A Guide: Eating out in Bangalore

ashwinsid · 21st July 2010, 15:18

Need recommendations for a restaurant in Bangalore for a (vegetarian) dinner for two on a weekday, for a special occasion. Cost no bar (4K for two, no drinks) Food should be good. Am considering West View Grill at ITC Royal Gardenia, Graze at Taj Residency. Need inputs please. Thanks

suhaas307 · 21st July 2010, 19:36

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Originally Posted by ashwinsid

Need recommendations for a restaurant in Bangalore for a (vegetarian) dinner for two on a weekday, for a special occasion. Cost no bar (4K for two, no drinks) Food should be good. Am considering West View Grill at ITC Royal Gardenia, Graze at Taj Residency. Need inputs please. Thanks

Why don't you try 'Little Italy' on 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar? It's a fantastic place that serves only the best vegetarian Italian cuisine and that too at wallet-friendly prices (although it doesn't really matter to you) It's sweet, cozy and quintessential!

sbraj · 21st July 2010, 20:47

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

'Little Italy' on 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar

I think they have changed name to Italia or something like that.

sammyboy · 21st July 2010, 23:59

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Originally Posted by ashwinsid

Need recommendations for a restaurant in Bangalore for a (vegetarian) dinner for two on a weekday, for a special occasion. Cost no bar (4K for two, no drinks) Food should be good. Am considering West View Grill at ITC Royal Gardenia, Graze at Taj Residency. Need inputs please. Thanks

How about Olive Bar and Kitchen? Havent been there yet but have heard nice things about it. The menu looks awesome though, check the site at olivebarnadkitchen.com

suhaas307 · 22nd July 2010, 00:14

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Originally Posted by sbraj

I think they have changed name to Italia or something like that.

They might have! It's been quite a while since I've been there. I should pay a visit soon!

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Originally Posted by sammyboy

How about Olive Bar and Kitchen? Havent been there yet but have heard nice things about it. The menu looks awesome though, check the site at olivebarnadkitchen.com

Now that's a great alternative to both ITC and Taj! Olive Bar and Kitchen is quite exquisite!

dhuli · 22nd July 2010, 16:47

I have been a regular at Little Italy, Indiranagar. Apparently, there has been a change in ownership of this Mumbai based chain. There were issues with the Indiranagar property and so they withdrew the 'little Italy' name and its key staff such as chef. I have been to Italia in its rechristened version. IMHO, their quality is down somewhat. Pizzas are ok. But the pastas are all cooked too soft. Not andante, as it used to be. I still suggest this for its wide range of vegetarian Italian menu.

I have mentioned elsewhere on this thread that I like Roadtrip. Also in Indiranagar. One can try Medici for French cuisine. Their beetroot and something soup is great. There is a place down where Roadtrip is called Woodstok. There is Herbs and Spice on Indiranagar 80 feet road. Also, a decent Italian restaurant in World Cuisine Network (from Dubai) also on 80 feet road, indiranagar. This place has an Irish pub on the roof.

@ashwinsid - for your special occasion, I think ITC seems to be the best bet. Alternative is Olive Beach on Castle street. Sunny's is good on Vittal Mallya Road. Also, try Toscano run by Jean inside UB City mall. Choose between these for exclusive occasion.

chikkars · 22nd July 2010, 17:10

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Originally Posted by ashwinsid

Need recommendations for a restaurant in Bangalore for a (vegetarian) dinner for two on a weekday, for a special occasion. Cost no bar (4K for two, no drinks) Food should be good. Am considering West View Grill at ITC Royal Gardenia, Graze at Taj Residency. Need inputs please. Thanks

Have you considered Paparazzi at the Manipal Center? I suppose they have a great view

, should also fit within your budget.

ajmat · 22nd July 2010, 22:15

Toscano is over rated. Nice ambience to watch the world go by. found the fish dishes average and the Creme Brulee lumpy. great Pizza'a.

Fava is quite good

modthomas · 23rd July 2010, 22:35

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Originally Posted by ajmat

Toscano is over rated. Nice ambience to watch the world go by. found the fish dishes average and the Creme Brulee lumpy. great Pizza'a.

Fava is quite good

Agree about the UB city Toscano - been couple of times and found myself underwhelmed.
The Toscano at Whitefield has been a better experience.

Rocky_Balboa · 26th July 2010, 16:38

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You cannot miss the Biriyani zone, just follow NewPunter's direction. It sits next to the Apollo Clinic and right opposite to the SKR Convention hall.

