Yet, the old style Continental
cooking has a fan following
especially for the spaghetti
bolognaise, steaks and burgers.
A-14, Devatha Plaza
31, Residency Road
T: 080- 22212907/41101888
Average meal for two Rs 500
Couch
A Med place with the accent on
Italian, the restaurant has a
lounge feel to it and is popular
for that reason. Some of the
Italian dishes like the pastas
and meat dishes are popular, as
are the Med style grilled
veggies.
114/1, Sai Complex, M G Road
T: 080-41512898
Average meal for two Rs 600
Fava
Done elegantly and offering
differing styles of seating, Fava
is high end Med food at its best.
Try the pita with dips, lamb
tagine, veg stacks, the grilled
fish… It does some lovely
cocktails as well.
The Collection UB City
203/24, 2 nd Floor, Vittal Mallya
Road
T: 080-22117444
Average meal for two Rs 1000-
1500
Fireflies
Trendy and innovative, the
restaurant offers a beautiful
ambience for diners. Some of
cocktails, jerked chicken,
prawns wrapped in ginger,
grilled fillet, barbecued ribs,
wood oven pizzas and tiramisu
are delicious.
4/1, Walton Road
Lavelle Road
T: 080-41140303
Average meal for two Rs 1500
French Quarter
Chic and cosy, and done in
warm colours and nice lighting,
this is all about French food,
without the snails though. Try
the steaks, the pate, shrimps,
French onion soup and coq au
vin.
298, 100 Feet Road,
Indiranagar
T: 080-42171998
Average meal for two Rs 900
Fresco's
Located under a rain tree in a
courtyard kind of space,
Fresco's serves mostly
Continental fare such as
chicken stroganoff, grilled fish
and lamb chops, with a
smattering of Indian. But don't
miss the gorgeous desserts from
Rahila's.
Hatworks Boulevard
32, Cunningham Road
T: 080-41327555
Average meal for two Rs 800
Grasshopper
Outside the city, set in the
backyard of a sprawling
bungalow, this is far, far away
and an absolutely fantastic
place for a meal. The menu is a
set one based on preferences so
it is something of a surprise,
but is almost always good.
45, Kalena Agrahara
Bannerghatta Road
T: 080-26593999
Average meal for two Rs 3600
Graze
Swish and stylish, high end and
very discerning, Graze is all
about dining on elegant food
made with fresh ingredients.
Check out the crab bisque, veal
chops, warm duck salad,
scallops and such other exotic
things. There's also a set meal,
as well as a huge wine list.
Vivanta by Taj-M G Road
41/3, M G Road
T: 080-66604444
Average meal for two Rs 2500
Herbs and Spice
Set on a terrace, with minimal
fuss décor and furniture, the
restaurant sets out to serve
delectable European food.
Popular dishes include the
ravioli, quiche, walnut and pear
salad as well as the toffee
pudding.
39, 80 Feet Road
Indiranagar
T: 080-25290399
Average meal for two Rs 800
Herbs and Spices
Located in a charming
bungalow, this is something of
an expat destination, even as it
serves a few Indian dishes. By
far, the tequila chicken and the
tiramisu are must try items,
though the rest of the menu is
not too bad either.
154, Main Road
Whitefield
T: 080-28452803
Average meal for two Rs 700
Ithaca
Though smart and stylishly
done, Ithaca can also be cozy
and warm. It specialises in Med
fare, especially Italian, with a
sprinkling of some rare dishes
such as the dolma as well as the
usual paella and polenta.
The Chancery Pavilion,
135, Residency Road
T: 080-41414141/41510000
Average meal for two Rs 800-
1000
Olive Beach
Romantic and with just that
hint of the Med in its ambience,
this is such an enduring
favourite. By far the hit is the
Sunday brunch, with its
humungous spread; other
favourites are the pan seared
foie gras, the 8-hour lamb and
the chocolate valronha.
16, Wood Street, Ashok Nagar
T: 080-41128400
Average meal for two Rs 1500
On the Edge
The restaurant's biggest
attribute is its location in
Barton Centre which offers
fabulous views of Bangalore.
The décor is also stylish. As for
the food, which is a mix of Med
and Asian, that's good as well,
especially the Burmese khao
swe and pastas.
84, 13 th Floor
Barton Centre
MG Road
T: 080-41783344/33
Average meal for two Rs 1200-
1500
Medici
Light walls, deep furniture, a
glass wall to watch life outside
– Medici combines all these to
provide great ambience. There's
also French and Italian on the
menu, though the latter scores
with thin-crust pizzas and such
dishes as the warm duck salad.
1206, Mannan Arcade, 2 nd
Floor
100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
T: 080-42350674
Average meal for two Rs 2000
Road Trip
It has tried to move away a bit
from the biking theme and
retained its minimal décor
element. But the food continues
to score with its salads, lamb
chops and simple desserts.
3524/1, 1 st Main, Park Service
Road
HAL 2 nd Stage, Indiranagar
T: 080-41155848
Average meal for two Rs 800
Secret Garden
Among Bangalore's best kept
secrets, it is located on the
terrace of a house in a cul de
sac. Salads, pastas, baked fish,
grilled chicken, fig and walnut
cake are favourites here.
7/1, Edward Road, Off Queens
Road
Cunningham Road
T: 080-41131365
Average meal for two Rs 600-
800
# 8, Sampige Road
Malleshwaram
Bangalore - 560 003
Ph : 4040 2323
Spiga
Reopened and relocated on a
terrace, the restaurant is a tad
hot during summer afternoons,
but perfect for other meals and
other times. Faves here are the
salads including the pasta
salad, the grilled chicken,
Mexican tortillas and fish
dishes.
9, 4TH Floor, Halcyon
Complex
St.Marks Road
T: 080-42110469
Average meal for two Rs 750
Sunny's
The old timer, with its lovely
ambience, is still a favourite,
while the spanking new branch
in Indiranagar is making waves
as well. Go for the prawn
cocktail, rolls, orange glazed
ham, fish diane, pastas, salads
and paris brest.
34, Embassy Diamante,
Vittal Mallya Road
T: 080-41329366, 41329391
Average meal for two Rs 1000
Take 5
Pub meets restaurant, the place
offers nice views of 100 feet
road . The food is largely old
style Continental but delicious
as well, especially the steaks,
grilled fish and steamed lemon
chicken.
54, 2nd floor, MSK Plaza,
100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
T: 080-65300645
Average meal for two Rs 500
Tangerine
Even though it serves
multicuisine, the restaurant
specialises in European
especially sizzlers, almost all of
which are tasty. Bright and airy,
it is a great place for a quick
meal or a leisurely repast.
311, 100 Feet Road,
Indiranagar.
T: 080- 41152678/79
Average meal for two Rs 900
The Only Place
Set in a lovely courtyard with
trees all around, the restaurant
is all about old style
Continental, which can
sometimes go awry. But you can
never go wrong with the cheesy
fries, lamb chops, grilled fish
and the lasagne.
13, Museum Road
T: 080-32718989
Average meal for two Rs 700
Vicky's La Terrazza
The predominant blue and
white colours give it a distinct
Med feel with a cosy
atmosphere. Have the Greek
p 61
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