Which restaurants are open in Pondicherry?
Restaurants in Pondicherry were temporarily closed after Section 144 was imposed in late March. From April 20, the Puducherry government has allowed a few relaxations in the lockdown. No dining in is permitted. But restaurants are allowed to offer take-away / pick-up. UPDATE: Restaurants can offer home delivery and take-away till 7 p.m.
Restaurants that open in Pondicherry are required to comply strictly with physical/ social distancing measures and other guidelines suggested by the government.
Pondylive has attempted compile a list of restaurants , small eateries and home caterers who offer take-away and provide delivery. Update: Food delivery apps like Zomato and Swiggy are back in action.
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DISCLAIMER: Pondylive does not endorse any of the restaurants in this post- we advise personal responsibility, distancing, hand washing etc when opting for take-way or delivery!
RESTAURANTS (Updated April 27: 7.30 pm)
Tadka Dhaba , Rue Aurobindo
North- Indian
9 am- 9pm
Take-away and delivery
73391 40469 (whatsapp)
Crepe in Touch
11 am- 3 pm
Variety of crepes and homemade Nutella and salted caramel available
WhatsApp 91 97878 10756
Momos by Kash ( La Casita)
Handmade Tibetan momos
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Whatsapp 63836 02640
Indian Kaffe Express, Rue Dumas
9 am- 1 pm
Take-away and delivery
Whatsapp 73391 40469
Meraki, Rue Surcouf
9 am – 1 pm
Take-away and delivery
Whatsapp 73391 40469
Canteen 18
Burgers
Take-away only: 11 am – 1 pm; Orders from 9 am- 9pm; preferably the previous day
Whatsapp: 77082 73140
Aasife Biryani, 100 feet road
Biryani
10 am – 1 pm
Take-away & Delivery (free)
Call 88708 28288; 95003 56443
En-Gulf Mandi, Muthialpet
Arabian
10 am- 1 pm
Only take-away
89251 15405; 99947 24947
Dilliwaala6, Rue Marine
Vegetarian North- Indian
7 am- 12.30 pm
Take-away and delivery (free for 3km radius)
Minimum order: Rs. 400
WhatsApp : 99441 01569
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Atherai Vegetarian, Needarajapayar Street
South Indian
7 :30 am -12: 30 pm
Pick-up & Delivery (Fee applies)
Call 94431 1951
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Mess & Catering Services
Nachiyar Mess, Lawspet
Different types of biryani
Till 1 pm
Take-away only
Call 90038 93553
Annaiyin Vaazhai Elai Virundhu , Bussy Street
(near Kamban Kalai Arangam)
Rice varieties, poori, parrota etc
Till 1 pm
Take-away only
Call 95009 46418
Hari Mess, Third Cross. Jawahar Nagar
South-Indian Meals, Variety Rice & Parotta
10 am- 1 pm
Call 93448 71762
SCS Sri Ram Catering Service
Indian Vegetarian: all 3 meals
Call 96554 22205/90470 06205
Virutsha Hotel & Catering, 65, Vazhudthavoor Road
Idli & sambar/chutney
7 am -11 am
Take-away only
Call: 95668 97668
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3 Comments
suresh Singhania April 25, 2020 at 8:39 AM
Dilliwala6 is on Marine Street, not Aurobindo Street. Cottage restaurant on Ambour Salai is open for bread and take aways.
Team PondyLive April 27, 2020 at 6:13 PM
Thank you- we will correct it asap; we are adding more restaurants to our list.
fox henderson February 4, 2021 at 12:57 PM
Thanks for the information!!