On my way back from Chennai, went to Biriyani Zone yesterday and wasnt pleased. The chicken kabab tasted so-so, the muttons undercooked and the Biriyani tasted average for a speciality center.

dhuli · 26th July 2010, 22:51

@ajmat: curious about Caperberry. Have you tried this - near Manipal center?

whitesquall · 27th July 2010, 15:57

Had been to "Kadai" near Modi Hospital, Basaveshwar Nagar after a long gap. It was as pleasant as ever. Had to wait for good 1 hour to get a seat though. . which is quite expected. It was Sunday afternoon but the restaurant was full to the brink. The wait was more than worth mind you!! We had their specialty, the all time favorite "Bangda Open Fry", it was outstanding as usual. Repeated the dish for couple of times (3 times to be exact)! Also, we had Matti Fry (twice), Kane Fry (twice) for starters and then finished the whole affair with "Kori Rotti". Ummmmmm I am getting hungry again!!

sammyboy · 4th August 2010, 20:38

Has anyone tried Spice Curry on the INdiranagar 80 ft road lately? Went to it once a long time back before they renovated.

AdityaLN · 4th August 2010, 20:52

Little Italy is open in Koramangala now.

Little Italy Koramangla Bangalore - Home

manojgautham · 5th August 2010, 11:46

Has anyone been to this new place called "Beegaru Mane" on St Mark's road. Saw it's board the other day while driving throught St Mark's road. Could not stop to check the food. The board said "taste of Karnataka". I expect to get good old beegaru oota kind of food here....

21st July 2010, 15:18	#1321
ashwinsid BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 181 Thanked: 34 Times	Need recommendations for a restaurant in Bangalore for a (vegetarian) dinner for two on a weekday, for a special occasion. Cost no bar (4K for two, no drinks) Food should be good. Am considering West View Grill at ITC Royal Gardenia, Graze at Taj Residency. Need inputs please. Thanks
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22nd July 2010, 16:47	#1326
dhuli BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 201 Thanked: 49 Times	I have been a regular at Little Italy, Indiranagar. Apparently, there has been a change in ownership of this Mumbai based chain. There were issues with the Indiranagar property and so they withdrew the 'little Italy' name and its key staff such as chef. I have been to Italia in its rechristened version. IMHO, their quality is down somewhat. Pizzas are ok. But the pastas are all cooked too soft. Not andante, as it used to be. I still suggest this for its wide range of vegetarian Italian menu. I have mentioned elsewhere on this thread that I like Roadtrip. Also in Indiranagar. One can try Medici for French cuisine. Their beetroot and something soup is great. There is a place down where Roadtrip is called Woodstok. There is Herbs and Spice on Indiranagar 80 feet road. Also, a decent Italian restaurant in World Cuisine Network (from Dubai) also on 80 feet road, indiranagar. This place has an Irish pub on the roof. @ashwinsid - for your special occasion, I think ITC seems to be the best bet. Alternative is Olive Beach on Castle street. Sunny's is good on Vittal Mallya Road. Also, try Toscano run by Jean inside UB City mall. Choose between these for exclusive occasion.
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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,860 Thanked: 27,945 Times View My Garage	Toscano is over rated. Nice ambience to watch the world go by. found the fish dishes average and the Creme Brulee lumpy. great Pizza'a. Fava is quite good
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26th July 2010, 22:51	#1331
dhuli BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 201 Thanked: 49 Times	@ajmat: curious about Caperberry. Have you tried this - near Manipal center?
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27th July 2010, 15:57	#1332
whitesquall BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore/Gulbarga Posts: 167 Thanked: 34 Times	Had been to "Kadai" near Modi Hospital, Basaveshwar Nagar after a long gap. It was as pleasant as ever. Had to wait for good 1 hour to get a seat though. . which is quite expected. It was Sunday afternoon but the restaurant was full to the brink. The wait was more than worth mind you!! We had their specialty, the all time favorite "Bangda Open Fry", it was outstanding as usual. Repeated the dish for couple of times (3 times to be exact)! Also, we had Matti Fry (twice), Kane Fry (twice) for starters and then finished the whole affair with "Kori Rotti". Ummmmmm I am getting hungry again!!
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4th August 2010, 20:38	#1333
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	Has anyone tried Spice Curry on the INdiranagar 80 ft road lately? Went to it once a long time back before they renovated.
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4th August 2010, 20:52	#1334
AdityaLN BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 83 Thanked: 24 Times	Little Italy is open in Koramangala now. Little Italy Koramangla Bangalore - Home
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5th August 2010, 11:46	#1335
manojgautham BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 219 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Has anyone been to this new place called "Beegaru Mane" on St Mark's road. Saw it's board the other day while driving throught St Mark's road. Could not stop to check the food. The board said "taste of Karnataka". I expect to get good old beegaru oota kind of food here....
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