Pune-Satara Highway 'Hotel Virangula'

Location: After crossing Kambatki Ghat just before Satara on left side

Famous for:  Maharashtrian delicacies like Chakali, Thalipeeth, Pithala Bhakari,Ghavan, Kat Vada, Misal Pav and for sweet tooth guys Chirote and Ladoo of Ground nut powder 

Awesome food at reasonable price

Accessibility: Excellent

Parking Facility: Average

Ambiance: Average

Cleanliness: Average

Food Quality: Excellent

Price/value for money: Extremely Affordable

Pune-Solapur Highway 'Guru da Dhaba'

Location: Manjri Farm, Loni Village, Pune SolA Punjabi  name but ironically no Punjabi food. Brilliant local Maratha food. A great place for a beer, and some very spicy but tasty food

Cuisines: Maharashtrian, North Indian

Popular Dishes: Chicken Kolhapuri, Veg Pulao, Surmai Masala, Finger chips, Mutton Fry, Palak Paneer, Dal Tadka 

Timings: 12 pm - 11:30 pm

Cost: Approx 500-700 (for 2 people)

Solapur-Hyderabad Highway 'Noor Dhaba'

Location: Noor Dhaba is located in the Humnabad on the right side of the drive from Solapur heading towards Hyderabad.

Not many options on this route until sholapur or hyderabad. 

Good: Food, Value for money, Fast service, menu options
Not So Good: Service, Atmosphere
Timings: 6 am - 11 pm

Pune-Solapur Highway 'BK Garden'

Situated just half a kilometer away from Shivaji Chowk, Latur.
Even though its centrally located the hotel is peaceful and silent
B.K.Hotel has a well furnished restaurant and bar which serves delicious food and drinks.
The hotel serves both Veg and Non - Veg food
Room service is available for lodging.

Pune - Lonavala Highway 'Toni da Dhaba'

Located at Naigaon, Kamshet, Old Mumbai-Pune Highway, Pune. This dhaba is ~15 kms off Lonavala on the Pune highway

Cuisines: North Indian, Chinese, Seafood, Mughlai

Cost: Rs. 1200 for two people (approx.)

Price/value for money: Slightly expensive.

Food quality: Average to good

Accessibility: Excellent

Parking Facility: Good

Ambience: Excellent

Cleanliness: Good

*The premises also hold a few bird cages with ostriches and emus for display

Pune - Mahabaleshwar Highway 'Kailash Express Inn'

Khed Shivapur Baug, Taluka Havali, Satara Road, Pune

CUISINES

Fast Food, Street Food, Maharashtra

COST
Rs. 400 for two people (approx.)

Vegetarian only

Separate thali section a little inside next to their express inn.
Nice food quality
Thali having one kobi bhaji , matki ussal, Pithla, bhakri, kadhi, varan, papad, salad , thecha, rice.
Tasty food all unlimited
Priced decently at 140/- per thali

 

Pune Lonavala Highway 'Sunny da Dhaba'

While going from Mumbai to Pune, about 10-12 kms from the Lonavala market, on NH4, you encounter Sunny-Da-Dhaba. 

Must visit for Foodies hungry after a drive to Lonavala. 

You can’t miss the aroma of Tandoori Chicken that will make even the most un-hungry stomach gurgle with anticipation. 

Yes, chicken in all possible varieties is what you should look forward to here.Chicken Hariyali, Chicken tandoori, Chicken Masala, Chicken Afghani . . this list will go on and on. 

Vegetarian people need not worry - There is plenty to choose from and equally delicious and lip smacking, finger licking awesome with quality and quantity to match. Huge seating area and ambient surroundings make it a relaxed atmosphere for families and friends alike. 

Charpai (Cots) seating with bolsters for support and comfort.
Prices are neither dhaba type reasonable nor are they too expensive

 Must order their lassi and chaas which are made fresh and served chilled and sweet or salted as per choice. Be prepared to fall asleep on the wheel after this though. Beer is also served. 

Downsides - Order well in advance because they take quite some time to serve ( we were there on an absolutely jam packed Sunday afternoon) and the place is over crowded mostly.The place to visit on a wet rainy green drive amidst the tranquil beauty and natural charm of Lonavla followed up by a hot steaming cup of garam garam chai and chikki.