A Gourmet Guide to Coastal Living

From Café Corners to Coastal Culinary Wonders

From global cuisine to gourmet fare, Alibaug delights both residents and visitors with an ever-growing collection of cafés and restaurants. Whether you’re stepping out for breakfast, planning a relaxed lunch, or indulging in an elaborate dinner, Alibaug’s dining scene offers something for every mood and palate — dine in, take away, or savour it slowly by the sea.

What was once a quiet beach town has transformed into a destination where flavour meets lifestyle. Today, Alibaug surprises even seasoned travellers with artisanal bakeries, Italian kitchens, hyperlocal seafood institutions, creative cafés, and Instagram-worthy bistros — all woven into its tranquil coastal setting.

For homeowners and investors, this evolving food culture is part of what makes Alibaug such an attractive residential choice. Here, everyday living comes with access to thoughtfully curated dining experiences, fresh local produce, and restaurants that feel personal, warm, and rooted in place.

Let’s explore Alibaug’s café corners and dining wonders!

🍕 Buono Pizzeria

Often described as one of the finest pizza destinations in Alibaug, Buono Pizzeria lives up to its reputation with authentic Italian flavours and comforting ambience. Alongside wood-fired pizzas, the menu features calzones, pasta Genovese, and mousaka. The interiors strike a balance between cosy and chic, making it an inviting spot for both families and friends. The kitchen also caters to vegan diners with thoughtfully prepared options. Whether you’re here for a casual meal or a celebratory dinner, Buono offers a warm dining experience paired with excellent food.

Buono Pizzeria

What: Italian – Wood-fired pizzas, pasta & calzones

Where: Rivas Rd, Alibaug

When: 11:00am – 11:00pm (all days)

How much: Around ₹1,400 for two

🍔 Burgers and Booch

This gourmet burger place stands out for its simple philosophy: quality ingredients, freshly prepared buns and patties, and produce handpicked each morning. Burgers and Booch offers both classic American-style burgers and locally inspired creations, all served in a relaxed, air-conditioned setting surrounded by greenery. Kombucha accompanies the menu, adding a refreshing twist. It’s the kind of place you drop into easily — and often return to.

Burgers and Booch

What: Gourmet burgers & kombucha

Where: 1796 Alibaug Raver Rd, Near Sai Baba Temple, Ranjanpada

When: 12:00pm – 11:00pm

How much: Around ₹1,200 for two

🐟Hotel Guruprasad

Hotel Guruprasad represents Alibaug’s authentic seafood soul. A modest restaurant with no printed menu, it serves whatever the catch of the day happens to be. Deeply rooted in Maharashtrian and Malvani traditions, this is where you go for honest flavours and freshly cooked coastal dishes. The simplicity of the space lets the food take centre stage, making it a favourite among locals and visitors alike.

Hotel Guruprasad

What: Maharashtrian / Malvani seafood

Where: Opposite Reliance Petrol Pump, Chendhare, Alibaug

When: 11:00am – 10:00pm

How much: Around ₹550 for two

🍝 Indisauce

A versatile café that brings together Italian, British, and barbecue cuisines, Indisauce is known for preparing everything in-house — from dough and sauces to desserts. The pizzas emerge perfectly cooked from a signature oven, while churros and milkshakes offer sweet endings to meals. Pet-friendly and relaxed, Indisauce encourages diners to linger, making it ideal for long lunches or unhurried dinners with friends and family.

Indisauce

What: Italian, BBQ & British

Where: Dastur Naka, Birla Wadi Rd, Mandwa, Alibaug

When: Wed–Fri 11am–10:30pm | Sat–Sun 9am–10pm

How much: Around ₹550 for two

🍞 Impossible Foods

What began as a small kitchen has grown into a recognised name for naturally fermented sourdough and organic breads. Impossible Foods focuses on traditional techniques, using high-quality ingredients to create wholesome loaves and baked goods. Their dedication to craftsmanship results in breads that are not only flavourful but nourishing, appealing to health-conscious diners and food lovers alike.

Impossible Foods

What: Artisanal sourdough & bakery

Where: Bodani

When: 8:30am – 6:00pm (all days)

How much: Around ₹525 for two

🍛 Kasuri Restaurant

Kasuri Restaurant celebrates authentic Maharashtrian cuisine prepared by women chefs who bring regional recipes to life. From comforting thalis to carefully crafted delicacies, the menu reflects traditional flavours made with care. The restaurant also supports self-sufficiency through its culinary model, making every meal here meaningful as well as satisfying.

Kasuri Restaurant

What: Authentic Maharashtrian

Where: Opposite Dattaguru Co-Op Housing Society, MIDC Office Rd, Nagothane

When: 8:30am – 10:30pm

How much: Around ₹350 for two

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