Rajwadi Gaurav Thali , Veg Restaurant and Banquet hall Wakad — Restaurant in Maharashtra

We visited this restaurant around 2:40 PM today and encountered a 20-minute wait before getting a table. The restaurant offers a Rajasthani Thali priced at ₹429, but unfortunately, the taste doesn't quite capture the authentic Rajasthani flavors—it feels more like simple homemade food rather than a true Rajasthani feast.

Food & Taste

While the overall taste was average, a few dishes stood out: ✔ Paneer Lifafa – Delicious and well-prepared. ✔ Dal Pakwan – Authentic and flavorful. ✔ Mango Juice (Dessert) – A refreshing addition.

However, the farsan and dessert items were not served frequently, and we had to call the waiters multiple times to get them. Fulka and rice were served regularly, but other special items were brought out in very limited portions.

Service & Experience The service was okay, but waiters didn’t appear frequently after the first round of serving. They serve in small portions, so it’s better to ask for more upfront; otherwise, you may finish other items while waiting for refills.

Pro tip: If you’re visiting, start with farsan, chaat, and dessert items first (I know you would eat desserts at the end but don't do atleast here) before moving on to the main course (chapatis, puris, and curries).

Other Highlights Kids' Thali is available for ₹257. Don’t forget to ask for Paan at the cashier counter—it’s a nice way to end the meal.

Parking Issues 🚗

One major downside is limited parking availability. Roadside parking is risky because traffic police are actively towing vehicles or placing jammers. If your car gets jammed, you’ll have to pay ₹972 for release—or worse, it might get towed to the Wakad Police Station.

Cashier name is Amin and he generated bill for us.

Overall Verdict ✅ Food: 3.5/5 (Some great dishes, but lacks authentic Rajasthani taste) ✅ Service: 3/5 (Slow, but manageable if you know what to expect) ✅ Ambiance: 4/5 (Decent atmosphere) ✅ Value for Money: 3.5/5

Would I visit again? Maybe, but with better expectations about the...

After dining at Rajwadi Gaurav, I must share my disappointment. The food was below average, lacking in taste and authenticity. Pricing seemed unjustified for the quality offered. Hygiene was a major concern, with unhygienic practices observed during service. Not recommended.

I feel compelled to provide a detailed review based on my experience. While the restaurant boasts an inviting ambiance, unfortunately, the food fell short of expectations. On a scale of 1 to 5, I would rate the food a 2. Despite ordering traditional dishes like Amaras and gulab jamun, both lacked flavor and seemed artificially sweetened. The malai accompanying the gulab jamun was disappointingly reminiscent of coconut paste rather than the creamy texture expected.

Regarding pricing, I found it to be overhyped and not reflective of the quality of the food served. I would rate the pricing a 2 out of 5. It's essential for restaurants to ensure their pricing aligns with the value provided to customers.

However, my biggest concern lies in the area of hygiene. I cannot stress enough the importance of maintaining high standards in this aspect of restaurant operations. During my visit, I observed alarming practices, such as the lack of gloves while handling food and the placement of food preparation near the wash basin and toilets. This blatant disregard for hygiene is unacceptable and warrants immediate attention. Therefore, I would rate the hygiene a dismal 1 out of 5.

In conclusion, while Rajwadi Gaurav may have potential, there are significant areas in need of improvement, particularly in the realms of food quality, pricing transparency, and most importantly, hygiene standards. I hope this feedback serves as constructive criticism to help the restaurant enhance its offerings and provide a better experience for...

The thali @ 399 inr. sounds like a bargain in a decent venue but the food falls short of expectations.

There are at least 60% more waiters than are required (I counted 10 and we were there alone at noon on Friday the 8th December) so getting their attention is never a task.

As is common in India the staff has less than desirable hygiene standards which is why one of the chefs/cooking assistants (he was wearing a nylon head covering) was searching for something underneath a metal table that was stuck to the wall in the smaller sitting area by the kitchen where I washed my hands.

He was doing this with his palms faced down on the floor and that made me feel I should have stuck to home cooked food as I usually do during my visits to India.

Because the locals are always impressed by quantity and variety there are three watery sides in the thali that are tasteless. One of them is supposed to be a dhaal but is so diluted it could be anything.

I would prefer two or three less plates on the thali board and instead a thick proper dhaal.

The halwa was extremely sweet (probably to discourage diners from consuming a second serving) and the other liquid sweet had a poignant chemical smell to it (artificial flavours) which is why I didn't touch it.

The rotis and bhakri are good but the poorly trained waiter automatically assumes everyone likes a lot of ghee so he drowns the rotis with ghee (it is my fault. Next time I will ask to allow me to sprinkle the ghee myself).

The waiters were surprised I wanted rice and when it came I understood why. It was heated basmati rice (probably cooked the evening before). It was edible but not particularly tasty.

Having said all that I decided to add a ⭐ since my initial rating of only 3 stars ⭐⭐⭐ because in fairness the price is...