- Known for PCMC, Hinjewadi access, Expressway
- Pincode 411057
Wakad is a busy suburb in Pimpri-Chinchwad next to the Mumbai-Pune expressway and close to Hinjewadi IT park. It is one of the most popular residential choices for IT workers, with a heavy concentration of restaurants.
Businesses in Wakad
The best rated independent pizza place in Wakad, and unusually cheap for wood fired at about Rs.400 for two. Reviewers keep mentioning the smoky flavour from the oven and the quality of the cheese. There is indoor and outdoor seating and the coffee is good.
The value chain that most Pune students order from, known for very large pizzas at low prices. This particular outlet serves alcohol and cocktails, which most La Pinoz branches do not. Around Rs.550 for two.
The Momo Panda is one of the few places serving a Malaysian style momo, which is the brand signature and not something you will find on other Pune menus. Everything comes with mayo and a spicy chutney. Plates run from Rs.140 to Rs.155.
The most reviewed momo counter in Wakad, with well over a thousand reviews across platforms. Plain steamed plates start near Rs.79 and the tandoori and malai versions sit around Rs.100 to Rs.110. It runs very late, which suits the Hinjewadi shift crowd.
An evening only wood fired counter inside a food court. The herbed cherry tomato pizza is the one regulars name, and it also does gyros, which no other pizzeria in Wakad has. Reviewers keep mentioning that everything is made fresh to order.
A small counter that sells itself on Nepali style momos rather than Indo-Chinese versions. Six pieces cost around Rs.150 to Rs.155 across chicken, veg chilli, schezwan and 65 varieties. It works mainly as a delivery and takeaway shop.
An odd but real combination, Nepali momos on one half of the menu and South Indian breakfast items on the other. The momos are made fresh in generous portions and the fried ones come with a smoky mayo dip. Free parking outside.
A small neighbourhood shop where everything is made after you order rather than held ready. Pizza and white sauce pasta are the two things people go for. Around Rs.500 for two.
The Phoenix Mall outlet of the sourdough pizzeria. Same naturally leavened base as the other branches, and the calzones are a real part of the menu here rather than an afterthought.
The highest rated place in this entire guide by review volume, with over two thousand ratings. Wood fired pizzas with a properly charred base, hand rolled pasta and truffle risotto, served in a Tuscan styled room with live music.
Ice Cream in Wakad
The Wakad outlet of Kiga, serving the same ice cream thali the Deccan shop is known for, a platter of small scoops built around traditional Maharashtrian flavours. It is the easiest way to try the thali if you are on the PCMC side.
Food Places in Wakad
Nevale Misal is a well known name on the Wakad service road, popular with people driving between Pune and the expressway. The misal is spicy and served with plenty of rassa refills. Easy parking and quick turnaround make it a common breakfast stop.
