What: Poila Baisakh Lunch
Where: Afraa, Salt Lake
When: April 15, 12.30pm-4pm 
Menu highlights: Bengali delicacies on the menu include Gondhoraj Murgi Bhapa, Topshe Fry, Chhana Narkel Kofta, Shorshe Potol Posto, Daab Chingrir Malai Curry and Narayan Gunj-er Kosha Murgi. For desserts, try Beli Fuler Rosogolla, Vermicelli Tart topped with Srikhand, Sitabhog wrapped with Mango Papad and Komla Lebur Payesh. 
Meal for one: Rs 999-plus

What: Poila Baisakh Menu
Where: Eat Good Food, Ballygunge
When: April 15, all day
Menu highlights: Begin the new year with a healthy menu that includes Salmon Fish with Malai Curry Sauce, Prawn Shorshe (grilled prawns served with mustard sauce), Stuffed Doi Chicken (grilled chicken breast stuffed with curd and served with Bengali-style vegetables) and Baked Mango Yoghurt. 
Meal for one: Rs 1,000-plus

What: Poila Baisakh Special Mahabhoj
Where: Hola, 40A Dr Sarat Banerjee Road, off Southern Avenue
When: April 14 and 15, noon to midnight
Menu highlights: Usher in the new year with a buffet featuring Bengali delights such as Aam Pora Kancha Aamer Shorbot, Luchi, Alur Dom Kaju Bata Diye, Mishti Polao and Basmati Chaler Bhaat, Sona Mung Dal, Kancha Lonka Murgi, Chingri Maacher Malai Curry and Golbarir Kosha Mangsho. Finish off your meal on a sweet note with Malpoa, Mishti Doi and Kamalabhog. 
Meal for two: Rs 1,300-plus

What: Poila Baisakh Unlimited Menu at Bohemian
Where: Bohemian, 32/4 Old Ballygunge 1st Lane, off Bondel Road
When: April 14 and 15, 12.30pm-3.30pm and 7pm-11pm
Menu highlights: An eat-all-you-can menu featuring dishes such as Fish and Cheese Patty, Cabbage and Mustard Money Bags, Mango Pickle Steamed Fish, Fried Prawn Balls with Preserved Chilli, Fish in Garlic and Coriander, Mushroom and Peas with Spinach and Coconut Jus and Chitol Dumplings Stir Fried with Cracked Pepper and Curry Leaves. End with desserts such as Orange Bhapa Doi and Banana Fritters with Honey. 
Meal for one: Rs 1,499 (all inclusive)

What: Poila Baisakh Special Menu
Where: Deshaj, 32 Old Ballygunge 1st Lane
On till: April 20, noon-10pm
Menu highlights: Dig into the a la carte menu at the cafe to celebrate Poila Baisakh with dishes such as Pur Bhora Potoler Dolma, Dhokar Dalna, Mangshor Chop, Basanti Pulao, Bhetki Paturi and Topshe Fry. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian combo meals will also be available.
Meal for two: Rs 400

What: Poila Baisakh Special Buffet
Where: The Orient, City Centre, Salt Lake and New Town
When: April 15, 12.30pm-4pm 
Menu highlights: If you are looking for Oriental flavours on your new year menu, then try the Malaysian Katong Laksa, Asian Vegetable Steamed Dumpling, Thai Style Fish Cake, Stir-fried Lamb with Hot Garlic Sauce, Thai Green Curry and Chilli Oyster Prawns. For rice and noodles, go for Butter Garlic Pepper Fried Rice or Chilli Garlic Hakka Noodles. End the meal with ice creams, Orange Mousse, Blueberry Pastry or Wasabi Rosogolla.
Meal for one: Rs 799-plus

What: Poila Baisakh Special
Where: Ozora, Acropolis mall
On till: April 16, 4pm onwards, opens at 1pm on April 15 
Menu highlights: Bengali delicacies like Kosha Mangsho, Shorshe Pabda, Chhanar Dalna and Kaju Kishmish Pulao will be on the a la carte menu. 
Meal for two: Rs 2,500-plus