Odeon Social

Address- 23, 1st Floor, Odeon Building, Radial 5, D Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Phone numbers- 011 45652737, +91 7838090132 (Table booking recommended)

Review on Feb 18, 2017- 

Although have been to social in Bengaluru, this turned out to be a good place n guess I’ll be a regular here. Location is very easy n in fact you get to know things because they’re near to this place that shows its spread as identity. On a busy Sunday evening we were very doubtful whether we might get tables here but staff are miracle workers. They conjure up places to accommodate you without making you wait for long time. Don’t try to sit outside in the smoking zone because they don’t serve alcohol there.I had a cold so started with Hot shoddy n this magic potion really worked n I was feeling better by the time I came out so I must thank the mixologist, then went on to try a game of sling, followed by pacific rim, 3 red wine sangrias, longest long island iced tea in electric flavour, even though in no mood to eat tried their potato wraps and chicken fracha to munch. Place is very much spacious, special mention is that DJ who was brilliant today, prices aren’t high compared to other places in CP so can visit anytime one wishes. Also another important thing I observed n want to mention is that they’ve a lady bouncer kinda woman who takes care of female customers n it’s good move. Hope pubs in Bengaluru also realize the sensitivity of the issue and appoint some women. Overall extremely satisfied and would love to visit again. Keep going people those who made it happen

Lanterns Kitchen & Bar

Address- 163-164, Rajendra Bhawan, Near Rachna Picture Hall, Rajendra Place, New Delhi

Phone number- +91 9015447000 (Table booking recommended)

Review on Dec 20, 2016-

Place in checklist from almost 6 months now. Previously we had been there, they refused to allow us because we were wearing clogs !! Yes. This happened to us and many of my friends said- bhai hum yaha nahi aayenge phir se!
But I’m not like that because I’m a hardcore foodie and believe when we’re in their turf we should obey restaurants policy so that others can have good time.
Anyway place was pretty empty on a weekday so got our entry (we were dressed for it this time). They’ve this system of digital connection button stand through which you can summon waiter and demand your needs( don’t know whether that actually works as we had to raise our hands to get their attention). I felt this method very useful for differently abled so kudos to the team which thought about this option.
Place is small but well planned and set. Wooden walls and cosy chairs give you perfect pub feel with a small stage where frequent live music is organised. Bar is very widely expressed and menu is exhaustive.
Ordered few beers with chicken nachos, Afghani chicken and wok fish fry for starters. Mutton rahra was delicious and of proper portion with roomali roti which was bit thick. Everything were cooked perfectly n flavoured with right spices. Congrats for the wonderful chef. Prices won’t burn your pockets so you can always visit this place whenever you feel like reaching for good food and good music. Definitely going back again.

Public Affair

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Address- 67-68, Khan Market, New Delhi

Phone numbers- 011 43065200, 011 43065100 (Table booking recommended)

Review on Oct 15, 2016-

Interesting find in busy Khan market roads. Very well designed interiors which makes you feel comfortable. Chose rooftop n immediately regretted it. Although they’ve put some thought into designing it, I personally didn’t like the outdoor seating as much as interiors. Mixologist is darn good so don’t give a second thought about reaching to their cocktails first. I personally liked that absinthe one. Eclectic non vegetarian platter is truly eclectic. Snapper escabeche, must try Belgian pork belly which is slow cooked for 18hrs!! Chef is very good so have no complaints here. Staff are courteous n very helpful so feel free to settle down n talk to them n choose what you like. Afterall it’s the experience that matters n its a kind of place where you’ll want to go again. Prices are on par with Khan Market so needs no further explanation. I’ll go back again for some delicious food and exotic beverages.

Pirates of Grill

Address- C-12, Vishal Enclave, Main Nazafgarh Road, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi

Phone numbers- 011 30806527 (Table booking recommended)

Review on July 30, 2016-

One of the best places I’ve been in New Delhi so far in my short span of stay here. Decided this place for a celebration but I had my doubts about food because of bad reviews of similarly sounding place in bengaluru. Very well lit ambiance with good stuff who cater to your needs. They take extra care about orders n even chef prepared a starter based on our requests. Typically what strikes foodies when we goto buffets are their over the head prices for drinks which sometimes makes people to drink less ! But here it was all priced well so you’ll feel like to go to your full extent to savour good food with good drinks. Awesome chicken starters , well cooked crispy fish with prawns and sheikh kebab was yummy. Widespread menu for main courses and desserts. Very convenient for families, friends in groups, couples to have good experience of BBQ based cuisine. They also have music nights which wasn’t there when we went there. Maybe it be there next time. Definitely worth going back for some good times.

Pind Balluchi

Address- 13, Regal Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Phone numbers- +91 9650494994, +91 8010202020 (Table booking recommended)

Review on June 03, 2016- 

Tried my first restaurant in New Delhi with this place and certainly I feel good about it. Heard much about it so tried it for dinner with friends. If you don’t have reservations then maybe it will take sometime to get seats here so plan it properly. Pretty nice setting and easily located towards the main road. Ambiance is good and waiter was good. Helped us patiently to understand their menu and order accordingly. Tried their murgh tikka, rahra meat curry with rumali rotis. Chicken was cooked well and spices were deliciously mixed. Prices are bit towards higher side bit its totally worth it. Definitely going back again soon so try rest of their menu.

