Durgapur's food scene reflects its Bengali identity — rice and fish are the staple — with a fair amount of North Indian and Chinese-Indian options catering to the diverse industrial workforce.
The best eating is often at small Bengali restaurants in the Benachity Bazaar area, where you can get thali meals of rice, dal, sabzi, and fish curry at low prices. Koh-i-noor in Benachity is well regarded locally for biryani.
For proper restaurants, Peerless Inn and Pathik in City Center are reliable multicuisine options with a good standard of service. The roadside dhabas along the National Highway serve mutton roti and tikkas at honest prices — good for a quick, filling meal.