3-Day Foodie Itinerary for Pondicherry in July 2023

1. Day 1: Morning - Le Cafe
   10 minutes (3.5 km) from Pondicherry Airport

   Le Cafe is a quaint Franco-Tamil café that serves delicious breakfast. Start your day with Croissants and French Toast. Croissants are a must-try here.

   Afternoon - Satsanga
   5 minutes (1 km) from Le Cafe

   Satsanga is a vegan restaurant that serves wholesome food. Try the thali that comes with different curries, rice, and bread. The taste and quantity of food served here will leave you satisfied.

   Evening - Cafe des Arts
   10 minutes (2.4 km) from Satsanga

   Cafe des Arts is a rooftop restaurant that serves fusion cuisine. The ambience and the view from the rooftop make it a perfect place for a romantic dinner. Try the seafood platter and the pizza.

2. Day 2: Morning - Coromandel Cafe
   15 minutes (3.9 km) from Cafe des Arts

   Coromandel Cafe is a French-inspired cafe that serves brunch. Try the Eggs Benedict and the Quiche along with some coffee. You can also buy some homemade jams and bread from their bakery.

   Afternoon - Surguru
   10 minutes (1.5 km) from Coromandel Cafe

   Surguru is a vegetarian restaurant that serves South Indian cuisine. Try the thali that comes with a variety of curries, rice, and sweets. The food here is delicious and pocket-friendly.

   Evening - Villa Shanti
   10 minutes (2.6 km) from Surguru

   Villa Shanti is a fine-dining restaurant that serves French and Indian cuisine. The ambience of the restaurant is elegant and cozy. Try the Grilled Fish and the Chocolate Fondant for dessert.

3. Day 3: Morning - Baker Street
   15 minutes (3 km) from Villa Shanti

   Baker Street is a bakery that serves different kinds of bread, pastries and cakes. Start your day with some freshly baked croissants and coffee. You can also buy some bread and pastries for your journey back home.

   Afternoon - Carte Blanche
   10 minutes (1 km) from Baker Street

   Carte Blanche is a French restaurant that serves some of the best crepes in town. You can choose from both sweet and savoury crepes. Try the Nutella crepe and the mushroom and cheese crepe.

   Evening - Tanto Pizzeria
   10 minutes (2.1 km) from Carte Blanche

   Tanto Pizzeria is a cozy pizzeria that serves wood-fired pizza. Try the Margherita and the Vegetariana pizza. They also serve some good cocktails.

Recommendations

You can take a day trip to Auroville, which is a short drive from Pondicherry. You can also visit the Matrimandir and the Aurobindo ashram. If you like seafood, head to the fishing village of Veerampattinam for some fresh seafood. Try the lobster and the crab.

For a unique experience, you can take a pottery class at the Golden Bridge Pottery or learn to make chocolate at Zuka Choco-la.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Le Cafe (1 hour, INR 300)
• Satsanga (1.5 hours, INR 500)
• Cafe des Arts (2 hours, INR 1200)
• Coromandel Cafe (1.5 hours, INR 600)
• Surguru (1.5 hours, INR 400)
• Villa Shanti (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Baker Street (1 hour, INR 200)
• Carte Blanche (1.5 hours, INR 800)
• Tanto Pizzeria (1.5 hours, INR 1000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 6200