As monsoon arrives, New Town’s love for Ilish returns to restaurant tables.
From premium buffets to Bengali thalis and a la carte Hilsa specials, here are the verified Ilish festivals happening in New Town.
1. Ilish Ullash at Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
A premium buffet-style Hilsa celebration for those who want a lavish Ilish spread in New Town.
- The Food: Unlimited Ilish-focused buffet with Ilish Bhaja, Ilish Paturi, Khichuri, Aam Kasundi Ilish, Ilish Bhapa and Ilish Jhol.
- Timing: Dinner only, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
- Dates: July 15 – August 15, 2026.
- Pricing: ₹2,550+ per person.
- Location: Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, Plot No. CBD/2, Action Area II, New Town, Rajarhat.
- Booking: 9073323290.
You can book your table from Marriott’s website.
2. Ilish Bilash at 6 Ballygunge Place
A trusted Bengali restaurant option serving its Ilish Bilash special menu across outlets, including Salt Lake and EcoSuite in New Town.
- The Food: Traditional Ilish thali, thorer paturi with Ilish, Kamranga Ilish and Pur Bhora Kakrol bhaja.
- Dates: July 23 – August 2, 2026.
- Location: 6 Ballygunge Place at EcoSuite, New Town.
- Booking: Salt Lake Sector 1: 9748606000; EcoSuite/New Town: 9903975634.
3. Ilish Mahotsav at Blue Nile Restro & Lounge
A City Centre 2 option for Ilish lovers around Chinar Park, Rajarhat and New Town.
- The Food: Begun Bori Ilish Jhol, Ilish Bhapa, Ilish Paturi and Royal Ilish Biryani.
- Dates: July 10 – July 31, 2026.
- Location: Blue Nile Restro & Lounge, Shop 114, 1st Floor, City Centre 2, Block C, Chinar Park, Rajarhat/New Town.
- Booking: 9163390206.
- Pricing: Confirm item-wise prices while booking.
A Salt Lake Option
If you are looking for an Ilish festival in Salt Lake, then you can try out at Shorshe Restaurant, De Sovrani Hotel.
- The Food: Ilish Paturi, Sorshe Ilish, Doi Ilish, Ilish Dhakai Pulao and Ilish Thali.
- Dates: Upto July 31, 2026.
- Pricing: Ilish Paturi ₹959; Ilish Thali ₹1,650.
- Location: Shorshe Restaurant, De Sovrani Hotel, DD-21, Sector I, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700064.
- Booking: 9051275551.
