If I talk of Bengali dishes that brings water to the tongue, the first name that comes to mind is Aheli. This is a restaurant situated inside the Peerless Hotel in the heart of Kolkata i.e.Chowringhee.
The ambience and the decor is remarkable.All girls are clad in their traditional white red border sarees worn in the old style and all serving boys wear Kurta and dhoti.The plates are of Kansa, a bronze alloy material on top of which comes the banana leave to serve your hot rice and others.
You can ask for a Bhoj which will combine some typical Bengali dishes starting with Shukto and moong dal, going to mutton or hilsa fish and ending with chtney and a rajbhog and a misti pan.Or you can go to individual dishes and share with your family or friends.
Excepting the price there are no other cons for Aheli.The people are friendly, food is of top quality and the quantity adequate.
Only one thing to remember, you should always go in a group to enjoy the food and the serene surroundings!