of Pune’s eclectic culinary energy.

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After the trail, guests will reconvene for an exclusive after-party at F Lounge by FTV, where signature cocktails, light bites, and plenty of photo-worthy moments await. Designed to bring together tastemakers and food lovers in a shared celebration of flavour, the evening promises to be as dynamic as the city itself.

With menus set, kitchens prepped, and appetites whetted, Pune’s most flavour-forward soirée is ready to unfold – an ode to good food, good company, and the city’s ever-evolving gourmet spirit.

Stay tuned.

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