Sankalp, Saffron and Sam's Pizza

Sankalp, Saffron and Sam's Pizza is a combined casual restaurant on Kalavad Road in the Chandrashekhar Garden area of Rajkot (postcode 360005), Gujarat, India. The name reflects a multi-brand format under one roof, bringing together South Indian cooking, Punjabi dishes and pizza so that a family or group with mixed tastes can order from all of them at one table. Kalavad Road is a main artery of western Rajkot, lined with restaurants and shops.

The listed signature is the unlimited lunch thali, a fixed-price meal in which dishes are served and refilled repeatedly, which makes it good value for hearty eaters. Pizza, in the Indian vegetarian style with toppings such as paneer, capsicum, corn and onion, is the second pillar, and masala dosa, the crisp rice-and-lentil crepe filled with spiced potato and served with sambar and chutney, represents the South Indian side. Punjabi gravies and breads complete a broad menu; visitors should check the current offering.

The room is informal and family-oriented, with a moderate noise level and no dress code. It suits children, groups and diners who cannot agree on one cuisine. Gujarat is a dry state, so there is no alcohol; the drinks list centres on shakes, mocktails, lassi, tea and coffee.

Prices are moderate, about INR 600-1,000 for two (USD 6-10). The restaurant takes walk-ins and usually does not require reservations, though weekend evenings are busy. A phone number, +91 89803 03033, is listed. Lunch and dinner are the main services, and the unlimited thali is typically a midday offering.