A Guide: Eating out in Bangalore

suvi · 12th September 2008, 17:04

People interested in Gujarathi cuisine can try out Rajdhani in UB city. At 150 bucks it is VFM.

DieselFan · 13th September 2008, 11:08

Does Rajdhani have good parking space?

suvi · 15th September 2008, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselFan

Does Rajdhani have good parking space?

UB City has adequate parking.

mav2000 · 15th September 2008, 14:36

My take on Rajdhani is its not so great. Food quantity is good but quality is ok, also taking into account that its pretty crowded and the overall expereince gets killed because of that.

nemo · 15th September 2008, 15:09

one of the food magazines has reviewed few restaurants in Bangalore and have recommended the below - what do you guys think of these?

Fresco's
Sunday Brunch 294/head +tax

36 Chowring lane
BTM layout
Bengali Cuisine

Ristorante Italiana
Marthahalli
Italian

& Toscano's
UB City
Italian

prabhusati · 31st October 2008, 11:42

Had lunch yesterday at Bengaliana in Koramangala. Fish curry and fish fry Bengali style was excellent. Had Hilsa fish curry and Pomfret fish curry. After lunch had rasgollas too. For two of us, the bill came to Rs.520.00. Overall - enjoyed the lunch and would definitely go again.

The Matrix · 31st October 2008, 12:40

had lunch at Kanva on sarjapur road last sunday. Must say that the ambience is simply superb , very earthy and the food is too good. Some good steamed rice and chicken curry , kori roti and the neer dosa is awsome. they do not sell liqour but are more than happy to serve if you carry it from outside. Sumptuous meal for 12 of us came upto almost 5k.

mclaren1885 · 31st October 2008, 14:35

Tried iT-lia at the Park last month. Tiny, well furnished place I must say. Might not seat many people but the food there is just awesome. And amongst all the places I have been to in town recently, they are probably the only ones who know which wine goes with what food you order.

PS: Please don't order the marshmellon with goat chesse there. Its just a waste of money. Try the sea food, specially the lobsters and prawns. And the pasta.

mav2000 · 31st October 2008, 14:45

Have gone to Toscanos twice since it has opened and must say the food is really good. They do have a problem with seating specially on weekends, and they have a very small menu, but the food is good and the ambience of sitting outdoors and having a bite is something out of europe. Its a nice place with good food and not very expensive.

mobike008 · 31st October 2008, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

PS: Please don't order the marshmellon with goat chesse there. Its just a waste of money. Try the sea food, specially the lobsters and prawns. And the pasta.

Sounds quite exotic. What would be the damages for Lobsters and Prawns in that joint?

mclaren1885 · 31st October 2008, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

Sounds quite exotic. What would be the damages for Lobsters and Prawns in that joint?

Most main courses are in the range of 350-750 IIRC. We ordered two glasses of La Reserva, one non veg platter, a pizza, and some other dish I cant remember. The bill came to around 2.5k. The place is quite expensive, but according to the latest survey its the best restaurant in town.

v1p3r · 1st November 2008, 03:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Tried iT-lia at the Park last month. Tiny, well furnished place I must say. Might not seat many people but the food there is just awesome. And amongst all the places I have been to in town recently, they are probably the only ones who know which wine goes with what food you order.

Great place. Special occasions, with the kind of budget I run on. But very nice, and has managed to keep the quality going over all these years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

...but according to the latest survey its the best restaurant in town.

Always was the best for Italian food.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav2000

Have gone to Toscanos twice since it has opened and must say the food is really good. They do have a problem with seating specially on weekends, and they have a very small menu, but the food is good and the ambience of sitting outdoors and having a bite is something out of europe. Its a nice place with good food and not very expensive.

Noisy, crap ambience - had to hear the shrieking of children at that Rajasthani place next door - and they didn't have the first 4 things we asked for, off the menu. The staff are not too knowledgeable about the menu, and the owner will only approach you to ask if your meal was good/enjoyable if he thinks you are up to his standards. One time I was well dressed, so he did. Second time was in floaters and ripped jeans, so no show. Toscano is definitely getting a big NO as far as I'm concerned, and if that white guy is serious about his place, he had better do something about it pronto. Though their food isn't bad.