Skyye

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Address- Uber Level, 16th Floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road, Lavelle Road, Bangalore

Phone numbers- 080 49090000, +91 7760888899 (Table booking recommended)

Review on May 28, 2016- 

Another bucket-list checked with this place. There are only two places where you want to be to enjoy amazing view of bengaluru and skyye is one among them. Although I was invited here by friends from many years hadn’t been able to, until now. Place is on the 16th floor of ub city with security people crawling from lift till you reach your tables. They have reservation system so please do it before visiting to get good tables. Before it gets dark you can enjoy the awesome view of bengaluru and wonder why we’ve destroyed our city of green ! Once it gets dark the floor will be lit and music hits you well to make you want to dance. They have some card thing to promote membership which confuses some people. Tried their Twilight bikinis, slurring Weissman in beginning and then went for kamikaze shots and red wine sangria. Appetizers were less to offer but prawn tempura with Thai basil sauce and peri peri basted chicken with blue cheese dip were perfect so I guess they’ve a point in limiting food menu and giving extensive drinks menu. Wanted to finish it up with some main course and we were suggested to try Massan lamb curry with steamed rice and it was just perfect the way it should be. Lamb was cooked well and that grated coconut added delicious flavour. We wanted to spend some time there but we were disappointed by rain which came when we were in between our food. Maintenance, service, drinks and food were all good. Prices are bit high but that’s expected and justified. Going back again sometime when there are more crowd to enjoy the dance floor and more.

Smoke House Deli

Address-  52 & 53, Ground Floor, Lavelle Road, Bangalore

Phone number- 080 40515151 (Table booking recommended)

Review on May 26, 2016- 

Another bucket-list place checked. Decided suddenly so paid a hurried visit but after going there decided to take some time with their flavours n menu and enjoy the place. I cant think of other place which can serve more variety of European dishes than this place in Bengaluru except for premium hotels. Very thoughtful design of white and black and staff are super friendly. Tried their Duet of chicken skewers, lamb kibbeh+quesso and French fries for starters with sangria and martinis. Then tried their German wurstel and sautéed onions, cheesy Alfredo penne with smoked chicken for main course. We wanted to eat more but our max capacity was reached that day. Prices are bit towards higher side but totally worth it. Good place and warm ambiance. Definitely going back to try their breakfast menu.

Shiro

Address- 2nd Floor, UB City Mall, Vittal Mallya Road, Lavelle Road, Bangalore

Phone numbers- +91 8041738864, 080 41738861 (Table booking recommended)

Review on May 19, 2016-

This was in my list from over a year now. Finally got an opportunity to go for a friend’s birthday lunch here. Heard so much about their interiors but frankly was delighted to witness it first hand. This was my first visit to a Japanese cuisine so didn’t know much about what to order and what might be good to me. The staff were so helpful in explaining and also suggesting what we may like. Tried their sushi platter except spiced tuna and it was just every bit good as I had imagined. Struggled with chopsticks as we were new to them but I’m happy for visiting it. Then for main course the Mi goreng which was very delicious and filling with chicken and eggs and perfectly spiced, tried mandarin chocolate velvet cake for desserts and oh boy did I like it? Chocolate mousse was so exotic and dressing was simple and fulfilling. Chose Shanghai sunset and Royal punch of black currant and litchi for drinks and both were delicious. Ambiance is awesome, service is brilliant and food was delicious. What more you need to enjoy cool Bangalore evening? Definitely going back again soon. Prices are bit on higher side but that’s the price for all the hard work they’ve put to this place.

Chianti

Address- 12, 17th Main, 1st Cross, 5th A Block, Koramangala 5th Block, Bangalore

Phone numbers- 080 41132021, 080 41132024 (Table booking recommended)

Review on April 30, 2016- 

Even though I’ve been to many places near chianti never got an occasion to go in and try. Finally visited for dinner and boy did i like it?! Although it looks small from outside they’ve good dining arrangements and decor i liked very much. Trued their antipastis Involtini Di formaggio Di capra really good with cream filled into eggplant roll, smoked salmon bruschetta which we absolutely loved and fought over who gets last piece, calamari fritti was bit dry for reasons i don’t know and gamberoni aglio olio E peperoncino which was quiet a delicious dish with pizza del Chianti which was perfectly cooked. They’ve good selection of wines so feel free to ask waiters if you get confused with anything. They keep checking on you about quality of food so you won’t feel you’re new to this cuisine. Prices are bit heavy on your wallets but it’s totally worth it. I’ve added this to my list of best Italian food in bengaluru. I forgot to take pictures of food so will add them next time. Definitely a place to visit again.

Hard Rock Cafe

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Address- 40, Opposite LIC Building, Off MG Road, St. Marks Road, Bangalore

Phone numbers- 080 41242222, +91 8105511727 (Table booking recommended)

Review on May 28, 2016- 

Long lasting wish fulfilled with visiting of this place which is perfect in almost every way. Located in the heart of bengaluru its very easy to not miss. Place is very huge volume wise with separate dining n seating arrangements for different purposes. What mostly catches your attention is their collection of collectables from bygone eras rock culture. Guitars, dresses and portraits will force that heritage into you even if you don’t know much about all that stuff. Kudos to the interior design firm. Tried their hurricane with few beers for drinks during happy hours so we were in for a treat. Tried their best interests such as nacho palooza veg, jumbo combo non veg for starters. They were enough to fill two grown ups so couldn’t order their burger. Staff are super friendly and courteous. What I really liked is that they understood our needs even before we tell anything. They explained everything and kept checking us out throughout, manager also came and enquired about us n made sure we feel comfortable. Food quality is very good, speed of service too, their music collection is cool. Prices are bit high but it’s totally worth it. I’m definitely going back to try their rest of the menu. Hard rock café absolutely rocks !!