Stumpy, if you're into fine dining (or what passes for it in BLR), try Aromas of China at the Taj, next door to Italia. Ask our resident restaurant expert for tips, he will be more than happy to share.

mclaren0111 · 2nd November 2008, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1p3r

Stumpy, if you're into fine dining (or what passes for it in BLR), try Aromas of China at the Taj, next door to Italia. Ask our resident restaurant expert for tips, he will be more than happy to share.

Akshay, we tried Aromas Of China near Jay's place and found it really good.Is it different at the Taj? Stumpy is into fine dining alright! I shall call you very soon for some recommendations. Got a few important days coming up.

v1p3r · 2nd November 2008, 12:20

Sorry, I meant Memories of China. My mistake. AoC is good, but Memories is in a different league.

kartikkumar · 2nd November 2008, 12:30

No disrespect to iTalia but the best italian and continental food in town is to be had at Olive Beach. Their menu and quality is head and shoulders above the rest but that quality comes at a price of course.

If you would like to sample pan-asian cuisine (including some chinese) do make it over to Zen at the Leela. The sushi and sashimi is exquisite, especially the salmon sashimi.

12th September 2008, 17:04	#496
suvi BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 121 Thanked: 6 Times	People interested in Gujarathi cuisine can try out Rajdhani in UB city. At 150 bucks it is VFM.
	() Thanks

13th September 2008, 11:08	#497
DieselFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,584 Thanked: 259 Times	Does Rajdhani have good parking space?
	() Thanks

15th September 2008, 14:36	#499
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 621 Thanked: 315 Times View My Garage	My take on Rajdhani is its not so great. Food quantity is good but quality is ok, also taking into account that its pretty crowded and the overall expereince gets killed because of that.
	() Thanks

15th September 2008, 15:09	#500
nemo BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 180 Thanked: 9 Times	one of the food magazines has reviewed few restaurants in Bangalore and have recommended the below - what do you guys think of these? Fresco's Sunday Brunch 294/head +tax 36 Chowring lane BTM layout Bengali Cuisine Ristorante Italiana Marthahalli Italian & Toscano's UB City Italian
	() Thanks

31st October 2008, 11:42	#501
prabhusati BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 253 Thanked: 16 Times	Bengali food in Bangalore Had lunch yesterday at Bengaliana in Koramangala. Fish curry and fish fry Bengali style was excellent. Had Hilsa fish curry and Pomfret fish curry. After lunch had rasgollas too. For two of us, the bill came to Rs.520.00. Overall - enjoyed the lunch and would definitely go again.
	() Thanks

31st October 2008, 12:40	#502
The Matrix BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 112 Thanked: 2 Times	had lunch at Kanva on sarjapur road last sunday. Must say that the ambience is simply superb , very earthy and the food is too good. Some good steamed rice and chicken curry , kori roti and the neer dosa is awsome. they do not sell liqour but are more than happy to serve if you carry it from outside. Sumptuous meal for 12 of us came upto almost 5k.
	() Thanks

31st October 2008, 14:35	#503
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Tried iT-lia at the Park last month. Tiny, well furnished place I must say. Might not seat many people but the food there is just awesome. And amongst all the places I have been to in town recently, they are probably the only ones who know which wine goes with what food you order. PS: Please don't order the marshmellon with goat chesse there. Its just a waste of money. Try the sea food, specially the lobsters and prawns. And the pasta.
	() Thanks

31st October 2008, 14:45	#504
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 621 Thanked: 315 Times View My Garage	Have gone to Toscanos twice since it has opened and must say the food is really good. They do have a problem with seating specially on weekends, and they have a very small menu, but the food is good and the ambience of sitting outdoors and having a bite is something out of europe. Its a nice place with good food and not very expensive.
	() Thanks

2nd November 2008, 12:20	#509
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Sorry, I meant Memories of China. My mistake. AoC is good, but Memories is in a different league.
	() Thanks

2nd November 2008, 12:30	#510
kartikkumar BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore...not Bengaluru Posts: 214 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	No disrespect to iTalia but the best italian and continental food in town is to be had at Olive Beach. Their menu and quality is head and shoulders above the rest but that quality comes at a price of course. If you would like to sample pan-asian cuisine (including some chinese) do make it over to Zen at the Leela. The sushi and sashimi is exquisite, especially the salmon sashimi.
	() Thanks